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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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Hello members,
i just got the 2006 530i nov. 08, still learning all idrive, etc.
i like to ask whats the torque on my model???
i know i have 255hp, cant find out whats the torque???

anyone on hear do software, chip upgrades?? is it worth it???
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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My Ride: 2005 (01/05 Build) Titanium Silver Metallic 530i, Black Dakota Leather Interior w/Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Cold, Premium & Sport Packages, Steptronic, Bluetooth MODS: OEM 166's (M5 Offset) on General's (245/35 & 275/30), 15mm H&R Spacers, Auxiliary Audio Input, 6000K Xenon Headlights and Matching HID Fogs, AIB v3.0, SprintBooster, OEM LED License Plate Bulbs, Smoked LED Side Markers, Matte Black Kidney Grills
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Welcome!

Check out e60 Info about your initial questions. Some good reference info here.

As far as software/chip upgrades, plenty of people have done it and will probably give you their advice. If i were you, i'd use the search function =)
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Welcome to this great Forum BET530,

Read and Search.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills. Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
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Congrats on the new (to you) car and enjoy the forums!!
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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enjoy the car!
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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It is worth it!! Ask trinity autosport about an ecu upgrade
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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post pics of your ride...we all like pictures.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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welcome and enjoy the forums.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Welcome fellow 5er!

Just a few tips:

1) Use the search function before posting a question.
2) Speak kindly
3) Respect the Moderators
4) Have fun~!
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