New 550I LCI
04-02-2008, 02:23 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I,manufactured 2-27-08,delivered 4-2-08.Platinum bronze,natural brown interior,light poplar trim,cold weather package,heated rear seats,HD radio
Well today is the big day.I am taking delivery of my 550 I.I know it doesn't look a lot different than my 04 545I,but I think there has been significant upgrades.I am looking forward to exersizing the new step.I was never happy with the operation of my 2004 step.I will update the site with my observations as I put miles on the new ride.
04-02-2008, 04:08 AM
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My Ride: 2004 550i - AS, SP, CWP, Nav, L7, Rear Sunshades, PDC, Comfort Seats
Originally Posted by grogan545' post='554727' date='Apr 2 2008, 06:23 AM
Well today is the big day.I am taking delivery of my 550 I.I know it doesn't look a lot different than my 04 545I,but I think there has been significant upgrades.I am looking forward to exersizing the new step.I was never happy with the operation of my 2004 step.I will update the site with my observations as I put miles on the new ride.
04-02-2008, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by grogan545' post='554727' date='Apr 2 2008, 06:23 AM
I know it doesn't look a lot different than my 04 545I,but I think there has been significant upgrades.I am looking forward to exersizing the new step.I was never happy with the operation of my 2004 step.
04-02-2008, 05:46 AM
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Congrats...post some pics when you get the chance 
04-02-2008, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by grogan545' post='554727' date='Apr 2 2008, 06:23 AM
Well today is the big day.I am taking delivery of my 550 I.I know it doesn't look a lot different than my 04 545I,but I think there has been significant upgrades.I am looking forward to exersizing the new step.I was never happy with the operation of my 2004 step.I will update the site with my observations as I put miles on the new ride.
, now the pressure is on someone else for pics 
04-02-2008, 06:12 AM
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My Ride: 2010 M5 alpine white, black full leather, etc.
You will notice a significant change in the set up of the vehicle. The power is not so twitchy and the ride is much, much smoother over uneven road surfaces. Hopefully you did not get active steering as an option so the classic BMW road feel returns. What did you add on to it? Enjoy!
04-02-2008, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by grogan545' post='554727' date='Apr 2 2008, 05:23 AM
Well today is the big day.I am taking delivery of my 550 I.I know it doesn't look a lot different than my 04 545I,but I think there has been significant upgrades.I am looking forward to exersizing the new step.I was never happy with the operation of my 2004 step.I will update the site with my observations as I put miles on the new ride.
What are the specs on the new car?
04-02-2008, 07:02 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, 6spd mtx, Monaco Blue w/Beige interior. Sport, Preimum, Logic 7/HD/I-Pod/USB, Nav sys, rear sunshade, HUD, PDC, Split seats,
Congrats on your new ride and, of course, we NEED pics!! Enjoy the next few weeks - there is nothing quite like that feeling you get with a BRAND NEW vehicle (especially one as nice as yours) everytime you walk by it, sit in ti and drive it Even though I purchased my '08 535i last November, I still like to just look at it in the garage...they really are beautiful and special cars!!
Enjoy the next few weeks - there is nothing quite like that feeling you get with a BRAND NEW vehicle (especially one as nice as yours) everytime you walk by it, sit in ti and drive it Even though I purchased my '08 535i last November, I still like to just look at it in the garage...they really are beautiful and special cars!!
04-02-2008, 10:46 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
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ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
I'm looking forward to your 0 - 60 and 1/4 mile times. 