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06-11-2012, 09:55 AM
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My Ride: Modded 2010 Carbon Black M5 SMG and Modded 2008 Dinan 550i Sport
Thanks again fellas. To Mike: I understand about the Dinan point system I' m just skeptical that the previous owner probably just wanted to put a badge on the trunk. Regarding the suspension, I can't see the shocks at all unless I jack up the car. Its handling is very impressive for such a heavy sedan. Overall I think the suspension is well composed. Engine wise, when I put the car in DS mode it shifts aggressively. It won't up shift til past redline which makes me a little nervous. I don't want over rev the engine too much. But the throttle response is slow when I drive normal. That's only after 2700 rpm this thing just flies! 
The only Dinan authorized dealer near me is over an hour away. One of these days I might make a trip over there. U know what they say: if it broken, don't fix it. The reason I want to remove the badge is that I had the car for 5 weeks now and almost everyday kids with civics and eclipses, etc..tries to provoke me to race. I'm past that stage but still have love for nice cars. Thanks for your input. Btw, I've spent too much time here it's becoming a problem. Now I know what addicts feel like
The only Dinan authorized dealer near me is over an hour away. One of these days I might make a trip over there. U know what they say: if it broken, don't fix it. The reason I want to remove the badge is that I had the car for 5 weeks now and almost everyday kids with civics and eclipses, etc..tries to provoke me to race. I'm past that stage but still have love for nice cars. Thanks for your input. Btw, I've spent too much time here it's becoming a problem. Now I know what addicts feel like
btw...the increased rev limit sounds like Dinan. You will get an extra 250 RPM limit. Also, the acceleration at high revs does sound like it too. It just breathes better. Open the hood and see if you ave a carbon fiber tube running directly behind your radiator. That's the Dinan hi-flow intake. Can't speak to the DS mode shifts much as mine is a 6M. Not many people have access to the Dinan badge so not many fakes. I hear Dinan employs a couple of people who scan the internet (especially ebay) for people selling them.
In any case. Glad you are loving your car.
06-11-2012, 05:46 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Alpine White
Hello all! I've lurking in here for quite some time, finally registered as member. Got a 2008 AW 550i m-tech. It already came with RPI exhaust and ram air scoop. Love the sound! Sorry, but I'm still trying to post pics. Probably not possible with the iPad. I will try it with my pc later. Anyways, love the site and I've learned more about the car in here than reading the manual.
06-11-2012, 06:24 PM
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My Ride: Modded 2010 Carbon Black M5 SMG and Modded 2008 Dinan 550i Sport
06-11-2012, 06:29 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Alpine White
Thank you! I tried to post more but I got to resize all of them. Now, by the pics is that the "normal height" for the sport package?
06-11-2012, 07:02 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i 95,000 miles, light silver grey color/ black interior, SMG tranny, Radar cruise control, Logic 7/ 8.8 inch navi, CDC, PDC, HUD, 20" staggered Beyeron wheels, LCI taillights, window shades, Mtech v3 AE, 8000k HID Bulbs, Full interior LED kit courtesy of (John@motorcepts)
Welcome! The height looks stock to me, I just picked up a 550i 2 weeks ago and my car looks dropped but, it's all stock. I just installed 20 inch Beyeron Baroques' yesterday and looks flush with almost no wheel gap!
06-11-2012, 08:12 PM
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My Ride: 2007 e60 550i motorsport metallic grey, black leather interior, head up display, logis & stereo, sat nav, M sport pakage and full options. 19' twin spoke wheels and LED front and tail lights
hello there 
great looking car and it sounds like it has already got some of the good stuff !!!
great looking car and it sounds like it has already got some of the good stuff !!!
06-11-2012, 08:59 PM
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My Ride: Alpine E60, '09 535i-Premium, Sport and Comfort Access PackageMods: Lux H8 V3 Angel Eyes, Weisslicht LED license plate lights, Interior LED lights, RPI Scoop, Matte Black Grills, Smoked LED side markers & side reflectors, 35% tint all around, and a 3
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haha...the addiction is just beginning my friend. I just found this place recently as well and it stays up on my second monitor.
Yes it is addicting. It would be even worse if someone made a iPhone app, then it would really be over.
Stormtrooper, definitely very nice looking ride and I love the color.
haha...the addiction is just beginning my friend. I just found this place recently as well and it stays up on my second monitor.
Yes it is addicting. It would be even worse if someone made a iPhone app, then it would really be over.
Stormtrooper, definitely very nice looking ride and I love the color.