Sports Package for 530i
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The sport package transforms the E60 into a hi-tech wonder, instead of just another ride. The anti-roll feature has to be experienced to be believed. Incredible! And, it's smart enough to disengage when driving straight down the road, so there's virtually no ride penalty. The bigger tires do give a somewhat firmer ride, but it's not objectionable. I wouldn't have an E60 without it. Try it out- that's the only way you'll know.
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So I take it the Sports Package is worth it. On to the next question - Are you guys running run flats or regular tires?
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I had run flats from the factory...I never had any road noise or undue harshness from them however when they wore out I replaced them with Pirelli P Zero Neros which are an all season sport tire..They are better in the rain and snow than the runflats I had and were also half the price through Tire Rack.com
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I had run flats from the factory...I never had any road noise or undue harshness from them however when they wore out I replaced them with Pirelli P Zero Neros which are an all season sport tire..They are better in the rain and snow than the runflats I had and were also half the price through Tire Rack.com
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Originally Posted by mch' post='264745' date='Apr 4 2006, 08:13 PM
I picked up my 2006 530i without Sport Package two weeks ago. The car does have a bit of body roll, but I was scared off by the many complaints about the run flats and I need all season tires for winter driving. Also, the Sport Package did not include the Comfort seats in 2006.
As for Sports package on a BMW - this is simply a MUST.
Most BMW wheels are made by BBS if I'm not mistaken, so they should be pretty light.
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If given a choice between getting a 530 with Sports Package (18" Style 123 wheels) vs a base 530 with H&R Coilovers + 19" M5 rims (19" Style 166) which one would you guys choose?
If I went the latter route, I could still use the stock 17" as winter rims.
If I went the latter route, I could still use the stock 17" as winter rims.
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Originally Posted by Arjun' post='264758' date='Apr 4 2006, 09:13 PM
If given a choice between getting a 530 with Sports Package (18" Style 123 wheels) vs a base 530 with H&R Coilovers + 19" M5 rims (19" Style 166) which one would you guys choose?
If I went the latter route, I could still use the stock 17" as winter rims.
If I went the latter route, I could still use the stock 17" as winter rims.
You can get the style 166 later and then use the style 123 wheels for winter.
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Originally Posted by nicknec' post='264765' date='Apr 4 2006, 10:51 PM
I can't say I am an expert in coilovers- but that being said, I would choose the Sports Package which has ARS and not think twice about it. The sports package is that good and it is covered by BMW warranty. Again, I can't say the coilover option is not good or better, I am sure others will know, but the sports package is that good, why not just order the car that way.
Thanks for all the input guys. This site has proved to be very informative.
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Amoung with many options on e60. Sports package is a few that worth every penny.
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Originally Posted by Arjun' post='264771' date='Apr 4 2006, 11:20 PM
Valid points you make there. My big hesitation is that I'm used to stiffer conventional coilovers rather than electronic driving aids such as ARS (which most tuning houses eventually discard in favor of conventional coilovers - look at Brabus for example).
Thanks for all the input guys. This site has proved to be very informative.
Thanks for all the input guys. This site has proved to be very informative.
"The handling is sure footed, even though I would like to see more tire up front and active roll bars to reduce the understeer. One of my favorite new technologies is BMW's active anti-roll bars! I am disappointed that this particular technology wasn't incorporated into the car.
I like active anti-roll bars so much because they solve a problem I have wrestled with for almost 30 years. You see, when a car goes through a slower corner, the amount of understeer increases at a time whey you would actually like less understeer. In very fast corners, you want a little understeer for stability reasons-and comfort level-because the car actually understeers less due to the physical as well as aerodynamic reasons (not to mention the mental ones that creep into your head at very high speed). The active anti-roll bars can be programmed to maintain a consistent balance in the car throughout the speed range. They also can detect inside rear wheel spin on corner exit and stiffen the front bar while softening the rear, allowing the car to put down more power."
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Do it - don't think twice. the handling is great and the look is better. Also, you now get better seats.