Thinking of trading in my E60 for a E39 M5.
04-20-2011 | 04:36 PM
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From: Waterbury/Middlebury CT
My Ride: 2006 Bmw 550i Sport 6 Speed--Black Sapphire/Gray Interior--
Active Steering, PDC, Nav, Comfort Access, Logic 7
Oem 19'' M6 Wheels...20% Tint All Around...Dinan CAI...Coming Soon:RPi Exhaust!!!
keep the 550i, you will thank us later
04-20-2011 | 04:41 PM
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From: Destin, Florida
My Ride: 06 550i Titanium Gray/Auburn interior. Sprintbooster, RPI Scoop W/BMC Filter, RPI exhaust, 20" Miro 111
You have an awesome mod list, looks like you have almost everything you can do to it. Keep it brotha.
04-20-2011 | 04:58 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i sport package, manual, black on black w/ anthracite trim, pdc, logic 7, cold weather pkg.
I truly appreciate all the feedback guys. Just one of the reasons this is my favorite forum.
I love my car but really miss that M feeling.
I always tell my friends that if my M3 was a coupe I would probably still have it.
That was the best car I ever owned by far! I'll never by a covertible sports car again.
Maybe thats what I should buy? How about a 2006 M3 ZCP?
I love my car but really miss that M feeling.
I always tell my friends that if my M3 was a coupe I would probably still have it.
That was the best car I ever owned by far! I'll never by a covertible sports car again.
Maybe thats what I should buy? How about a 2006 M3 ZCP?
04-20-2011 | 05:23 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
A wonderful car in its day, but personally I'd have to think twice about owning an E39 M5 (or any M car for that matter) out of warranty. That said, if you find a good example and have the stones to handle the repair risk it will give you something extra compared to your 550. Those M intangibles run deep and they stand the test of time. Look at how sought after an E30 M3 is.
04-20-2011 | 05:25 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i sport package, manual, black on black w/ anthracite trim, pdc, logic 7, cold weather pkg.
04-20-2011 | 05:57 PM
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The Dinan upgrade doesn't provide adequate/enough power? Were you the original installer or did you buy the car already with Dinan mods?
04-20-2011 | 08:34 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i sport package, manual, black on black w/ anthracite trim, pdc, logic 7, cold weather pkg.
The Dinan upgrades didn't provide any real gains. I dyno'd it before and after and showed no gains at the wheels.
I also went to the track before and after and ran the same exact time. The only thing that increased was my trap speed.
I will say that it sounds great and seems to breathe better. If you look at my previous posts you'll find more info with exact numbers.
I was the original installer and had it done at Fall Line Motorsports. The fact is you can't get any gains on a NA engine without
forced induction. In hindsight I would have just done the exhaust and S1 software upgrade.
