Is the V8 5-series just that good?
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My Ride: '07 550i with SP, Nav, Logic7
Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='956053' date='Jul 27 2009, 09:35 PM
i wonder how the IS-F would fare against a juicebox 535... 
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='956712' date='Jul 28 2009, 11:02 AM
Which 911 model did you test drive?
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From: New Jersey
My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
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Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='956348' date='Jul 28 2009, 01:04 AM
+1 for 545's still rocking and rolling. I frequently go out "just for the drive". Whenever the wife mentions we forgot to get something while we were out earlier I'm there with "oh, I'll go get one - na, you don't need to come (and nag me for max-speed launches all the time)" 
.... and I don't even have a SprintBooster
.... and I don't even have a SprintBooster
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From: New Jersey
My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
Mods:
Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Originally Posted by mhs525' post='956671' date='Jul 28 2009, 10:15 AM
You beat me to it... The LSD makes both tires break loose, not one 
However I think my wheel and tire set up is what makes the difference, I have BBS LM light weight forged wheels and non run flat tires. That takes a ton of weight off each wheel vs the OEM wheels with those black rocks that BMW calls tires (Dunlop Sport Run Flats - Hate those tires!!!). The big reduction in unsprung weight combined with the LSD really does make the car faster.
What good is having a motor with mountains of torque if you can't use it?
However I think my wheel and tire set up is what makes the difference, I have BBS LM light weight forged wheels and non run flat tires. That takes a ton of weight off each wheel vs the OEM wheels with those black rocks that BMW calls tires (Dunlop Sport Run Flats - Hate those tires!!!). The big reduction in unsprung weight combined with the LSD really does make the car faster.
What good is having a motor with mountains of torque if you can't use it?
Quaife LSD...in on my wish list!
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Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5' post='956806' date='Jul 28 2009, 12:18 PM
I'm so jelouse, I wish I was rich like you guys with your 550's and M5's!
Besides, I worked my way up.. Started with a 325xi, had a 525i then a an M3 and now my 545i and a ton of cars before I moved up to BMW. Like I tell my son, if you get your dream car when your young what do you have to look forward too/work towards (plus you might kill yourself)... Work your way up, you'll get there...
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by mhs525' post='956084' date='Jul 27 2009, 07:07 PM
I still lust after an M3 but I'm not in the position to spend that kind of money.
Other than the M3 I can't think of any car that I want more than my 545 that I can remotely afford. The V8 5er with sport package is a hell of car. I have no problem spinning the tires and enjoy watching the stability control work to keep me straight as I launch out of side streets onto main roads. Loads of fun
Other than the M3 I can't think of any car that I want more than my 545 that I can remotely afford. The V8 5er with sport package is a hell of car. I have no problem spinning the tires and enjoy watching the stability control work to keep me straight as I launch out of side streets onto main roads. Loads of fun
I do really like the V-8 cars for their torque and HP, but for me the next step will undoubtedly be an M5.