What's the best way to launch a 535i SA?
10-20-2007, 10:48 AM
#51
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 2,303
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
I agree with everything except leaving the DSC and TC on.
I did a couple of practice launches and afterwards when driving over the same road again I noticed that in the two places I did burnouts both rear tires left tire spin marks about the same lenght long.
BMW doesn't advertise a differential limited slip or anything. Anyone else notice this?
I do have all of the "sport" options.
I did a couple of practice launches and afterwards when driving over the same road again I noticed that in the two places I did burnouts both rear tires left tire spin marks about the same lenght long.
BMW doesn't advertise a differential limited slip or anything. Anyone else notice this?
I do have all of the "sport" options.
10-23-2007, 05:17 AM
#52
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 2,303
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
The race is set for today at 12:30. We will do 0-60 and then continue to 100 mph if possible.
Will report back.
Will report back.
10-23-2007, 06:44 AM
#53
Contributors
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 14,646
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Hey Pennetta,
Not to hijack this thread, but I just sent you a PM about a dinner and a meet a bunch of us, here in NY, are planning. I too, live on Long Island, but we are looking to have a dinner one night in the city. We're also looking to set up a meet at Bear Mtn before the weather turns.
Hope you can make both.
Good luck today and be safe.
/C
Not to hijack this thread, but I just sent you a PM about a dinner and a meet a bunch of us, here in NY, are planning. I too, live on Long Island, but we are looking to have a dinner one night in the city. We're also looking to set up a meet at Bear Mtn before the weather turns.
Hope you can make both.
Good luck today and be safe.
/C
10-23-2007, 07:01 AM
#54
Contributors
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC , Canada
Posts: 4,459
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
I wonder if he caught the weight reduction thread from RW&B, ... a naked man removing his spare tire and car jack was spotted today........... 
Good luck
Good luck
10-23-2007, 07:20 AM
#55
Contributors
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 14,646
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='485015' date='Oct 23 2007, 11:01 AM
I wonder if he caught the weight reduction thread from RW&B, ... a naked man removing his spare tire and car jack was spotted today...........
Good luck
Good luck
Pennetta - Driving naked increases your percentage of winning by a large margin over the 550!
10-23-2007, 12:17 PM
#56
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 2,303
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Race delayed until tomorrow at 9am.
10-24-2007, 06:35 AM
#57
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 2,303
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
The 550 was not even close! With the extra 250 lbs of weight hanging from the nose, higher final gearing and late torque curve, it just bogged out of the hole. 
My 535 jumped from the hole with a half car lenght advantage and gained 4 ft with every shift, by 60 mph I was nearly a full car lenght ahead and by 100 mph it was about two car lenghts. I hit 150 but I had such a lead it was impossible for me to tell if the V8 "finally" came into its own stride. I feel a little sad because I was expecting the 550 to win, now its just like the 7 series. 
Funny thing is that as we were slowing down some bozo was behind me flashing his lights and blowing his horn. I hit the gas and was leaving him behind but had to slow for a turn. The A**hole even had flashing blue and red lights flashing, what a loser! As we were going around the turn I cut right at the last second and exited and the jerk just skidded and almost lost control but did not make the turn.
Hope you enjoyed the above, the race got cancelled because of rain today which is expected to continue until the weekend. Next target date is Monday.
My 535 jumped from the hole with a half car lenght advantage and gained 4 ft with every shift, by 60 mph I was nearly a full car lenght ahead and by 100 mph it was about two car lenghts. I hit 150 but I had such a lead it was impossible for me to tell if the V8 "finally" came into its own stride. I feel a little sad because I was expecting the 550 to win, now its just like the 7 series. Funny thing is that as we were slowing down some bozo was behind me flashing his lights and blowing his horn. I hit the gas and was leaving him behind but had to slow for a turn. The A**hole even had flashing blue and red lights flashing, what a loser! As we were going around the turn I cut right at the last second and exited and the jerk just skidded and almost lost control but did not make the turn.
Hope you enjoyed the above, the race got cancelled because of rain today which is expected to continue until the weekend. Next target date is Monday.
10-24-2007, 06:45 AM
#58
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Sweden, EU
Posts: 1,475
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 07' 530d - M-Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Dakota leather
08' 120i - M-Sport - Alpine White III / Black Sensatec
I have a feeling this thread will be a couple of pages longer very soon... Good work! 
10-24-2007, 06:55 AM
#59
Contributors
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Riverdale, New York
Posts: 1,417
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
oh, oh 
10-24-2007, 06:56 AM
#60
Contributors
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC , Canada
Posts: 4,459
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Originally Posted by pennetta' post='485474' date='Oct 24 2007, 09:35 AM
The 550 was not even close! With the extra 250 lbs of weight hanging from the nose, higher final gearing and late torque curve, it just bogged out of the hole. My 535 jumped from the hole with a half car lenght advantage and gained 4 ft with every shift, by 60 mph I was nearly a full car lenght ahead and by 100 mph it was about two car lenghts. I hit 150 but I had such a lead it was impossible for me to tell if the V8 "finally" came into its own stride. I feel a little sad because I was expecting the 550 to win, now its just like the 7 series.
Funny thing is that as we were slowing down some bozo was behind me flashing his lights and blowing his horn. I hit the gas and was leaving him behind but had to slow for a turn. The A**hole even had flashing blue and red lights flashing, what a loser! As we were going around the turn I cut right at the last second and exited and the jerk just skidded and almost lost control but did not make the turn.
Hope you enjoyed the above, the race got cancelled because of rain today which is expected to continue until the weekend. Next target date is Monday.
My 535 jumped from the hole with a half car lenght advantage and gained 4 ft with every shift, by 60 mph I was nearly a full car lenght ahead and by 100 mph it was about two car lenghts. I hit 150 but I had such a lead it was impossible for me to tell if the V8 "finally" came into its own stride. I feel a little sad because I was expecting the 550 to win, now its just like the 7 series. Funny thing is that as we were slowing down some bozo was behind me flashing his lights and blowing his horn. I hit the gas and was leaving him behind but had to slow for a turn. The A**hole even had flashing blue and red lights flashing, what a loser! As we were going around the turn I cut right at the last second and exited and the jerk just skidded and almost lost control but did not make the turn.
Hope you enjoyed the above, the race got cancelled because of rain today which is expected to continue until the weekend. Next target date is Monday.
A Bad Dream !! Now you have the weekend to strip the car down and hit the steam room to drop some personal weight.....
