535D DMS
01-17-2006, 07:49 AM
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My car came from the factory with 19" rims....does that mean that I need to tell them that I have leather and not upholstery and that I had the factory option lip spoiler too?
As far as telling them about DMS, I havent told them as they will never find out. I am not particularly keen on giving them more money.
I am struggling to sleep at night, but I'll get by.
Thanks for your concern
01-17-2006, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='225139' date='Jan 16 2006, 10:11 PM
[I understand the way insurance works but do you really think an ECU remap would make you any more likely to crash/claim? 
But now think about the average Scooby owner with a penchant for tuning and you can see why most mainstream insurance companies wouldn't touch them with a bargepole, never mind a % price hike.
01-17-2006, 10:27 AM
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My Ride: E61 535d sport, Silver Grey/grey/maple.
20" Hartge Nova 7. Previously 19" staggered 172s
535d has bigger brakes and (I am told) uprated drivetrain. The new 231 530d engine can be tuned to the same torque as the standard 535d so you have to wonder about the transmission.
Anyone broken a 535d transmission?
Anyone broken a 535d transmission?
01-17-2006, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by blingo' post='225502' date='Jan 17 2006, 07:27 PM
535d has bigger brakes and (I am told) uprated drivetrain. The new 231 530d engine can be tuned to the same torque as the standard 535d so you have to wonder about the transmission.
535d/530d
front brakes drilled and ventilated 324mm
back brakes drilled and ventilated 320mm
525d
front brakes drilled and ventilated 310mm
back brakes drilled and ventilated 320mm
01-17-2006, 10:52 AM
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As far as telling them about DMS, I havent told them as they will never find out. I am not particularly keen on giving them more money.
I am struggling to sleep at night, but I'll get by.
Thanks for your concern
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The full answer is to declare *everything* and let them decide what is important... I reckon most 'mainstream' insurers would have an opinion on the 19's - either denial to quote or increased premium... (Factory-fitted or not!) However, I haven't told my insurer (Egg) that I've got 18" wheels...
Technically, they could try and wiggle out of a claim...
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