550i performance mods !!
04-21-2006, 05:45 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by cobradav' post='272138' date='Apr 21 2006, 04:35 AM
I'll repeat some of my older research here on V8 chip tuning. It lists web sites and I know several of tehm already have 4.8l (x50) products available. You are looking at similar gains over the 360HP so roughly in the 380/380 arena and possibly a little more.
I say, rather than take me on
(I won't bite, will not race another 545/550), go find an e550 and smoke their a$$ with your remapped 550. 
Just be sure to stay away from the AMG models (e55, e63, CLS55) or you'll be smoked. 
04-21-2006, 06:09 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i | TiAg | Black | Dark Poplar | Sport Package | Premium Package | Steptronic | NAV | Logic7 | Sirius | CD Changer | Rear Shades | Aux Input | Euro Rear Reflectors
Don't mean to hijack this thread but has anyone had any experience with Upsolute chiptuning. After reading over the chart, looks like they come through with some pretty good HP gains for a reasonable price. Plus, their North American Headquarters are here in Charlotte, NC where I live. Any feedback would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!
04-21-2006, 07:40 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by TopGum' post='272192' date='Apr 21 2006, 07:09 AM
Don't mean to hijack this thread but has anyone had any experience with Upsolute chiptuning. After reading over the chart, looks like they come through with some pretty good HP gains for a reasonable price. Plus, their North American Headquarters are here in Charlotte, NC where I live. Any feedback would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!
04-21-2006, 09:28 AM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by my530i' post='272273' date='Apr 21 2006, 10:03 AM
The very first performance mod is removing your spare wheel in the trunk. Replace all wheels with light weight wheels. This already save you ~50lbs+
04-21-2006, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='272269' date='Apr 21 2006, 12:56 PM
wetterauer offer 396bhp. Digitaltuning offer 406bhp and around 580nm
04-21-2006, 09:37 AM
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04-21-2006, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='272290' date='Apr 21 2006, 01:37 PM
www.digitaltuning.ch
Hey thanks. Have you used this?
04-21-2006, 10:05 AM
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My Ride: E60 M5, F85 X5M
I was hoping to finish my Dinan mods so I can outrun some 550s but it looks like I should just throw away my car and get an M5.... 
K, that was a little drastic. I love my 545i. Hope she didn't hear my thoughts and turn on me...
K, that was a little drastic. I love my 545i. Hope she didn't hear my thoughts and turn on me...