AC Schnitzer Front Lip Installed, PowerChip also!
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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It looks great, I really like that front lip! Pleas keep us posted on your experience with the powerchip.
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Update on the powerchip. I noticed a 5 miles per gallon increase after 1 full tank of gas used. I was avg about 25 mpg before the powerchip with a 70%highway/30% local driving habit. Now, I'm getting 30.1 mpg doing the same driving style. Will keep you posted on my 2nd tank.
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Originally Posted by stormace' date='Oct 2 2004, 07:00 PM
Update on the powerchip.? I noticed a 5 miles per gallon increase after 1 full tank of gas used.? I was avg about 25 mpg before the powerchip with a 70%highway/30% local driving habit.? Now, I'm getting 30.1 mpg doing the same driving style.? Will keep you posted on my 2nd tank.
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! i'm doing some calculation for my car and if i installed the powerchip in my car, i'm getting 3.53 mpg more and save me over $8 per fill up. for you, still save over $6/tank !
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Stormace,
...just wondering if your new front lip is significantly lower than the original. My 545's front is already pretty low and I'm afraid of going any lower because of steep driveways where I've scraped bottom, even at an angle. Thanks.
...just wondering if your new front lip is significantly lower than the original. My 545's front is already pretty low and I'm afraid of going any lower because of steep driveways where I've scraped bottom, even at an angle. Thanks.
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stormace
congrats on the spolier - immaculate taste - but i would say that - did u sort your questions on the front grill???
can i tempt you with a natty little rear deck number to spruce up her bottom??
jonboy
congrats on the spolier - immaculate taste - but i would say that - did u sort your questions on the front grill???
can i tempt you with a natty little rear deck number to spruce up her bottom??
jonboy
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Hmm jonboy, that deck spoiler looks mighty fine. Im thinking of getting that exhaust. The front mesh grille can be custom made by the bodyshop, I'm keeping it as it is for now. Anyone know how to photoshop what a meshgrille would look like on the ACS? please post it.
I did notice that it is about 1 inch lower than the stock front bumper.
I did notice that it is about 1 inch lower than the stock front bumper.
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Ok, got the recall letter yesterday. Now my dilemma.
Will the OBD recall affect my powerchip? Do i need to have powerchip reflash the software?
powerchip reps tell me to send it back after the recall is done. the autobody shop tells me it has nothing to do with the engine control module. So the recall can be done without affecting the powerchip.
Anyone know what i should do?
the autobody is charging me labor if I go back and remove it again...and I just did it last week. hmmm...waste of money i feel.
Will the OBD recall affect my powerchip? Do i need to have powerchip reflash the software?
powerchip reps tell me to send it back after the recall is done. the autobody shop tells me it has nothing to do with the engine control module. So the recall can be done without affecting the powerchip.
Anyone know what i should do?
the autobody is charging me labor if I go back and remove it again...and I just did it last week. hmmm...waste of money i feel.
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