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I did a seach on this topic and couldn't find any real answers. If this has been discussed before...please point me in that direction.
I have a 2006 530 and have always wonder what benefits I could get from getting the car "tuned". There is no such thing as "free horsepower" so what are you giving up? Do you get the additional power by consistently increasing the RPMs? If so, are you lowering the life of the engine? What about shift points? If they change the shift point are you giving up the "smooth power" feeling?
What about fuel/air mixure? If this changes, does your mileage drop?
Thanks in advance for your guidence!!!
I have a 2006 530 and have always wonder what benefits I could get from getting the car "tuned". There is no such thing as "free horsepower" so what are you giving up? Do you get the additional power by consistently increasing the RPMs? If so, are you lowering the life of the engine? What about shift points? If they change the shift point are you giving up the "smooth power" feeling?
What about fuel/air mixure? If this changes, does your mileage drop?
Thanks in advance for your guidence!!!
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Hey bitboy. There are several performance mods currently available for the 530 including exhaust (Eisenmann) and ECU programming such as Speed Innovations or Superchips (I think). The performance gains are minimal according to some on this forum. It's really up to you if you believe in the claims of aftermarket tuners and are willing to spend the money.
On another note, since you're in the Bay Area, you should check out our upcoming E60 meet on Mar 11th being held at Wente Winery in Livermore:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=20161&st=60
You'll see some modified cars at the Meet and can get some ideas and feedback from those owners.
On another note, since you're in the Bay Area, you should check out our upcoming E60 meet on Mar 11th being held at Wente Winery in Livermore:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=20161&st=60
You'll see some modified cars at the Meet and can get some ideas and feedback from those owners.
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
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diesels are diff, you change the boost a bit, more the torque (torq. distribution), injection and time of the burning
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