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06-05-2006, 10:09 AM
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Are the body sizes of 530 vs 545 vs 550 different, i know they are all E60s' but some of them look larger maybe it's my eye. Being that the engine is larger on a 550 wouldn't the actual chasis have to be larger as well? Just a question, I'm just a curious mind.
06-05-2006, 08:38 PM
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I think it is an optical illusion. It has to do with two factors:
1. The size of the tires on the car you are viewing.
2. Whether the car has sport package or not.
The 545/550 with the staggered tire setup and sport package appears to be bigger than a 530 or 525. But, if you take a look at Hamann5's car, his car looks big too. His is a 525, I believe. The reason is Hamann5 has the staggered tire setup and lowered his car.
1. The size of the tires on the car you are viewing.
2. Whether the car has sport package or not.
The 545/550 with the staggered tire setup and sport package appears to be bigger than a 530 or 525. But, if you take a look at Hamann5's car, his car looks big too. His is a 525, I believe. The reason is Hamann5 has the staggered tire setup and lowered his car.
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Originally Posted by rjcastr' post='292807' date='Jun 5 2006, 07:09 PM
Are the body sizes of 530 vs 545 vs 550 different, i know they are all E60s' but some of them look larger maybe it's my eye. Being that the engine is larger on a 550 wouldn't the actual chasis have to be larger as well? Just a question, I'm just a curious mind.
06-06-2006, 12:52 AM
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nope they're all the same
06-06-2006, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='293181' date='Jun 6 2006, 03:52 AM
nope they're all the same
Thanks guys i guess it might be an optical illusion
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