Does anyone track their 550i?
03-20-2008, 08:12 AM
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I am looking for someone who has tracked thier 550i and who has recommendations for suspension modifications. Thanks
03-20-2008, 09:13 AM
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport
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RichardinNC did once. He wrote a discertation about it a few months ago. It was too long to read, but I believe he said it did quite well. Posted pictures, too.
03-20-2008, 09:41 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Black Sapphire/ Black leather, NAV, Sports Pkg, Active Steering, Shadow Trim, PDC, Heated Seats/Wheel, Logic 7 Sound, 6 Disc Changer, Blue Tooth, Comfort Access/Seats, ACS Aluminum Pedals, Bi-Xenon lamps and MTEC 2X Super White Foglights
Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='548148' date='Mar 20 2008, 01:13 PM
RichardinNC did once. He wrote a discertation about it a few months ago. It was too long to read, but I believe he said it did quite well. Posted pictures, too.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry500954
Here is the link to the thread where two guys took 550i's on the track (I've dreamed of tracking mine, but would be a bit nervous and don't really know where I can do it in the DC/Norther VA area.
03-20-2008, 10:17 AM
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ive trackd my 545 and did good for my 1st time, it was a blast. I do not have any suspension mods only m5 wheels and exhaust
03-20-2008, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by EHowe12' post='548118' date='Mar 20 2008, 05:12 PM
I am looking for someone who has tracked thier 550i and who has recommendations for suspension modifications. Thanks
Many times .
And solutions are in my signature (brakes+LSD)
Good luck!
03-20-2008, 01:14 PM
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My Ride: '07 550i with SP, Nav, Logic7
Originally Posted by EHowe12' post='548118' date='Mar 20 2008, 12:12 PM
I am looking for someone who has tracked thier 550i and who has recommendations for suspension modifications. Thanks
I will post a more comprehensive review later.
Cost: $1800 (parts) + $700 (labor)
03-20-2008, 01:28 PM
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Do a search on Richard in NC's track time at VIR. It includes some pics, but better than that a link to about a 10-min video from inside his car for about 8 laps or so. You can get a sense of handling of a stock 550i (I think it's stock, anyway). Very entertaining and alluring,
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03-20-2008, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by calpalmer' post='548296' date='Mar 20 2008, 05:28 PM
Do a search on Richard in NC's track time at VIR. It includes some pics, but better than that a link to about a 10-min video from inside his car for about 8 laps or so. You can get a sense of handling of a stock 550i (I think it's stock, anyway). Very entertaining and alluring,
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Here are some pictures I purchased from a pro photog at the track: 550i VIR pics. Note how flat it handles with the ARS.
Here is a link to that video:
03-20-2008, 07:41 PM
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I took mine out last summer. There was a Dinan 545 and a stock 550 sport in my group. The Dinan and I were about equal through corners and were faster than the 550. The extra power of both the V8 cars was obvious down the straights -- I came away wanting more power. Overall the Dinan 545 was lapping faster than I was, but I was faster than the 550 (I think he had run flats).
I didn't have any problem with my brakes, even with the smaller 6 cyl discs, but bigger brakes are certainly better. Dealer had just installed new pads all around and I had fresh ATE racing fluid.
There was also an E60 M5 in our group and I passed him several times -- so there is a lot more to it than the car!
I didn't have any problem with my brakes, even with the smaller 6 cyl discs, but bigger brakes are certainly better. Dealer had just installed new pads all around and I had fresh ATE racing fluid.
There was also an E60 M5 in our group and I passed him several times -- so there is a lot more to it than the car!
03-20-2008, 09:21 PM
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If you are talking about doing some serious tracking, not just 1 or 2 times a year. Just get a smaller car, you will have so much more fun. Plus you won't need to worry if you go off the track.