First Mod on a 550i?
07-15-2009, 11:11 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
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07-16-2009, 05:11 AM
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My Ride: 550i Manual Sport
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Engine: 4.8 L N62 V8
Thanks all for your advise... my 2007 550i does not have an Mtech kit and comes with the factory 18s. And judging from the pics of your vehicles, i think that the wheels and kit will definitly be my 1st mods.
Should i go 19" or 20"?
And what exactly is a spring booster? is it for suspension or Horsepower/Torque?
Should i go 19" or 20"?
And what exactly is a spring booster? is it for suspension or Horsepower/Torque?
07-16-2009, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by eurotunerM3' post='943173' date='Jul 15 2009, 05:02 PM
I think the answer to that question will depend on how much you want to spend on this new mod, and would you prefer styling mods or performance mods?
wheels could run you anywhere from the $2000 to $4000 range.
M-tech kits are also around 1500 unpainted to 2500 painted.
HID fogs, HID Angel Eyes, window tints, blacked out emblems and roundels...
All are good style mods, but again it depends on what you want to spend.
As for performance...
Sprint Booster, RPI scoop and filter, RPI exhaust, RPI tune...
Contact member Nerweezy. He works at trinity autosport and will help you with whatever you need.
wheels could run you anywhere from the $2000 to $4000 range.
M-tech kits are also around 1500 unpainted to 2500 painted.
HID fogs, HID Angel Eyes, window tints, blacked out emblems and roundels...
All are good style mods, but again it depends on what you want to spend.
As for performance...
Sprint Booster, RPI scoop and filter, RPI exhaust, RPI tune...
Contact member Nerweezy. He works at trinity autosport and will help you with whatever you need.
07-16-2009, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by skeematics' post='943823' date='Jul 16 2009, 06:14 AM
Thanks, what is a spring booster?
A Sprint Booster is an in-line module that boosts the signal from your throttle pedal to the engine's computer. We have drive-by-wire systems in our cars and there is a delay from when you push the pedal to when the car actually starts moving, the Sprint Booster just amplifies the signal so you get a much better response when you hit the gas. No HP gains, no torque gain, just a much better driving experience.
07-16-2009, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='943878' date='Jul 16 2009, 10:30 AM
A Sprint Booster is an in-line module that boosts the signal from your throttle pedal to the engine's computer. We have drive-by-wire systems in our cars and there is a delay from when you push the pedal to when the car actually starts moving, the Sprint Booster just amplifies the signal so you get a much better response when you hit the gas. No HP gains, no torque gain, just a much better driving experience.
07-16-2009, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 08white' post='943287' date='Jul 15 2009, 06:22 PM
if you dont have M-tech already, then i will think front bumper first, it is cheaper and then you can take your time for wheels, since there are plenty of choices
if you already have M-tech, then go for wheels
or mini minor, LED license plate or interior
if you already have M-tech, then go for wheels
or mini minor, LED license plate or interior
07-16-2009, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by skeematics' post='943822' date='Jul 16 2009, 08:11 AM
Thanks all for your advise... my 2007 550i does not have an Mtech kit and comes with the factory 18s. And judging from the pics of your vehicles, i think that the wheels and kit will definitly be my 1st mods.
Should i go 19" or 20"?
And what exactly is a spring booster? is it for suspension or Horsepower/Torque?
Should i go 19" or 20"?
And what exactly is a spring booster? is it for suspension or Horsepower/Torque?
Hope this helps..http://www.crosslake.net/~dbipes/sprintboo...rintBooster.pdf