Increase Horsepower
02-10-2007, 05:22 PM
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My Ride: Mach5 05' 530i Black Sapphire Metallic w/Auburn Leather Seats, Heated Front/Rear Seats, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Pkg, Sports Pkg, Xenon Headlights, NAV, Mud Flaps, 20" 166 Style Rims
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Humor me! How do I increase the horsepower in my 05' 530i sport pkg. I have yet to see where Dinan or any other aftermarket company specifically singles out my vehicle for any MODs. If there is a way please provide sources for these MODs. 
02-10-2007, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by shaun132' post='389873' date='Feb 10 2007, 07:00 PM
I agree... I am getting a 530i soon, and want to know about some simple/ most common mods that increase performance and how to install these mods.
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Originally Posted by tprenaldo' post='389858' date='Feb 10 2007, 06:22 PM
Humor me! How do I increase the horsepower in my 05' 530i sport pkg. I have yet to see where Dinan or any other aftermarket company specifically singles out my vehicle for any MODs. If there is a way please provide sources for these MODs.
02-10-2007, 08:05 PM
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Vegastrashed has made some solid points about remapping your ECU for more power. Before throwing down any cash, you should have your car dyno'ed before and after, to see if there are any real gains. However, before you buy any of these chips, you should ask the company that you are buying from if they will accept a full refund, should there not be any changes after the mod. You should also get this in writing. How's that VT? 
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cmansbimmer, still interested in the powerchip. others? ill call them and inform them about a potential group buy if he goes by our demands 
(i dont know if that even made sense or sounded evil)
(i dont know if that even made sense or sounded evil)
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='389911' date='Feb 11 2007, 12:33 AM
cmansbimmer, still interested in the powerchip. others? ill call them and inform them about a potential group buy if he goes by our demands (i dont know if that even made sense or sounded evil)
(i dont know if that even made sense or sounded evil)
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by jordan23junkee' post='389912' date='Feb 11 2007, 12:39 AM
K&N air filter for starters maybe?