Making my E60 faster: Where to Begin?
07-18-2008, 02:53 PM
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Just plugged in my sprint booster today. I definatley agree with the "SMILE BOOSTER" comments. 
For a couple hundred dollars its a MUST. SB First!
For a couple hundred dollars its a MUST. SB First!
07-21-2008, 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='627453' date='Jul 18 2008, 06:34 PM
Maybe I'm on the wrong forum.
ESS Supercharger:
Horsepower: 340 DIN (Stock 225SAE/231DIN)
ESS Supercharger:
Horsepower: 340 DIN (Stock 225SAE/231DIN)
07-21-2008, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by my530' post='628964' date='Jul 21 2008, 02:28 PM
i'm on ESS tuning TS2 kit with okada projects ignition coil & remus exhaust with resonator removed on my 530i auto but i doubt i could even smoke a 545i
On your first post you are assuming than the lighter 530i with 340hp and 420nm, will be slower than a stock 545i with 306hp and 390nm So why are you "wasting" money???
The latest ESS TS3 kit for the M54 engine:
Horsepower at 15PSI: 470 DIN (Stock 225SAE/231DIN)
Torque at 15PSI: 540NM (Stock 300)
0 - 60: 4.2 sec
I bet that most will say now: your 530i + $15k = E60 M5
07-21-2008, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by sixcard' post='627451' date='Jul 18 2008, 01:31 PM
Floor mats
easily keeping up with big boys 545i, m5(s) etc.
08-01-2008, 06:05 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i, Dinan throttle body, K&N drop in air filter, Power Chips flash. Sport/Premium package, PDC, Navigation, Active Steering, Premium Sound Automatic and Wood upgrades from BMW Catalogue.
Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='627395' date='Jul 18 2008, 09:33 AM
Well, I do love my 530i, however, I feel there should be some things I can do to increase my engine performance. I want to start small, and work my way up. Do you guys have any advice on where to begin on this long journey?
08-01-2008, 06:35 PM
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I would remove the seats in addition to the floor mats. BMW seats are way heavy. Also remove the air conditioning as well. I've also read here on these very boards, that if you drive with the hood slightly ajar, you gain some serious power.
All the best
All the best
08-01-2008, 06:50 PM
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ive seen an e46 with one, my goodness was it fast
08-07-2008, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by my530' post='628964' date='Jul 21 2008, 09:28 PM
i'm on ESS tuning TS2 kit with okada projects ignition coil & remus exhaust with resonator removed on my 530i auto but i doubt i could even smoke a 545i
bro,ur car is plenty fast man..don't be so modest la.
