MAYBE Parting Out-Checking Interest in Buyers
08-15-2012 | 01:44 PM
#81
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My Ride: Modded 2010 Carbon Black M5 SMG and Modded 2008 Dinan 550i Sport
Amazing looking car. I had a totally different experience with the SMG in the 08 M5 I test drove before I bought the 09 550 6MT. I couldnt get the thing to shift worth a damm. Even had the service manager drive along with me. Under normal driving the hesitation between shifts was so severe it would jerk your head when changing. If you had your foot to the floor it seemed to shift better, but who can drive like that all the time. Maybe just a bad example but I wasnt cool with that.
So I settled for this...... :-)
So I settled for this...... :-)
08-15-2012 | 02:06 PM
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From: NYC, NY
My Ride: 2008 535i, Sport, Premium, Navi, Comfort Access, USB/iPod Bluetooth, Cold Weather Package, Bi Xenon Cornering Headlights
LOVE it! I love my 550i too. It is a GREAT car. I think there have actually been some revisions of the SMG as well. the one in my 2010 is an SMGIII. Mine shifts very smooth unless you are on the gas hard. Then it feels like it is going to rip the back end out of the car-lol! It is a powerful shift but mine is smooth as can be at low and moderate speeds. If you were driving in "D" mode then yes, it is TERRIBLE but that is not how this transmission was meant to be driven.
In M6 mode it feels like you get punched/kicked in the lower back . . . BANG!! 
08-15-2012 | 02:18 PM
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From: Birmingham, AL
My Ride: 06 550i
Model Year: 06
Amazing looking car. I had a totally different experience with the SMG in the 08 M5 I test drove before I bought the 09 550 6MT. I couldnt get the thing to shift worth a damm. Even had the service manager drive along with me. Under normal driving the hesitation between shifts was so severe it would jerk your head when changing. If you had your foot to the floor it seemed to shift better, but who can drive like that all the time. Maybe just a bad example but I wasnt cool with that.
So I settled for this...... :-)
So I settled for this...... :-)
08-15-2012 | 04:50 PM
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From: Marietta, GA
My Ride: Modded 2010 Carbon Black M5 SMG and Modded 2008 Dinan 550i Sport
Yep! That's it exactly! Best damn part of the car. In fact, BMW was asked why they stuck with a single clutch in the E60 and they said something to the effect that they thought it was a powerful performance car and it should feel like one. Unfortunately, they went to dual clutch in the F10 just like all the other smooth shifting executive cars-B O R I N G! :thumbsdown:
08-16-2012 | 09:30 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, Sport, Premium, Navi, Comfort Access, USB/iPod Bluetooth, Cold Weather Package, Bi Xenon Cornering Headlights
Yep! That's it exactly! Best damn part of the car. In fact, BMW was asked why they stuck with a single clutch in the E60 and they said something to the effect that they thought it was a powerful performance car and it should feel like one. Unfortunately, they went to dual clutch in the F10 just like all the other smooth shifting executive cars-B O R I N G! :thumbsdown:
08-16-2012 | 05:45 PM
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My Ride: Modded 2010 Carbon Black M5 SMG and Modded 2008 Dinan 550i Sport
My Vorsteiner rear decklid spoiler, Vorstenier carbon fiber diffuser and my RPI GT exhaust arrived today. The Vorsteiner front flippers and my CKS Coiovers and SWIFT springs are due in on Mon. and Tues. and my AC Schnitzer roof spoiler will be here in a couple of weeks. I am having TONS of fun modding her already!
08-17-2012 | 06:51 AM
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From: NYC, NY
My Ride: 2008 535i, Sport, Premium, Navi, Comfort Access, USB/iPod Bluetooth, Cold Weather Package, Bi Xenon Cornering Headlights
Right on with that! I look back now and realize that I could never make it close to an M5. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE my 550i (I actually still have it). In a few ways it is arguably more enjoyable than the M% (comfort, etc) but as far as a FUN car and POWERFUL BEAST-No Way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I go out in the garage several times a day to just look at her. :-)
My Vorsteiner rear decklid spoiler, Vorstenier carbon fiber diffuser and my RPI GT exhaust arrived today. The Vorsteiner front flippers and my CKS Coiovers and SWIFT springs are due in on Mon. and Tues. and my AC Schnitzer roof spoiler will be here in a couple of weeks. I am having TONS of fun modding her already!
My Vorsteiner rear decklid spoiler, Vorstenier carbon fiber diffuser and my RPI GT exhaust arrived today. The Vorsteiner front flippers and my CKS Coiovers and SWIFT springs are due in on Mon. and Tues. and my AC Schnitzer roof spoiler will be here in a couple of weeks. I am having TONS of fun modding her already!
08-17-2012 | 08:22 AM
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My Ride: Modded 2010 Carbon Black M5 SMG and Modded 2008 Dinan 550i Sport
RPI exhaust being installed today. Will do a little video so you guys can hear how it sounds!
