Mind Candy--Possible 545i Weight Savings
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Originally Posted by allenman' date='Oct 4 2005, 09:52 PM
Thoughts? Yes.
1) You have entirely too much time on your hands.
2) Once again, it is a two ton plus sedan. Okay, now it is a 3850 pound sedan (I know, you're going to tell me those are inaccurate numbers, this is just a relative indicator). But physics is still going to limit you from turning this into a Lotus Elise or even a 997. It's still a big box, designed with compromise in mind. If you want a different compromise, try a different flavor. It is a superb compromise, but a compromise it is.
OK, shutting up now.
1) You have entirely too much time on your hands.
2) Once again, it is a two ton plus sedan. Okay, now it is a 3850 pound sedan (I know, you're going to tell me those are inaccurate numbers, this is just a relative indicator). But physics is still going to limit you from turning this into a Lotus Elise or even a 997. It's still a big box, designed with compromise in mind. If you want a different compromise, try a different flavor. It is a superb compromise, but a compromise it is.
OK, shutting up now.
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' date='Oct 4 2005, 11:15 PM
Donv's time is very interesting. He hovers between the theory and the practical, which whether one follows it or not is all up to the individual.
Thank you for the nice thoughts.
Reading his posting reminds me of the good times in college (liberal arts) where the professor presents and challenges the issues. Rock on. . .
There is a reason for what you observe. ~{:^)
Thank you for the nice thoughts.
Reading his posting reminds me of the good times in college (liberal arts) where the professor presents and challenges the issues. Rock on. . .
There is a reason for what you observe. ~{:^)
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Originally Posted by donv' date='Sep 18 2005, 09:31 PM
[quote name='wolverine' date='Sep 18 2005, 08:23 PM']Also remember that 360 'aftermarket claimed' horsepower is probably not the same as 360 horsepower specified by BMW.? I'd be very surprised if you were as fast as a 550, but you'll be close.
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[/quote]My 550 is coming in a couple of weeks, I will do the same mods as you, to gain even more horsepower, any way you look at it, the 550 will be faster. Its a matter of playing the catch up game, wich I will probablly have to do in a couple of years also.
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Originally Posted by katheikia' date='Oct 5 2005, 03:04 PM
[quote name='donv' date='Sep 18 2005, 09:31 PM'][quote name='wolverine' date='Sep 18 2005, 08:23 PM']Also remember that 360 'aftermarket claimed' horsepower is probably not the same as 360 horsepower specified by BMW.? I'd be very surprised if you were as fast as a 550, but you'll be close.
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[/quote]My 550 is coming in a couple of weeks, I will do the same mods as you, to gain even more horsepower, any way you look at it, the 550 will be faster. Its a matter of playing the catch up game, wich I will probablly have to do in a couple of years also.
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[/quote]Yes, after the mods, the 550 will be faster. Great. There always are all those under acheivers out there for both of us. ~{:^) And, it may take a while for you to find acceptable mods. By then, I'll have my 550i (probably yes!) or (M5 probably not!) I do wonder if Dinan will "certify" the same parts for the 550i and the 545i. I'm waiting for the new Z06 to be sold for a reasonable price and for at least the second year of its existence. The new one will keep you ahead of the Joneses for a very long time.
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Originally Posted by ben_loper' date='Oct 5 2005, 07:52 PM
why are we doing this now?
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Oct 7 2005, 10:06 PM
HAHAHAHA LOOK what you made me do!
Guess What I did today?
I took out the spare and jack out of my trunk.?
Guess What I did today?
I took out the spare and jack out of my trunk.?
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Did this too, a couple months ago.
Get yourself a "quick patch" can just in case.
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Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Oct 7 2005, 10:21 PM
Get yourself a "quick patch" can just in case.
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No I'm not spraying gunk into my rims...
I have one... sittin on my shelf in my room LOL wonder how good that'll do? 
But I have run flats so no need for gunk.
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Oct 8 2005, 12:06 AM
HAHAHAHA LOOK what you made me do!
Guess What I did today?
I took out the spare and jack out of my trunk.?
Guess What I did today?
I took out the spare and jack out of my trunk.?
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