I did my first mods to the 550i. I also got an express detail and did a mini photo shoot prior to our fall TOD trip.

First the necessary mod. The Conti's did last as long as expected. The rears were near the wear bars. Not good just prior to a 1500 mile trip. I went with Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics. They had a balance problem but a 2nd trip to Discount Tire cured that, smooth as silk at 80+. They are quiet and seem to stick quite well. I haven't given them a good handling test yet but the TOD surely will. I'll report back.

Second mod, exhaust. I decided on the Remus but had to purchase it outside our board sponsor (sorry) since I wanted it before the trip. Quads would be cool, but I'd have to get a different diffuser, et all. A lot more total cost and time.

Third mod, a V1 radar detector. I had a cheapie but it was worthless. It hardly picked up a single alert on the last trip when other folk's V1s went off all over the place. Might as well have the best.

I got an express detail so I could spend the weekend watching football. Here is a quicky photo shoot of the car and mods.

 

I'm really liking that cream interior!!!!
Looks like this may be the most expensive and best bmw in your history!

 

Richard what does the new muffler sound like vs stock, I'm wanting a little more rumble ? Car looks great btw !

 

Looking good!

 

There is a nice deep rumble at idle. It has a slight growl at all times and a deeper louder growl when pushing it. I don't notice and resonance at all. Its great for those looking for a subtle change but not much for those that like a loud exhaust.

The sound clips on the remus site Remus Exhaust Shop are good. I do hope to get some sound clips during our drives.

Heloha, the 2002 M5 was around $1000 more. I think it still is my all time favorite but the 550i is a close second. Its better in some ways, not as nice in other ways.

 

Richard, looks great.

IMHO - the tips also look great, but i think they're hangin' a bit too low & a bit too far out. might want to have them redo the hangers and adjust the muffler placement.

 

Looks awesome! I hafta agree with John though, a little bit too far out and too low imo.

 

I would replace the tips altogether. Have fun at TOD. Looking forward to pics.

 

Looking good Richard, as others have mentioned, I'd re-adjust the muffler hang.

 

Richard - nice pics! I have loved the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics - better than my previous PS2's - IMO