Need advice on 525i mods
12-22-2009, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by skelevirus' post='1078698' date='Dec 23 2009, 01:34 AM
You are, not on the specs but the displacement is the same, the only difference is the 530 is a HO version of the same engine
but im still pretty sure a tune will not bring the 525 to the 530 mark
12-22-2009, 11:47 PM
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Arghhhhhhh, if I hear that one more time, I'm going to start dancing with old ladies....... I have driven both the 530s and 525s (06 on) and I cannot detect any discernible difference. What the hell am I doing wrong? I am naturally heavy-footed and my 525 is a freaking rocket. Could it be that the previous owner had it chipped and I don't know about it? 
I am willing to take anybody who doesn't believe me on a ride. Just let me know.
I am willing to take anybody who doesn't believe me on a ride. Just let me know.
Well I can tell you that the difference all depends on the driver how heavy are you on the pedal
He won me a couple of times I won him by a couple of times the cars raced neck to neck with 1-2 meters win difference
I have chosen my 525i Sport Limited Edition because it had the M-Tech bumpers, rims, ///M steering and two colored (black, grey) leather like an Individual BMW
Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1078507' date='Dec 23 2009, 02:18 AM
I agree, compared to the 535, the 525 is slow. Compared to the 535, the 530 is also slow, for that matter. I'm just saying that the 525 and 530 are not ALL that much different.
Edit: spelling mistakes
12-23-2009, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by FRONJONI' post='1078724' date='Dec 22 2009, 10:12 PM
okay, thanks for the correction
but im still pretty sure a tune will not bring the 525 to the 530 mark
but im still pretty sure a tune will not bring the 525 to the 530 mark
12-23-2009, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by skelevirus' post='1078698' date='Dec 23 2009, 01:34 AM
You are, not on the specs but the displacement is the same, the only difference is the 530 is a HO version of the same engine
12-23-2009, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by egzen75' post='1078945' date='Dec 23 2009, 01:36 PM
So what does the "HO version of the engine" mean exactly?
Seriously, HO=high output (more power).
12-23-2009, 01:24 PM
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To sum up this thread, just drive your car like it was meant to be and enjoy it. It's not a 530i nor can you make it one or any higher model. If you really can't stand the lack in power, trade in for a 545i or 550i.
12-23-2009, 01:29 PM
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Which is better, the 535 or 550?
12-23-2009, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1079050' date='Dec 23 2009, 04:29 PM
Which is better, the 535 or 550?
