Need some advice on 545
04-08-2007, 11:43 AM
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I have a non-sport 545 that I just love.
I bought it new late in 2004, so I still have some warranty left.
The car has been pretty much trouble free and I still enjoy driving it.
I see the new facelift 550 with the M Sport Package and think it is quite nice, but I think I would be better suited waiting for the new F-10 release in two or three years.
So if I decide to keep my 545 I would like to mod it some just to renew my passion of ownership.
I would like to know if anyone has had the Dinan Suspension Mod as well as the Wheel upgrade, and do you think it was worth the cost ?
An updated 550 would cost about 30 K with my car in trade, the mods would be about 10 K .
10 K upgrade would give me a renewed interest and make the wait till the f-10 easier, spending another 30 K on a upgrade in the 550 only to trade it in for a new 5 series down the road seems like a bigger hit in the exchange.
How about some expert advice regaurding the Dinan mod's.
DR.Z
I bought it new late in 2004, so I still have some warranty left.
The car has been pretty much trouble free and I still enjoy driving it.
I see the new facelift 550 with the M Sport Package and think it is quite nice, but I think I would be better suited waiting for the new F-10 release in two or three years.
So if I decide to keep my 545 I would like to mod it some just to renew my passion of ownership.
I would like to know if anyone has had the Dinan Suspension Mod as well as the Wheel upgrade, and do you think it was worth the cost ?
An updated 550 would cost about 30 K with my car in trade, the mods would be about 10 K .
10 K upgrade would give me a renewed interest and make the wait till the f-10 easier, spending another 30 K on a upgrade in the 550 only to trade it in for a new 5 series down the road seems like a bigger hit in the exchange.
How about some expert advice regaurding the Dinan mod's.
DR.Z
04-11-2007, 08:43 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
The closest person I can think of is Roleez. He has the 550i with all the Dinan mods, I believe. He probably didn't see this thread. Why don't you PM him?
04-11-2007, 08:52 AM
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My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i w/SMG - JetBlack - Dinan Software - Dinan Exhaust - Anthracite Trim - Anthracite Headliner - Sport Package
Knowing the Dinan parts very well, you would see a huge improvement over stock. "Night & Day" is a good term to use 
Most BMW owners think of Dinan as a engine tuner, but he actually started by tuning suspension systems over 30 years ago! Steve says that there are a lot of aftermarket "tuners" out there but very few actually understand the dynamics of suspension systems. If you want to go way into depth about suspension's and misconceptions send me a PM.
Anyways if you go to Dinan for the suspension you would be completly happy, whatever your needs may be their systems are great.
Most BMW owners think of Dinan as a engine tuner, but he actually started by tuning suspension systems over 30 years ago! Steve says that there are a lot of aftermarket "tuners" out there but very few actually understand the dynamics of suspension systems. If you want to go way into depth about suspension's and misconceptions send me a PM.
Anyways if you go to Dinan for the suspension you would be completly happy, whatever your needs may be their systems are great.
04-11-2007, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='412444' date='Apr 11 2007, 09:43 AM
The closest person I can think of is Roleez. He has the 550i with all the Dinan mods, I believe. He probably didn't see this thread. Why don't you PM him?
04-11-2007, 02:09 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
ECF,
You came to mind first with all your Dinan mods but then I remembered you have KW coilovers and R10 wheels so I didn't mention you.
You came to mind first with all your Dinan mods but then I remembered you have KW coilovers and R10 wheels so I didn't mention you.
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