Performance Chips for 550i
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2011 535xi Tasmin Green, Venetian Beige
If you're looking for a nice HP gain in your 550, try removing the charcoal filter. If you don't want to do it yourself I will be glad to do it for $500 Seriously, it's a great little mod that adds HP and a bit of sound and can be done by anyone in a few minutes.
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From: Washington DC Suburb
My Ride: '07 550i with SP, Nav, Logic7
Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='972528' date='Aug 11 2009, 04:03 PM
Absolutely. The miniscule claimed power gains from the Dinan mods to the 550 are not worth the money. They are a ripoff.
Just kidding! I'm very pleased with Dinan despite all the recent negative comments, will do a dyno when the weather gets cooler.
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
I've actually done that mod:
2006 550i | Silver-Grey | Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Bimmian Xenesis Tru-Match Xenon White Fog Lights| Sprint Booster | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop |
It's almost like I've become used to the power I have, so I want more!! lol
I was just reviewing these: http://www.wheelfire.com/scontent/WheelDet...t%20Pkg.%20Rear
2006 550i | Silver-Grey | Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Bimmian Xenesis Tru-Match Xenon White Fog Lights| Sprint Booster | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop |
It's almost like I've become used to the power I have, so I want more!! lol
I was just reviewing these: http://www.wheelfire.com/scontent/WheelDet...t%20Pkg.%20Rear
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='972561' date='Aug 11 2009, 04:20 PM
^^^ Have you seen Scott's 550? That is a very nice example of a black 550!!
I was thinking about an ECU reflash but I am not convinced that it will gain me enough power to be worth the money and after the thread about the 550 not showing any power gains on the dyno after something like $4,000 of Dinan mods, I won't be getting any of those for my car. I have not seen any evidence that any of the aftermarket cold air intakes actually gain power so I won't be putting in those.
I can't do an aftermarket exhaust (if I could I would do RPI's in a heartbet) because, living in an apartment, I have no space to store my OEM exhaust for lease turn in. I will certainly not be doing the dual duct modification as I lease my car.
I am thinking about a single RPI ram air scoop (in black).
My car is Carbon Black, which, in the sun, looks more like very dark blue than black. But in low light, the car looks black.
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='972569' date='Aug 11 2009, 04:24 PM
If you're looking for a nice HP gain in your 550, try removing the charcoal filter. If you don't want to do it yourself I will be glad to do it for $500 Seriously, it's a great little mod that adds HP and a bit of sound and can be done by anyone in a few minutes.
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Originally Posted by zen68' post='972570' date='Aug 11 2009, 04:26 PM
Come on Scott, you make me feel like I got ripped off by Dinan
Just kidding! I'm very pleased with Dinan despite all the recent negative comments, will do a dyno when the weather gets cooler.
Just kidding! I'm very pleased with Dinan despite all the recent negative comments, will do a dyno when the weather gets cooler.
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Originally Posted by KREED_550i' post='972577' date='Aug 11 2009, 04:30 PM
It's almost like I've become used to the power I have, so I want more!! lol
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
I installed my RPI scoop when I did the black grilles. The sport 550i really doesn't have any chrome other than the badge so I blacked the grilles. I notice the additional power with the RPI.
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From: SoCal
My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by KREED_550i' post='972567' date='Aug 11 2009, 01:24 PM
pjinca,
Your spoilers are nice!! You have a link to where you got them? I like the spoilers that go over the rear window the most.
Your spoilers are nice!! You have a link to where you got them? I like the spoilers that go over the rear window the most.
Thanks, my spoilers came from 4 motors on eBay - much cheaper than real ACS. I had a group buy for other members but not enough took advantage so the price went up. I will see if I can find you the link.
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Originally Posted by KREED_550i' post='972590' date='Aug 11 2009, 04:37 PM
I installed my RPI scoop when I did the black grilles. The sport 550i really doesn't have any chrome other than the badge so I blacked the grilles. I notice the additional power with the RPI.