What class of car should I avoid playing with in a UK 530D with remap
10-16-2006, 02:38 AM
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My Ride: 530d SE Auto Saloon, Adaptive Bi-Xenon lights, Active Steering, Comfort seats, Bluetooth, Superchipped, extended leather
The best way to find out is to have a play!
Why only have a go with things you know you can beat?
My re-mapped 530d is a gnat's c0ck slower than an Aston Martin DB7 Vantage (6.0 V12)! Not really had a play with much else as it seems a lot of cars in the UK must know how quick 5's are.
The problems with the rally refugee's is that they can range from mild (stock) to wild (500+bhp), so even a very stock looking WRX may be packing a Prodrive kit giving plenty more oomph.
Why only have a go with things you know you can beat?
My re-mapped 530d is a gnat's c0ck slower than an Aston Martin DB7 Vantage (6.0 V12)! Not really had a play with much else as it seems a lot of cars in the UK must know how quick 5's are.
The problems with the rally refugee's is that they can range from mild (stock) to wild (500+bhp), so even a very stock looking WRX may be packing a Prodrive kit giving plenty more oomph.
10-17-2006, 03:22 AM
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Depends on the speed you start at - at lower speeds, do not underestimate the Jap rally reps - they're light, but with poor aero. At higher speeds, on the other hand, a diesel starts to have trouble competing with the stronger petrol engined cars.
10-17-2006, 11:20 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
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Have an appointment with DMS Friday for my 530D.
Hope I notice the difference as much as you guys seem to.
Hope I notice the difference as much as you guys seem to.
10-18-2006, 12:57 AM
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You should avoid my 535d 
There is a vid with my touring VS 535d sedan VS Evo8. The sedan has a softer remap than mine, but at top speed the Cx of the sedan gave him some advantage. The Evo8 from what i knowed has full HKS exhaust, carbon airbox and a custom remap. The owner said that is has about 380hp and it can make a real speed of 280 km/h. Mine is about 290km/h.
Here are some pics of top speed runs:
There is a vid with my touring VS 535d sedan VS Evo8. The sedan has a softer remap than mine, but at top speed the Cx of the sedan gave him some advantage. The Evo8 from what i knowed has full HKS exhaust, carbon airbox and a custom remap. The owner said that is has about 380hp and it can make a real speed of 280 km/h. Mine is about 290km/h.Here are some pics of top speed runs:
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