What a dissapointment
12-01-2009, 08:27 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i
i know it doesnt gain any hp but putting in a sprintbooster made a big difference for me! having a quicker response on the pedel around the corners and highway will make a enjoyable driving experience.
12-01-2009, 12:20 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by LeuS' post='1065453' date='Dec 1 2009, 12:17 AM
if she didn't have boobs I would be the first one to get her the nicest pair... for my own enjoyment! That doesn't mean I don't love her...
12-01-2009, 12:33 PM
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I gotta say you're really lucky enough to have the 255hp engine. I have the 225 
If you really like the 5 series, you can consider a 550 or m5.
Theres not much you can punch outta the I6.
or..
Perhaps upgrade to a 550 or m5 , or buy a new car.
If you really like the 5 series, you can consider a 550 or m5.
Theres not much you can punch outta the I6.
or..
Perhaps upgrade to a 550 or m5 , or buy a new car.
12-01-2009, 05:18 PM
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My Ride: Black 2006 BMW 530i with sport and prem package, staggered 124 wheels, 50% tint, AC Schnitzer aluminum pedals, black interior w/ alum trim set, M style body kit and sound upgrade: Alpine PDX-5, PXE-H660, sub, MBQuart speakers.
Originally Posted by nola530' post='1065858' date='Dec 1 2009, 04:29 PM
did some one say boobs? 
12-01-2009, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by LeuS' post='1065425' date='Dec 1 2009, 12:31 AM
I went to a BMW specialized performance shop today to see what they could do to give this machine more HP.
I already replaced the air filter, removed the charcoal one and installed the scoop. Other than that there's no much else. I was hoping they could come up with some creative solution to add 20-30 extra hp, but nope. I could replace the exhaust to get a mere 5hp, or even get a new flash for a similar increase, but those are very costly mods for the very modest increase in hp. So I'm pretty much stuck.
I used to drive an Infiniti G35 before this car and man that thing flies compared to my current BMW. Wish I had done more research before getting it and would probably gotten the 535i or 545/550.
I already replaced the air filter, removed the charcoal one and installed the scoop. Other than that there's no much else. I was hoping they could come up with some creative solution to add 20-30 extra hp, but nope. I could replace the exhaust to get a mere 5hp, or even get a new flash for a similar increase, but those are very costly mods for the very modest increase in hp. So I'm pretty much stuck.
I used to drive an Infiniti G35 before this car and man that thing flies compared to my current BMW. Wish I had done more research before getting it and would probably gotten the 535i or 545/550.
You know, I have a short story to tell you that might give you some perspective....
Day before yesterday I had to drop off my car to the dealer to get a new steering wheel because my heating element went out. Well, they gave me a 2009 BMW 335i twin turbo sport as a loaner. The thing is like a damn pocket-rocket. It is fast as hell, steering is smooth, sporty, etc. But wow, what a sardine can! No amount of horsepower can make up for how tiny and MEEP-MEEP it feels. I am so anxiously awaiting my car to be complete because nothing beats the feel of my car, its perfect size, the nice, linear, non-turbo accel, sleek look, and roomy interior. I, too, was disappointed in my little 225 HP i6 at first..... but over time I realized I don't drive on a race course every day and I don't NEED that. My I6 is actually plenty of car and on the expressway it really hauls ass at higher speeds. I even love the sound of my stock exhaust at about 3600 RPM, sounds really sweet.
In the end, while I might someday get a 550, for now, I really love my 530i.
12-01-2009, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='1066044' date='Dec 1 2009, 09:28 PM
You know, I have a short story to tell you that might give you some perspective....
Day before yesterday I had to drop off my car to the dealer to get a new steering wheel because my heating element went out. Well, they gave me a 2009 BMW 335i twin turbo sport as a loaner. The thing is like a damn pocket-rocket. It is fast as hell, steering is smooth, sporty, etc. But wow, what a sardine can! No amount of horsepower can make up for how tiny and MEEP-MEEP it feels. I am so anxiously awaiting my car to be complete because nothing beats the feel of my car, its perfect size, the nice, linear, non-turbo accel, sleek look, and roomy interior. I, too, was disappointed in my little 225 HP i6 at first..... but over time I realized I don't drive on a race course every day and I don't NEED that. My I6 is actually plenty of car and on the expressway it really hauls ass at higher speeds. I even love the sound of my stock exhaust at about 3600 RPM, sounds really sweet.
In the end, while I might someday get a 550, for now, I really love my 530i.
Day before yesterday I had to drop off my car to the dealer to get a new steering wheel because my heating element went out. Well, they gave me a 2009 BMW 335i twin turbo sport as a loaner. The thing is like a damn pocket-rocket. It is fast as hell, steering is smooth, sporty, etc. But wow, what a sardine can! No amount of horsepower can make up for how tiny and MEEP-MEEP it feels. I am so anxiously awaiting my car to be complete because nothing beats the feel of my car, its perfect size, the nice, linear, non-turbo accel, sleek look, and roomy interior. I, too, was disappointed in my little 225 HP i6 at first..... but over time I realized I don't drive on a race course every day and I don't NEED that. My I6 is actually plenty of car and on the expressway it really hauls ass at higher speeds. I even love the sound of my stock exhaust at about 3600 RPM, sounds really sweet.
In the end, while I might someday get a 550, for now, I really love my 530i.
For me I guess it's not that I'm gonna need the power for a particular reason, etc, but I just like to have it if I ever want to use it. A friend of mine has a Corvette and I drove it a couple of times, man those 500HP do feel good, even if you only use them once a month, it's well worth it, that push towards your seat and looking at the other cars in slow motion is priceless! so I guess my next car will definitely have a bigger engine, i'm just sad it's not this one, which everything else I love.
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