What you all have been waiting for
07-18-2007, 04:38 PM
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My Ride: E60 M5 Silverstone/black/alum
mods: 20" Vellano wheels, H&R spring, SS x-pipe + SS Race exhaust, hardwired V1
E60 530i - sport package, bluetooth
mods: M-tech full kit, OEM M5 side mirrors, Hella smoked tail light, Formula One Classic tint 50% all around
Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='449441' date='Jul 18 2007, 04:16 PM
I knew someone would ask me about the gains. Honestly, I don't know. Only baseline I have is turkey5(torquey5) when I went up against him a couple of months back. Being that he has a modified 550i with straight pipes, he beat me good up top. I'm hoping the rematch will at least make me even with him. Not the best way to gauge gains, but it's better than nothing.
Yes, I know I should've dyno'ed the car before doing all the performance mods, but the only chance I had was canceled and I never got around to scheduling another dyno day.
Yes, I know I should've dyno'ed the car before doing all the performance mods, but the only chance I had was canceled and I never got around to scheduling another dyno day.
Would love to see the car in person, such a great job on the mods. Maybe sometimes in Aug? Socal Euro meet?
07-18-2007, 04:41 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
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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
Eko,
You just missed my reply. I'll be in LA on the weekend of the 24th - 26th. No Socal Euro for me.
You just missed my reply. I'll be in LA on the weekend of the 24th - 26th. No Socal Euro for me.
07-18-2007, 04:47 PM
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My Ride: E60 M5 Silverstone/black/alum
mods: 20" Vellano wheels, H&R spring, SS x-pipe + SS Race exhaust, hardwired V1
E60 530i - sport package, bluetooth
mods: M-tech full kit, OEM M5 side mirrors, Hella smoked tail light, Formula One Classic tint 50% all around
Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='449466' date='Jul 18 2007, 05:41 PM
Eko,
You just missed my reply. I'll be in LA on the weekend of the 24th - 26th. No Socal Euro for me.
You just missed my reply. I'll be in LA on the weekend of the 24th - 26th. No Socal Euro for me.
07-18-2007, 05:08 PM
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My Ride: Look At My Signature. -Other Rides and Previous Rides: 04 BMW X3 | 03 BMW 330i (Sold) | 05 BMW M3 (Gone)-
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Im down, nice intake joe!
07-18-2007, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='449458' date='Jul 18 2007, 05:10 PM
Nice work, VT! Look forward to seeing this at the next NorCal meet.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
We'd love to check out your new ride.
07-18-2007, 05:29 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='449476' date='Jul 18 2007, 06:24 PM
Hey Steve, how about coming out to our next mini meet at the Cajun Crab House on Aug 1st: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...t=0&start=0
We'd love to check out your new ride.
We'd love to check out your new ride.
Would love to - I may have to go to Dallas, but if I'm here I'm definitely in!
Cheers!
07-18-2007, 07:37 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
WOW... when are you comming down to LA again? I want to hear it in person!
07-18-2007, 08:36 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
Good stuff VT! 
So it seems like there's quite a bit of work in shoehorning the intake into a 545 huh? In that case, I'm not gonna bother. I'll have to go another direction to make my car sound better.
Thanks for the vid!
So it seems like there's quite a bit of work in shoehorning the intake into a 545 huh? In that case, I'm not gonna bother. I'll have to go another direction to make my car sound better.
Thanks for the vid!
07-18-2007, 08:50 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
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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
It would appear that a lot of people have heard my exhaust now either on the sound clip or at the Malibu Meet. Now, I have a question. Does anybody hear the engine whine in addition to the exhaust? That can't be normal. It's been bothering me for months now. I plan on taking it in for servicing but would like to know what others may think it might be.
07-18-2007, 09:30 PM
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i heard the whining as one of the guys drove your car past me in the ralphs parking lot. i wasnt sure about that noise but hearing your 545 from the back was awesome. great mods joe. what an enthusiast... "i wanna be i wanna be i wanna be like joe....." 
always down for a meet..
always down for a meet..