where are the 550i modifications ???
04-23-2006, 11:02 AM
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i dedicate this thread to anyone who has a 550i seeking even more power from this luxurious beast !!!
post any info on this topic and no negative replies allowed ..ie-- '' why didnt you get the m5 . or the car is fast enough''
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Originally Posted by bmw528i' post='273060' date='Apr 23 2006, 12:02 PM
i dedicate this thread to anyone who has a 550i seeking even more power from this luxurious beast !!!
post any info on this topic and no negative replies allowed ..ie-- '' why didnt you get the m5 . or the car is fast enough''
post any info on this topic and no negative replies allowed ..ie-- '' why didnt you get the m5 . or the car is fast enough''
02-06-2008, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by chrishei' post='273194' date='Apr 23 2006, 10:47 PM
not alot out there besides the exaust changes. Im sure well see some mods become more available within the next year or so
What exhaust mods are there for a 2008 550i?
02-06-2008, 08:32 PM
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These things are smokin' fast to start with ................ you don' see a lot of people doing power mods due to this............. IMHO 
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Originally Posted by jjjdds' post='528210' date='Feb 6 2008, 05:48 PM
What exhaust mods are there for a 2008 550i?
02-07-2008, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='528269' date='Feb 7 2008, 12:48 AM
To be honest I'm not so sure the 2008 benefits much from an exhaust change, the new stock exhaust on the 08 already sounds much better than my 07 ever did and power gains from an exhaust only are likely to be marginal at best. With an LCI 550 Sport it's close to perfect as is, the 550 sport suspension is unique to the 550 which now the M-Sport plus ARS (the 535 and 528 carry over the pre LCI sport setup) and the 172's are already some of the nicest wheels you'll see on an E60.
Oh also, I think the absolute very first mod to get is the SB!
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My Ride: 08 550i Titanium Silver, Black interior, sport package, steptronic
Dinan has several products including a new intake system reported to give you a 17 to 18 hp increase for $1200.00 They also have software for the 07 with a statement that software for the 08 is on the way. They also reference a new mass flow sensor that works in conjunction with the intake system.
http://www.dinancars.com/store/Engin...p-1-c-430.html
If you do all their mods it looks like 40hp increase may be possible bringing us up to the 400 hp mark.
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http://www.dinancars.com/store/Engin...p-1-c-430.html
If you do all their mods it looks like 40hp increase may be possible bringing us up to the 400 hp mark.
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