Replaced the 550 with an M
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Congrats on the new ride....a real beauty!
He'd lose the EDC if he does that.
Originally Posted by MacFly™' post='808436' date='Mar 5 2009, 03:17 PM
i'd suggest getting some KW v3 coilovers instead of just springs. PM me and i'll get you the best deal on a set!
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congrats 
she looks beautiful, IR is awesome! these beasts dont need much, perhaps a remap to get rid of vmax 
and some tints
SMG is awesome, you'll get used to it quickly...just remember its a true manual with an electronic clutch, drive it exactly like you would a "traditional" stick, just dont worry about pressing that clutch ...oh yeah, always down shift into 2nd above 40mph, the throttle blip is heaven on earth
she looks beautiful, IR is awesome! these beasts dont need much, perhaps a remap to get rid of vmax and some tintsSMG is awesome, you'll get used to it quickly...just remember its a true manual with an electronic clutch, drive it exactly like you would a "traditional" stick, just dont worry about pressing that clutch ...oh yeah, always down shift into 2nd above 40mph, the throttle blip is heaven on earth
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My Ride: 535d
Originally Posted by JDoug550' post='808389' date='Mar 5 2009, 07:28 PM
After hours of deliberating I decided I liked the 166s a little better on the Indy Red so the 167s got turned in on the 550.
Also, Great looking car. love the colour.
cheers
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My Ride: E60 M5, F85 X5M
Congrats Jason!!! That's a beautiful car. 
I know you only plan on some minor mods but I doubt it'll stop there.
You should at least get the RPI scoops and BMC filters.
As for the suspension, if you get the KWs, you'll lose EDC but people that have done that are raving about the ride quality of the KWs.
I know you only plan on some minor mods but I doubt it'll stop there.
You should at least get the RPI scoops and BMC filters.As for the suspension, if you get the KWs, you'll lose EDC but people that have done that are raving about the ride quality of the KWs.
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From: Thousand Oaks, California
My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Congrats on a GREAT upgrade, now go drive the hell out of it!!
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My Ride: 2008 550i
Originally Posted by BMW4Ever' post='808444' date='Mar 5 2009, 02:28 PM
Congratulations! Sweet ride! I am waiting for the 2011 M5 and am planning to get the 1st one in Canada if things work out. My SA is going to keep me posted.
So how does it feel? Tell us more.
Are you certain that it will come out in 2011? I was told at the dealer it is not always the following year.