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Aug 4, 2007 | 01:55 PM

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My Ride: Cars:2011 - BMW F11 535i, Alpine White, Msport version2009 - MINI COOPER, Mellow Yellow2007 - BMW E61 LCI 530i, Space Gray, Msport version - SOLD2006 - MINI COOPER, Park Lane Version - SOLD2005 - BMW E61 525i, Titan Silver, Msport version - SOLD2003

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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' post='453289' date='Jul 30 2007, 06:03 PM

Ok, thx a lot.
What is your average fuel consumption, if you have noticed, so far ?

In first 1000 km about 9,4 l/100 km. Much better than the old 525i.

Aug 4, 2007 | 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' post='453187' date='Jul 30 2007, 06:55 AM

Really nice!
How is the sport transmission feeling comparing to the old in your opinion?

Cheers

It is really fantastic, also because each time you need/want to down shift you just do that from the steering wheel with the paddles. As I also drove a manual sometimes I still need decide when to downshift.

Aug 4, 2007 | 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by narvselius' post='453257' date='Jul 30 2007, 03:36 PM

If you don't mind me interfering: the auto shifts smoother and faster compared to the old auto tranny. And it also feels more "intelligent", apparantly ZF has worked more with paramter programming for which when to change and to what gear. And that's in the "normal mode". My impression of the sport mode is that there is still a slight auto feel, but the gear changes are impressively fast and you MIGHT just think you're driving an SMG...

I completely agree with you.

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Marco

Aug 4, 2007 | 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW ///M 525xi' post='453286' date='Jul 30 2007, 05:49 PM

You got it at last. But if you ask me, it was worth the waiting, it looks great.
Nice equipement you got there; how much did you pay extra for having the SMG?

Thank you. I am really happy about it.
It is not SMG it is the new sport automatic and it costs just ?150 more than the standard automatic. I think it costs ?2350.

Aug 6, 2007 | 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Marco.it' post='455320' date='Aug 4 2007, 04:53 PM

Hi Helmut,

How were your holiday in Bibione?
I guess you enjoyed them also because the weather was quite good the last two weeks.
From my first pictures till today I have changed the rims from the standard 135 to 166 M5. The car looks awesome. I traded the OEM 135 rims with the new and jumped to BMW Niederlassung Munchen to buy four runflat 245/35 R19 at a very competitive price. As soon as I will have some more time will post some new pics.

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Marco

Hi Marco,

the holiday was already perfect, the weather and the appartment a dream ( 8 th floor with look on the sea ).

I have noticed that you have buyed Runflat tires in 19", how is the driving with this one. Because I think that the Runflat Tires ( 17" on my car ) are not so recommend, because they are getting harder and harder about the time.

I would like to make a change to normaly tires in 19"

Please give us as soon as possible new photos with your new rims.

Bye

Heli G.

Aug 6, 2007 | 09:23 AM

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Here are some photos with new 19" rims.
I think that the car looks much better.

The driving with 19" runflat more or less the same as with 18". I did not noticed big difference. Might be a little more stiff but this is all. Sorry to those that hate runflat but I feel much more safe.

Aug 6, 2007 | 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Marco.it' post='455826' date='Aug 6 2007, 12:23 PM

Here are some photos with new 19" rims.
I think that the car looks much better.

The driving with 19" runflat more or less the same as with 18". I did not noticed big difference. Might be a little more stiff but this is all. Sorry to those who hates runflat but I feel much more safe.

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Hi Marco,

congratulations !! looks already great !!

Bye

heli G.

Aug 7, 2007 | 06:05 AM

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My Ride: BMW ///M 525xi Carbon Black - Dakota Black Leather - Riegel Ahorn Anthrazit trim - Alloy wheels 135 8Jx18" - Sport Seats - Bi-Xenon Headlights - Nav. System Professional - Bluetooth phone prep. - Auto-Dim. Int + Folding exterior mirrors - Rear Blind (electric) and side blinds - PDC - Foldable rear seats - Trailer Clutch -- 1980 - E21 320 1984 - E21 323i - White 1988 - E34 520i - Light Blue 1995 - E39 528i - Dark Blue -- Momo 17" wheels 2001 - E39 530d - Stahblau -- ///M-kit 2002 - Mini Cooper S - Dark Silver -- wifes car 2006 - E60 525xi - Carbon black -- ///M-kit Mods: Anti carjacking system CJ-1

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Originally Posted by ///Marco.it' post='455325' date='Aug 5 2007, 12:04 AM

Thank you. I am really happy about it.
It is not SMG it is the new sport automatic and it costs just ?150 more than the standard automatic. I think it costs ?2350.

Wow that is kinda cheap if you ask me... What's the difference then between the sports automatic and the SMG?!
BTW; really nice upgrade on the wheels!

Aug 7, 2007 | 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW ///M 525xi' post='456151' date='Aug 7 2007, 04:05 PM

Wow that is kinda cheap if you ask me... What's the difference then between the sports automatic and the SMG?!
BTW; really nice upgrade on the wheels!

SMG is basically a manual gear box that shifts like an automatic this an automatic that shifts like a manual. No I am kidding, I wouldn't know how to explain as I am not really into mechanic things. However this is a full automatic with the possibility to use as a steptronic shifting with the paddles on the steering wheel. Plus it has the sport mode that make the car set up more sporty and the shifting even faster.

Aug 9, 2007 | 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Marco.it' post='455826' date='Aug 6 2007, 07:23 PM

Here are some photos with new 19" rims.
I think that the car looks much better.

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I just can't get enough of those M166s and they look fantastic on your ride.

(Brave man to go for runflats on 19s !!

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All you need to do is get that front number plate holder sorted, like you did on your last Silver E61, and you're sorted. Is that a straight forward change?

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