My new E61 530dA M-Sport on 19s -- plenty of pics!
01-11-2009, 07:45 AM
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Nice! 
I was wondering how the 128's would look with the 15mm spacers. Was a bit afraid that they would have a bit too wide stance, but they look just about right
Next step: a remap??
I was wondering how the 128's would look with the 15mm spacers. Was a bit afraid that they would have a bit too wide stance, but they look just about right
Next step: a remap??
01-11-2009, 08:32 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
I was also concerned about the 15mm spacers, but they turned out just right. Any more would have been too much, but they are spot on. Not sure if the M166s will look ok with ET28 and 15mm spacers. If not, I will sell them and get a set of M172 rims, which also have ET32 like the 128s.
As for the remap, I doubt it. IMHO the car already has "too much" power (torque) for mainly city driving and I do not want to unnecessarily put extra strain on the car. For now the power is great
If there was a "remap" for the automatic gearbox to make it more like the LCI auto, then I would definitely do it! Any idea if something like that is available?
My next mods will be cosmetic; full chrome grills and possibly removing the roof rails.
01-12-2009, 01:35 AM
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My Ride: 535dA M-Sport
Carbon Black
Nasca Black leather
AFS
Comfort Access
Moonroof
Active seat vent
Xenon
Navi Prof.
Night Vision
HUD
High Gloss Shadow Line
My car isn't LCI, but it has a much better gearbox than my former 218hp 530d, so I know what you mean by 'upgrading' the gearbox.
The problem is imo that your gearbox mainly uses the torque converter in the first 3 gears. The LCI (and 231hp version, for that matter) 'locks' into gears. That way, it makes more use of the engine's torque.
After the remap, the gear changes improved. Because of the higher torque, the auto box didn't have to downshift so often. Before the remap, the car down shifted, when accelerating from 120 km/h - 140 km/h. I found that annoying. After the remap that was improved!
The problem is imo that your gearbox mainly uses the torque converter in the first 3 gears. The LCI (and 231hp version, for that matter) 'locks' into gears. That way, it makes more use of the engine's torque.
After the remap, the gear changes improved. Because of the higher torque, the auto box didn't have to downshift so often. Before the remap, the car down shifted, when accelerating from 120 km/h - 140 km/h. I found that annoying. After the remap that was improved!
01-12-2009, 02:43 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Understood, thanks.
I could have gone for a 231ps version, but it was 5k more expensive and didn't have half as many options. Ah well, I guess I will use Manual-Mode more if it bugs me too much... or get the remap of course!
I could have gone for a 231ps version, but it was 5k more expensive and didn't have half as many options. Ah well, I guess I will use Manual-Mode more if it bugs me too much... or get the remap of course!
01-12-2009, 03:09 AM
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Navi Prof.
Night Vision
HUD
High Gloss Shadow Line
It's of course not a real 'problem', but it's a noticable difference.
You should consider the remap. You've got a good excuse now!
You should consider the remap. You've got a good excuse now!
01-12-2009, 10:10 AM
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Excellent write up.
Congrats.
ps. now you know why I had to get rid of the 520dA for the 330dA - i just missed my active steering the whole time.... after 3 years active steering, the 520da just felt awkward...
Congrats.
ps. now you know why I had to get rid of the 520dA for the 330dA - i just missed my active steering the whole time.... after 3 years active steering, the 520da just felt awkward...
01-12-2009, 11:36 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by LW78' post='765704' date='Jan 12 2009, 01:09 PM
It's of course not a real 'problem', but it's a noticable difference.
You should consider the remap. You've got a good excuse now!
You should consider the remap. You've got a good excuse now!
01-12-2009, 11:36 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by rsyed' post='765898' date='Jan 12 2009, 08:10 PM
Excellent write up.
Congrats.
ps. now you know why I had to get rid of the 520dA for the 330dA - i just missed my active steering the whole time.... after 3 years active steering, the 520da just felt awkward...
Congrats.
ps. now you know why I had to get rid of the 520dA for the 330dA - i just missed my active steering the whole time.... after 3 years active steering, the 520da just felt awkward...
Thanks!
Hopefully the M166 rims fit in summer and then you'll have another deja vu with your old 535d E61
01-12-2009, 12:16 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
Model Year: 2012
Most probably you won't regret the switch from the E60 to E61. I did the same and now I am already driving my second E61 in a row. What I consider sad is going from an LCI to a pre LCI. I have the chance to sit many times in my previous E61 as I have sold it to a friend of mine and it looks so old compared to the new one.
However congrats for your new ride.
However congrats for your new ride.
01-13-2009, 08:56 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Thanks!
I'm really enjoying the E61, but as you said, its not easy going from LCI to pre-LCI. You don't notice the difference that much when driving the LCI, i.e. you take it for granted, but when I get back in the pre-LCI after driving the LCI, you really notice the difference. But that's why I made sure I purchased a car with some nice extras so that it was a "step up" for me, including more power
I'm really enjoying the E61, but as you said, its not easy going from LCI to pre-LCI. You don't notice the difference that much when driving the LCI, i.e. you take it for granted, but when I get back in the pre-LCI after driving the LCI, you really notice the difference. But that's why I made sure I purchased a car with some nice extras so that it was a "step up" for me, including more power