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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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Very nice car. Congratulations. Looks great in black
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Old May 5, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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this is nice, i think this is the route i am going as well. Saphire black with oyster. I was going to get S550 AMG pkg 2, but now I have opted this to be a better option for me. wooohoooo. here we come bimmy.
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 03:07 AM
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Hi,

My 535iA was SW-updated on last Monday - now the 8-speed autotranny and engine work together much better. The car also received new shoes, some pics attached!

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TGII

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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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Congrats TGII

Those 19" wheels looks much better than your ex 18" (winter wheels now I quess).

I do need the autotranny SW-update also - and badly.
Same problem as you had. The engine revs too low in sub city traffic.
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by TitangrauII530iA
Hi,

My 535iA was SW-updated on last Monday - now the 8-speed autotranny and engine work together much better. The car also received new shoes, some pics attached!

Regards,

TGII
Hi TGII, what's involved/improved with the software update? There's a bit of throttle lag with mine when in Normal mode - is this what the SW update is meant to rectify? Thanks.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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Looks fabulous, congrats TGII.

How would you describe the feeling with the integral active steering: better agility ? loss of consistent road feedback, or natural feeling ?
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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Black always look great....when clean!

I miss my black colored cars....but don't miss the maintenance!
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by rambaldi
Looks fabulous, congrats TGII.

How would you describe the feeling with the integral active steering: better agility ? loss of consistent road feedback, or natural feeling ?
Hi,

thanks, I like the F10 more and more every day!

The integral active steering is perfect, the car is more agile, but you forget the steering until you drive a car with normal steering. The feeling is very natural, especially compared to E60 AS. Our E92 320i Coupe feels less agile in terms of steering. Of course it's more agile while smaller and being not as heavy as the F10.
BTW, Jaguar XF weighs 100 ks more than the F10...

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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by TitangrauII530iA
Hi,

thanks, I like the F10 more and more every day!

The integral active steering is perfect, the car is more agile, but you forget the steering until you drive a car with normal steering. The feeling is very natural, especially compared to E60 AS. Our E92 320i Coupe feels less agile in terms of steering. Of course it's more agile while smaller and being not as heavy as the F10.
BTW, Jaguar XF weighs 100 ks more than the F10...

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TGII
Thanks for your input. There is a difference between theory and actual road experience, but it seems BMW got it right this time. Have a good drive !
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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Greetings All

I'm new to this forum and I'm from Singapore. I'll be getting my F10 523i in 2 weeks time and had been scanning the forum on whether I should upgrade my wheels to 19". Currently I'm driving the E60 on 18" and find it rather comfortable.

Would really appreciate all your kind advice.

Cheers / Vic
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