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11-30-2008, 07:48 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)
As a side note and basically using Doc's example above of how it should be done -- and not how I've done it with my spacers questions 
-- we should continue opening new topics on mods questions etc. outside of this Lounge, so that others can see them and benefit from the responses provided. There is obviously going to be cases where they are discussed in both places, but I'm sure you know what I mean!
-- we should continue opening new topics on mods questions etc. outside of this Lounge, so that others can see them and benefit from the responses provided. There is obviously going to be cases where they are discussed in both places, but I'm sure you know what I mean!
11-30-2008, 07:51 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)
I just reserved the number plate for my new Touring and managed to get "M 530" (which goes behind the city's lettering). Sorted! 
11-30-2008, 08:55 AM
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My Ride: 2004 645 Ci, Individual Stratusgrey Metallic with individual grey leather
Individual Stratos metallic, Shadow line, Black Individual leather, 19'' ellisoid, Panorama sunroof, PDC, Dynamic drive, Adaptive steering, Adaptive headlights, Voice control, Logic 7, Prof sat nav, BT phone, TV, Heated Sport seats, Ski sac, light pakket, CD-changer.
Mods (so far): iPod interface, K&N Airfilter.
Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='734875' date='Nov 30 2008, 05:51 PM
I just reserved the number plate for my new Touring and managed to get "M 530" (which goes behind the city's lettering). Sorted!
11-30-2008, 08:55 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 530d - BMW E92 335i
I have a question about the Sprint Booster...
My 530dA has allready 183.000km on the counter. I'm afraid that a Sprint Booster can cause damage to engine/transmission with that much kilometers on the counter. What do you guys think?
My 530dA has allready 183.000km on the counter. I'm afraid that a Sprint Booster can cause damage to engine/transmission with that much kilometers on the counter. What do you guys think?
11-30-2008, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Doc Horror' post='734915' date='Nov 30 2008, 06:55 PM
You lucky bastard.....
Doc, i see you have the Eibach Pro-kit installed to lower the car. I'm thinking about installing the same lowering on my M3. I've only 1 concerne about this lowering: Does this lowering make the suspenion much stiffer?
11-30-2008, 09:01 AM
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My Ride: 2004 645 Ci, Individual Stratusgrey Metallic with individual grey leather
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Mods (so far): iPod interface, K&N Airfilter.
Should be any problem.
The SB just changes the throttle reaction/response. It doesn't do anything to the motormanagement.
Go for it, I think it's worth it (as many here...)
The SB just changes the throttle reaction/response. It doesn't do anything to the motormanagement.
Go for it, I think it's worth it (as many here...)
11-30-2008, 09:04 AM
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Individual Stratos metallic, Shadow line, Black Individual leather, 19'' ellisoid, Panorama sunroof, PDC, Dynamic drive, Adaptive steering, Adaptive headlights, Voice control, Logic 7, Prof sat nav, BT phone, TV, Heated Sport seats, Ski sac, light pakket, CD-changer.
Mods (so far): iPod interface, K&N Airfilter.
Originally Posted by BMWMB' post='734920' date='Nov 30 2008, 07:00 PM
Yes, that's true...
Doc, i see you have the Eibach Pro-kit installed to lower the car. I'm thinking about installing the same lowering on my M3. I've only 1 concerne about this lowering: Does this lowering make the suspenion much stiffer?
Doc, i see you have the Eibach Pro-kit installed to lower the car. I'm thinking about installing the same lowering on my M3. I've only 1 concerne about this lowering: Does this lowering make the suspenion much stiffer?
Another mod I can recommend
11-30-2008, 11:45 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)
As Doc wrote with the SB, do it!!
Based upon my research here in the forum, it makes the (electronic) throttle provide higher voltage sooner, but does not exceed the maximum voltage that is normally used without the SB. In turn, when you press the throttle 75% you are already at "100%" and no more power comes. It does put any additional strain on the car. All it does is gives you the power quicker when you need it. You will simply learn to be more gentle with the throttle (after a couple of days), but when you need the power and press the pedal it comes MUCH MUCH quicker.
I hope that all makes sense and puts your mind at ease!
Based upon my research here in the forum, it makes the (electronic) throttle provide higher voltage sooner, but does not exceed the maximum voltage that is normally used without the SB. In turn, when you press the throttle 75% you are already at "100%" and no more power comes. It does put any additional strain on the car. All it does is gives you the power quicker when you need it. You will simply learn to be more gentle with the throttle (after a couple of days), but when you need the power and press the pedal it comes MUCH MUCH quicker.
I hope that all makes sense and puts your mind at ease!
11-30-2008, 11:46 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)
Originally Posted by Doc Horror' post='734915' date='Nov 30 2008, 06:55 PM
You lucky bastard.....
Exactly what I thought... well words to that effect anyway
12-11-2008, 06:48 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDES:
Previous:
1997 BMW 528i E39 | graphit mettalic | black leather | electric heated and pumped comfort seats + memory (seats, wheel, mirrors) | factory xenon | LPG gas installation (Dutch / Prinz) w/direct sequential injection (same pwr and same cons.)+80L tank in the spare wheel place | cruise ctrl, electric sunshade | ABS | ESP | 4 airbags (never used :) | electronic AC (2 side) | Board computer | Leather heated multifunction wheel | Radio Profess.+tape+6 CD changer+subwoofer+10 spkrs+DSP | alu 17" AEZ + Turanza 235/45/ZR17 | rain sensor | factory GSM built-in | Asus A636 GPS navigation TomTom |
HISTORY:
1999 BMW 735 | 1994 VW Golf GT | 1994 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Renault Megane Coupe | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1994 Renault 19 | 1995 Toyota Camry | 1994 Audi 100 | 1978 VW Golf (the only diesel so far...)
FUTURE: (2011-2012)
F11 530xd Msport
ultimate DREAM:
M5 diesel :)
CONGRATS!!! Pete!
And... WHERE are the pics of this new beautiful machine of yours????
And... WHERE are the pics of this new beautiful machine of yours????