The new one
04-16-2007 | 05:09 PM
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Brand new to the boards and it seems as though i've found an awesome new community. I am currently in the market for a CPO 545 an 04 or 05, my delay is should I opt for an SMG car or steptronic? I love the manual thing but kinda feel like not shifting all the time, my current wheels are a six speed. 
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04-17-2007 | 11:14 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by Remedy832' post='414469' date='Apr 16 2007, 05:09 PM
Brand new to the boards and it seems as though i've found an awesome new community. I am currently in the market for a CPO 545 an 04 or 05, my delay is should I opt for an SMG car or steptronic? I love the manual thing but kinda feel like not shifting all the time, my current wheels are a six speed. TIA
TIA
SMG or Step? SMG is a 6speed w/o clutch pedal and Step's got the torque converter. What's your preference? It's been demonstrated here that the Step is a faster straight line acceleration tranny from a dig but for modulating power like a conventional 6speed, SMG is it. SMG also auto throttle-blips when down shifting. Best of all, with SMG you can hold the car at redline while Step will upshift automatically. Important when engaged in spirited driving.
04-17-2007 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='414819' date='Apr 17 2007, 01:14 PM
SMG or Step? SMG is a 6speed w/o clutch pedal and Step's got the torque converter. What's your preference? It's been demonstrated here that the Step is a faster straight line acceleration tranny from a dig but for modulating power like a conventional 6speed, SMG is it. SMG also auto throttle-blips when down shifting. Best of all, with SMG you can hold the car at redline while Step will upshift automatically. Important when engaged in spirited driving.
04-17-2007 | 01:19 PM
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From: San Diego, CA
My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by Remedy832' post='414877' date='Apr 17 2007, 12:47 PM
Looks like the SMG is gonna be the way to go. Thanks for the replies, oh and VEGAS who is that in your avatar?
