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| fastNugly (204hp) | Quote: Posted by Mobileum Attention to you who want video on iPod/iPhone. I have it and I'm disappointed. The image size is small, half size (640x480). This is due to the cable used. This is an FBAS (old technology) cable, unable to transfer the signal quality needed to fill the CIC screen. A 4:3 aspect ratio movie will fill the height (not the width), but HD or 16:9 will only fill half the screen (centered). The zoom function is not available as with DVD. Mobileum, I have the factory or retrofit of bimmer-tech 6NR?
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| anaheim1 (938hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Sharbotcom Mobileum, do you have the Bimmer-Tech 6NR factory or upgrade? From Bimmer-tech, but the video size is the same with OEM.
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| mystuff (45hp) | My new F10 530d was delivered yesterday after more than 5 months of waiting. I had to drive to our headquarters today (150 miles mostly highway) and was looking forward to a long drive there and back to get used to the car. After 10 miles, a warning message appears stating: “Chassis” “Drive moderately and contact the Service Desk ya-de-ya-de-ya”. So it's now back at the dealership and I should pick it up tomorrow (they think it's just a sensor fault.......). What a disappointment
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| halliwell1 (383hp) | wow you're lucky...sorry to hear that, it must be really bad..
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| CM1972 (581hp) | I had the same thing. It was the 4x4 stable chassis or something. The car drove well. Was this a hotfix for a service bulletin.
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| parrot1 (978hp) | My Jetta was back at the dealership on the first day: the electric fan broke and it overheated.
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| ham123 (198hp) | Sorry to hear that, hope it's nothing serious and you'll be back behind the wheel before you know it.!
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| ladybug08 (437hp) | It's rubbish. Sorry to hear
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| 7878 (899hp) | Quote: Posted by MPH My new F10 530d was delivered yesterday after more than 5 months of waiting. I had to drive to our headquarters today (150 miles mostly highway) and was looking forward to a long drive there and back to get used to the car. After 10 miles, a warning message appears saying: “Chassis” “Drive moderately and contact the Service Desk ya-de-ya-de-ya”. So it's now back at the dealership and I should pick it up tomorrow (they think it's just a sensor fault.......). What a disappointment Did they inspect the service before delivery? I don't think.
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| 080287 (150hp) | Same for me with my brand new E91 (3 Series Touring). Return home after delivery (40 km), bing-bing - Go to your dealer - malfunction of all driver assistance systems. Get it back three days later because they had to replace the black box for it...
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| transalp (369hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Amleto63 Did they do a service inspection before delivery? I don't think so. Sill at the dealership sitting in a service area. The dealer said the defect would not have been detected during the pre-delivery inspection because the car would need to travel a few miles before the defect was triggered. Apparently it was a faulty sensor but they decided to replace the entire part (sorry techs, I forgot what part it was), which then requires a system initialization (i.e. say a total restart of the car). But only BMW Germany can do the final reset, so the car sat there all day connected to a computer at the dealership that is connected to a computer in Germany waiting for a final reboot. After 8 hours - no reboot. The dealer swears blind that this will happen overnight and I will get my car back tomorrow..... So 2 days without my new car. The only consolation is that they loaned me a limited edition M3 coupe while they have my car..
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| sravanthi (394hp) | Quote: Posted by itf joegun Same for me with my brand new E91 (3 series Touring). Return home after delivery (40 km), bing-bing - Go to your dealer - malfunction of all driver assistance systems. Got it back three days later because they had to replace the black box for it... I can definitely say I know how you feel
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| Consigliere (490hp) | Quote: Posted by MPH I can definitely say I know how you feel. But I have to say, after that problem, I never had another in the 3 years I owned the car. So I guess it will be the same for you.
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| s1s1s1 (796hp) | Quote: Originally published by MPH Dealer said the defect would not have been detected during the pre-delivery inspection because the car would need to travel a few miles before the defect was triggered. ...So 2 days without my new car. The only consolation is that they loaned me a limited edition M3 Coupe while they have my car. Not a good start after such a long wait, let's hope it's a minor problem and everything will be fine once you get it back. The dealer's comment makes sense, not all problems will show up in the garage. I had a new VW Passat that wouldn't lock when I got home, first day with it... worked fine by hand. So you are not alone in the cars that go straight to the garage. Mine took a week to sort, so hopefully yours will be quicker than that. HighlandPete
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| nascar03 (818hp) | Quote: Originally posted by MPH Sill at the dealership sitting in a service area. The dealer said the defect would not have been detected during the pre-delivery inspection because the car would need to travel a few miles before the defect was triggered. Apparently it was a faulty sensor but they decided to replace the entire part (sorry techs, I forgot what part it was), which then requires a system initialization (i.e. say a total restart of the car). But only BMW Germany can do the final reset, so the car sat there all day connected to a computer at the dealership that is connected to a computer in Germany waiting for a final reboot. After 8 hours - no reboot. The dealer swears blind that this will happen overnight and I will get my car back tomorrow..... So 2 days without my new car. The only consolation is that they loaned me a limited edition M3 coupe while they have my car. Forgive me for being cynical, but I don't accept that the car has to be connected to a computer in Germany to download software. BMW GB, I'm sure, will have exactly the same equipment as in Germany. I bet your dealership has no idea what the problem is...if it were me I would ask to see the GM about some sort of compensation...driving an M3 is not compensation.. ..
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| fordgt40 (474hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Ellmat Forgive me for being cynical, but I don't buy the fact that the car has to be connected to a computer in Germany to download software. BMW GB, I'm sure, will have exactly the same equipment as in Germany. I bet your dealership has no idea what the problem is...if it were me I would ask to see the GM about some sort of compensation...driving an M3 is not compensation.. . I think it's okay. We had exactly the same thing with an old 330. The car gets a new black box for the Xenons and it has to spend the night at the connected dealer for programming directly from Munich..
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| 963741852 (395hp) | Quote: Posted by itf joegun I think it's okay. We had exactly the same thing with an old 330. The car gets a new black box for the Xenons and it has to spend the night at the connected dealer for programming directly from Munich. This may be true if you live in Germany, so what if you live in the US, Thailand or India... are you saying all these countries need to connect to Munich to download 8 hours of software... BMW would need a super computer if more than one car needed repair..
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| 220272 (788hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Ellmat This may be true if you live in Germany, so what if you live in the US, Thailand or India... are you saying that all these countries have to connect to Munich to download 8 hours of software... .BMW would need a super computer if more than one car needed repair. You're not a computer scientist, I suppose? I am, so I can say it's not a problem and no super computer is needed...
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| bigpoppa (6hp) | Quote: Posted by itf joegun You're not a computer scientist, I assume? I am, so I can say it's not a problem and no supercomputer is needed... Hopefully the guy with a 2 day old car that doesn't run will get it fixed via Munich so he can enjoy what he paid for.
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| halo13 (228hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Ellmat This may be true if you live in Germany, so what if you live in the US, Thailand or India... are you saying that all these countries have to connect to Munich to download 8 hours of software... .BMW would need a super computer if more than one car needed repair.. It didn't connect/download for 8 hours I think he was waiting for someone to press a button in Germany. So the dealer calls me this morning and informs me the restart didn't happen and without explaining exactly why, he tells me they have to keep the car for another 2-3 days. But at 2pm I get an email from the dealer saying 'good news, your car is fixed and on its way to you'. So I collected the car and everything seems to be fine (for now).
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| gr8one (63hp) | It was more than likely that it needed to be reset and coded and they were waiting for someone at BMW-AG in Munich to release/send them the access codes that would allow the reboot to proceed. In these new BMWs it seems like everything is software controlled and unless you have the right access codes...nothing happens.
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| guyssuck (309hp) | Quote: Posted by MPH The only consolation is that they loaned me a limited edition M3 coupe while they had my car. If the dealer let me drive an M3, I'd tell them to take time and fix it slowly
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| kaliningrad (688hp) | Quote: Posted by Naambezet If the dealer let me drive an M3, I would tell them to take time and fix it slowly. You might think so, but after 3 years in a 330Ci with 19 low profile tires (and yes, I know there's a big difference between the 330 and M3), I was looking forward to a comfortable yet sporty ride in my new F10 - old age catches up with us all. Also, 2 days isn't enough time to get used to the M3 (it wasn't until 30 minutes before returning it that I found the power settings, and they were set to the highest - no wonder I had as much wheel spin and traction control kicking in). But more importantly, I think if I had kept it any longer I would have lost my license: you can reach over 100 mph in the blink of an eye.
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| five55 (624hp) | My new F10 530d was delivered yesterday after more than 5 months of waiting. I had to drive to our headquarters today (150 miles mostly highway) and was looking forward to a long drive there and back to get used to the car. After 10 miles, a warning message appears stating: “Chassis” “Drive moderately and contact the Service Desk ya-de-ya-de-ya”. So it's now back at the dealership and I should pick it up tomorrow (they think it's just a sensor fault.......). What a disappointment
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| dawkins (243hp) | wow you're lucky...sorry to hear that, it must be really bad..
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| yusuf1 (901hp) | I had the same thing. It was the 4x4 stable chassis or something. The car drove well. Was this a hotfix for a service bulletin.
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| alcatraz1 (842hp) | My Jetta was back at the dealership on the first day: the electric fan broke and it overheated.
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| 20121992 (8hp) | Sorry to hear that, hope it's nothing serious and you'll be back behind the wheel before you know it.!
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| 14041981 (811hp) | It's rubbish. Sorry to hear
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| 1momma (226hp) | Quote: Posted by MPH My new F10 530d was delivered yesterday after more than 5 months of waiting. I had to visit our headquarters today (150 miles mostly highway) and was looking forward to a nice long drive there and back to get used to the car. After 10 miles, a warning message appears stating: “Chassis” “Drive moderately and contact the Service Desk ya-de-ya-de-ya”. So it's now back at the dealership and I should pick it up tomorrow (they think it's just a sensor fault.......). What a disappointment Did they inspect the service before delivery? I don't think.
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| invasion (232hp) | Same for me with my brand new E91 (3 Series Touring). Return home after delivery (40 km), bing-bing - Go to your dealer - malfunction of all driver assistance systems. Get it back three days later because they had to replace the black box for it...
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| 09021981 (796hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Amleto63 Did they do a service inspection before delivery? I don't think so. Sill at the dealership sitting in a service area. The dealer said the defect would not have been detected during the pre-delivery inspection because the car would need to travel a few miles before the defect was triggered. Apparently it was a faulty sensor but they decided to replace the entire part (sorry techs, I forgot what part it was), which then requires a system initialization (i.e. say a total restart of the car). But only BMW Germany can do the final reset, so the car sat there all day connected to a computer at the dealership that is connected to a computer in Germany waiting for a final reboot. After 8 hours - no reboot. The dealer swears blind that this will happen overnight and I will get my car back tomorrow..... So 2 days without my new car. The only consolation is that they loaned me a limited edition M3 coupe while they have my car..
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| tuppence (335hp) | Quote: Posted by itf joegun Same for me with my brand new E91 (3 series Touring). Return home after delivery (40 km), bing-bing - Go to your dealer - malfunction of all driver assistance systems. Got it back three days later because they had to replace the black box for it... I can definitely say I know how you feel
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| Mans (367hp) | Quote: Posted by MPH I can definitely say I know how you feel. But I have to say, after that problem, I never had another in the 3 years I owned the car. So I guess it will be the same for you.
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| pazyamor (394hp) | Quote: Originally published by MPH Dealer said the defect would not have been detected during the pre-delivery inspection because the car would need to travel a few miles before the defect was triggered. ...So 2 days without my new car. The only consolation is that they loaned me a limited edition M3 Coupe while they have my car. Not a good start after such a long wait, let's hope it's a minor problem and everything will be fine once you get it back. The dealer's comment makes sense, not all problems will show up in the garage. I had a new VW Passat that wouldn't lock when I got home, first day with it... worked fine by hand. So you are not alone in the cars that go straight to the garage. Mine took a week to sort, so hopefully yours will be quicker than that. HighlandPete
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| jesse23 (881hp) | Quote: Originally posted by MPH Sill at the dealership sitting in a service area. The dealer said the defect would not have been detected during the pre-delivery inspection because the car would need to travel a few miles before the defect was triggered. Apparently it was a faulty sensor but they decided to replace the entire part (sorry techs, I forgot what part it was), which then requires a system initialization (i.e. say a total restart of the car). But only BMW Germany can do the final reset, so the car sat there all day connected to a computer at the dealership that is connected to a computer in Germany waiting for a final reboot. After 8 hours - no reboot. The dealer swears blind that this will happen overnight and I will get my car back tomorrow..... So 2 days without my new car. The only consolation is that they loaned me a limited edition M3 coupe while they have my car. Forgive me for being cynical, but I don't accept that the car has to be connected to a computer in Germany to download software. BMW GB, I'm sure, will have exactly the same equipment as in Germany. I bet your dealership has no idea what the problem is...if it were me I would ask to see the GM about some sort of compensation...driving an M3 is not compensation.. ..
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| 11001001 (300hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Ellmat Forgive me for being cynical, but I don't buy the fact that the car has to be connected to a computer in Germany to download software. BMW GB, I'm sure, will have exactly the same equipment as in Germany. I bet your dealer has no idea what the problem is...if it were me I would ask to see the GM about some sort of compensation...driving an M3 is not compensation.. . I think it's okay. We had exactly the same thing with an old 330. The car gets a new black box for the Xenons and it has to spend the night at the connected dealer for programming directly from Munich..
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| bartlett (725hp) | Quote: Posted by itf joegun I think it's okay. We had exactly the same thing with an old 330. The car gets a new black box for the Xenons and it has to spend the night at the connected dealer for programming directly from Munich. This may be true if you live in Germany, so what if you live in the US, Thailand or India... are you saying all these countries need to connect to Munich to download 8 hours of software...BMW would need a super computer if more than one car needed repair..
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| 02021981 (280hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Ellmat This may be true if you live in Germany, so what if you live in the US, Thailand or India... are you saying that all these countries have to connect to Munich to download 8 hours of software... .BMW would need a super computer if more than one car needed repair. You're not a computer scientist, I suppose? I am, so I can say it's not a problem and no super computer is needed...
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| 010791 (312hp) | Quote: Posted by itf joegun You're not a computer scientist, I assume? I am, so I can say it's not a problem and no supercomputer is needed... Hopefully the guy with a 2 day old car that doesn't run will get it fixed via Munich so he can enjoy what he paid for.
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| walker11 (950hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Ellmat This may be true if you live in Germany, so what if you live in the US, Thailand or India... are you saying that all these countries have to connect to Munich to download 8 hours of software... .BMW would need a super computer if more than one car needed repair.. It didn't connect/download for 8 hours, I think he was waiting that someone presses a button in Germany. So the dealer calls me this morning and informs me the restart didn't happen and without explaining exactly why, he tells me they have to keep the car for another 2-3 days. But at 2pm I get an email from the dealer saying 'good news, your car is fixed and on its way to you'. So I collected the car and everything seems to be fine (for now).
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| jawbreaker (247hp) | It was more than likely that it needed to be reset and coded and they were waiting for someone at BMW-AG in Munich to release/send them the access codes that would allow the reboot to proceed. In these new BMWs it seems like everything is software controlled and unless you have the right access codes...nothing happens.
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| shawn22 (685hp) | Quote: Posted by MPH The only consolation is that they loaned me a limited edition M3 coupe while they had my car. If the dealer let me drive an M3, I'd tell them to take time and fix it slowly
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| 5fingers (615hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Naambezet If the dealer let me drive an M3, I'd tell them to take time and fix it slowly. You might think so, but after 3 years in a 330Ci with 19 low profile tires (and yes, I know there is a big difference between the 330 and M3), I was looking forward to a comfortable yet sporty ride in my new F10 - old age catches up with us all. Also, 2 days isn't enough time to get used to the M3 (it wasn't until 30 minutes before returning it that I found the power settings, and they were set to the highest - no wonder I had as much wheel spin and traction control kicking in). But more importantly, I think if I had kept it any longer I would have lost my license: you can reach over 100 mph in the blink of an eye.
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| 071184 (468hp) | watch this video [u2b]http://youtu.be/Kapwf4tk-LQ[/u2b]
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| 12421242 (172hp) | That's bad ass. I wonder how much and ease of installation. Also, if you could undo that ugly ass mount that would be great too. Good find dude.
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| 23101982 (334hp) | It's a bad ass, and a very clean setup and the plug-in adapter is very well made.
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| cmhsam (19hp) | Did this thing come out? I don't see it on their website, but the video is dated April of this year. I wonder how much it would cost
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| su (564hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Ccrc2001, watch this video [u2b]http://youtu.be/Kapwf4tk-LQ[/u2b] Ba Ba Badoop Ba Ba Baba Badoop Ba The musak is killing me. Among the 10 million songs and sound effects that can be played on an iPhone, they chose Ba Ba Badoop ??????? Ahhhhh!
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| vollyball1 (955hp) | Quote: Originally posted by SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! That's bad ass. I wonder how much and ease of installation. Facility:
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| sarah17 (566hp) | Thank you for this man. It seems simple enough.
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| 030880 (170hp) | Is there any update on when this will be available for purchase ??
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| angie12 (295hp) | watch this video [u2b]http://youtu.be/Kapwf4tk-LQ[/u2b]
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| crosby87 (491hp) | That's bad ass. I wonder how much and ease of installation. Also, if you could undo that ass mount that would be awesome too. Good find dude.
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| shelbygt500 (226hp) | I just got her home yesterday after trading in my 07 M5. Great car. I'm sure this has been covered but what is everyone's opinion on the best exhaust ??
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| SoundHound75 (600hp) | It's a bad ass, and a very clean setup and the plug-in adapter is very well made.
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| 02041982 (748hp) | very pleasant. well done.
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| froggo (525hp) | Did this thing come out? I don't see it on their website, but the video is dated April of this year. I wonder how much it would cost
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| lol123123 (118hp) | Very pleasant. What do you think about the 550 replacing the M5 ??
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| 230277 (976hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Ccrc2001, watch this video [u2b]http://youtu.be/Kapwf4tk-LQ[/u2b] Ba Ba Badoop Ba Ba Baba Badoop Ba The musak is killing me. Among the 10 million songs and sound effects that can be played on an iPhone, they chose Ba Ba Badoop ??????? Ahhhhh!
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| maritime (738hp) | Bravo
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| 180389 (192hp) | Quote: Originally posted by SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! That's bad ass. I wonder how much and ease of installation. Facility:
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| train (895hp) | Meisterschaft GTC is probably your best option if you want aggressive sound! If you want something less aggressive, I recommend Eisenmann Race...
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| 465465 (713hp) | Thank you for this man. It seems simple enough.
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| eclipse2 (502hp) | Do you have any sound clips?
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| shadowcat (149hp) | Is there any update on when this will be available for purchase ??
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| aruba1 (855hp) | I like the 550 but that E60 M5 engine was really nice. I loved the sound and the crazy power. The 550, however, quickly surprises. I can only imagine after a few weeks what he can do. I just want to be able to hear it. Has anyone received the motorsport exhaust from the dealership? I was wondering if it was good...
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| thugstools (214hp) | Quote: Posted by tmac99 I like the 550 but that E60 M5 engine was really nice. I loved the sound and the crazy power. The 550, however, quickly surprises. I can only imagine after a few weeks what he can do. I just want to be able to hear it. Has anyone received the motorsport exhaust from the dealership? I was wondering if it was any good...I don't believe BMW has a motorsport exhaust for the 550. I have the Dinan exhaust with the Stage 3 tune...and it's a beast. It looks much better too.
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| qwertyqaz (482hp) | Do you have any sound clips? How would you rate the sound compared to the Meisterschaft?
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| 241983 (206hp) | Quote: Posted by tmac99 Do you have any sound clips? How would you rate the sound compared to the Meisterschaft? I would search YouTube. It is usually filled with exhaust clips.
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| mama01 (468hp) | I looked around and I think the Meisterschaft is a beast. However, for me it is too much and too strong. I want my F10 550i to sound sporty and growl, but not wake up the whole neighborhood and scare the grandmas every time I stop or take off from a red light! After listening to a few clips and doing extensive research, I decided on an Eissenmann Race exhaust. I had them on my M3 and X6 and they were very nice! Refined yet sporty and definitely distinctive enough to change the way the car sounds and handles. There are others as well Supersprint and some people have tried to adopt Remus (who doesn't make a system for the 550 yet) and others have made custom systems as well. Take a look around and see what floats your boat.
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| nikole (939hp) | My twin!!
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| raptors (69hp) | Post the options please and photos of the interior, does the car also have active steering ??
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| paswoord (971hp) | I don't have active management. Here are the options: M Sport Cold Weather Driver Assistance Package, Driver Assistance and Executive Package, Bang and Olufson Sound Luxury Seating Package, SPT Trans Rear Sunshade Overall, I like it , it's way too quiet, so I'm looking at the exhaust now. But the car is fast and fun to drive. I wouldn't go for B&O radio though, it's definitely not worth it. Either there is no Sub in the car or it is broken. My E60 M5's stereo was 10 times better.
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| simone11 (25hp) | The car was dropped off today. Eissenman Race Quad arrived at the store yesterday. Made the exhaust, Dinan and a few other choice changes. It should be ready next week. Happy Thanksgiving to me!
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| greentrbo95gst (779hp) | Good! What do you have in Dinan ??
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| fuckyou06 (850hp) | Quote: Originally posted by tmac99 Nice! What do you have in Dinan? I will overhaul the rear diffuser with an OEM F10 M5 painted to match the body. I thought it went better with the OEM M Sport kit I already had with the car at the time of purchase and would further accentuate Eissenman's advice. Dinan Performance software will be added to give it more power and torque and also allow the exhaust to breathe and improve the sound. Finally, I'm adding the OEM rear spoiler since the M Sport kit really should have come with it! Improved wheels will arrive next spring after all things wet and snowy are over. I'll post pics next week when I get the car back.
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| dancer23 (866hp) | At what stage is the Dinan software?
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| hottie94 (742hp) | Quote: Posted by tmac99 What stage does Dinan software take? Step 1 for now... it hits 495 hp and 573 torque, which is more than my current factory 400/450. Since having the full M Sport package, my top speed limiter has already been increased to 155 mph. Dinan has just deleted it entirely. I'll probably move on to step 2 or 3 later, but to me the subsequent increases seem minuscule, a 511 hp/581 torque for $700-900 more depending on which one you choose. Even with their sale, I would see what life is like at stage 1 and talk to a few people who have done stage 2 and beyond before going that route, as I'm not sure of the payoff for the spent. But I can always do it later because Dinan only charges the difference between milestone upgrades... thank goodness.!
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| sugarfree (859hp) | It looks awesome. so step 1 takes you to 495 hp? It's great.
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| 21082108 (442hp) | post an escape video when you get the chance. I would like to hear what it sounds like.
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| steven15 (496hp) | Yes, Dinan Stage 1 gives you 496 hp and 580 torque, the rest of the stages seem to be incremental hp improvements of around 10-20 hp and really no torque, so I think it's more of a improved mapping for better answer I guess. Anyway, I think stage 1 should be fine for a first stage, but I would like to hear the opinion of all Dinan owners of stage 2 or 3..
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| defau (763hp) | I just got her home yesterday after trading in my 07 M5. Great car. I'm sure this has been covered but what is everyone's opinion on the best exhaust ??
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| 222324 (178hp) | very pleasant. well done.
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| werty7 (335hp) | Very pleasant. What do you think about the 550 replacing the M5 ??
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| Jim776 (902hp) | Bravo
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| 110682 (888hp) | Meisterschaft GTC is probably your best option if you want aggressive sound! If you want something less aggressive, I recommend Eisenmann Race...
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| cerfcerf (58hp) | Do you have any sound clips?
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| gestalt77 (123hp) | I like the 550 but that E60 M5 engine was really nice. I loved the sound and the crazy power. The 550, however, quickly surprises. I can only imagine after a few weeks what he can do. I just want to be able to hear it. Has anyone received the motorsport exhaust from the dealership? I was wondering if it was good...
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| green28 (903hp) | Quote: Posted by tmac99 I like the 550 but that E60 M5 engine was really nice. I loved the sound and the crazy power. The 550, however, quickly surprises. I can only imagine after a few weeks what he can do. I just want to be able to hear it. Has anyone received the motorsport exhaust from the dealership? I was wondering if it was any good...I don't believe BMW has a motorsport exhaust for the 550. I have the Dinan exhaust with the Stage 3 tune...and it's a beast. It looks much better too.
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| sexylove2 (757hp) | Do you have any sound clips? How would you rate the sound compared to the Meisterschaft?
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| terorist (393hp) | Quote: Posted by tmac99 Do you have any sound clips? How would you rate the sound compared to the Meisterschaft? I would search YouTube. It is usually filled with exhaust clips.
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| 100286 (157hp) | I looked around and I think the Meisterschaft is a beast. However, for me it is too much and too strong. I want my F10 550i to sound sporty and growl, but not to wake up the whole neighborhood and scare the grandmothers every time I stop or take off from a red light! After listening to a few clips and doing extensive research, I decided on an Eissenmann Race exhaust. I had them on my M3 and X6 and they were very nice! Refined yet sporty and definitely distinctive enough to change the way the car sounds and handles. There are others as well Supersprint and some people have tried to adopt Remus (who doesn't make a system for the 550 yet) and others have made custom systems as well. Take a look around and see what floats your boat.
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| burr (417hp) | My twin!!
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| 310876 (530hp) | Post the options please and photos of the interior, does the car also have active steering ??
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| horses101 (533hp) | I don't have active management. Here are the options: M Sport Cold Weather Driver Assistance Package, Driver Assistance and Executive Package, Bang and Olufson Sound Luxury Seating Package, SPT Trans Rear Sunshade Overall, I like it , it's way too quiet, so I'm looking at the exhaust now. But the car is fast and fun to drive. I wouldn't go for B&O radio though, it's definitely not worth it. Either there is no Sub in the car or it is broken. My E60 M5's stereo was 10 times better.
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| girl10 (85hp) | The car was dropped off today. Eissenman Race Quad arrived at the store yesterday. Made the exhaust, Dinan and a few other choice changes. It should be ready next week. Happy Thanksgiving for me!
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| 10121988 (792hp) | Good! What do you have in Dinan ??
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| samoa1 (68hp) | Quote: Originally posted by tmac99 Nice! What do you have in Dinan? I will overhaul the rear diffuser with an OEM F10 M5 painted to match the body. I thought it went better with the OEM M Sport kit I already had with the car at the time of purchase and would further accentuate Eissenman's advice. Dinan Performance software will be added to give it more power and torque and also allow the exhaust to breathe and improve the sound. Finally, I'm adding the OEM rear spoiler since the M Sport kit really should have come with it! Improved wheels will arrive next spring after all things wet and snowy are over. I'll post pics next week when I get the car back.
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| 0923 (592hp) | At what stage is the Dinan software?
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| freeatlast (677hp) | Quote: Posted by tmac99 What stage does Dinan software take? Step 1 for now... it hits 495 hp and 573 torque, which is more than my current factory 400/450. Since having the full M Sport package, my top speed limiter has already been increased to 155 mph. Dinan has just deleted it entirely. I'll probably move on to step 2 or 3 later, but to me the subsequent increases seem minuscule, a 511 hp/581 torque for $700-900 more depending on which one you choose. Even with their sale, I would see what life is like at stage 1 and talk to a few people who have done stage 2 and beyond before going that route, as I'm not sure of the payoff for the spent. But I can always do it later because Dinan only charges the difference between milestone upgrades... thank goodness.!
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| Slavo (627hp) | It looks awesome. so step 1 takes you to 495 hp? It's great.
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| 112112112 (113hp) | post an escape video when you get the chance. I would like to hear what it sounds like.
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| tardisode (115hp) | Yes, Dinan Stage 1 gives you 496 hp and 580 torque, the rest of the stages seem to be incremental hp improvements of around 10-20 hp and really no torque, so I think it's more of a improved mapping for better answer I guess. Anyway, I think stage 1 should be fine for a first stage, but I would like to hear the opinion of all Dinan owners of stage 2 or 3..
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| 260978 (336hp) | Rarely. I found the 8 gears a bit odd for downshifting. You have to downshift at least 2 gears to feel the kick. Using sport mode already makes the car sportier.
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| blazeit420 (28hp) | I also have mixed feelings. I love the look and feel of the paddles but their responsiveness is lacking. I use it almost daily but mainly to downshift a gear or, as previously mentioned, two gears to move up in revs when I need to. But when planning, I chose the sport and moved it by hand. Plus, in Sport or Sport+ mode, it's incredibly responsive in standard manual mode. When you drive aggressively, it seems to respond accordingly and keep the revs high. When you go backwards, so does it.
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| lulu01 (624hp) | Quote: Posted by Delvek ...turns my 550i into a raging beast. Why change when the S understands. Yeah...okay...same animal affliction applies to the 520D in this scenario...
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| redbirds (100hp) | I've only used mine a couple of times, but after all this discussion I'm going to do a lot more experimenting!
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| 271091 (787hp) | on the highway, that's where the fun is
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| devin13 (59hp) | Rarely... too many gears to handle.
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| qwerty098 (682hp) | I still use the paddles to downshift in normal mode and to have fun driving in sport+ manual mode by pressing the brakes with my left foot and accelerating with my right foot. To try!
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| 22051989 (547hp) | If I remember correctly, the paddle shifters cost $500. If so, I'd get it even if you use it occasionally. At this point, it's one of the items that you simply won't be able to add later (like an M Sport steering wheel). And this will increase the resale value of the car later. Cheers!
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| ana1234 (8hp) | I've had a 2013 535 6 speed manual for about 2 weeks now (the other car is a 330 5 speed) and while I really like it and don't really regret it - I will add that if you are in constant stop and go or city traffic mainly, get the auto or preferably the sat. The main reason is that you need your right hand to be free ALL THE TIME to operate the iDrive. In my E46 330 the only technology was my iPod plugged into the auxiliary port, all other buttons were also quickly accessible, which is not the case with modern BMWs. Plus, the extra transmission, more aggressive shifts, and better mileage than previous automatic transmissions all lean toward the sat/auto system..
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| shit22 (801hp) | I have the paddles on my '13 535xi...I've had the car for 1200 miles and have barely used them. I also have a 645cic which is a 6 speed manual. Using the Series 5 paddles is nothing like the feeling of rowing through the gears on my Series 6. I bought the car to be automatic since I already have a manual. If I didn't have the manual in my other car I might use them more..
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| poohbear09 (514hp) | I never use the paddle shifters. I think they feel uncomfortable. I like to slide the stick into the manual and use it like that. Putting the car in sport + mode and switching to manual mode with the lever is really comfortable when driving aggressively. Having owned a few manuals in the past, I've never been a fan of the paddle shifters..
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| godswill1 (670hp) | Quote: Originally posted by vdubturbo Rarely...too many gears to play with. Requires a bit of concentration, particularly if we car drivers are used to the relaxed approach to using Drive. I've just returned from driving through our local Glen in the 535i, with all functions set to sport. The chassis, sporty transmission and use of paddle shifters (SAT) in every shift are simply brilliant, making for a bit of fun driving. And tomorrow I'll probably be in normal mode, fully automatic mode, and just plod through traffic. For me, how do I want to drive today? Also, I use the paddles like others, just to get the right gear for a particular movement, usually one or two shifts down to get the correct RPM, then let it go back to full auto. HighlandPete
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| 070483 (237hp) | I never used my old E60 535i sports package. Now on my new F10, I use 80% of the driving almost daily. I turned on the Eisenmann racing exhaust and it makes the sound fun and amazing using the shifter. It's definitely a lot noisier than automatic driving. Shifting up gives you more power + burst sound and downshift sounds even better with turbo lag. Once I get used to it, it's pretty easy, even if I drive a busy cloud every day. I also use it with my coffee in hand.
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| rhodes (271hp) | I use it for engine braking mainly on hills, but find it needs two adjustments to be effective. I'm disappointed that he came back to "D" so quickly".
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| soccer66 (449hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Gilgorm I use it for engine braking mainly on hills, but find it needs two adjustments to be effective. I'm disappointed that he returned to "D" so quickly. The reason it shifts into D so quickly is because you haven't put your shift knob in the left position. Once you move your shift knob to the left from position D, press your shift paddle minus once to get M1. Will never automatically go to D.
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| silver13 (269hp) | Quote: Posted by Nobleman The reason it shifts into D so quickly is because you haven't put your shift knob in the left position. Once you move your shift knob to the left from position D, press your shift paddle minus once to get M1. Will never automatically go to D. Thanks but I know the difference, but what I mean is that it automatically goes back to "D" too fast, i.e. before the car has finished to go down a hill, even if the revs are higher. According to my manual, high revs are supposed to prevent shifting. I expect this to change down the hill as the rpm drops. It's just the speed at which it changes that bothers me. Maybe it's just my car. I like the concept but not the execution.
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