| Username: | Message: |
|---|
| 161180 (481hp) | Hello everyone, does anyone have experience with JBSpeed items? Specifically, I'm looking at a painted M5 style spoiler, painted reflectors and fender light bars. I'm just looking for feedback on both the seller and the items. Thanks.
|
| wildthing1 (771hp) | Factory components are used for the trim and reflectors. As for the spoiler, I'm not sure?
|
| mknaxhxeh8yp3tf (386hp) | Feedback about the seller can be found in the “Seller Reviews” section“.
|
| 220 (198hp) | Quote: Originally written by [email protected] Feedback about the seller can be found in the “Seller Reviews” section. Thank you, Mike.
|
| nay123 (707hp) | Where is the vendor reviews section? I haven't seen him.
|
| watashi (771hp) | I have this spoiler and like it, as well as the other painted items I received from him. The paint matched my AW perfectly, they seem to be of good quality. The price is unbeatable.
|
| mausi (189hp) | Thanks!
|
| superbad1 (43hp) | I purchased several items for the 5 and my AMG from Brian @ JBspeed, no problem. Very fast shipping.
|
| 040778 (510hp) | Good to hear. Will order soon.
|
| 190500 (768hp) | @Joe5268, let me know if I can help you. I can get them too.
|
| chicca (154hp) | The vendors here are great as you can see they post here too.
|
| 200494 (112hp) | Thank you everyone!
|
| ireland7 (987hp) | Hello everyone, does anyone have experience with JBSpeed items? Specifically, I'm looking at a painted M5 style spoiler, painted reflectors and fender light bars. I'm just looking for feedback on both the seller and the items. Thanks.
|
| mvangel (643hp) | Factory components are used for the trim and reflectors. As for the spoiler, I'm not sure?
|
| saddle1 (349hp) | Feedback about the seller can be found in the “Seller Reviews” section“.
|
| pecora (86hp) | Quote: Originally written by [email protected] Feedback about the seller can be found in the “Seller Reviews” section. Thank you, Mike.
|
| 191982 (494hp) | Where is the vendor reviews section? I haven't seen him.
|
| bunny! (992hp) | I have this spoiler and like it, as well as the other painted items I received from him. The paint matched my AW perfectly, they seem to be of good quality. The price is unbeatable.
|
| catxxx (817hp) | Thanks!
|
| mexico15 (838hp) | I purchased several items for the 5 and my AMG from Brian @ JBspeed, no problem. Very fast shipping.
|
| tropicana (69hp) | Good to hear. Will order soon.
|
| 121971 (843hp) | @Joe5268, let me know if I can help you. I can get them too.
|
| 121212w (784hp) | The vendors here are great as you can see they post here too.
|
| nvy (631hp) | Thank you everyone!
|
| 240888 (464hp) | I was wondering if it is possible to take the stock exhaust tip off the 550i and replace it with two tips on each side? I saw that there are two pipes going into each.
|
| shell123 (485hp) | You mean getting four exhaust tips? Yes, that is possible. I think it would look cleaner if you also replaced the rear diffuser with something designed for quad exhausts (M5/aftermarket) instead of the wide dual exhaust pipes it already has.
|
| flapjack (789hp) | There are many people here who have implemented the hex tip to quad tip mod.
|
| pepper02 (847hp) | I was wondering if it is possible to take the stock exhaust tip off the 550i and replace it with two tips on each side? I saw that there are two pipes going into each.
|
| prince69 (91hp) | You mean getting four exhaust tips? Yes, that is possible. I think it would look cleaner if you also replaced the rear diffuser with something designed for quad exhausts (M5/aftermarket) instead of the wide dual exhaust pipes it already has.
|
| pre (898hp) | There are many people here who have implemented the hex tip to quad tip mod.
|
| mbrim (133hp) | Has anyone experienced powertrain failure due to bad EGR? Are there any other problems with the 535d? Thanks
|
| vfnhtirf (238hp) | Have had mine since January, 1200 miles, no problems so far...
|
| music2010 (126hp) | I've had mine for about a year now. There were no problems for the first 18,000 miles except that I hate the run flats. I'm currently in the process of replacing them. The car pulls well, but I wish there were more options for tuning like in Europe.
|
| h2opolo (229hp) | My lease on the 335I ends in about a year and I'm thinking about switching to the F10. My wife and I are in our late forties and no longer have children in the house, but we feel that F30 is a bit tight in terms of space. I've looked at the M4, but I know we'll never be able to use all the power, so why bother? We both love the F30, but it's not spacious and yucky for us, especially on long journeys. I know the F10 is heavier so handling is compromised and it can get up and go just as well as the F30 so I'll miss that aspect. For those who own both, are there other factors we should consider before making a decision? Is 550 a better upgrade so we don't miss the performance?
|
| author (434hp) | Quote: Originally written by Julesandtrish. I've had mine for about a year now. There were no problems for the first 18,000 miles except that I hate the run flats. I'm currently in the process of replacing them. The car pulls well, but I wish there were more options for tuning like in Europe. Some of the European ones have distributors in the USA...
|
| Qy5tOgR996 (613hp) | 535 has plenty of power and is easier to handle than the 550, but neither gives you the light, sporty handling of the 3 Series. They are simply too big and heavy. The trade-off is more space and a quieter and more luxurious interior. Next year, when the decision is made, the G30 will come onto the market and replace the F10. The rumored 540 will have significantly more horsepower than the 535 now and will be lighter. Still, it won't be a sports sedan. You have to drive the cars and decide.
|
| xxxpass (294hp) | Really? All you can list or write me a private message?
|
| saab9000 (971hp) | Quote: Originally written by Grover432 The 535 has plenty of power and lighter handling than the 550, but doesn't give you the light sporty handling of the 3 Series. They are simply too big and heavy. The trade-off is more space and a quieter and more luxurious interior. Next year, when the decision is made, the G30 will come onto the market and replace the F10. The rumored 540 will have significantly more horsepower than the 535 now and will be lighter. Still, it won't be a sports sedan. You have to drive the cars and decide. Thank you for your reply. I'll definitely be waiting for the G30 and can't wait to test it out
|
| 080187 (462hp) | Racechip is from London, but there is Racechip-USA. Tuningbox is German I believe, but they have a dealer in Florida listed on their website...
|
| beetlejuice (941hp) | I love my F10 550ix and have no regrets. I have some friends with 3s and for me it's not big enough in many ways. The G30 has to be very special if it is to replace the F10. Good luck with your decisions!
|
| 041080 (385hp) | I had a 2015 535d X-Drive which was a huge disappointment. There was a rattle or rattle that occurred at various points in the rev range, which made the engine terribly unrefined and extremely annoying to drive. I thought it was a diesel knock problem. The two BMW engineers who drove the car suspected an internal bearing problem. Anyway, BMW replaced the car with a brand new one after 4 months, my choice. I received my 535i rwd sedan about a month ago and the difference in refinement and handling/nimbleness is nothing short of remarkable. The new car is truly a world class sedan and I absolutely love it. Anyone considering a custom leather interior should know that it takes the car into a whole different league...so much so that I will never order a BMW without it again. Julesandtrish: Regarding the runflats, I couldn't agree more. Mine are coming out sooner rather than later.
|
| willie12 (547hp) | Quote: Originally written by Lee I love my F10 550ix and have no regrets. I have some friends with 3s and for me it's not big enough in many ways. The G30 has to be very special if it is to replace the F10. Good luck with your decisions! Let's hope it's everything the F10 is and more (and less). Less weight, less fuel consumption, less body roll, less imprecise steering. More horsepower, more precise steering, better technology, reasonable cost increases.
|
| 250683 (659hp) | 2014 535dw/ x-drive since December. No such problems, I love it more and more every day.
|
| southside8 (529hp) | Having owned a 2006 E90 (330i) and now a 2012 F10 (535i), I have to say I prefer the 5 Series much more than the 3 Series. Obviously it's bigger, but I like the get up and ride with the more refined qualities. As far as options go, the 3 Series didn't have what the 5 Series had, so it's not fair to compare them, although after having the 5 Series for a few months I wish I'd had the money back then Buy 5s. The 6-cylinder and the driving comfort are a plus point for me! Our 330i had a 6 Series, but the 5 Series offers more comfort, if you will. I'm in my early 40s and the 3 Series has its place as a very sporty sedan. Now I like the size and sportiness of the 5 Series. Of course, time will tell when you test drive the G30, but for my wife and I, we don't think we could go back to a 3 as our sedan of choice after the 5. She has a 428i and still prefers the 5 for its ride comfort. I like the 4 for the speed (even though it's the 428), but on long rides the 5 is the best! The 3 is definitely great, but I like it compared to the 5. It really depends on how you like to drive. I'm called Mario Andretti in my family and that gets me into trouble, so the 5 helps me tone it down a bit. HA-HA!
|
| 161286 (826hp) | Thank you for all your contributions. I will get the car back tomorrow. Hopefully everything is fixed
|
| Casspian (687hp) | Quote: Originally written by Ali Shiralian. Is 550 a better upgrade so we don't miss the performance? The extra 100 horsepower you get will more than make up for the weight difference. In fact, it's a faster car. But never buy a 550 without a suspension upgrade. With the standard suspension it's so sloppy, even in 535 form.
|
| fhntv1998 (573hp) | Keep us updated......
|
| java (731hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 493263 The extra 100 horsepower you get will more than make up for the weight difference. In fact, it's a faster car. But never buy a 550 without a suspension upgrade. With the standard suspension it's so sloppy, even in 535 form. Isn't there only half a second difference from 60?? In my opinion, quarter times are only important if you're towing the car.....
|
| basket11 (581hp) | Quote: Originally written by Genieman: Racechip is from London, but there is Racechip-USA. tuningbox is German I believe, but on their website there is a dealer in Florida... Thanks. I have to do some research now.
|
| samson10 (484hp) | The 550xi hits 60 in 4.6 seconds, as does the 335xi.
|
| 20041994 (807hp) | Update: Covered 200 miles by car in a mix of city and highway driving. No problems. I also have a car without a line. But the dealer had the lower part of the rear bumper near the exhaust painted black. It changes the entire look of the car. Pictures will follow tomorrow when the sun shines
|
| bitch12345 (24hp) | I'm in the same boat as OP. My wife has a tuned E70 50i and I appreciate this V8. Moves the heavy truck effortlessly with this torque.
|
| 310386 (146hp) | Quote: Originally written by apusillo. Update...drive 200 miles in the car with a mix of city and highway driving. No problems. I also have a car without a line. But the dealer had the lower part of the rear bumper near the exhaust painted black. It changes the entire look of the car. Pictures will follow tomorrow when the sun shines. Sometimes queue cars are the wisest choice. I can't wait to see your pictures.
|
| bossman (327hp) | Thank you everyone for your comments and insights. I really enjoy driving, always have. For this reason I chose the 335 over the 328 for the additional power and sound. I obviously like the comfort of the 5, but if the car drives like a boat (Buick comes to mind), I won't like it. I will definitely get the Msport version with better suspension and wait to test drive the G30. Hopefully it's an upgrade.
|
| James123 (995hp) | Sorry for the delay in pictures. Indian painted front, side and rear reflectors, 50% tint. Painted lower rear bumper. The bumper should have been delivered like this from the factory
|
| skittles3 (410hp) | The 535 is the more balanced car, especially with the dynamic handling package. If you get the luxury seating package and the upgraded sound and camera packages, I think you'll agree that moving up from the 3 Series puts you in a world-class sedan on another level. The Mercedes E350 doesn't even come close.
|
| ts3server (400hp) | Can I upgrade the 535D INTERCOOLER? WARGNER INTERCOOLER COMPANY FOR F10 2013YEAR WHY DIDN'T IT HAVE IT AND DEVELOPMENT? Is there something to do? How about the BMW F10 Performance intercooler 17517812016-02? 1core upgrade
|
| michelle8 (129hp) | In my opinion, you are focusing on the wrong thing here. Of course, 0-60 times are important, but there's a lot more to 5 Series than just numbers. The 535 will be slower and the 550 will get you where you want to go in terms of acceleration, but neither will be as nimble as the 335. What you get instead is a more balanced car overall, more space, comfort and luxury features to boot catch on much more quickly from the 7 Series onwards than further down the BMW range (depending on the packages you choose). Compared to the 335, the 5 Series is undoubtedly a superior long-distance cruiser that handles very well when pushed - especially with the right suspension/tire choice (I really don't understand why people keep saying Buick-like, I mean, we're talking about one). of the world's best midsize/large sedans here). Don't get me wrong, the 335 is a great car. Just make sure you understand that these behave very differently than the 3 Series, but that's due to their size/positioning within the BMW range, a different target group I assume.
|
| yz250f (565hp) | Quote: Originally written by Genieman: Racechip is from London, but there is Racechip-USA. tuningbox is German I believe, but they have a dealer in Florida on their website... Quote: Originally posted by apusillo Has anyone experienced a powertrain failure due to bad EGR? Are there any other problems with the 535d? Thanks, how about the pressure change article? These problems come to tuning through chip tuning several times
|
| 1doggy (741hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bbb34 In my opinion you are focusing on the wrong thing here. (I really don't understand why people keep saying "like Buick", I mean we're talking about one of the best midsize/large sedans in the world). Before I got my 535 The 5 Series has a different mission in 2015: It's a luxury sedan with very good driving characteristics, but it's a heavy, softly sprung car aimed at aging baby boomers and not 30-year-olds who want a sports sedan. There are many other cars on offer from BMW for this customer. And BMW has proven it right, as the current 5 Series outperforms all previous generation 5 Series. There have been many articles about this in Car and Driver etc as well as the BMW forums, but at the end of the day BMW sticks with what it does in the business. What are you saying? Selling the best handling cars on the road? No, business is about making money. And this is done by carefully studying the market and giving people what they want. In this case it is a luxury sedan with a sporty touch. And the sales figures prove that they have achieved their goal. If the OP wants the handling and performance of a 3 Series then he should buy that. If he wants a sporty luxury sedan then the 5 Series is for him as I think it excels in this category. My car has the M Sport package with X Drive and the only other option I would have added would be DHP to improve handling.
|
| lucky777 (802hp) | Hello everyone, I am from South Korea, I have a F10 535d 2013. Is there anyone tuned with the ECU mapping 535d? I am very interested in this car. I'll be upgrading the ECU soon...someone else tuned it?
|
| blast (276hp) | Quote: Originally written by Grover432 I test drove a 528 The 5 Series has a different mission in 2015: It's a luxury sedan with very good driving characteristics, but it's a heavy, softly sprung car aimed at aging baby boomers and not 30-year-olds who want a sports sedan. There are many other cars on offer from BMW for this customer. And BMW has proven it right, as the current 5 Series outperforms all previous generation 5 Series. There have been many articles about this in Car and Driver etc as well as the BMW forums, but at the end of the day BMW sticks with what it does in the business. What are you saying? Selling the best handling cars on the road? No, business is about making money. And this is done by carefully studying the market and giving people what they want. In this case it is a luxury sedan with a sporty touch. And the sales figures prove that they have achieved their goal. If the OP wants the handling and performance of a 3 Series then he should buy that. If he wants a sporty luxury sedan then the 5 Series is for him as I think it excels in this category. My car has the M Sport package with X Drive and the only other option I would have added would be DHP to improve handling. Thank you for shedding some light on this discussion. I completely understand that the 5 Series doesn't have the agility of the 3 Series. The 335 We both agree that a little more space on these trips would be beneficial for both of us. I just don't want it to be a boat as a DD, that's all.
|
| kfhbcf (182hp) | Quote: Originally written by apusillo. Sorry for the delay in pictures. Ind painted reflectors front, side and back, 50% tint. Painted lower rear bumper. The bumper should have been delivered from the factory like this. A little off topic, but these yellow microfiber towels from Costco are the best! They come in a pack of about 30 for $16 and they are great. Car looks great.
|
| gardener (408hp) | No dynamic handling and no X-Drive together do not result in sporty driving behavior 5.
|
| 30091983 (542hp) | Thanks. Yes, they work well. I wanted to take a quick picture and upload it.
|
| apandhi (754hp) | Quote: Originally written by Ali Shiralian. Thank you everyone for your comments and insights. I really enjoy driving, always have. For this reason I chose the 335 over the 328 for the additional power and sound. I obviously like the comfort of the 5, but if the car drives like a boat (Buick comes to mind), I won't like it. I will definitely get the Msport version with better suspension and wait to test drive the G30. Hopefully it's an upgrade. I'm considering the same move and had a 535xi loaner and spent a good two hours driving it around and was surprised at how much I liked it, even with modest options and without any suspension or performance upgrades. Like you, I don't normally get to use the 335's power very often where I live, so the slight drop down to a 535 didn't bother me at all, at least not for the extended test drive. I thought the G30 was more than a year away (next summer rather than spring?). My 335 is due back in January, but if the G30 comes out soon I might add the choice between F10 and G30. I'm also thinking about an A6 3.0T Prestige with black optics and 20 rims, looks pretty smart, sleek, almost seems smaller than it is. As large sedans go, the 5 Series and A6 do quite well, especially with a sports suspension. Even with the basic suspension, you won't feel anything like an old Buick.
|
| cornelio (450hp) | Quote: Originally written by Philip Park. How about a pressure changing element? This problem occurred several times when tuning through chip tuning, but now I change the upgrade program 2015.03 to a new version of the ECU data A/S and also never play warning data. It's so good that I tested G37S vs F10 yesterday, my OEM 535D is 3-0 win in drag race 0-400m
|
| sorrento (385hp) | You will have to get used to driving a boat. This is what the F10 feels like when you get out of a 3 Series. Although I still miss my e46 3 Series, I have outgrown the 3 Series in terms of comfort and build/quality of the car. When I get into a 3 Series now, they seem cheap and more suitable for someone 15 years younger than me.
|
| jbmccoy01 (573hp) | Has anyone experienced powertrain failure due to bad EGR? Are there any other problems with the 535d? Thanks
|
| 13245 (284hp) | Once you get the upgraded suspension it shouldn't feel like a boat anymore. My DHP in sports certainly doesn't feel like it.
|
| 1balla (884hp) | Have had mine since January, 1200 miles, no problems so far...
|
| superman18 (410hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 493263 If you get the upgraded suspension it shouldn't feel like a boat. My DHP in sports certainly doesn't feel like it. Actually..... Neither does my standard chassis.....
|
| derzai (396hp) | I've had mine for about a year now. There were no problems for the first 18,000 miles except that I hate the run flats. I'm currently in the process of replacing them. The car pulls well, but I wish there were more options for tuning like in Europe.
|
| bunga (58hp) | The X-drive definitely compromises handling and turn-in, and it adds a lot of weight where you don't want it. This is tricky because it's rare to see a RWD 535 with DHP back to back with a 550 with the same powertrain. You'll feel the extra weight over the 550's nose. The 535 is much more nimble, and frankly the straight-six is a much better engine than the V8. BMW has the best in-line six-cylinder engines built in the world. When you're in Bar Harbor, Maine... eat seafood. When you're in Oklahoma, eat steak. When you buy a BMW you get the SIX! Funny how you drive the 535 in sport and how much the car seems to shrink around you. There is a lot of untapped potential in everyday driving.
|
| b111111 (6hp) | Quote: Originally written by Julesandtrish. I've had mine for about a year now. There were no problems for the first 18,000 miles except that I hate the run flats. I'm currently in the process of replacing them. The car pulls well, but I wish there were more options for tuning like in Europe. Some of the European ones have distributors in the USA...
|
| trustn01 (383hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ezaircon4jc Actually.... Neither does my stock suspension.... I agree, again just after driving a rental car for a few hours. I switched from my 335 to the 535 and it only took me a few minutes to get used to the extra mass and have the confidence to throw it through some corners. Even with the standard suspension, it never felt like a boat, not even when I switched from the 3 Series to the 5 Series version within the 15 minutes I spent at the dealer dropping off my car. The more I drove and got comfortable with the 5 Series, the more I liked it, and part of me didn't want it at all. Yes, when I got back into my 335 after dropping off the loaner, it definitely felt smaller and even more effortless. But if the 5 Series felt like a boat, my 3 Series would have felt like getting into a Ferrari. It didn't, lol.
|
| lyric1 (156hp) | Really? All you can list or write me a private message?
|
| elissa (955hp) | My lease on the 335I ends in about a year and I'm thinking about switching to the F10. My wife and I are in our late forties and no longer have children in the house, but we feel that F30 is a bit tight in terms of space. I've looked at the M4, but I know we'll never be able to use all the power, so why bother? We both love the F30, but it's not spacious and yucky for us, especially on long journeys. I know the F10 is heavier so handling is compromised and it can get up and go just as well as the F30 so I'll miss that aspect. For those who own both, are there other factors we should consider before making a decision? Is 550 a better upgrade so we don't miss the performance?
|
| traxxas1 (100hp) | Racechip is from London, but there is Racechip-USA. Tuningbox is German I believe, but they have a dealer in Florida listed on their website...
|
| cvbn (8hp) | 535 has plenty of power and is easier to handle than the 550, but neither gives you the light, sporty handling of the 3 Series. They are simply too big and heavy. The trade-off is more space and a quieter and more luxurious interior. Next year, when the decision is made, the G30 will come onto the market and replace the F10. The rumored 540 will have significantly more horsepower than the 535 now and will be lighter. Still, it won't be a sports sedan. You have to drive the cars and decide.
|
| 03091989 (20hp) | I had a 2015 535d X-Drive which was a huge disappointment. There was a rattle or rattle that occurred at various points in the rev range, which made the engine terribly unrefined and extremely annoying to drive. I thought it was a diesel knock problem. The two BMW engineers who drove the car suspected an internal bearing problem. Anyway, BMW replaced the car with a brand new one after 4 months, my choice. I received my 535i rwd sedan about a month ago and the difference in refinement and handling/nimbleness is nothing short of remarkable. The new car is truly a world class sedan and I absolutely love it. Anyone considering a custom leather interior should know that it takes the car into a whole different league...so much so that I will never order a BMW without it again. Julesandtrish: Regarding the runflats, I couldn't agree more. Mine are coming out sooner rather than later.
|
| salamsalam (33hp) | Quote: Originally written by Grover432 The 535 has plenty of power and lighter handling than the 550, but doesn't give you the light sporty handling of the 3 Series. They are simply too big and heavy. The trade-off is more space and a quieter and more luxurious interior. Next year, when the decision is made, the G30 will come onto the market and replace the F10. The rumored 540 will have significantly more horsepower than the 535 now and will be lighter. Still, it won't be a sports sedan. You have to drive the cars and decide. Thank you for your reply. I'll definitely be waiting for the G30 and can't wait to test it out
|
| sanila71 (685hp) | 2014 535dw/ x-drive since December. No such problems, I love it more and more every day.
|
| qwerty30 (435hp) | I love my F10 550ix and have no regrets. I have some friends with 3s and for me it's not big enough in many ways. The G30 has to be very special if it is to replace the F10. Good luck with your decisions!
|
| GOLFFRR (179hp) | Thank you for all your contributions. I will get the car back tomorrow. Hopefully everything is fixed
|
| sambo1 (446hp) | Quote: Originally written by Lee I love my F10 550ix and have no regrets. I have some friends with 3s and for me it's not big enough in many ways. The G30 has to be very special if it is to replace the F10. Good luck with your decisions! Let's hope it's everything the F10 is and more (and less). Less weight, less fuel consumption, less body roll, less imprecise steering. More horsepower, more precise steering, better technology, reasonable cost increases.
|
| mamapapa123 (457hp) | Keep us updated......
|
| ट (709hp) | Having owned a 2006 E90 (330i) and now a 2012 F10 (535i), I have to say I prefer the 5 Series much more than the 3 Series. Obviously it's bigger, but I like the get up and ride with the more refined qualities. As far as options go, the 3 Series didn't have what the 5 Series had, so it's not fair to compare them, although after having the 5 Series for a few months I wish I'd had the money back then Buy 5s. The 6-cylinder and the driving comfort are a plus point for me! Our 330i had a 6 Series, but the 5 Series offers more comfort, if you will. I'm in my early 40s and the 3 Series has its place as a very sporty sedan. Now I like the size and sportiness of the 5 Series. Of course, time will tell when you test drive the G30, but for my wife and I, we don't think we could go back to a 3 as our sedan of choice after the 5. She has a 428i and still prefers the 5 for its ride comfort. I like the 4 for the speed (even though it's the 428), but on long rides the 5 is the best! The 3 is definitely great, but I like it compared to the 5. It really depends on how you like to drive. I'm called Mario Andretti in my family and that gets me into trouble, so the 5 helps me tone it down a bit. HA-HA!
|
| Simennzz (73hp) | Quote: Originally written by Genieman: Racechip is from London, but there is Racechip-USA. tuningbox is German I believe, but on their website there is a dealer in Florida... Thanks. I have to do some research now.
|
| freefood (922hp) | Quote: Originally written by Ali Shiralian. Is 550 a better upgrade so we don't miss the performance? The extra 100 horsepower you get will more than make up for the weight difference. In fact, it's a faster car. But never buy a 550 without a suspension upgrade. With the standard suspension it's so sloppy, even in 535 form.
|
| ordinal (941hp) | Update: Covered 200 miles by car in a mix of city and highway driving. No problems. I also have a car without a line. But the dealer had the lower part of the rear bumper near the exhaust painted black. It changes the entire look of the car. Pictures will follow tomorrow when the sun shines
|
| frogman (927hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 493263 The extra 100 horsepower you get will more than make up for the weight difference. In fact, it's a faster car. But never buy a 550 without a suspension upgrade. With the standard suspension it's so sloppy, even in 535 form. Isn't there only half a second difference from 60?? In my opinion, quarter times are only important if you're towing the car.....
|
| bulldozer1 (833hp) | Quote: Originally written by apusillo. Update...drive 200 miles in the car with a mix of city and highway driving. No problems. I also have a car without a line. But the dealer had the lower part of the rear bumper near the exhaust painted black. It changes the entire look of the car. Pictures will follow tomorrow when the sun shines. Sometimes queue cars are the wisest choice. I can't wait to see your pictures.
|
| lucylou (96hp) | The 550xi hits 60 in 4.6 seconds, as does the 335xi.
|
| danny21 (566hp) | Sorry for the delay in pictures. Indian painted front, side and rear reflectors, 50% tint. Painted lower rear bumper. The bumper should have been delivered like this from the factory
|
| ilovesteve (170hp) | I'm in the same boat as OP. My wife has a tuned E70 50i and I appreciate this V8. Moves the heavy truck effortlessly with this torque.
|
| lbyfhf (189hp) | Can I upgrade the 535D INTERCOOLER? WARGNER INTERCOOLER COMPANY FOR F10 2013YEAR WHY DIDN'T IT HAVE IT AND DEVELOPMENT? Is there something to do? How about the BMW F10 Performance intercooler 17517812016-02? 1core upgrade
|
| campari (762hp) | Thank you everyone for your comments and insights. I really enjoy driving, always have. For this reason I chose the 335 over the 328 for the additional power and sound. I obviously like the comfort of the 5, but if the car drives like a boat (Buick comes to mind), I won't like it. I will definitely get the Msport version with better suspension and wait to test drive the G30. Hopefully it's an upgrade.
|
| dustin23 (464hp) | Quote: Originally written by Genieman: Racechip is from London, but there is Racechip-USA. tuningbox is German I believe, but they have a dealer in Florida on their website... Quote: Originally posted by apusillo Has anyone experienced a powertrain failure due to bad EGR? Are there any other problems with the 535d? Thanks, how about the pressure change article? These problems come to tuning through chip tuning several times
|
| 260183 (113hp) | The 535 is the more balanced car, especially with the dynamic handling package. If you get the luxury seating package and the upgraded sound and camera packages, I think you'll agree that moving up from the 3 Series puts you in a world-class sedan on another level. The Mercedes E350 doesn't even come close.
|
| coda72 (238hp) | Hello everyone, I am from South Korea, I have a F10 535d 2013. Is there anyone tuned with the ECU mapping 535d? I am very interested in this car. I'll be upgrading the ECU soon...someone else tuned it?
|
| rocker12 (386hp) | In my opinion, you are focusing on the wrong thing here. Of course, 0-60 times are important, but there's a lot more to 5 Series than just numbers. The 535 will be slower and the 550 will get you where you want to go in terms of acceleration, but neither will be as nimble as the 335. What you get instead is a more balanced car overall, more space, comfort and luxury features to boot catch on much more quickly from the 7 Series onwards than further down the BMW range (depending on the packages you choose). Compared to the 335, the 5 Series is undoubtedly a superior long-distance cruiser that handles very well when pushed - especially with the right suspension/tire choice (I really don't understand why people keep saying Buick-like, I mean, we're talking about one). of the world's best midsize/large sedans here). Don't get me wrong, the 335 is a great car. Just make sure you understand that these behave very differently than the 3 Series, but that's due to their size/positioning within the BMW range, a different target group I assume.
|
| 1q2w1q2w (64hp) | Quote: Originally written by apusillo. Sorry for the delay in pictures. Ind painted reflectors front, side and back, 50% tint. Painted lower rear bumper. The bumper should have been delivered from the factory like this. A little off topic, but these yellow microfiber towels from Costco are the best! They come in a pack of about 30 for $16 and they are great. Car looks great.
|
| westgate (61hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bbb34 In my opinion you are focusing on the wrong thing here. (I really don't understand why people keep saying "like Buick", I mean we're talking about one of the best midsize/large sedans in the world). Before I got my 535 The 5 Series has a different mission in 2015: It's a luxury sedan with very good driving characteristics, but it's a heavy, softly sprung car aimed at aging baby boomers and not 30-year-olds who want a sports sedan. There are many other cars on offer from BMW for this customer. And BMW has proven it right, as the current 5 Series outperforms all previous generation 5 Series. There have been many articles about this in Car and Driver etc as well as the BMW forums, but at the end of the day BMW sticks with what it does in the business. What are you saying? Selling the best handling cars on the road? No, business is about making money. And this is done by carefully studying the market and giving people what they want. In this case it is a luxury sedan with a sporty touch. And the sales figures prove that they have achieved their goal. If the OP wants the handling and performance of a 3 Series then he should buy that. If he wants a sporty luxury sedan then the 5 Series is for him as I think it excels in this category. My car has the M Sport package with X Drive and the only other option I would have added would be DHP to improve handling.
|
| winnipeg (401hp) | Thanks. Yes, they work well. I wanted to take a quick picture and upload it.
|
| vasanth (991hp) | Quote: Originally written by Grover432 I test drove a 528 The 5 Series has a different mission in 2015: It's a luxury sedan with very good driving characteristics, but it's a heavy, softly sprung car aimed at aging baby boomers and not 30-year-olds who want a sports sedan. There are many other cars on offer from BMW for this customer. And BMW has proven it right, as the current 5 Series outperforms all previous generation 5 Series. There have been many articles about this in Car and Driver etc as well as the BMW forums, but at the end of the day BMW sticks with what it does in the business. What are you saying? Selling the best handling cars on the road? No, business is about making money. And this is done by carefully studying the market and giving people what they want. In this case it is a luxury sedan with a sporty touch. And the sales figures prove that they have achieved their goal. If the OP wants the handling and performance of a 3 Series then he should buy that. If he wants a sporty luxury sedan then the 5 Series is for him as I think it excels in this category. My car has the M Sport package with X Drive and the only other option I would have added would be DHP to improve handling. Thank you for shedding some light on this discussion. I completely understand that the 5 Series doesn't have the agility of the 3 Series. The 335 We both agree that a little more space on these trips would be beneficial for both of us. I just don't want it to be a boat as a DD, that's all.
|
| 150150 (330hp) | Quote: Originally written by Philip Park. How about a pressure changing element? This problem occurred several times when tuning through chip tuning, but now I change the upgrade program 2015.03 to a new version of the ECU data A/S and also never play warning data. It's so good that I tested G37S vs F10 yesterday, my OEM 535D is 3-0 win in drag race 0-400m
|
| aristotle (865hp) | No dynamic handling and no X-Drive together do not result in sporty driving behavior 5.
|
| Pitkis (87hp) | Quote: Originally written by Ali Shiralian. Thank you everyone for your comments and insights. I really enjoy driving, always have. For this reason I chose the 335 over the 328 for the additional power and sound. I obviously like the comfort of the 5, but if the car drives like a boat (Buick comes to mind), I won't like it. I will definitely get the Msport version with better suspension and wait to test drive the G30. Hopefully it's an upgrade. I'm considering the same move and had a 535xi loaner and spent a good two hours driving it around and was surprised at how much I liked it, even with modest options and without any suspension or performance upgrades. Like you, I don't normally get to use the 335's power very often where I live, so the slight drop down to a 535 didn't bother me at all, at least not for the extended test drive. I thought the G30 was more than a year away (next summer rather than spring?). My 335 is due back in January, but if the G30 comes out soon I might add the choice between F10 and G30. I'm also thinking about an A6 3.0T Prestige with black optics and 20 rims, looks pretty smart, sleek, almost seems smaller than it is. As large sedans go, the 5 Series and A6 do quite well, especially with a sports suspension. Even with the basic suspension, you won't feel anything like an old Buick.
|
| 123qweqwe (322hp) | You will have to get used to driving a boat. This is what the F10 feels like when you get out of a 3 Series. Although I still miss my e46 3 Series, I have outgrown the 3 Series in terms of comfort and build/quality of the car. When I get into a 3 Series now, they seem cheap and more suitable for someone 15 years younger than me.
|
| 240780 (406hp) | Once you get the upgraded suspension it shouldn't feel like a boat anymore. My DHP in sports certainly doesn't feel like it.
|
| Najt (858hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 493263 If you get the upgraded suspension it shouldn't feel like a boat. My DHP in sports certainly doesn't feel like it. Actually..... Neither does my standard chassis.....
|
| aural iNK (187hp) | The X-drive definitely compromises handling and turn-in, and it adds a lot of weight where you don't want it. This is tricky because it's rare to see a RWD 535 with DHP back to back with a 550 with the same powertrain. You'll feel the extra weight over the 550's nose. The 535 is much more nimble, and frankly the straight-six is a much better engine than the V8. BMW has the best in-line six-cylinder engines built in the world. When you're in Bar Harbor, Maine... eat seafood. When you're in Oklahoma, eat steak. When you buy a BMW you get the SIX! Funny how you drive the 535 in sport and how much the car seems to shrink around you. There is a lot of untapped potential in everyday driving.
|
| 111990 (105hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ezaircon4jc Actually.... Neither does my stock suspension.... I agree, again just after driving a rental car for a few hours. I switched from my 335 to the 535 and it only took me a few minutes to get used to the extra mass and have the confidence to throw it through some corners. Even with the standard suspension, it never felt like a boat, not even when I switched from the 3 Series to the 5 Series version within the 15 minutes I spent at the dealer dropping off my car. The more I drove and got comfortable with the 5 Series, the more I liked it, and part of me didn't want it at all. Yes, when I got back into my 335 after dropping off the loaner, it definitely felt smaller and even more effortless. But if the 5 Series felt like a boat, my 3 Series would have felt like getting into a Ferrari. It didn't, lol.
|
| artem1997 (116hp) | Soooo, I pulled the trigger today and purchased a 2012 BMW 550i XDrive with a Dinan Stage 3 package. I'll post some pictures when it gets here.
|
| number25 (506hp) | congratulations!
|
| marc123 (889hp) | Pretty! Congratulations! I look forward to more pictures!
|
| alekseev (593hp) | congratulations!
|
| lucia (98hp) | Welcome to the family... Be sure to post more pictures if you can!
|
| compton13 (855hp) | @bayorndorff, congratulations!!!
.
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:58 AM.
