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| 13171317 (510hp) | Do it because you want to. Not everyone likes the debadged look, some love it. Some people just don't like the chrome and replace it with black or paint/wrap it. It's one of those true personal preferences. I've been going back and forth myself about whether or not I should remove the badge from my 535. I think once I've painted my spoiler I'll remove the badge from the car to keep the rear clean
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| bakerg (409hp) | The best chassis I have driven in modern cars is the Audi A6. Soft when it needs to be and sporty when you lean into it. No road racing or track sports. Comfortably sporty, if that makes sense. I have Konis adjusters on non-RFT models and when I set my shocks to soft the ride is very smooth.
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| latinking1 (589hp) | Quote: Originally written by Encendido3. Do it because you want to. Not everyone likes the debadged look, some love it. Some people just don't like the chrome and replace it with black or paint/wrap it. It's one of those true personal preferences. I've been going back and forth myself about whether or not I should disconnect my 535. I think once I get my spoiler painted I will strip the car to keep the rear clean. Plan on putting a CF spoiler on then maybe it will look better. Thank you for your contribution!
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| CM1972 (435hp) | Quote: Originally written by Bmwdoubles_ The best chassis I've driven in modern cars was the Audi A6. Soft when it needs to be and sporty when you lean into it. No road racing or track sports. Comfortably sporty, if that makes sense. I have the Koni adjustable setup on non-RFT models and when I set my shocks to "soft" the ride is very smooth. Good to know. Thanks. Reminds me of my old Audi 100LS, which was a historical benchmark for suspension and maneuverability, but which had all system errors except the VDO clock. I had original equipment Koni red wheels and Michelin XZX in it, which along with the manual steering was a fantastic combination.
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| mexico. (253hp) | I removed the badge. I noticed that the sharp corners of the logo often got caught in my wash mitts, and considering how often I wash my car, this became very annoying very quickly.
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| Hero5 (615hp) | Quote: Originally written by Pierre Louis I'm about to buy my next tire and think good non-RFT tires will improve both ride and handling and feel like the shocks aren't ready for replacement yet . New shock absorbers would be either the new version from Koni FSD or my trusty replacement Bilsteins. I switched from the stock RFT tires to a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports on my 2016 550i xDrive M-Sport with square setup and EDC. Unlike the E90 (335D) with pothole explosions...removing the stock RFT didn't really make any improvement. Anyway, I have to say that my F10's handling hasn't improved much by switching from RFTs to flats. I would actually say that the stock Goodyear Eagle LS-2s were noticeably quieter on most roads, less driving feel i.e. However, I switched from an all-season touring tire to a special high-performance summer tire. So I would say no, because foregoing the runflat properties of this car with dedicated summer tires will not improve your handling, reduce vibration, or reduce noise... The stock tires were better for daily driving in most cases. Traction is another matter. As for the suspension, I had Koni FSDs on my 335D for about 45,000 miles, they were a big improvement over my stock sport suspension shocks. It really eliminated a lot of bumps without affecting the handling, I even felt like it improved the handling. Not as good as the Öhlins R&T, but good for the price. I'm not sure the FSDs would be a significant improvement over the stock F10 adjustable dampers from a handling perspective. I think the stock handling is fine. If I were to upgrade it would be the Öhlins and I'm not worried about the tires. Personally, I'll probably go back to run-flat tires for my next set of tires, considering how well they fit the character of the car or a set of Pilot Sport 4S.
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| junior09 (891hp) | I wanted it, but decided against it so as not to seem like an M5 wannabe. Mine already has M5 wheels, a spoiler, a rear diffuser and four exhaust outlets. However, I would prefer to have the 550i letters chrome-plated in black, which would look more reddish brown. I removed the xDrive emblem. I never understood the logic of advertising features through badges (xDrive, 4Matic, Quattro, etc.). At the end of the day, do whatever you feel like. It's your car.
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| ultraman (407hp) | PS: I would like to mention that a good used 7 Series is about the same as a well equipped 5 Series... I see the 750 asking for 35K at 33K miles.
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| dave (751hp) | I did this to myself 535
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| lookingforlove (181hp) | Thanks for the advice. I'm just a geezer, drive my 535d with stock suspension well and enjoy having a decent chassis that allows me to maneuver well when I need it. One day I may get a sports car to get more out of light track/back road driving.
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| fenris (895hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Unspec I removed the badge. I noticed that the sharp corners of the logo would often get caught in my wash mitts, and given how frequently I wash my car, it became very annoying very quickly. Exactly my other reason! I also wash my car quite often and encounter the same annoyance
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| bond0007 (161hp) | BMWs aren't the most reliable cars on the market, but they're not bad when properly maintained. You shouldn't worry too much about taking good care of it.
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| 030494 (832hp) | Quote: Originally written by zvery777 Exactly my other reason! I also wash my car quite often and encounter the same annoyance. Yes, and it is always tedious to remove the negative places in the label. It's not like many other brands (or like the xDrive logo), which is a single solid badge, but rather actual individual letters. Pretty annoying to clean. Someone once asked me: What if someone thinks it's a 528? and I just shrugged my shoulders. IDGAF what others think about my car.
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| sunder (69hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AndrewT3X I want to purchase a 2011 F10 528i that was an early model and specifically manufactured in late September 2010. So, Andrew, you bought the car??
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| luvya2 (424hp) | +1 I had an Audi for a while and cleaning the small gaps between the rings in the logo was a real PITA! Still, I like the look of the 550i on the back, so I don't have to give it up. Contrary to popular trends, I have nothing against internal modification
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| class2005 (464hp) | Hello! I'm new to this forum and please excuse my limited knowledge of BMW. I want to buy a 2011 F10 528i, an early model manufactured specifically in late September 2010. I saw that this car had three electrical services. Could this be a problem that should stop me from buying this car? It only has 72,000 miles and appears to be in like new condition. I would be very grateful for any advice. By the way: It currently costs a little less 12.000.
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| maktub (569hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Walmark +1 I had an Audi for a while and cleaning the small gaps between the rings in the logo was a real PITA! Still, I like the look of the 550i on the back, so I don't have to give it up. Contrary to common trends, I don't mind internal modifications, but I like to keep the look as true to the original as possible. I'm dealing with the same problem here. I want to keep some things in stock just because I really like this particular series. I'm not convinced about removing the emblem yet. I may need more time to think about it or add the spoiler and rear diffuser and then decide. Might also do some plastidip to see if I like them black, unless they are a gray color I might try that. My car is mineral gray so it might look better.
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| memory1 (764hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AndrewT3X Hello! I'm new to this forum and please excuse my limited knowledge of BMW. I want to buy a 2011 F10 528i, an early model manufactured specifically in late September 2010. I saw that this car had three electrical services. Could this be a problem that should stop me from buying this car? It only has 72,000 miles and appears to be in like new condition. I would be very grateful for any advice. By the way: It currently costs a little under 12,000. This should be the in-line six-cylinder with a naturally aspirated engine. Should be fine if you can live with only 240 horses. BMW is known for its in-line six-cylinder engines.
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| irule1 (330hp) | 1What I did when I got home from the dealer with my F10
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| Gleiser4 (87hp) | Yes, this one doesn't have the infamous N20 engine, so it should be great. I'm not sure what the electrical maintenance was, but at 72,000 miles these things are hardly broken.
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| kristen2 (774hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Unspec I removed the badge. I noticed that the sharp corners of the logo would often get caught in my wash mitts, and given how frequently I wash my car, it became very annoying very quickly. I have the same problem but mostly it occurs with the xdrive badge!
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| waterboy1 (736hp) | Ahh okay! Thank you for your reply! I appreciate you replying, guys! !
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| dossal (346hp) | I think it makes it look cleaner.
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| mannie (539hp) | The only thing that scared me a little was the electrical system. If you would like to check out the Carfax, you can see it here: https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...821&source=BUP
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| Roc345 (858hp) | +1 for a cleaner look
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| mother6 (912hp) | Quote: Originally written by AndrewT3X. The only thing that scared me a little was the electrical system. If you want to check out the Carfax you can see it here: https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...821&source=BUP I wouldn't be worried. It could have been as simple as changing the battery. You've had the car for a few weeks now. It's like an eternity when selling a car. I would keep them low and see what they say. Go to kbb.com, enter the vehicle specifications and look for poor condition below trade-in value. That's probably what the dealer paid for the car.
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| ilovehim4 (948hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lukavergille +1 for a cleaner look. I don't know, looks like a wannabe M5 to me.
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| mahalaxmi (776hp) | Thank you!
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| 15071992 (967hp) | Quote: Originally written by Walmark. I don't know, it looks like a wannabe M5 to me. Who cares?
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| bootie (655hp) | I bought an LCI with xdrive and loved every minute of it. The newer, the better.
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| samson11 (712hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Walmark Quote: Originally posted by lukavergille +1 for cleaner look I don't know, looks like a wannabe M5 to me. Something for everyone, I just like the symmetrical look. If I wanted to be the M5 wannabe, I would have put the M5 emblem on it, lol
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| tdutybz (382hp) | The fact that the front brakes and brake discs are just finished is a big plus!! That's about a $1,000 repair. Looks well maintained. You may want to consider having a BMW dealer run the VIN through their computer because of the electrical problem.
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| callofduty4 (222hp) | Debadge, Debadge, Debadge!
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| 250192 (208hp) | N52 cars are usually pretty darn reliable. I advise people who want an F10 but don't really care about performance to always go for an early F10 528i. They're pretty darn reliable and this one is pretty well equipped! Do it, man!
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| newshoes (626hp) | Debage, in my opinion it makes the rear look cleaner.
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| yulia-dubrovina (233hp) | I appreciate all the answers, guys! This really encourages me to continue with the 528i!
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| paige11 (312hp) | Hey guys, I want to remove the badge, what's the best way to do it? I've heard of lighter fluid and dental floss??
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| 270294 (77hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AndrewT3X I welcome any replies, guys! This really encourages me to keep going with the 528i! Just to verify: you want the N52 inline-6 (2011 F10 only), NOT the N20 4-banger (2012-2016).
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| fishin (170hp) | Quote: Originally posted by throwfirewoodatbmw Hey guys, I want to remove the badge, what's the best way? I heard about lighter fluid and dental floss? Don’t use lighter fluid, dear God, haha. Dental floss sucks, it breaks too quickly. A fishing line is much better suited for this. Use Goof Off or Goo Gone to remove the sticker residue.
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| hotbitch1 (971hp) | If this is your first BMW and you're not getting it for the BMW performance experience and more luxury and brand, then you should be fine. Make sure it has EDC suspension. If not, I would reconsider the purchase. The stock non-EDC springs are like riding on marshmallows and, to be honest, not exactly confidence-inspiring. You can tell from the gearshift lever whether it has buttons for sport mode.
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| Faust (134hp) | Quote: Originally posted by throwfirewoodatbmw Hey guys, I want to remove the badge, what's the best way? I heard about lighter fluid and dental floss? There are also many YouTube videos about this.
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| screwu (564hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bmwdoubles_ If this is your first BMW and you aren't getting it for the BMW performance experience and more luxury and brand then you should be fine. Make sure it has EDC suspension. If not, I would reconsider the purchase. The stock non-EDC springs are like riding on marshmallows and, to be honest, not exactly confidence-inspiring. You can tell from the gearshift lever whether it has buttons for sport mode. I wanted the 704 (the basic suspension is good enough, although soft), but not the EDC. I plan on keeping the car for a long time and didn't want the additional cost of replacing the shocks. I didn't check, but my estimate was around $2,000 for the replacement. In my opinion, this is just too much for shock. Our 2012 was our first BMW and even though it has the basic suspension it works well enough for me but I spend ahead of the car. The 704 in our 2014 is much better. I'm still cursing in front of the car.
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| 060388 (980hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ezaircon4jc I wanted the 704 (the base suspension is good enough, although soft), but not the EDC. I plan on keeping the car for a long time and didn't want the additional cost of replacing the shocks. I didn't check, but my estimate was around $2,000 for the replacement. In my opinion, this is just too much for shock. Our 2012 was our first BMW and even though it has the basic suspension it works well enough for me but I spend ahead of the car. The 704 in our 2014 is much better. I'm still cursing in front of the car. I bought my 535d for the diesel engine and wanted a softer car for my spinal arthritis as I believe that overall BMW offers an excellent compromise between ride and handling. What I found was that the default setting on my LCI 535d wasn't nearly as cozy as described for previous f10s, and it's actually true. My old E30 318is suspension was better tuned, especially compared to its stablemate, the Carrera 3.2 with sports suspension, but perhaps still a little softer than my RFT-equipped LCI 5 Series. I'm about to buy my next tire and think good non-RFT tires will improve both ride and handling and feel like the shocks aren't ready for replacement yet. New shock absorbers would be either the new version from Koni FSD or my trusty replacement Bilsteins.
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| softball00 (955hp) | The best chassis I have driven in modern cars is the Audi A6. Soft when it needs to be and sporty when you lean into it. No road racing or track sports. Comfortably sporty, if that makes sense. I have Konis adjusters on non-RFT models and when I set my shocks to soft the ride is very smooth.
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| prashanth (57hp) | Quote: Originally written by Bmwdoubles_ The best chassis I've driven in modern cars was the Audi A6. Soft when it needs to be and sporty when you lean into it. No road racing or track sports. Comfortably sporty, if that makes sense. I have the Koni adjustable setup on non-RFT models and when I set my shocks to "soft" the ride is very smooth. Good to know. Thanks. Reminds me of my old Audi 100LS, which was a historical benchmark for suspension and maneuverability, but which had all system errors except the VDO clock. I had original equipment Koni red wheels and Michelin XZX in it, which along with the manual steering was a fantastic combination.
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| 191981 (81hp) | Quote: Originally written by Pierre Louis I'm about to buy my next tire and think good non-RFT tires will improve both ride and handling and feel like the shocks aren't ready for replacement yet . New shock absorbers would be either the new version from Koni FSD or my trusty replacement Bilsteins. I switched from the stock RFT tires to a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports on my 2016 550i xDrive M-Sport with square setup and EDC. Unlike the E90 (335D) with pothole explosions...removing the stock RFT didn't really make any improvement. Anyway, I have to say that my F10's handling hasn't improved much by switching from RFTs to flats. I would actually say that the stock Goodyear Eagle LS-2s were noticeably quieter on most roads, less driving feel i.e. However, I switched from an all-season touring tire to a special high-performance summer tire. So I would say no, because foregoing the runflat properties of this car with dedicated summer tires will not improve your handling, reduce vibration, or reduce noise... The stock tires were better for daily driving in most cases. Traction is another matter. As for the suspension, I had Koni FSDs on my 335D for about 45,000 miles, they were a big improvement over my stock sport suspension shocks. It really eliminated a lot of bumps without affecting the handling, I even felt like it improved the handling. Not as good as the Öhlins R&T, but good for the price. I'm not sure the FSDs would be a significant improvement over the stock F10 adjustable dampers from a handling perspective. I think the stock handling is fine. If I were to upgrade it would be the Öhlins and I'm not worried about the tires. Personally, I'll probably go back to run-flat tires for my next set of tires, considering how well they fit the character of the car or a set of Pilot Sport 4S.
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| Howareyou123 (953hp) | PS: I would like to mention that a good used 7 Series is about the same as a well equipped 5 Series... I see the 750 asking for 35K at 33K miles.
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| jason (69hp) | Thanks for the advice. I'm just a geezer, drive my 535d with stock suspension well and enjoy having a decent chassis that allows me to maneuver well when I need it. One day I may get a sports car to get more out of light track/back road driving.
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| globe1 (511hp) | BMWs aren't the most reliable cars on the market, but they're not bad when properly maintained. You shouldn't worry too much about taking good care of it.
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| melody (264hp) | Quote: Originally posted by AndrewT3X I want to purchase a 2011 F10 528i that was an early model and specifically manufactured in late September 2010. So, Andrew, you bought the car??
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| 10041974 (187hp) | I was clearing leaves from the front of the engine compartment and noticed that there was a wiring harness running near the hood hinges, although it was fairly exposed. Your 535 is like that too??
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| extrem (710hp) | Yes! And also exposed cable connectors if you look closely in these areas. In case you've just noticed, BMW has taken a look at it under the hood and also behind the curtain under the dashboard. But I also noticed that Mercedes Benz started doing this in the exposed footwell in the interior before BMW started doing it under the hood. The wires are still single insulated so that they will function electrically in low frequency voltage operation and the EMC environment inherent in the design. The situation is different if, for example, the individual insulation wiring vibrates through the metal of the trunk lid and the trunk switch and the Comfort Access system drain your car's battery! But introducing your own second layer of electrical tape addresses the deficiencies of BMW's design, and introducing flexible black cable ducting can improve the aesthetics of the individual insulated wires, as has already been the case in other areas under the hood upon request. But yes, it's normal in this place as your picture shows.
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| delete123 (230hp) | Quote: Originally written by AussieBob Yep! And also exposed cable connectors if you look closely in these areas. In case you've just noticed, BMW has taken a look at it under the hood and also behind the curtain under the dashboard. But I also noticed that Mercedes Benz started doing this in the exposed footwell in the interior before BMW started doing it under the hood. The wires are still single insulated so that they will function electrically in low frequency voltage operation and the EMC environment inherent in the design. The situation is different if, for example, the individual insulation wiring vibrates through the metal of the trunk lid and the trunk switch and the comfort access system drain your car's battery! But introducing your own second layer of electrical tape addresses the deficiencies of BMW's design, and introducing flexible black cable ducting can improve the aesthetics of the individual insulated wires, as has already been the case in other areas under the hood upon request. But yes, it's normal in this place as your picture shows. Bad idea to put electrical tape over it? Unnecessary? Worked well to repair the headlight wiring on my E60.
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| devonte (99hp) | Completely unnecessary, the design serves its purpose in its current form. Keep the hood closed and enjoy driving, that's what BMWs are all about (or what they're supposed to be). Only repair/fix if there is a defect and a better design is available, which often includes the aftermarket, but not always.
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| kaila1 (162hp) | Typically, BMW uses cable jackets primarily in areas where high abrasion or heat may occur. Such areas don't actually need any protection.
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| catxxx (445hp) | I was clearing leaves from the front of the engine compartment and noticed that there was a wiring harness running near the hood hinges, although it was fairly exposed. Your 535 is like that too??
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| tiger20 (999hp) | Yes! And also exposed cable connectors if you look closely in these areas. In case you've just noticed, BMW has taken a look at it under the hood and also behind the curtain under the dashboard. But I also noticed that Mercedes Benz started doing this in the exposed footwell in the interior before BMW started doing it under the hood. The wires are still single insulated so that they will function electrically in low frequency voltage operation and the EMC environment inherent in the design. The situation is different if, for example, the individual insulation wiring vibrates through the metal of the trunk lid and the trunk switch and the Comfort Access system drain your car's battery! But introducing your own second layer of electrical tape addresses the deficiencies of BMW's design, and introducing flexible black cable ducting can improve the aesthetics of the individual insulated wires, as has already been the case in other areas under the hood upon request. But yes, it's normal in this place as your picture shows.
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| info123 (593hp) | Quote: Originally written by AussieBob Yep! And also exposed cable connectors if you look closely in these areas. In case you've just noticed, BMW has taken a look at it under the hood and also behind the curtain under the dashboard. But I also noticed that Mercedes Benz started doing this in the exposed footwell in the interior before BMW started doing it under the hood. The wires are still single insulated so that they will function electrically in low frequency voltage operation and the EMC environment inherent in the design. The situation is different if, for example, the individual insulation wiring vibrates through the metal of the trunk lid and the trunk switch and the comfort access system drain your car's battery! But introducing your own second layer of electrical tape addresses the deficiencies of BMW's design, and introducing flexible black cable ducting can improve the aesthetics of the individual insulated wires, as has already been the case in other areas under the hood upon request. But yes, it's normal in this place as your picture shows. Bad idea to put electrical tape over it? Unnecessary? Worked well to repair the headlight wiring on my E60.
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| legacy1 (980hp) | Completely unnecessary, the design serves its purpose in its current form. Keep the hood closed and enjoy driving, that's what BMWs are all about (or what they're supposed to be). Only repair/fix if there is a defect and a better design is available, which often includes the aftermarket, but not always.
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| mojojojo1 (240hp) | Typically, BMW uses cable jackets primarily in areas where high abrasion or heat may occur. Such areas don't actually need any protection.
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| may (499hp) | Hi everyone, I just had the dealer replace the differential bushing brackets so they did some work near the driveshaft/differential/under the car. The same day (a few hours later) when I picked up the car, I hear a rattling noise intermittently when I put the car from park to drive. This was not an issue before the car was serviced at the dealer. Sometimes I hear the rattle when driving, but that doesn't happen every time. I don't hear it when I'm actually driving the car. I uploaded the video here: I read that the parking cable clip on many BMWs can come loose and rub against the driveshaft. Do you think that could be the reason? Or perhaps the dealer's technician reassembled something that was slightly misaligned when he was working on my car? What do you think?
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| 510510 (8hp) | Parking cable? I don't think your car has a parking cable. Maybe heat shield under the car?
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| wicked12 (622hp) | When making this bushing, you lower the differential slightly, which could put pressure on the center support bushing on the driveshaft. The problem may have already been on its way out and is now causing additional play in the driveshaft?
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| saregama (912hp) | Hi everyone, I just had the dealer replace the differential bushing brackets so they did some work near the driveshaft/differential/under the car. The same day (a few hours later) when I picked up the car, I hear a rattling noise intermittently when I put the car from park to drive. This was not an issue before the car was serviced at the dealer. Sometimes I hear the rattle when driving, but that doesn't happen every time. I don't hear it when I'm actually driving the car. I uploaded the video here: I read that the parking cable clip on many BMWs can come loose and rub against the driveshaft. Do you think that could be the reason? Or perhaps the dealer's technician reassembled something that was slightly misaligned when he was working on my car? What do you think?
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| pawpaw1 (785hp) | Parking cable? I don't think your car has a parking cable. Maybe heat shield under the car?
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| alpine (621hp) | When making this bushing, you lower the differential slightly, which could put pressure on the center support bushing on the driveshaft. The problem may have already been on its way out and is now causing additional play in the driveshaft?
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| 071192 (138hp) | I didn't do that LOL, I actually drove a 2011 E90 335i, so with the N55 engine! I really like this E90...
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| danzig1 (551hp) | I didn't do that LOL, I actually drove a 2011 E90 335i, so with the N55 engine! I really like this E90...
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| 040895 (853hp) | So on Sunday morning I took a few friends to the airport so they could catch their flight home. It had been raining heavily, there was a lot of water on the street and it was drizzling. I'm driving south on the highway in the leftmost lane. Came up a slight incline and felt the car getting nervous. I let off the gas and let my foot hover over the brake as I rolled down the grade at about 55 mph. Suddenly the car shot to the left and slammed the front of my driver into the concrete barrier heading east. I bounced backwards across all four lanes of traffic and was hit in the rear of the driver by another car that tried to swerve to the right toward the side of the road to avoid me. This made me look north while everyone else was traveling south. Luckily, neither one of my backseat passengers nor the other two cars involved were injured. No airbags deployed, no injuries. I had a lot of fun counting my blessings because two days later I picked up my family from the airport for Thanksgiving. So unfortunately I'm buying a car in today's crappy market. I'm looking for a small F30 6-speed to get by for now. At some point I will have for sale a VFSF Catless downpipe (4.0) that I never got a chance to install, as well as the Ebay strut brace. **I added pictures, but the stupid app is broken. Will upload them when I can**
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| theused1 (904hp) | Shit, man, I'm sorry to hear that.
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| chester3 (425hp) | Finally this crappy app works. The glass on both headlights is broken, the frame at the front and rear is damaged, and the trunk cannot be closed. All surround cameras broken. I'm still so glad no one got hurt.
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| lolo90 (244hp) | Oh man, I'm sorry! I'm glad you're okay!
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| 2flowers (754hp) | Is this because you accelerate too quickly when the traction is light???
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| adeshina (374hp) | Quote: Originally written by Sylverlee Is this because you accelerate too quickly when the traction is light? No, I've been idling for almost a minute
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| cf (875hp) | Quote: Originally written by Sylverlee Is this because you accelerate too quickly when the traction is light? OP was probably already hydroplaning and the sudden jolt caused the left side to suddenly gain traction. Does the insurance company take over the car or let you hand it in???
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| elle (153hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Unspec Quote: Originally posted by Sylverlee Is this because you accelerate too quickly when the traction is light? OP was probably already hydroplaning and the sudden jolt caused the left side to suddenly gain traction. Does the insurance company take the car or can you give it away? Yes, the insurance has already covered it. The only thing I tore off was the strut bar. The CF spoiler was scratched. Unfortunately the interior was completely intact. I would have liked to leave that out, but it is what it is
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| callum12 (680hp) | I'm damn sorry to hear that. Buy it back from insurance and share it
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| 20041987 (649hp) | I would take these wheels!!...really...sucks, man
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| ranger11 (709hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ramman434 Quote: Originally posted by Unspec Quote: Originally posted by Sylverlee Is this because the throttle is applied too quickly when the traction is light? OP was probably already hydroplaning and the sudden jolt caused the left side to suddenly gain traction. Does the insurance company take the car or can you give it away? Yes, the insurance has already covered it. The only thing I tore off was the strut bar. The CF spoiler was scratched. Unfortunately the interior was completely intact. I would have liked to share this, but it is what it is. If they've already accepted it, that sucks, but for the future: If they contact you with your offer, you can always make a counteroffer, but you can both ask for the offer while keeping the remaining balance (your car) and the offer to take over the car. However, if you owe a lien, you must settle your lien before this option is available to you.
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| nirvana11 (625hp) | They are now quick to buy cars because they are quick to sell them and make money because of the car buying frenzy of late
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| pookey (437hp) | Heh, maybe we'll see a few pieces on eBay, no matter which junkyard ends up picking them up.
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| pumpkin13 (592hp) | The wheels were completely smashed and I think one was slightly bent. I still had a small lien on it, but overall I was fine with dropping it. I don't have time to take the car apart. My wife and I just finished renovating a large house and I'm about to leave the W-2 to work full-time as a real estate agent, so I needed the payout to start looking for another car. It is what it is, but you will continue to look for parts on Ebay over the next few months. If anyone would like the VIN number to track him down, just DM me.
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| victor10 (905hp) | OP sorry to hear, I'm just curious what kind of tires you had?
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| eictory (245hp) | I'm glad everyone is okay. I saw a lot of trucks in the pictures. Luckily none of them hit you.
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| qwerty78 (970hp) | Quote: Originally written by 3002 tii OP. Sorry to hear that...I'm just curious what kind of tires you had? I think it was BF Goodrich. We had had a lot of rain the last day and there was a lot of standing and running water on the slope I was coming down. Quote: Originally written by culto I'm glad everyone is doing well. I saw a lot of trucks in the pictures. Luckily none of them hit you. Yes, the two trucks in the background are blocked and have smashed their trailers together. Luckily, they didn't touch anyone at all and there were no injuries. I still count my blessings.
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| cavaliers (215hp) | I'm sorry about your beautiful car, but I'm very glad everything is okay. I hope you find a replacement that makes you smile.
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| conradb (371hp) | So on Sunday morning I took a few friends to the airport so they could catch their flight home. It had been raining heavily, there was a lot of water on the street and it was drizzling. I'm driving south on the highway in the leftmost lane. Came up a slight incline and felt the car getting nervous. I let off the gas and let my foot hover over the brake as I rolled down the grade at about 55 mph. Suddenly the car shot to the left and slammed the front of my driver into the concrete barrier heading east. I bounced backwards across all four lanes of traffic and was hit in the rear of the driver by another car that tried to swerve to the right toward the side of the road to avoid me. This made me look north while everyone else was traveling south. Luckily, neither one of my backseat passengers nor the other two cars involved were injured. No airbags deployed, no injuries. I had a lot of fun counting my blessings because two days later I picked up my family from the airport for Thanksgiving. So unfortunately I'm buying a car in today's crappy market. I'm looking for a small F30 6-speed to get by for now. At some point I will have for sale a VFSF Catless downpipe (4.0) that I never got a chance to install, as well as the Ebay strut brace. **I added pictures, but the stupid app is broken. Will upload them when I can**
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| 67chevy (784hp) | Shit, man, I'm sorry to hear that.
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| zaq1qaz (792hp) | Finally this crappy app works. The glass on both headlights is broken, the frame at the front and rear is damaged, and the trunk cannot be closed. All surround cameras broken. I'm still so glad no one got hurt.
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| mechta (144hp) | Oh man, I'm sorry! I'm glad you're okay!
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| boy1234 (427hp) | Is this because you accelerate too quickly when the traction is light???
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| 03101988 (986hp) | Quote: Originally written by Sylverlee Is this because you accelerate too quickly when the traction is light? No, I've been idling for almost a minute
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| missy3 (822hp) | Quote: Originally written by Sylverlee Is this because you accelerate too quickly when the traction is light? OP was probably already hydroplaning and the sudden jolt caused the left side to suddenly gain traction. Does the insurance company take over the car or let you hand it in???
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| benten10 (568hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Unspec Quote: Originally posted by Sylverlee Is this because you accelerate too quickly when the traction is light? OP was probably already hydroplaning and the sudden jolt caused the left side to suddenly gain traction. Does the insurance company take the car or can you give it away? Yes, the insurance has already covered it. The only thing I tore off was the strut bar. The CF spoiler was scratched. Unfortunately the interior was completely intact. I would have liked to leave that out, but it is what it is
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| a123a123 (231hp) | I'm damn sorry to hear that. Buy it back from insurance and share it
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| 31081982 (258hp) | I would take these wheels!!...really...sucks, man
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| jessie13 (421hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ramman434 Quote: Originally posted by Unspec Quote: Originally posted by Sylverlee Is this because the throttle is applied too quickly when the traction is light? OP was probably already hydroplaning and the sudden jolt caused the left side to suddenly gain traction. Does the insurance company take the car or can you give it away? Yes, the insurance has already covered it. The only thing I tore off was the strut bar. The CF spoiler was scratched. Unfortunately the interior was completely intact. I would have liked to share this, but it is what it is. If they've already accepted it, that sucks, but for the future: If they contact you with your offer, you can always make a counteroffer, but you can both ask for the offer while keeping the remaining balance (your car) and the offer to take over the car. However, if you owe a lien, you must settle your lien before this option is available to you.
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| 30071984 (975hp) | They are now quick to buy cars because they are quick to sell them and make money because of the car buying frenzy of late
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| 16091988 (814hp) | Heh, maybe we'll see a few pieces on eBay, no matter which junkyard ends up picking them up.
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| colonia (397hp) | The wheels were completely smashed and I think one was slightly bent. I still had a small lien on it, but overall I was fine with dropping it. I don't have time to take the car apart. My wife and I just finished renovating a large house and I'm about to leave the W-2 to work full-time as a real estate agent, so I needed the payout to start looking for another car. It is what it is, but you will continue to look for parts on Ebay over the next few months. If anyone would like the VIN number to track him down, just DM me.
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| malade (384hp) | OP sorry to hear, I'm just curious what kind of tires you had?
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| King Bimmer (377hp) | I'm glad everyone is okay. I saw a lot of trucks in the pictures. Luckily none of them hit you.
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| earthquake (808hp) | Quote: Originally written by 3002 tii OP. Sorry to hear that...I'm just curious what kind of tires you had? I think it was BF Goodrich. We had had a lot of rain the last day and there was a lot of standing and running water on the slope I was coming down. Quote: Originally written by culto I'm glad everyone is doing well. I saw a lot of trucks in the pictures. Luckily none of them hit you. Yes, the two trucks in the background are blocked and have smashed their trailers together. Luckily, they didn't touch anyone at all and there were no injuries. I still count my blessings.
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| abdul (848hp) | I'm sorry about your beautiful car, but I'm very glad everything is okay. I hope you find a replacement that makes you smile.
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| wdeerfield (766hp) | I have a driver and passenger side WeatherTech floor panel for the 2016 BMW 535xDrive. I've had them in the car for about a year and recently sold the car. Make me a fair offer. Shipping will be added once payment is received.
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| 110579 (78hp) | I have a driver and passenger side WeatherTech floor panel for the 2016 BMW 535xDrive. I've had them in the car for about a year and recently sold the car. Make me a fair offer. Shipping will be added once payment is received.
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| BwoodBMW (787hp) | Thanks guys! Appreciate it.
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| U6e6r9hwiX (954hp) | I took off my 550i badge when I got my car
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| Patches (706hp) | Convinced...!! I love the clean look... Badge removal is on the list of things to do this weekend. (@lukavergille: perfect look!)
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| 21021981 (815hp) | Quote: Originally written by Encendido3. Do it because you want to. Not everyone likes the debadged look, some love it. Some people just don't like the chrome and replace it with black or paint/wrap it. It's one of those true personal preferences. I've been going back and forth myself about whether or not I should remove the badge from my 535. I think once I've painted my spoiler I'll remove the badge from the car to keep the rear clean. Agreed! Keep us updated!
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| 17071994 (223hp) | I kept my 535 badge but got the glossy black badge. It looks pretty understated on my dark gray.
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| cowboy8 (307hp) | Quote: Originally written by Bmwdoubles_ I kept my 535 emblem but got the glossy black badge. It looks pretty understated on my dark gray. Do you mind if I ask where you got yours from? I've come across a few online but they seem to be made of ABS plastic.
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| 280487 (770hp) | Quote: Originally posted by SunnySC Quote: Originally posted by Bmwdoubles_ I kept my 535 badge but got the glossy black badge. It looks pretty understated on my dark gray. Do you mind if I ask where you got yours from? I've come across a few online but they seem to be made of ABS plastic. eBay. It's not metal if that's what you're looking for. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gloss-Black...-127632-2357-0
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| vbzatty (970hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Bmwdoubles_ eBay. It's not metal if that's what you're looking for. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gloss-Black...-127632-2357-0 Since the F10 N55 has a displacement of 2,979 cc (3.0 L), I might be inclined to go from a to 530i switching to 535i, that would be appropriate and unique... hmm. https://www.ebay.com/itm/26487439733...pid=1031002612
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| honda80 (712hp) | Quote: Originally written by M_Bimmer Since the F10 N55 has a displacement of 2,979cc (3.0L), I might be inclined to switch from a 535i to 530i, which would be appropriate and unique...hmm. https://www.ebay.com/itm/26487439733...pid=1031002612 I think the 5 indicates the 3.0 has a turbocharger.
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| benson (895hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ezaircon4jc I think the 5 indicates the 3.0 has a turbocharger. Agreed...removal and mislabeling are not the same thing?
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| space11 (606hp) | I've been thinking about renaming my 535d with the chunkier letters found on the M Edition cars. I love the blocky letters compared to the standard petite letters. If so, I'm considering downgrading to the generally correct 530d model. In North America it's called the 535d just for branding reasons, which is pretty stupid in my opinion. If I'm going to take anything off, it's the XDrive badge. That's not bragging, especially in Canada where 99% of BMWs are four-wheel drive, lol. Not far from, as cars used to say: fuel injection.
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| dimitr692010 (865hp) | Quote: Originally written by Blue Angel .....Not far from how cars used to say "fuel injection." Any BMW that has an i after the model number = fuel injection https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-li...ng-system.html
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| gizzy1 (651hp) | Quote: Originally posted by M_Bimmer Quote: Originally posted by Blue Angel .....Not far from how cars used to say "fuel injection." Any BMW that has an i after the model number = fuel injection https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-li...ng-system.html Mine has fuel injection and a gauge after the model number. 😉,
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| 310385 (219hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Blue Angel Mine features fuel injection and a display by model number. �,�, From the hyperlink I provided in my previous post (e.g. BMW's website): The last part of the model name contains a lowercase letter that represents the powertrain technology. Petrol-powered cars (injection vehicles) have an i, diesel engines have a d. An e in the model name means that it is a plug-in hybrid, as is the case with our BMW 745e PHEV (➜, Read more: All types of electric vehicles). Vehicles with all-wheel drive have the suffix “xDrive”. sDrive stands for front or rear wheel drive, but is only mentioned on the X and Z models. I was just quoting BMW's literature...so almost all cars except pure electric cars have injection...including yours. Maybe you could switch from 535d to 535di....
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