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| buckie (55hp) | Don't you mean EX-boyfriend??
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| katrine (543hp) | Damned! I'm glad you're doing well, buddy
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| quentin (743hp) | I had an E70 total loss a little over a year ago and this also saved my life. I was surprised that none of your airbags deployed. I was disappointed at the time, but soon put it behind me, especially when I bought the F10! By the way, how did this come about???
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| Srod428 (845hp) | Quote: Originally posted by The Beast. I had an E70 totaled a little over a year ago and that saved my life too...surprised none of your airbags deployed. I was disappointed at the time, but soon put it behind me, especially when I bought the F10! By the way, how did it go? He crashed into a tree with a large, crooked base. And no, nothing is for sale, haha
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| 251982 (226hp) | In serious accidents, the most important thing is that everyone is okay. Cars can be replaced...that's what insurance is for. My brother, his wife, and his then five-year-old son were T-boned by a man while driving through a red light at about 50 mph. Thank God they were in the X5. Both cars were totaled, but the X5's passenger compartment remained completely intact and all emerged without a scratch. The driver of the Honda went to the hospital in an ambulance. You could see the structural beams in both the front and back doors. Very impressive.
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| layne1 (640hp) | Quote: Originally written by TylerMcCraw. He crashed into a tree with a large, crooked base. And no, it's not for sale haha, I'm assuming he was insured to drive it. I still can't believe your airbags didn't deploy, all mine in the steering wheel and A-pillars went out
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| 512512 (130hp) | Airbags are violent and therefore designed not to deploy unless the impact is deemed severe enough. I know that sounds strange, and I'm sure that impact would have seemed severe from inside the car, but the fact that the friend was okay suggests that it was probably a mild impact and the airbags may actually have caused collateral damage to the occupants.
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| brabus (973hp) | Quote: Originally written by Gpfarrell Airbags are violent and therefore designed not to deploy unless the impact is deemed severe enough. I know that sounds strange, and I'm sure that impact would have seemed severe from inside the car, but the fact that the friend was okay suggests that it was probably a mild impact and the airbags may actually have caused collateral damage to the occupants. The head and seat airbag on the driver's side deployed, you just can't see it in the photo.
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| 191284 (767hp) | I'm glad everyone is okay. The roof held up well, which is a good sign.
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| 1020304 (34hp) | Quote: Originally written by TylerMcCraw. He crashed into a tree with a large, crooked base. And no, nothing is for sale, haha. I'm glad no one was hurt other than the car. So what's your next plan? Another BMW?
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| franny (692hp) | I'm sorry for your loss. Good things to come. The same thing happened to me and I got from here to now thanks to insurance.
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| carlo123 (936hp) | Wow, that's really remarkable that the airbags didn't deploy, but I'm glad everyone's okay. After all, this is a pretty safe car. On a side note, if you look at your before pictures, you have what I've been considering for a while: the stock black painted wheels. Do you perhaps have any more pictures of your car with the black rims that you could share? Maybe it would convince me to do the same or just buy new wheels and tires. Thanks!
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| TiltedBrim (705hp) | I'm sorry to hear of your loss, but I'm glad you and your friend are doing well. Onward and upward, as they say!
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| taetae1 (595hp) | Hello folks. This week my F10 535i was destroyed by my friend. It's a testament to BMW's safety! I'm so glad I'm okay, but I'll miss my baby forever.
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| 1027 (136hp) | I'm sorry to hear this, but your boyfriend left a lot of trash in your car!
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| Carrozzeria (990hp) | I had a bag of detailing supplies in the back, but when it tipped over, everything fell out! Ha-Ha
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| max1994 (531hp) | Everything for sale?
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| loveyou22 (233hp) | Don't you mean EX-boyfriend??
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| mariem (441hp) | Damned! I'm glad you're doing well, buddy
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| EliteAutoImports (962hp) | I had an E70 total loss a little over a year ago and this also saved my life. I was surprised that none of your airbags deployed. I was disappointed at the time, but soon put it behind me, especially when I bought the F10! By the way, how did this come about???
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| imsosexy (703hp) | Quote: Originally posted by The Beast. I had an E70 totaled a little over a year ago and that saved my life too...surprised none of your airbags deployed. I was disappointed at the time, but soon put it behind me, especially when I bought the F10! By the way, how did it go? He crashed into a tree with a large, crooked base. And no, nothing is for sale, haha
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| p00hbear (557hp) | In serious accidents, the most important thing is that everyone is okay. Cars can be replaced...that's what insurance is for. My brother, his wife, and his then five-year-old son were T-boned by a man while driving through a red light at about 50 mph. Thank God they were in the X5. Both cars were totaled, but the X5's passenger compartment remained completely intact and all emerged without a scratch. The driver of the Honda went to the hospital in an ambulance. You could see the structural beams in both the front and back doors. Very impressive.
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| 112234 (170hp) | Quote: Originally written by TylerMcCraw. He crashed into a tree with a large, crooked base. And no, it's not for sale haha, I'm assuming he was insured to drive it. I still can't believe your airbags didn't deploy, all mine in the steering wheel and A-pillars went out
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| dmislovi (1hp) | Airbags are violent and therefore designed not to deploy unless the impact is deemed severe enough. I know that sounds strange, and I'm sure that impact would have seemed severe from inside the car, but the fact that the friend was okay suggests that it was probably a mild impact and the airbags may actually have caused collateral damage to the occupants.
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| 030477 (724hp) | Quote: Originally written by Gpfarrell Airbags are violent and therefore designed not to deploy unless the impact is deemed severe enough. I know that sounds strange, and I'm sure that impact would have seemed severe from inside the car, but the fact that the friend was okay suggests that it was probably a mild impact and the airbags may actually have caused collateral damage to the occupants. The head and seat airbag on the driver's side deployed, you just can't see it in the photo.
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| 100981 (531hp) | I'm glad everyone is okay. The roof held up well, which is a good sign.
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| joyjoy1 (923hp) | Quote: Originally written by TylerMcCraw. He crashed into a tree with a large, crooked base. And no, nothing is for sale, haha. I'm glad no one was hurt other than the car. So what's your next plan? Another BMW?
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| 123mnb (832hp) | I'm sorry for your loss. Good things to come. The same thing happened to me and I got from here to now thanks to insurance.
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| dallas08 (320hp) | Wow, that's really remarkable that the airbags didn't deploy, but I'm glad everyone's okay. After all, this is a pretty safe car. On a side note, if you look at your before pictures, you have what I've been considering for a while: the stock black painted wheels. Do you perhaps have any more pictures of your car with the black rims that you could share? Maybe it would convince me to do the same or just buy new wheels and tires. Thanks!
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| sexy_julija (98hp) | I'm sorry to hear of your loss, but I'm glad you and your friend are doing well. Onward and upward, as they say!
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| amanda23 (963hp) | Hi everyone, I recently got a 550xi with DHP and I feel like it rides a bit high judging by the gap in the wheel wells, especially at the front. Has anyone else noticed this? Is the suspension settling? Thanks.
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| rod (125hp) | It might settle about 1/8 inch. In addition, you need to change the springs, which is a very common mod.
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| 30011990 (709hp) | The xDrive sits 10mm higher than the non-M RWD car, whether it's an M Sport model or not. The non-M RWD car rides 10mm higher than the M Sport RWD car - so your car could be 20mm higher than another F10 you've seen. In fact, the F10's M Sport package consists of a set of ground effects, a steering wheel and about 20 ///M badges.
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| freakshow1 (683hp) | Quote: Originally written by WilliCO. The xDrive sits 10mm higher than the non-M RWD car, whether it's an M Sport model or not. The non-M RWD car rides 10mm higher than the M Sport RWD car - so your car could be 20mm higher than another F10 you've seen. In fact, the F10's M Sport package consists of a set of ground effects, a steering wheel and about 20 ///M badges. The 704 suspension isn't just about ground effects. Msport with 704 offers a completely different driving experience than the standard/non-Msport.
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| monkey92 (417hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Luminor513 The 704 suspension isn't just about ground effects. Msport with 704 offers a completely different driving experience than the standard/non-Msport. I can't stress the difference enough, agree 100%
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| 02051995 (707hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Luminor513 Quote: Originally posted by WilliCO The xDrive sits 10mm higher than the non-M RWD car, regardless of whether it's an M Sport model or not. The non-M RWD car rides 10mm higher than the M Sport RWD car - so your car could be 20mm higher than another F10 you've seen. In fact, the F10's M Sport package consists of a set of ground effects, a steering wheel and about 20 ///M badges. The 704 suspension isn't just about ground effects. Msport with 704 offers a completely different driving experience than the standard/non-Msport. But with xdrive you don't get that suspension. I think that's the point he was making. Once you get xdrive and lose the suspension, the rest is true... As for the difference in suspension, I believe the xdrive is the same height as the standard non-sport suspension, not higher. It's the same standard suspension. So the difference to the M Sport suspension should be 10 mm, not 20. I would be more curious to know how people feel with XDrive and DHP compared to XDrive without DHP. On my F30 people insist that DHP makes a big difference, especially because here too you lose the lower, stiffer suspension with xdrive. I have DHP, but have never actually driven one without DHP. But after driving a 535 with xdrive and without DHP, I have to wonder if DHP really makes it much stiffer compared to the standard suspension without DHP (via active dampers only, not stiffer springs)..
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| 250294 (231hp) | Yes, I talked about xDrive cars, but I didn't say that in my post. Good catch.
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| sparkyg (603hp) | Many thanks to everyone for the many contributions. I should have been clearer in my earlier post. I was more wondering about F10 with xDrive and MSport. Does anyone feel there is a difference in ride height between cars with and without DHP??
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| winter7 (402hp) | Quote: Originally written by S4CH Thanks everyone for the input. I should have been clearer in my earlier post. I was more wondering about F10 with xDrive and MSport. Does anyone feel like there is a difference in ride height between cars with and without DHP? DHP does not affect ride height, no. The line (ex M Sport gives you a sport suspension, a lower ride height and stiffer springs) and with or without XDrive (which eliminates the sport suspension) affects the ride height as it dictates whether you have the sport suspension and its lower ride height or not height and stiffer springs (i.e. M Sport gives it to you, but XDrive takes it away). DHP doesn't. DHP certainly affects handling and body roll and gives you the ability to adjust stiffness (active dampers), but as far as I know it has no effect on ride height.
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| ERIC212NYC (495hp) | Quote: Originally written by Chrisny. DHP does not affect ride height, no. The line (ex M Sport gives you a sport suspension, a lower ride height and stiffer springs) and with or without XDrive (which eliminates the sport suspension) affects the ride height as it dictates whether you have the sport suspension and its lower ride height or not height and stiffer springs (i.e. M Sport gives it to you, but XDrive takes it away). DHP doesn't. DHP certainly affects handling and body roll and gives you the ability to adjust stiffness (active dampers), but as far as I know it doesn't affect ride height. I have the DHP but it is a non-M-RWD version. Same ride height as the other F10s. I believe the 704 suspension package is the lowest OEM package they have. I'm not sure if it was offered in 2011 (my car). DHP is great but I want to tone it down a bit to make it look like an Ole Skool 5 msport. (also known as e39, e60, blah blah blah)
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| simone11 (202hp) | Hi everyone, I recently got a 550xi with DHP and I feel like it rides a bit high judging by the gap in the wheel wells, especially at the front. Has anyone else noticed this? Is the suspension settling? Thanks.
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| recon (130hp) | It might settle about 1/8 inch. In addition, you need to change the springs, which is a very common mod.
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| muyiwa (402hp) | The xDrive sits 10mm higher than the non-M RWD car, whether it's an M Sport model or not. The non-M RWD car rides 10mm higher than the M Sport RWD car - so your car could be 20mm higher than another F10 you've seen. In fact, the F10's M Sport package consists of a set of ground effects, a steering wheel and about 20 ///M badges.
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| halloduda (741hp) | Quote: Originally written by WilliCO. The xDrive sits 10mm higher than the non-M RWD car, whether it's an M Sport model or not. The non-M RWD car rides 10mm higher than the M Sport RWD car - so your car could be 20mm higher than another F10 you've seen. In fact, the F10's M Sport package consists of a set of ground effects, a steering wheel and about 20 ///M badges. The 704 suspension isn't just about ground effects. Msport with 704 offers a completely different driving experience than the standard/non-Msport.
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| jaimie1 (350hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Luminor513 The 704 suspension isn't just about ground effects. Msport with 704 offers a completely different driving experience than the standard/non-Msport. I can't stress the difference enough, agree 100%
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| mirko (481hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Luminor513 Quote: Originally posted by WilliCO The xDrive sits 10mm higher than the non-M RWD car, regardless of whether it's an M Sport model or not. The non-M RWD car rides 10mm higher than the M Sport RWD car - so your car could be 20mm higher than another F10 you've seen. In fact, the F10's M Sport package consists of a set of ground effects, a steering wheel and about 20 ///M badges. The 704 suspension isn't just about ground effects. Msport with 704 offers a completely different driving experience than the standard/non-Msport. But with xdrive you don't get that suspension. I think that's the point he was making. Once you get xdrive and lose the suspension, the rest is true... As for the difference in suspension, I believe the xdrive is the same height as the standard non-sport suspension, not higher. It's the same standard suspension. So the difference to the M Sport suspension should be 10 mm, not 20. I would be more curious to know how people feel with XDrive and DHP compared to XDrive without DHP. On my F30 people insist that DHP makes a big difference, especially because here too you lose the lower, stiffer suspension with xdrive. I have DHP, but have never actually driven one without DHP. But after driving a 535 with xdrive and without DHP, I have to wonder if DHP really makes it much stiffer compared to the standard suspension without DHP (via active dampers only, not stiffer springs)..
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| fuerte (358hp) | Yes, I talked about xDrive cars, but I didn't say that in my post. Good catch.
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| martin11 (541hp) | Many thanks to everyone for the many contributions. I should have been clearer in my earlier post. I was more wondering about F10 with xDrive and MSport. Does anyone feel there is a difference in ride height between cars with and without DHP??
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| 190491 (378hp) | Quote: Originally written by S4CH Thanks everyone for the input. I should have been clearer in my earlier post. I was more wondering about F10 with xDrive and MSport. Does anyone feel like there is a difference in ride height between cars with and without DHP? DHP does not affect ride height, no. The line (ex M Sport gives you a sport suspension, a lower ride height and stiffer springs) and with or without XDrive (which eliminates the sport suspension) affects the ride height as it dictates whether you have the sport suspension and its lower ride height or not height and stiffer springs (i.e. M Sport gives it to you, but XDrive takes it away). DHP doesn't. DHP certainly affects handling and body roll and gives you the ability to adjust stiffness (active dampers), but as far as I know it has no effect on ride height.
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| costa1 (254hp) | Quote: Originally written by Chrisny. DHP does not affect ride height, no. The line (ex M Sport gives you a sport suspension, a lower ride height and stiffer springs) and with or without XDrive (which eliminates the sport suspension) affects the ride height as it dictates whether you have the sport suspension and its lower ride height or not height and stiffer springs (i.e. M Sport gives it to you, but XDrive takes it away). DHP doesn't. DHP certainly affects handling and body roll and gives you the ability to adjust stiffness (active dampers), but as far as I know it doesn't affect ride height. I have the DHP but it is a non-M-RWD version. Same ride height as the other F10s. I believe the 704 suspension package is the lowest OEM package they have. I'm not sure if it was offered in 2011 (my car). DHP is great but I want to tone it down a bit to make it look like an Ole Skool 5 msport. (also known as e39, e60, blah blah blah)
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| 170182 (665hp) | Looks good!
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| molson1 (791hp) | I received mine within a few days of ordering and swapped the matte black for the glossy black, I really like it.
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| funeral1 (565hp) | Yes, I did it! Depending on how bright it is, the shiny black badge almost disappears into the deep black.
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| level42 (950hp) | They look great, guys. I'm in the process of blacking out and adding a set of XDrive emblems. Stay tuned
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| 240576 (264hp) | Looks good!
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| 090883 (536hp) | I received mine within a few days of ordering and swapped the matte black for the glossy black, I really like it.
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| 5841314520 (226hp) | Yes, I did it! Depending on how bright it is, the shiny black badge almost disappears into the deep black.
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| 180595 (212hp) | They look great, guys. I'm in the process of blacking out and adding a set of XDrive emblems. Stay tuned
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| 2simple (538hp) | I just bought a CPO. Shipping will take place next week. I have owned a lot of new and used BMWs. I have already ordered the CDV replacement. I've never driven an F10 with a manual transmission. Those of you who own one...or have owned one...would you opt for a short shift kit or leave it well enough alone? Thanks in advance.
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| hotshit (675hp) | Quote: Originally posted by E24 Those of you who own one...or have owned one...would you opt for a short shift kit or leave it well enough alone? Thanks in advance. This really depends on what you like and how you feel after the ride. Several of my close friends and family rode in my car and only one of them said that the shifts were a little longer than what he imagined perfection would be. This same person happens to come from WRX STi, where he had a short shifter installed right after purchase, and currently drives a 2014 Mustang GT and is in the process of installing one too. So it's clearly something he prefers in his cars. For me, the gearshifts are fine as they are, but at the same time I'm very cautious when it comes to modifying my cars. Who knows, maybe I'm missing out on something good.
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| 200781 (558hp) | Quote: Originally posted by E24 I just bought a CPO. Shipping will take place next week. I have owned a lot of new and used BMWs. I have already ordered the CDV replacement. I've never driven an F10 with a manual transmission. Those of you who own one...or have owned one...would you opt for a short shift kit or leave it well enough alone? Thanks in advance. Agreed, personal preference. Get it, ride it for a few weeks and then make a decision. I would say the clutch fits the 535i. There's not much sport in these cars and the clutch is the same. Still, I didn't have any real problems getting it to shift as quickly as I wanted.
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| n_pletneva (938hp) | Quote: Originally posted by E24 I just bought a CPO. Shipping will take place next week. I have owned a lot of new and used BMWs. I have already ordered the CDV replacement. I've never driven an F10 with a manual transmission. Those of you who own one...or have owned one...would you opt for a short shift kit or leave it well enough alone? Thanks in advance. I test drove a 550 manual transmission. I didn't think the throw was that long. Personally, I wouldn't install a short shift kit. This isn't the kind of car you want to shift gears quickly anyway. But ultimately it's your preference.
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| NICONEX (814hp) | I just got a 2011 manual 535 and feel like the stroke is too long even for normal driving. I also feel like it's a bit jerky between shifts, like a clicking feeling between shifts. I'm thinking about this one: https://www.bimmian.com/UUC-Short-Sh...W-F10-5-Series
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| blue43 (680hp) | Quote: Originally posted by E24 I just bought a CPO. Shipping will take place next week. I have owned a lot of new and used BMWs. I have already ordered the CDV replacement. I've never driven an F10 with a manual transmission. Those of you who own one...or have owned one...would you opt for a short shift kit or leave it well enough alone? Thanks in advance. What is the CDV replacement? Anyway, I used the Google machine. http://5series.net/forums/e60-parts-...lve-cdv-67063/
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| DTM-R13 (35hp) | I swapped the Zeckhausen CDV for my F10 and it makes a small difference, but you can't expect much. With the old E46 it was really significant. http://store.zeckhausen.com/catalog/...oducts_id=9193
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| april17 (789hp) | I just bought a CPO. Shipping will take place next week. I have owned a lot of new and used BMWs. I have already ordered the CDV replacement. I've never driven an F10 with a manual transmission. Those of you who own one...or have owned one...would you opt for a short shift kit or leave it well enough alone? Thanks in advance.
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| pas100 (792hp) | Quote: Originally posted by E24 Those of you who own one...or have owned one...would you opt for a short shift kit or leave it well enough alone? Thanks in advance. This really depends on what you like and how you feel after the ride. Several of my close friends and family rode in my car and only one of them said that the shifts were a little longer than what he imagined perfection would be. This same person happens to come from WRX STi, where he had a short shifter installed right after purchase, and currently drives a 2014 Mustang GT and is in the process of installing one too. So it's clearly something he prefers in his cars. For me, the gearshifts are fine as they are, but at the same time I'm very cautious when it comes to modifying my cars. Who knows, maybe I'm missing out on something good.
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| akbar (450hp) | Quote: Originally posted by E24 I just bought a CPO. Shipping will take place next week. I have owned a lot of new and used BMWs. I have already ordered the CDV replacement. I've never driven an F10 with a manual transmission. Those of you who own one...or have owned one...would you opt for a short shift kit or leave it well enough alone? Thanks in advance. Agreed, personal preference. Get it, ride it for a few weeks and then make a decision. I would say the clutch fits the 535i. There's not much sport in these cars and the clutch is the same. Still, I didn't have any real problems getting it to shift as quickly as I wanted.
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| Chewy734 (372hp) | Quote: Originally posted by E24 I just bought a CPO. Shipping will take place next week. I have owned a lot of new and used BMWs. I have already ordered the CDV replacement. I've never driven an F10 with a manual transmission. Those of you who own one...or have owned one...would you opt for a short shift kit or leave it well enough alone? Thanks in advance. I test drove a 550 manual transmission. I didn't think the throw was that long. Personally, I wouldn't install a short shift kit. This isn't the kind of car you want to shift gears quickly anyway. But ultimately it's your preference.
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| metatron (406hp) | I just got a 2011 manual 535 and feel like the stroke is too long even for normal driving. I also feel like it's a bit jerky between shifts, like a clicking feeling between shifts. I'm thinking about this one: https://www.bimmian.com/UUC-Short-Sh...W-F10-5-Series
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| r1r2r3r4 (748hp) | Quote: Originally posted by E24 I just bought a CPO. Shipping will take place next week. I have owned a lot of new and used BMWs. I have already ordered the CDV replacement. I've never driven an F10 with a manual transmission. Those of you who own one...or have owned one...would you opt for a short shift kit or leave it well enough alone? Thanks in advance. What is the CDV replacement? Anyway, I used the Google machine. http://5series.net/forums/e60-parts-...lve-cdv-67063/
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| price (300hp) | I swapped the Zeckhausen CDV for my F10 and it makes a small difference, but you can't expect much. With the old E46 it was really significant. http://store.zeckhausen.com/catalog/...oducts_id=9193
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| Bahn360Photo (515hp) | I would like to install wheel spacers on my 550. I was wondering if this is a specific type and what size looks best? Thanks
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| carlos11 (469hp) | I'm just curious what purpose spacers serve. Just looks or helps with handling?
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| love888 (634hp) | Personally I have BMS, 10mm front and 15mm rear. With a lowering of 12 mm at the front and 18 mm at the rear, this has a negative effect on the camber.
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| casper11 (333hp) | Quote: Originally written by Bake. Personally I have BMS, 10mm front and 15mm rear. With a lowering of 12 mm at the front and 18 mm at the rear, this has a negative effect on the camber. I found 15mm and 20mm looked best. It may seem aggressive to some, but the stock wheels would fit the fenders perfectly.
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| 030586 (41hp) | Quote: Originally written by Joe5268. I'm just curious what purpose spacers serve. Do they just look or help with handling? Just because of looks.
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| 18091990 (193hp) | Quote: Originally posted by gatorfast Just for looks. In theory, a wider track through the spacers shouldn't improve handling?
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| notice (486hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zugellos Quote: Originally posted by Bake I personally have BMS, 10mm front and 15mm rear. With a lowering of 12 mm at the front and 18 mm at the rear, this has a negative effect on the camber. I found 15mm and 20mm looked best. It may seem aggressive to some, but the stock wheels would fit the fenders perfectly. That's what I tend to do. This looks really good
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| hugo1234 (707hp) | Quote: Originally written by remmib In theory, shouldn't a wider track through the spacers improve handling? In theory maybe, but in practice I don't think anyone sees a handling advantage from spacers. At least I know I've never felt a difference from using spacers on my cars. Generally, most people use spacers in the 10-15mm range, which of course isn't very large, but makes a difference visually.
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| getmoney7 (819hp) | I would like to install wheel spacers on my 550. I was wondering if this is a specific type and what size looks best? Thanks
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| holymoly (245hp) | I'm just curious what purpose spacers serve. Just looks or helps with handling?
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| pendeja (595hp) | Personally I have BMS, 10mm front and 15mm rear. With a lowering of 12 mm at the front and 18 mm at the rear, this has a negative effect on the camber.
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| 137137 (584hp) | Quote: Originally written by Bake. Personally I have BMS, 10mm front and 15mm rear. With a lowering of 12 mm at the front and 18 mm at the rear, this has a negative effect on the camber. I found 15mm and 20mm looked best. It may seem aggressive to some, but the stock wheels would fit the fenders perfectly.
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| 12051986 (320hp) | Quote: Originally written by Joe5268. I'm just curious what purpose spacers serve. Do they just look or help with handling? Just because of looks.
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| tturedraider (846hp) | Quote: Originally posted by gatorfast Just for looks. In theory, a wider track through the spacers shouldn't improve handling?
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| alianza1 (690hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zugellos Quote: Originally posted by Bake I personally have BMS, 10mm front and 15mm rear. With a lowering of 12 mm at the front and 18 mm at the rear, this has a negative effect on the camber. I found 15mm and 20mm looked best. It may seem aggressive to some, but the stock wheels would fit the fenders perfectly. That's what I tend to do. This looks really good
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| zablo (112hp) | Quote: Originally written by remmib In theory, shouldn't a wider track through the spacers improve handling? In theory maybe, but in practice I don't think anyone sees a handling advantage from spacers. At least I know I've never felt a difference from using spacers on my cars. Generally, most people use spacers in the 10-15mm range, which of course isn't very large, but makes a difference visually.
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| newyork7 (956hp) | Quote: Originally posted by badblack550xi Mine went in today and got a brand new X5 3.5 as a loaner. Congratulations buddy. Which dealer did you take it to???
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| hooch1 (140hp) | Unfortunately I had to contact my SA as my car was misbehaving again. During the call I asked about the campaign and he looked it up and confirmed I was on it so it would be available in the shop for a few days. He also mentioned that they didn't proactively reach out, but rather made sure customers came in for normal service. In my case my car is not running properly so the problem is fixed now. Knowing my dealer and appointment, I'll probably end up stuck in an X1 or something.
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| 06021979 (698hp) | I got a 528 rental car. No word on how long my car will be in the shop.
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| jjgixxer (277hp) | I just got mine back and it said to do an open campaign but nothing about a battery or a CBS update...no bag either lol. What does CBS Update do? I can definitely see the idle speed better and it seems to be faster even in the normal setting.
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| audrey12 (683hp) | Quote: Originally written by AlanM, thanks a lot buddy. Which dealer did you take it to? Open Road BMW, they have two 2015 X5s, one is a 3.5 and the other is the BIG BOY X5 50i, the rest are 5s. They come to you, drop off the rental car and take our car, I believe, within a 50 mile radius.
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| Tondtar (163hp) | Quote: Originally written by e46beater What does the CBS update do? Shortens oil service interval to 12 months/10,000 miles
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| roadtrip (702hp) | The parts still haven't even arrived at my dealer... 2 weeks to the day. This is getting ridiculous.
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| NMNM (927hp) | Quote: Originally posted by RSBro. The parts still haven't even arrived at my dealer... 2 weeks to the day. This is getting ridiculous. Unfortunately, I'm in the same boat. 2011 550 - rough idle and acceleration/reduced power warning - on 01/19. accepted - according to SA yesterday there was no response from BMW approving the repairs - so no parts were sent. Even if they shipped the parts today, I wouldn't get my car back until the end of next week with shipping and installation time. It looks like I'm getting more familiar with the 328 loaner
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| duckduck1 (373hp) | Quote: Originally posted by FeckinSpaceman Unfortunately I had to contact my SA because my car was misbehaving again. During the call I asked about the campaign and he looked it up and confirmed I was on it so it would be available in the shop for a few days. He also mentioned that they didn't proactively reach out, but rather made sure customers came in for normal service. In my case my car is not running properly so the problem is fixed now. Knowing my dealer and appointment, I'll probably end up stuck in an X1 or something. So I put my engine into a rough idle again and checked the packaging. I got a Valencia Orange X1... I chose the color and was excited about it... but it's obviously not a 550i. They did a CBS software update and I swear they deleted my Dinan title because of that update does that? If so, I need to make an appointment now for the reflash...sure feels slower. They didn't fix my idle problem either, claiming they can't replicate and no codes... bullllllshiiiiit My SA felt bad (he's cool) and now I have to come back again. They also had to order some random parts as part of the care package. The appointment will be arranged upon arrival. I hope I get some schwag
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| pinoy1 (851hp) | Leave it and wait for parts. I enjoy the I still have 14 months left
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| miranda2 (718hp) | Parts finally shipped. I take it in 2/10. The fix would take about 4 days.
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| dollface1 (465hp) | 2011 550I have driven 57,000 miles. Out of warranty. So I called my local BMW dealer and this guy from a troop said I would have to wait a year because there were 140 people ahead of me on the list. He said they work on 2 cars a week. That comes to 70 weeks. I asked him if every dealer was as insured as he was or whatever. He said yes. I told him to go himself. I called another BMW dealer about 30 miles from my house and they said they could have me there on April 2nd. What a damn relief. I just bought this car from a dealer less than a week ago. Except for the rough idle, the strange noise on cold start and the somewhat slow throttle response in D mode, things are bad. Honestly, I'd hate to get rid of this thing. V8 turbo. The engine can't get much better. Just a few questions... 1. After the car was serviced as part of this recall. Are these parts likely to break again in the future, or are they solved forever, so to speak? 2. If it's likely that the car will still break down in the future, I'm thinking about just taking advantage of the BMW buyback deal. However, does this only apply if I buy a new BMW or could I buy a used CPO BMW through the BMW dealer? 3. A silencer was recently removed there. I would hate to hear these Chargen guys say that the muffler went bad with the engine. I know removing the muffler wouldn't cause any of these symptoms my car has, but you know those slimy bastards would try to get over their own mothers if they had the chance. Is there anything to fear here? Should I have my stock mufflers repaired by the muffler repair shop? Thanks guys!
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| 300488 (922hp) | Purchase an extended warranty
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| jackie13 (568hp) | A local technician I trust told me that after these updates the engine will be nearly bulletproof. Given everything they replace, I'm cautiously optimistic as I too love the TTV8 in this thing. I've never driven anything half as good and I've heard that with the updates it's even better than the original. However, you will need an extended warranty from the BMW CPO or if a local dealer offers one for this car, or even another BM. Read through the main service schedule thread and see what changes have been made to routine maintenance. Then you can make a decision.
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| trollface (136hp) | Quote: Originally posted by RSBro. A local engineer I trust told me that after these updates the engine will be, in his words, almost bulletproof. Given everything they replace, I'm cautiously optimistic as I too love the TTV8 in this thing. I've never driven anything half as good and I've heard that with the updates it's even better than the original. However, you will need an extended warranty from the BMW CPO or if a local dealer offers one for this car, or even another BM. Read through the main service schedule thread and see what changes have been made to routine maintenance. Then you can make a decision. I really hope so, because mine runs like a sack of ass. The shop forum said to wait as the parts included in the package would likely fix any issues I may have.
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| 120988 (233hp) | Mine hasn't been repaired yet, but they've torn down some parts and rebuilt what they could and I can tell a difference even in basic D mode. If it can get any better, I'm pretty excited.
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| porshe911 (814hp) | I also told them to check my transfer case and guess what they needed to replace. Didn't I tell them so I would be going back in very soon. I recommend that anyone who feels that the car is making little power in 1st gear and then starts very hard to take the car in and have the transfer case checked. I knew my transfer case would work because my friend had the same problem with his 2011 550xi and had to go back to the dealer four times before he figured it out. The car will be in my hands around 2-3pm, let's see how she feels.
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| 060488 (155hp) | Quote: Originally posted by badblack550xi. I also told them to check my transfer case and guess what they needed to replace... I didn't tell them that so I'd be going back in very soon. I recommend that anyone who feels that the car is making little power in 1st gear and then starts very hard to take the car in and have the transfer case checked. I knew my transfer case would work because my friend had the same problem with his 2011 550xi and had to go back to the dealer four times before he figured it out. The car will be in my hands around 2-3pm, let's see how she feels. Have a warranty on your vehicle? ?
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| forever0 (695hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Zer0Cool92 Do you have a warranty on your vehicle? Yes, it is one 2013
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| 3edcvfr4 (416hp) | ehhhhhhhhhhhhh got my car back
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| JeffWade (432hp) | Quote: Originally posted by badblack550xi ehhhhhhhhhhhhhh got my car back. That's usually the feeling I have when I get my car back.
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| dance101 (618hp) | And this is the noise coming from my drivers side next to the turbos....
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| ateneo (390hp) | Quote: Originally posted by badblack550xi Mine went in today and got a brand new X5 3.5 as a loaner. Congratulations buddy. Which dealer did you take it to???
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| brian13 (380hp) | Unfortunately I had to contact my SA as my car was misbehaving again. During the call I asked about the campaign and he looked it up and confirmed I was on it so it would be available in the shop for a few days. He also mentioned that they didn't proactively reach out, but rather made sure customers came in for normal service. In my case my car is not running properly so the problem is fixed now. Knowing my dealer and appointment, I'll probably end up stuck in an X1 or something.
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| internet! (559hp) | I got a 528 rental car. No word on how long my car will be in the shop.
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| 170195 (295hp) | I just got mine back and it said to do an open campaign but nothing about a battery or a CBS update...no bag either lol. What does CBS Update do? I can definitely see the idle speed better and it seems to be faster even in the normal setting.
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| angeniete (336hp) | Quote: Originally written by AlanM, thanks a lot buddy. Which dealer did you take it to? Open Road BMW, they have two 2015 X5s, one is a 3.5 and the other is the BIG BOY X5 50i, the rest are 5s. They come to you, drop off the rental car and take our car, I believe, within a 50 mile radius.
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| 159369 (718hp) | Quote: Originally written by e46beater What does the CBS update do? Shortens oil service interval to 12 months/10,000 miles
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| soccer55 (342hp) | The parts still haven't even arrived at my dealer... 2 weeks to the day. This is getting ridiculous.
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| capricorni (807hp) | Quote: Originally posted by RSBro. The parts still haven't even arrived at my dealer... 2 weeks to the day. This is getting ridiculous. Unfortunately, I'm in the same boat. 2011 550 - rough idle and acceleration/reduced power warning - on 01/19. accepted - according to SA yesterday there was no response from BMW approving the repairs - so no parts were sent. Even if they shipped the parts today, I wouldn't get my car back until the end of next week with shipping and installation time. It looks like I'm getting more familiar with the 328 loaner
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