My 2011 Dark Graphite 535i

RT8_M3 · 03-15-2012, 11:36 PM

Hey what's up guys.

Been on the forum for quite some time now but haven't really posted any pictures up. Figure this is a good time to introduce myself and post up pics of the 535i.

Picked up the car about 2 weeks ago with 25 miles on it. It's pretty much fully loaded except for the Msport kit. I had to get this one since I was looking specifically for a 6 speed and this one was perfect and it was the exact color I wanted also. Enough rambling and here are some pictures of the car and the little siblings. Hopefully I'll be able to mod it as nice as all of you guys on here (but not anytime soon)!

Didn't have the heart to get rid of the e93 yet so it now has to be parked outside instead of the garage.

datbimmerdoe · 03-15-2012, 11:42 PM

dg is such a sick color!

darrko · 03-16-2012, 12:36 AM

Hey how is the manual transmission on the F10? Must be fun to drive!

delvek · 03-16-2012, 01:16 PM

Congrats, nice colors

positiveions · 03-16-2012, 08:54 PM

congrats

TheRox · 03-17-2012, 02:18 PM

Hey can you compare the 335i v. 535i?

bimmer man · 03-17-2012, 05:11 PM

congrats

RT8_M3 · 03-17-2012, 05:44 PM

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrko

Hey how is the manual transmission on the F10? Must be fun to drive!

The transmission is great! I drove the 8AT prior to purchasing this one and that's a great transmission as well, but definitely preferred more contact with the vehicle and of course the torque...but maybe it's all in my head.

@ TheRox - Both cars perform great but definitely two types of beasts. The torque is more present due to the manual transmission. Only thing I think that will make the 5 series perfect is a set of coilovers. Driving it does feel more boat like just as many people have stated on here and the 335 feels more planted to the ground. Of course the extra room helps out a lot as well compared to a convertible.

Either way you can't go wrong with both cars. One more thing, if your looking for sound, the 535 definitely needs an exhaust as oppose to the 335, the golf tee mod as they call it does wonders.

leewoods18 · 03-20-2012, 12:03 AM

Coilovers have made a vast improvement--esp. with the 6MT...before, the nose bobbed with each gear and acceleration--now it is point and shoot!

Rbembas_M3 · 03-20-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RT8_M3

Hey what's up guys.

Been on the forum for quite some time now but haven't really posted any pictures up. Figure this is a good time to introduce myself and post up pics of the 535i.

Picked up the car about 2 weeks ago with 25 miles on it. It's pretty much fully loaded except for the Msport kit. I had to get this one since I was looking specifically for a 6 speed and this one was perfect and it was the exact color I wanted also. Enough rambling and here are some pictures of the car and the little siblings. Hopefully I'll be able to mod it as nice as all of you guys on here (but not anytime soon)!

Didn't have the heart to get rid of the e93 yet so it now has to be parked outside instead of the garage.

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Rbembas_M3 · 03-20-2012, 01:49 PM

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i love the 6-speed manual have you had any problems
when shifting from first to second at 6500 rpm's
in sports mode?

Rbembas_M3 · 03-20-2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RT8_M3

Hey what's up guys.

Been on the forum for quite some time now but haven't really posted any pictures up. Figure this is a good time to introduce myself and post up pics of the 535i.

Picked up the car about 2 weeks ago with 25 miles on it. It's pretty much fully loaded except for the Msport kit. I had to get this one since I was looking specifically for a 6 speed and this one was perfect and it was the exact color I wanted also. Enough rambling and here are some pictures of the car and the little siblings. Hopefully I'll be able to mod it as nice as all of you guys on here (but not anytime soon)!

Didn't have the heart to get rid of the e93 yet so it now has to be parked outside instead of the garage.

looking great....

78mao · 03-20-2012, 02:32 PM

wow im jealous with the 6mt!
nice collections of rides u got there!
i would love to have a AW e46 M3! so hard to find!

KB7 · 03-20-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by the infamous...

dg is such a sick color!

Yup!

Rob@StrasseWheels · 03-20-2012, 07:30 PM

Congrats! We miss our 6MT F10 550i, such a fun car to drive!

RT8_M3 · 03-23-2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbembas535i

i love the 6-speed manual have you had any problems
when shifting from first to second at 6500 rpm's
in sports mode?

I haven't went past 3500 yet as I'm still in the break-in period, currently still at 605 miles

Once I get the chance I'll report back and let you know but so far no complaints at all.

Thanks for the compliments guys!

78mao - Thanks man! Been really thinking about selling the M but can't seem to do so. Always got this gut feeling I'm going to regret it.

03-15-2012, 11:36 PM	#1
RT8_M3 drives a BMW 5 Rep 470 Posts Drives: e46 M3/F10 535i/e93 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: La Jolla & Walnut iTrader: (0)	My 2011 Dark Graphite 535i Hey what's up guys. Been on the forum for quite some time now but haven't really posted any pictures up. Figure this is a good time to introduce myself and post up pics of the 535i. Picked up the car about 2 weeks ago with 25 miles on it. It's pretty much fully loaded except for the Msport kit. I had to get this one since I was looking specifically for a 6 speed and this one was perfect and it was the exact color I wanted also. Enough rambling and here are some pictures of the car and the little siblings. Hopefully I'll be able to mod it as nice as all of you guys on here (but not anytime soon)! Didn't have the heart to get rid of the e93 yet so it now has to be parked outside instead of the garage. __________________ -2oo3 AW E46 M3 -2o11 SG F10 535i 6MT -2o12 AW E93 335i
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leewoods18 Private First Class 19 Rep 186 Posts Drives: F10 550 M sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (0)	Coilovers have made a vast improvement--esp. with the 6MT...before, the nose bobbed with each gear and acceleration--now it is point and shoot! __________________ 2012 550i M Sport Dark Graphite Metallic II Everest Gray Antracite wood 6MT
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