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      11-30-2012, 12:54 PM   #1
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F10 - 550i mods ( Meisterschaft Exhaust – Dinan suspensions – Dinan tune stage 3 )

Ok! I admit it took me forever to start the mods in my car! But there must be a starting point and here I’m . First of all, many thanks to the bimmer forum members who have shed the lights and enlightened the road for so many of us with their invaluable contributions.

Since this topic has been thoroughly covered by other members in the forum, I will try to bring in some points that have not been covered elsewhere.

Background:
My 550i has the M-sport package and not the sport package (i.e. no EDC), however, I do have the Normal/Sport/Sport+ modes, their main function is noticed in throttle response (rpm response) and turning the dynamic traction control (DTC) on/off. Stock wheels and tires.

Dinan Suspensions:
Once I tuned the engine with Dinan performance boost, upgrading the stock suspension has become imperative in order for the car to handle the new hp and torque, I opted to go with Dinan suspensions since I didn’t want to lower the car dramatically, they will lower the car by ½ inch at all sides (approximately 1 finger breadth), this is hard to notice in a photo. However, the car will feel much tighter to the ground and more sportier than stock but still comfortable in daily drive. Love it!

I elected to install them via a local shop in Toronto – RMPmotors - they are specialized in European cars, in particular BMWs, Rocco – the owner – impressed me with his knowledge, skills, honesty, professionalism and reasonable prices, he was able to install the suspensions in about 90 mins, isn’t that a record! he added the 2 dinan bumpstops to the 2 OEM-stock bumpstops, and now the car has bumpstops all around the 4 corners for protection.

Meisterschaft exhaust with EV control and glossy black tips:
Listen to the video clips; I will leave it to your judgment! All what I can say is that this exhaust draws a smile in my face everytime I drive my car! The sound is amazing! And now I can feel the power of the engine with each throttle response.

The most admirable thing about this system is the EV control; it allows me to be on full control towards how aggressive I want my car to sound (as you will hear in the video clips). I have programmed the remote control into the inside-mirror universal buttons for ease of use and some feeling of originality .

There is a minimal drone between rpm:1600 to 1800 at second and third gear (only when the valves are open), but you can easily bypass it by changing between normal and sport modes depending on how aggressive you want to be over your throttle, there is no drone what so ever when the valves are closed. Oh! One other tip: the control units required to remotely operate the valves are located in the inner side of both inner tips, their wires must be connected directly to the battery through an existing access hole on the floor of the trunk near the battery (i.e. no drilling required).

Special thanks to Peter Pang – the owner of Next Mod in Toronto – where I have imported the exhaust through, and to Micky from GTHAUS Meisterschaft who has accommodated all my requests and inquires. And even when my shipment faced technical difficulties due to SEMA and Sandy storm both of them were accessible and have provided me with all the support, prompt services and honest promises that reflect their level of professionalism. Once again, RMPmotors knocked down the installation in about an hour!

Enough said! Time for some photos and clips: (iphone quality)
P.S. Future mods: 20’’ new shoes and big brake kits

***I'm having trouble attaching the video clips: they are about 270MB each with .mov extension, any help is appreciated!****
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      11-30-2012, 01:23 PM   #2
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great post, thanks for the info. I about to do the same upgrades, what deck spoiler is that? M5? Trying to figure which one to get.
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      11-30-2012, 01:38 PM   #3
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great post, thanks for the info. I about to do the same upgrades, what deck spoiler is that? M5? Trying to figure which one to get.
Thanks!

This is the stock-OEM spoiler that comes with the M-Sport package.
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      11-30-2012, 02:20 PM   #4
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Gotcha, Not in the U.S. I have a 2013 Carbon Black M sport and it does not at the the deck spoiler.. I think I can get it from the dealer but there are some nice after market ones as well. Your looks good, not too big
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      11-30-2012, 02:29 PM   #5
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great post, thanks for the info. I about to do the same upgrades, what deck spoiler is that? M5? Trying to figure which one to get.
The Canadian M Sports come with the M5 spoiler. US bound M Sports do not. I had to buy mine aftermarket, have it painted and put it on myself.

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nice, so no issues putting it on? Just adhesive?
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      11-30-2012, 04:49 PM   #7
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Just ordered mine yesterday, can't wait to get it.

As for the vids, do you use Windows or Apple? If windows, you can go into Windows Movie Maker and decrease the quality a bit so you can upload it to YouTube. YouTube will accept the 270mb attachment, it'll just take forever lol.

Can you post some pics of the switch in the mirror housing? Did you physically put the switch there, or did you get the remote to work with one of the buttons on the home link mirror?
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Here are the links for the clips:



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      11-30-2012, 05:07 PM   #9
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Just ordered mine yesterday, can't wait to get it.

As for the vids, do you use Windows or Apple? If windows, you can go into Windows Movie Maker and decrease the quality a bit so you can upload it to YouTube. YouTube will accept the 270mb attachment, it'll just take forever lol.

Can you post some pics of the switch in the mirror housing? Did you physically put the switch there, or did you get the remote to work with one of the buttons on the home link mirror?
You will love it!

Video clips are in, enjoy!

I have programmed the remote into the buttons on the home link mirror, just like when you program the garage remote into the home link mirror.
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      11-30-2012, 06:05 PM   #10
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That's awesome. I will be doing the same!
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Oh man, I need to get the remote now! If you have time, can you take a vid inside the car with the valve open and closed with the mirror button?
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Oh man, I need to get the remote now! If you have time, can you take a vid inside the car with the valve open and closed with the mirror button?
Here you go

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You're the man! Thank you so much, I have to order that remote now!

Our 5 series community is amazing, it's great to see forum members helping each other out. Thanks again.
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car looks great! Rocco does good work - you picked the right place to go!
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You're the man! Thank you so much, I have to order that remote now!

Our 5 series community is amazing, it's great to see forum members helping each other out. Thanks again.
Any time!
Let me know if you need any further help when your order arrives.
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car looks great! Rocco does good work - you picked the right place to go!
thanks!
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Great sound. Next I would say upgrade the rear difuser. The OEM one looks so plain now with your upgraded exhaust and tips. With the Meistershaft I think you will have room to do an M5 OEM rear valence or go aftermarket CF if you like. Post pics tho.
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Nice exhaust system! I know this thread is old, but I have a question.. Did you have to cut your original stock exhaust system after the mid-pipe to install the Meisterschaft exhaust? If so, does this void your warranty? Please do let me know. Thanks!
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Nice exhaust system! I know this thread is old, but I have a question.. Did you have to cut your original stock exhaust system after the mid-pipe to install the Meisterschaft exhaust? If so, does this void your warranty? Please do let me know. Thanks!
i think he just unbolted from the down pipes cause you can still see the factory cats? i maybe wrong tho i'm just looking at the pictures.
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i think he just unbolted from the down pipes cause you can still see the factory cats? i maybe wrong tho i'm just looking at the pictures.
Hey buddy, don't you have the Meisterschaft exhaust too? I'm about to get mine install, how hard it's to install it?
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Hey buddy, don't you have the Meisterschaft exhaust too? I'm about to get mine install, how hard it's to install it?
mine's from a 550 so i had to have it modified a bit...mainly the exhaust pipe which is 2.75" and i had to have it coupled down to 2.50" and also the exhaust hangers had to be cut 1.50" off but if your's from a 535 it should be a straight bolt on affair. my exhaust tips don't stick out the way i want them too but my exhaust guy said for $90 he can redo them. that won't be til Spring tho



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