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      09-17-2013, 02:03 AM   #23
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Where did you get the LED headlamp and also how much is it? Thanks!
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      09-17-2013, 10:22 AM   #24
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^^ came with the car. I swapped my 2013 for a 2014.

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      09-17-2013, 10:51 AM   #25
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I... LOVE the LCI. The headlights, taillights, and fogs are pure awesome.
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      09-17-2013, 02:06 PM   #26
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Power of this car is simply insane. You can't even compare it to my last 535 even though it was tuned and this one is stock. Best way to describe it is like you are on a jet plane that is about to blast off feeling.

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Agreed. That's how I feel everytime. But once you feel that, you'll want moreeee. That's why the M5 is my next car or M4. Can't get enough.
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I don't understand the BMW strategy: 1 series and 3 series have an option for M Sport Brakes, but also an option for M Performance Brakes; 5 series, 6 series and 7 series, even equipped with M Sport Pack haven't such options
Standard calipers are not impressive at all!
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      09-17-2013, 03:54 PM   #28
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While i do agree the look of the 550 calipers isn't as beautiful as the BMW Performance brakes in the 3 series they stop the car very well. I was bedding in my brakes over the weekend doing multiple hard 80-30mph braking sessions and i was very surprised just how much they bite. I am wondering if BMW updated anything with the brakes or if the 550 has larger ones because my 535 never stopped this good.

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Power of this car is simply insane. You can't even compare it to my last 535 even though it was tuned and this one is stock. Best way to describe it is like you are on a jet plane that is about to blast off feeling.

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Nice, welcome to the club. Any other plans for the future?
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Thanks! I didn't know what I've been missing when i had my 535. I always knew the 550 was a beast but this new motor is absolutely insane. Can't even imagine what an M5 would feel like.

Nothing else to mod besides swapping wheels when they arrive in November.

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looking good =)
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Thanks! I didn't know what I've been missing when i had my 535. I always knew the 550 was a beast but this new motor is absolutely insane. Can't even imagine what an M5 would feel like.

Nothing else to mod besides swapping wheels when they arrive in November.

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M5 is a whole new monster, but was out of question for me since the love of my life wanted an xdrive.

Back when I had deciding power for purchasing...I drove the 535(after choosing it over the 528) and 550 repeatedly -- in the end, I chose the 550 just because I loved rocketing onto the highway so smoothly without the wifey and daughter feeling too overwhelmed haha.

We were supposed to eye the 528 and debate between that or an E-Class from Mercedes. My natural inclinations piloted me into the 550...so I could hit two birds with one stone; spouse receives xdrive while I am rewarded speed/power to match the way I outfit my machines.
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      09-18-2013, 01:35 AM   #33
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Looks awesome Alan.
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      09-19-2013, 11:30 AM   #34
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While i do agree the look of the 550 calipers isn't as beautiful as the BMW Performance brakes in the 3 series they stop the car very well. I was bedding in my brakes over the weekend doing multiple hard 80-30mph braking sessions and i was very surprised just how much they bite. I am wondering if BMW updated anything with the brakes or if the 550 has larger ones because my 535 never stopped this good.

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550's are larger than 535. They stop real good. I just upgraded to StopTech in front and the bigger 6-piston calipers are another level beyond the 550's stock brakes!

Your car looks great as always Alan. Did you do anything to the chrome inserts on the door handles, and if so what? That is one of the last bits of chrome on mine.
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      09-19-2013, 04:11 PM   #35
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Great write up and sic ride!
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Slight update.

JB S1 tune installed and the car was opticoated over the weekend. wheels sold and back on the stock 351M until the new wheels arrive
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Slight update.

JB S1 tune installed and the car was opticoated over the weekend. wheels sold and back on the stock 351M until the new wheels arrive
Nicely done Alan! as usual
Have you consider to paint your calipers black? just a thought...
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      09-30-2013, 09:50 AM   #38
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Already done the 2nd day i got the car lol. I did the same thing to the first car too

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      09-30-2013, 05:21 PM   #39
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Slight update.

JB S1 tune installed and the car was opticoated over the weekend. wheels sold and back on the stock 351M until the new wheels arrive
How's the car run with the tune? Looks great bro!!
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How's the car run with the tune? Looks great bro!!
I'd like to know how you're finding the tune as well.

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      10-01-2013, 09:28 AM   #41
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Congrats on COTM for version 2.0
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      10-01-2013, 11:01 AM   #42
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agreed the power is so addicting i drive it every night just to get a smile on my face.
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Welcome to the 550i club Yes the 550 is amazing and obviously you're loving it. I just can't believe you swapped out a 2013 to a 2014. Did you lose any money on the deal? I got a loaner from BMW and they gave me a 535; I hated it! LOL... Give me back my 550i haha
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      10-01-2013, 02:12 PM   #44
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