newbie w/550i

tp550i · 07-24-2011, 08:58 AM

Nice forum! been lurking for a few weeks...
I have a 2011 550i incoming, its sitting at the port in Brunswick, GA - hopefully in Tampa soon

Space Gray, Black interior, Active ventilated seats, Sport Package, Premium 2, Conv. package, Sport auto. Planned upgrades: wheels/tires (TBD), lowering springs and Dinan tune.

I am out of my 2008 550i lease, Carbon Black w/Sport Package - its been a great ride!

My other passion is my '69 Camaro, Big Block, just finished up a 496ci build - 631hp/618tq with TKO-600 5-speed.
I'm an old gearhead - can never have enough horsepower

fkim119 · 07-24-2011, 09:00 AM

congrats!

Jason · 07-24-2011, 12:51 PM

Congrats and welcome! The 550i is a beast.

andyk500 · 07-24-2011, 02:24 PM

Very nice can you post pictures of both when the 550 arrives.....

tp550i · 07-24-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by andyk500

Very nice can you post pictures of both when the 550 arrives.....

thanks guys... will post up pics soon
Tom

uhn2000 · 07-24-2011, 08:00 PM

550i.. nice.. congrats - pics soon!

tp550i · 07-31-2011, 03:59 PM

Picked up the 550i on Friday

Had some seat time this weekend and racked up about 400 miles. I thought I'd share some driving impressions after coming out of a 2008 550i with Sport Package - the new F10 feels heavier, because it is. But the F10 is somewhat deceiving. In Florida I don't encounter many twisty roads but I threw the car into some familiar curves as fast as I felt comfortable without looking at the speed. The F10 does body roll, which is disappointing in a "sport" package but the suspension stayed planted and actually did pretty well. I am definitely trying some aftermarket springs asap with a higher spring rate. Also need to close the tire to fender gap 2-1/4"? waaaay too much on this car IMHO. I avoided the Goodyear "bubble", its equipped with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT's. I expected to hate these RF's based previous experience with Dunlop RF's on my '06 330i but these surprised me...so far. No they are not Michelin PS2's but I can live with these for awhile.. the wheels on the other hand, gotta go! Can't wait until 1200 miles and hammer it
Here a few pics of the new Space Gray 2011, the old 2008 Carbon Black 550i and a few of the '69

Aeroav8r · 07-31-2011, 04:47 PM

Good looking cars - enjoy!

Seattle135is · 07-31-2011, 05:11 PM

Congrats - awesome taste - I'm going with the ACS springs - hopefully in the next couple weeks....I definitely hate the wheel gap and body roll as well...

tp550i · 08-01-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattle335

Congrats - awesome taste - I'm going with the ACS springs - hopefully in the next couple weeks....I definitely hate the wheel gap and body roll as well...

thanks - I ordered the ACS springs today, ETA is 3 weeks from Germany. Can't wait

IND-Distribution · 08-01-2011, 01:05 PM

You have some great taste in cars. Congrats!

SideSwipe_24 · 08-10-2011, 12:37 PM

Just got 550i as well, love it! btw what rims where you looking into?

tp550i · 08-10-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SideSwipe_24

Just got 550i as well, love it! btw what rims where you looking into?

Congrats on your new 550i

I'm all over the place on wheels - haven't made a decision.

Possibilities:
BMW 20" 312 Ferric Gray
Morr VS8.2's
Volk Racing GR12's
Rays Homura 2x7
Forged 1's Seven Mesh

E92LNGCGY · 08-10-2011, 05:25 PM

Congratulations on the 550. I'm debating if I should get it or a facelift C63 (I know they are totally different cars).

Nice muscle car too. Looks like you put a lot of work into it.

jtauk · 08-10-2011, 06:08 PM

Here's what the 20in 312 Ferric Grays look like. I put them on yesterday! If you interested in the M wheels/tires I'm getting ready to put them on line. Only 924 miles on em. asking 3k

Rob@StrasseWheels · 08-10-2011, 06:39 PM

Congrats, the new ride looks great!!

tp550i · 08-11-2011, 04:41 PM

20" Ferric 312 looks awesome!
looks like you need a drop also

what tires did you end up with?

car_fan · 08-11-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tp550i

Picked up the 550i on Friday

Had some seat time this weekend and racked up about 400 miles. I thought I'd share some driving impressions after coming out of a 2008 550i with Sport Package - the new F10 feels heavier, because it is. But the F10 is somewhat deceiving. In Florida I don't encounter many twisty roads but I threw the car into some familiar curves as fast as I felt comfortable without looking at the speed. The F10 does body roll, which is disappointing in a "sport" package but the suspension stayed planted and actually did pretty well. I am definitely trying some aftermarket springs asap with a higher spring rate. Also need to close the tire to fender gap 2-1/4"? waaaay too much on this car IMHO. I avoided the Goodyear "bubble", its equipped with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT's. I expected to hate these RF's based previous experience with Dunlop RF's on my '06 330i but these surprised me...so far. No they are not Michelin PS2's but I can live with these for awhile.. the wheels on the other hand, gotta go! Can't wait until 1200 miles and hammer it
Here a few pics of the new Space Gray 2011, the old 2008 Carbon Black 550i and a few of the '69

Excellent choices! I know this is a Bimmer forum but "Houston We Have A Problem" that SS 496 is off the charts.. The BowTie gods are proud...That's a Good Look -

07-24-2011, 08:58 AM	#1
tp550i Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (1)	newbie w/550i Nice forum! been lurking for a few weeks... I have a 2011 550i incoming, its sitting at the port in Brunswick, GA - hopefully in Tampa soon Space Gray, Black interior, Active ventilated seats, Sport Package, Premium 2, Conv. package, Sport auto. Planned upgrades: wheels/tires (TBD), lowering springs and Dinan tune. I am out of my 2008 550i lease, Carbon Black w/Sport Package - its been a great ride! My other passion is my '69 Camaro, Big Block, just finished up a 496ci build - 631hp/618tq with TKO-600 5-speed. I'm an old gearhead - can never have enough horsepower __________________ F10 550i Space Gray \| Dinan Stage 5 \| Eisenmann Race \| ACS springs \| 20" Ferric Grey 312 - Michelin PSS
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tp550i Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (1)	Picked up the 550i on Friday Had some seat time this weekend and racked up about 400 miles. I thought I'd share some driving impressions after coming out of a 2008 550i with Sport Package - the new F10 feels heavier, because it is. But the F10 is somewhat deceiving. In Florida I don't encounter many twisty roads but I threw the car into some familiar curves as fast as I felt comfortable without looking at the speed. The F10 does body roll, which is disappointing in a "sport" package but the suspension stayed planted and actually did pretty well. I am definitely trying some aftermarket springs asap with a higher spring rate. Also need to close the tire to fender gap 2-1/4"? waaaay too much on this car IMHO. I avoided the Goodyear "bubble", its equipped with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT's. I expected to hate these RF's based previous experience with Dunlop RF's on my '06 330i but these surprised me...so far. No they are not Michelin PS2's but I can live with these for awhile.. the wheels on the other hand, gotta go! Can't wait until 1200 miles and hammer it Here a few pics of the new Space Gray 2011, the old 2008 Carbon Black 550i and a few of the '69 __________________ F10 550i Space Gray \| Dinan Stage 5 \| Eisenmann Race \| ACS springs \| 20" Ferric Grey 312 - Michelin PSS Last edited by tp550i; 07-31-2011 at 04:35 PM..
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E92LNGCGY Lieutenant Colonel 434 Rep 1,732 Posts Drives: F97/Q5/982 GT4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Congratulations on the 550. I'm debating if I should get it or a facelift C63 (I know they are totally different cars). Nice muscle car too. Looks like you put a lot of work into it.
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jtauk New Member 7 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Jet Black Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Here's what the 20in 312 Ferric Grays look like. I put them on yesterday! If you interested in the M wheels/tires I'm getting ready to put them on line. Only 924 miles on em. asking 3k Attached Images
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08-11-2011, 04:41 PM	#17
tp550i Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (1)	20" Ferric 312 looks awesome! looks like you need a drop also what tires did you end up with? __________________ F10 550i Space Gray \| Dinan Stage 5 \| Eisenmann Race \| ACS springs \| 20" Ferric Grey 312 - Michelin PSS
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