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08-09-2016, 09:09 AM | #46 | |
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http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1292605 Amoo, I am planning to do rear bumper on this thing. The front is a popular forum one (can't think of name, have to look it up later). On car it looks great, can't say about install or what all was needed. Matt |
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08-09-2016, 06:24 PM | #47 |
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Ok, so I picked up an OEM M Sport bumper and just ordered the following:
Two side mesh grilles/ fog light holders Lower center mesh grille, Fog lights and Left and Right Air Ductings Anything else I need for the conversion? I see some other parts on the conversion page, but from what I can tell by looking at both bumpers, they can be re-used from the original bumper... |
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08-10-2016, 11:00 AM | #48 |
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Here are the parts listed for the M-Sport bumper trim and ducting:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...BMW-535i&mg=51 It defaults to my 535, but it's the exact same for your 550. Realoem.com is a great resource |
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08-12-2016, 12:47 PM | #50 |
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08-14-2016, 04:37 PM | #51 | |
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Next, how often do you want to fill up the gas tank? If you think you will get the '50 and drive it gingerly to save fuel then that type of driving is going to cost you in the long run. So, when evaluating both cars, the '50 is going to use at least 2x fuel. When you lean on the N63 it rewards you by emptying your tank. You are aware of all of the other issues when comparing these two cars. So, here I want you only to focus on fuel. Can you easily afford 2x fuel bills? Remember, gas is cheap now. It could end up returning to $4 gallon premium. Okay, so money is no object---are you okay will going to a gas station twice as frequently? |
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08-14-2016, 06:38 PM | #52 | |
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I drive my 550i only about 7K miles a year, so not a big deal for me, but wouldn't be too happy with the gas consumption if I drove it more. Also, the frequent oil top-offs (2 quarts every 2K miles for me) would become a pain as well if I drove the car more. Basically, it's a great car as long as you don't drive it much! |
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08-14-2016, 07:41 PM | #53 |
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I understand that the fuel consumption is very different between the two. It does not really concern me as much since I work from home and do not fill up that often.
The next point I would have tried to make to make me feel better about the 550i purchase (but doesn't make any sense) is that I have a second car. That car is however a 540i Touring, and probably gets worse gas mileage than the 550i |
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10-22-2016, 11:49 AM | #57 |
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Wow! I'll reiterate....the M Sport truly makes the car! That's a great color too! I have some remorse in not straying from my triple black ways....
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10-24-2016, 05:36 PM | #58 |
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I find the 535 m-sport is adequate for a mildly exciting daily driver. Gas mileage is better than any 2 of my previous M-cars combined. Overall, with a few well-placed mods, it can be a great car.
I wish I could've bought the M5.
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both 535i and 550i are good options... here those 2 are pretty rare.
most f10s here are 520i 4 cylinders N20 which none of you would even consider
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11-02-2016, 09:22 PM | #60 |
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535 is a pig. 550 is a pig on steroids. Can't imagine driving an f10 without a V8.
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I have 550i no issues
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A few updated pictures, now that the summer wheels are on and we (hopefully) won't be seeing any more snow until the next winter.
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