[grimlock]

Originally Posted by ksquare

i am getting bmw to install them bcos they will then continue to provide support in case anything goes wrong with the suspension at a later date. they have said they will not cover the warranty on this if it is purchased and installed by external vendors. They do charge labour and is quite expensive compared to doing it outside, but at least i have the comfort my warranty on suspension is still good. in absolute amount its not much though.

yes, i have heard of koni fsd (there's this authorised dealer in MK) and heard exactly what you said. As i understand, the AC springs are tailored for the stock shocks (so, shouldn't be much of a problem. Added to the fact that bmw is willing to carry this product and install it, that gives me sufficient comfort). Do go for what you think is best for your car as we all have different personal preferences.

they will install for u? so cool .. and also keep waranty .. then thats VERY good! .. labor is already the cost of the springs, its such a pain to install , if bmw will take care of it, thats +++
in that case i will have to reconsider and see what aftermkt components bmw offers, since they will install ..

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by ksquare

Do you mean the non lacquered wood trim? No, i didnt get it. i got the lacquered anthracite wood trim as i felt it matches my combo better.

wife and kid normally sit at the back. wife holding the family's purse. so wife happy with the rear legroom and i got the car.....

yeah the non-lacquere one .. i havent seen the lacquered one ..

i think i will have difficulty putting 2 golf bags in the trunk where did all that space go?

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by ksquare

you can refer to my earlier post on this. cost is standard at 4+K (almost double the cost of the spring!)

oh, so not only pay for spring, install not free?

[grimlock]

btw,
a short report for everybody, driving around last night in light rain:
1.528 is underpowered, at least pre-break in, under 4k rpm... i imagine once u can max out the rpms, the length of each gear is increased up to 6.6k rpm, but u will have to drive it like a race car, a different kind of fun. but power remains the same
2.length of wheelbase prevents car from being driven like a 3,1,Z series
3.engine best suited for 3,1,Z series .. f10 still too heavy even with zero options, low tank, no passengers
4.225nero, 255contiDW very good in rain, in sport+ traction is lost very gradually, no scary times
5.MUST UPGRADE SUSPENSION! i could imagine how it would drive with lowered+bettershocks .. this will make a big difference. the steering,transmission/trottle is already pretty optimized, IMO. the suspension is the odd man out, must change!
6.i am jealous of 550i, 535i engines

[RC3]

Originally Posted by grimlock

btw,
a short report for everybody, driving around last night in light rain:
1.528 is underpowered, at least pre-break in, under 4k rpm... i imagine once u can max out the rpms, the length of each gear is increased up to 6.6k rpm, but u will have to drive it like a race car, a different kind of fun. but power remains the same
2.length of wheelbase prevents car from being driven like a 3,1,Z series
3.engine best suited for 3,1,Z series .. f10 still too heavy even with zero options, low tank, no passengers
4.225nero, 255contiDW very good in rain, in sport+ traction is lost very gradually, no scary times
5.MUST UPGRADE SUSPENSION! i could imagine how it would drive with lowered+bettershocks .. this will make a big difference. the steering,transmission/trottle is already pretty optimized, IMO. the suspension is the odd man out, must change!
6.i am jealous of 550i, 535i engines

I think you will be more satisfied when you can floor the gas paddle after break in. I don't feel the 528 under power when I test drove the car

[mlai]

grimlock,
I am glad I got the 550i. Not broken-in yet but I am going up Garden Road in 2K rpm and the car still accelerates to over 80Km/h in no time. It is scary.....

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by RC3

I think you will be more satisfied when you can floor the gas paddle after break in. I don't feel the 528 under power when I test drove the car

underpowered - relatively speaking ..

if they made a 4.4 NA that would be perfect

the 3.0 NA suits the 1 series perfectly ..

u will love the paddles shifting, im trying to use the stick to shift instead now, cant paddle and turn at the same time

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by mlai

grimlock,
I am glad I got the 550i. Not broken-in yet but I am going up Garden Road in 2K rpm and the car still accelerates to over 80Km/h in no time. It is scary.....

i can imagine from your descriptions!
the torque must be crazy ..
i drove 230komp (@1400kgs, u know) b4 .. it has more power than 528i
turbos have all the power

[mlai]

Originally Posted by grimlock

i can imagine from your descriptions!
the torque must be crazy ..
i drove 230komp (@1400kgs, u know) b4 .. it has more power than 528i
turbos have all the power

Yes. The SLK 230 Kompressor is an amazing car. Had that as my first car in Hong Kong

[grimlock]

i was shifting into the fast lane today, car slowed down to let me in, i change lane, step on gas - nothing! like hanging in air for a few seconds, then i realised i upshifted instead of downshift .. embarrassing

u will never have this problem

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by mlai

Yes. The SLK 230 Kompressor is an amazing car. Had that as my first car in Hong Kong

u r not that old then .. haha

[grimlock]

Originally Posted by mlai

grimlock,
I am glad I got the 550i. Not broken-in yet but I am going up Garden Road in 2K rpm and the car still accelerates to over 80Km/h in no time. It is scary.....

u could move gold bars around

i always keep thinking. lose weight, lose weight ..

[juztinl]

grimlock you got conti DW in hong kong??? i wanted to get those. not sure if they have 20" in here.
and 535 is not fun in the wet. i could do a wheel hop easily in the rain last night.

[grimlock]

i got from tirer@ck ..sent over from US
i think they have DW in hk, not sure, if they have, they should have for 20 if your running normal size. i went 255/40 instead of 275/35 -19
275 should be enough for 400nm .. all the time or on hill ?
how will the 600nms manage on 275s

[grimlock]

but only get DW for back ar ... too soft to turn on front . but ok if u want comfort first

[grimlock]

actually wheelspin property of the turbos .. max torque at 1200rpm already .. so effectively u r already at max power at idle, when car is at 0kph, so if u do not let the car 'roll' out first, u easily hit max power on any pedal application .. so tires spin

[delvek]

Rims do look better then what came on it, good choice.

[juztinl]

i see. how much did shipping cost you? so tirerack could ship them to you directly?

[chiver]

grimlock when do we get to see pics of your car??

[ksquare]

Originally Posted by grimlock

yeah the non-lacquere one .. i havent seen the lacquered one ..

i think i will have difficulty putting 2 golf bags in the trunk where did all that space go?

You play golf? Me too!

No problems, I can give you a lift. Two golf bags easy for my car.

[chiver]

I was watching the Ryder cup on tv and noticed they were using the x5 to ferry players and thier equipment to and from the clubhouse. They should have used the 5gt instead. I'm sure you can carry 4 large pro bags!

[juztinl]

i want my angel eyes to turn on as day time running light just like the guys in north america.
it is not a setting in the idrive. anyway to do it without bringing it to the dealer?