If you have an option

pittx52011 · 02-05-2013, 02:01 PM

Will you go for a 13 F10 and add Dinan stage 2 or go for 14 F10 with a slight increase in power and wait for Dinan to come up for something for N63tu.

cordoor · 02-05-2013, 02:24 PM

I went with 13 F10 and will not be adding Dinan stage 2

The X Men · 02-05-2013, 03:19 PM

Go for the M5.

Tuffyboy · 02-05-2013, 08:14 PM

2013- with the deal you should get you could afford an exhaust, a few other options and Dinan 3.

The exhaust is huge and the Dinan will give you more HP than the 14 stock. Not sure the changes are worth the wait IMHO. Besides if its just the headlights or LED stuff you could also upgrade that too in 12 months for an affordable price

IaHawk · 02-06-2013, 10:13 AM

Having had previously a 2000 M5 and a 2008 M3, I'd have to say this car is awesome-er

I do miss the DCT on the M3. But the 500 HP and 580 ft/lbs of torque on all 4 wheels and the nicely grounded Dinan suspension makes this car far much more fun than my previous M cars. I'd have bought another M5 but wanted the AWD and the Dinan mods make the 550i pretty close to the M5.

Russkey · 02-06-2013, 10:16 AM

If you can wait for the LCI then this would be your best choice. Otherwise get the m5!

kthankzbye · 02-06-2013, 11:43 AM

It might take a while for Dinan to release a tune for the new engine

IaHawk · 02-06-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Russkey

If you can wait for the LCI then this would be your best choice. Otherwise get the m5!

Russkey - saw the pics of your car - looks awesome. Did you do the grill yourself or did you have someone install it? I'm thinking of adding that little cosmetic feature - I think it would look nice with carbon black.

Russkey · 02-06-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by IaHawk

Russkey - saw the pics of your car - looks awesome. Did you do the grill yourself or did you have someone install it? I'm thinking of adding that little cosmetic feature - I think it would look nice with carbon black.

Thanks. It took me some time to do it. The process was way easier on my wife's x5. This thread might help: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422572

mryakanisachoad · 02-06-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by IaHawk

Having had previously a 2000 M5 and a 2008 M3, I'd have to say this car is awesome-er

I do miss the DCT on the M3. But the 500 HP and 580 ft/lbs of torque on all 4 wheels and the nicely grounded Dinan suspension makes this car far much more fun than my previous M cars. I'd have bought another M5 but wanted the AWD and the Dinan mods make the 550i pretty close to the M5.

Nice to see the Dinan badge!

(Dont'cha just love ths stupid car?)

Vinfast · 02-06-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Russkey

Thanks. It took me some time to do it. The process was way easier on my wife's x5. This thread might help: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422572

Don't go to all that trouble. Just pull them off after the car is hot to warm the plastic clips and press the new ones in place. Takes about 2 minutes.

bobblehead · 02-06-2013, 06:42 PM

do what I did. went from 550 to M5. Having a blast so far. If xdrive is important to you then 2014 550 amd then do the tune down the road, if more power (to match or beat the M5) is needed.

02-05-2013, 02:01 PM	#1
pittx52011 Private First Class Drives: 2011 X5, 2013 550xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southeast Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	If you have an option Will you go for a 13 F10 and add Dinan stage 2 or go for 14 F10 with a slight increase in power and wait for Dinan to come up for something for N63tu.
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IaHawk New Member Drives: 550i x-drive Msport Dinan mods Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wi Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	my answer Having had previously a 2000 M5 and a 2008 M3, I'd have to say this car is awesome-er I do miss the DCT on the M3. But the 500 HP and 580 ft/lbs of torque on all 4 wheels and the nicely grounded Dinan suspension makes this car far much more fun than my previous M cars. I'd have bought another M5 but wanted the AWD and the Dinan mods make the 550i pretty close to the M5. Attached Images __________________ 2013 550i X-Drive M sport Carbon Black w/ Dinan S2,Suspension and Free Flow Exhaust 2008 M3 Space Gray - retired 2000 M5 Carbon Black - retired

02-06-2013, 10:16 AM	#6
Russkey First Lieutenant Drives: '12 BMW AW 550xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 328 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 550xi [5.00]	If you can wait for the LCI then this would be your best choice. Otherwise get the m5! __________________ '12 AW 550xi / Dinan S2 / Eisenmann Race / MORR VS8.2 / ACS Springs / CF Goodies

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02-05-2013, 02:24 PM	#2
cordoor New Member Drives: 2008 535xi Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 26 iTrader: (1)	I went with 13 F10 and will not be adding Dinan stage 2

02-05-2013, 03:19 PM	#3
The X Men Major Drives: 2012 535xi 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA Posts: 1,256 iTrader: (0)	Go for the M5.

02-05-2013, 08:14 PM	#4
Tuffyboy Private Drives: 2011 M Sport 550i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	2013- with the deal you should get you could afford an exhaust, a few other options and Dinan 3. The exhaust is huge and the Dinan will give you more HP than the 14 stock. Not sure the changes are worth the wait IMHO. Besides if its just the headlights or LED stuff you could also upgrade that too in 12 months for an affordable price

02-06-2013, 11:43 AM	#7
kthankzbye Second Lieutenant Drives: X5 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 219 iTrader: (0)	It might take a while for Dinan to release a tune for the new engine

02-06-2013, 06:42 PM	#12
bobblehead Colonel Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 2,533 iTrader: (0)	do what I did. went from 550 to M5. Having a blast so far. If xdrive is important to you then 2014 550 amd then do the tune down the road, if more power (to match or beat the M5) is needed.