New (to me) X5 and hello

[Captain comic]

Wanted to say hi to everyone on forum

Bought x5 50i (after 3 year lease). Was able to find out that previous owner was a woman with 2 kids - saw some kids music, carseat marks on rear seats and previous name when pairing my phone. Hopefully it's a good info as I hope car wasn't abused - can't imagine a mom of 2 punching WOT everyday while listening to Christmas songs haha

I have 2 questions please:

1. Stock RunFlat wheels are horrid. I was thinking going with 599m rims, but I'm not sure. What is the best compromise between comfort, acceleration and rim size? I don't want to put too big rims to bog down dynamics and I don't want to get harsher ride than my already harsh 19' run flats.

2. What is the consensus on best tune or bench flash currently available for 50i?

3. What's the procedure to get fastest 0-60 times. Turn off TC, push transmission left into S mode (or is it manual still not sure), keep revs up to 2-3k rpm while holding brakes? I've never tried this, so need some guidance

Thank you

[Kr0m3assass1n]

Originally Posted by Captain comic

Wanted to say hi to everyone on forum

Bought 14' x5 50i with 21k miles (3 year lease). Was able to find out that previous owner was a woman with 2 kids - saw some kids music, carseat marks on rear seats and previous name when pairing my phone. Hopefully it's a good info as I hope car wasn't abused - can't imagine a mom of 2 punching WOT everyday while listening to Christmas songs haha

I have 2 questions please:

1. Stock RunFlat wheels are horrid: 448 style 19' and Michelin ZP Latitude tires. I was thinking going with 599m rims, but I'm not sure. What is the best compromise between comfort, acceleration and rim size? I don't want to put too big rims to bog down dynamics and I don't want to get harsher ride than my already harsh 19' run flats.

2. What is the consensus on best tune or bench flash currently available for 50i?

3. What's the procedure to get fastest 0-60 times. Turn off TC, push transmission left into S mode (or is it manual still not sure), keep revs up to 2-3k rpm while holding brakes? I've never tried this, so need some guidance

Thank you

That was actually 3 questions but semantics...lol. Congratulations!

I had 18" RFT and recently ended up getting a 20" staggered setup and I absolutely love it. Here is a thread with some good discussion about tires and wheels sizes.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1404367

[Captain comic]

Originally Posted by Kr0m3assass1n

That was actually 3 questions but semantics...lol. Congratulations!

I had 18" RFT and recently ended up getting a 20" staggered setup and I absolutely love it. Here is a thread with some good discussion about tires and wheels sizes.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1404367

Thanks! Went reading that thread as I can't wait to put some wheels

[Kr0m3assass1n]

Originally Posted by Captain comic

Thanks! Went reading that thread as I can't wait to put some wheels

I hear you. I switched my wheels and tires just about 10 days into ownership lol.

Whichever way you end up going with wheels, look into Continental DWS tires. Mostly everywhere I looked, people seem to love them for all weather performance. I'm a huge fan of mine.

[P1]

Congrats! Post up some pics...

[Captain comic]

Originally Posted by P1et

Congrats! Post up some pics...

Only got ones from dealership so far:

[Captain comic]

I don't know if it's a x-line or not? I have no idea what to look for

[Rotzy]

Originally Posted by Captain comic

3. What's the procedure to get fastest 0-60 times. Turn off TC, push transmission left into S mode (or is it manual still not sure), keep revs up to 2-3k rpm while holding brakes? I've never tried this, so need some guidance

Your best bet would be to code Sport Transmission and Sport+ (which will give you Launch Control), since your vehicle has neither from the factory. That would likely give you the best launch times. Once you have that done, I'll be happy to tell you how to get into launch control mode.

Pushing the shifter to the left activates sport shifting (still automatic). If you then choose to move the lever forward or backwards to manually select a gear, you are now in manual only mode and will remaining there until you return the shifter to the right position.

[positiveions]

Congrats buddy. Looks clean.

[nyalpine90]

Originally Posted by Captain comic

I don't know if it's a x-line or not? I have no idea what to look for

xline has silver trim pieces at rear and front bumpers and on the sides.
the wheels are different.

congrats, enjoy in good health

[neverdone]

Originally Posted by Rotzy

Your best bet would be to code Sport Transmission and Sport+ (which will give you Launch Control), since your vehicle has neither from the factory. That would likely give you the best launch times. Once you have that done, I'll be happy to tell you how to get into launch control mode.

Pushing the shifter to the left activates sport shifting (still automatic). If you then choose to move the lever forward or backwards to manually select a gear, you are now in manual only mode and will remaining there until you return the shifter to the right position.

wait what? there's launch control with sport+ ? how do I use it?

[Rotzy]

Originally Posted by neverdone

wait what? there's launch control with sport+ ? how do I use it?

Do you have sport+?

[neverdone]

Originally Posted by Rotzy

Do you have sport+?

I do.

[rhite95]

Welcome !!

Nice ride ...

[Rotzy]

Originally Posted by neverdone

I do.

Press the selector until you are in Sport+
Move the shifter left into Sport Mode
Press firmly on the brake
Press the accelerator all the way to the floor, past the kickdown switch, and hold
You should now see a checkered flag on the instrument panel
Release the brake within 3 seconds
Hold on

[Kzang]

Launch control is only available on sports trans auto that requires Msport line to get. Some have said it is code-able though.

[Kzang]

Op, if you want more power from your X5, I'd pick up a piggyback tune chip.