ESS supercharger

[JCL]

They offer a tow package. They advertise Trailer Stability Control in the X5M model introduction. They have photos of an X5M towing on the BMW website. I just checked, and have seen multiple references to 6600 and 6615 lb towing limits with the X5M.

Look in the X5M forum on this board for details on the BMW hitch (North American receiver style, in this case).

[cegeste]

Originally Posted by rneedham1979

6-10k for 500BHP and another 5k for SS headers makes far more sense than say the new X5M or most other vehicles.

Another thing added to my list on day three of ownership!

[rneedham1979]

Nice. Still no third row though, any idea why they chose to drop that option?

Originally Posted by JCL

They offer a tow package. They advertise Trailer Stability Control in the X5M model introduction. They have photos of an X5M towing on the BMW website. I just checked, and have seen multiple references to 6600 and 6615 lb towing limits with the X5M.

Look in the X5M forum on this board for details on the BMW hitch (North American receiver style, in this case).

[papasmurf]

Are they going to develop something similar for the M62 for us pre-LCI 4.4/4.6 guys?

[cegeste]

Originally Posted by papasmurf

Are they going to develop something similar for the M62 for us pre-LCI 4.4/4.6 guys?

Isn't the Dinan kit in a similar price range ($11k) for the 4.6is ?

[JCL]

Originally Posted by rneedham1979

Nice. Still no third row though, any idea why they chose to drop that option?

I understand that the floor pan is different between the 2 row models and the 3 row models, and the X5M was designed and built on the 2 row floor pan, so it can't just be added. Given how limited the 3rd row is in functionality, it wouldn't matter at all to me if I wanted an X5M.

[papasmurf]

Originally Posted by cegeste

Isn't the Dinan kit in a similar price range ($11k) for the 4.6is ?

Yes, but a roots blower is far superior to the centrifugal unit used by Dinan.

[rneedham1979]

While functionality may be limited, you still have the ability to seat 7 if the need arises, which is one of my wife's main concerns.

Originally Posted by JCL

I understand that the floor pan is different between the 2 row models and the 3 row models, and the X5M was designed and built on the 2 row floor pan, so it can't just be added. Given how limited the 3rd row is in functionality, it wouldn't matter at all to me if I wanted an X5M.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by rneedham1979

While functionality may be limited, you still have the ability to seat 7 if the need arises, which is one of my wife's main concerns.

As long as two of them are small children, and none of them have any significant luggage.

When I need to carry six people once or twice a year, I have rented an Expedition or Navigator.

[-chc-]

did any of you get the SC installed on the 4.8is? Any experience in terms of
1) how well it works (additional power?!)
2) how much it cost
3) increase in fuel consumption

Thanks in advance