New here: 2011 X5 5.0i M Sport

[Noushy]

So I have had a chance now to drive the car for a day with the Dinan exhaust for the X5 50i and I can give some feedback.

First the good, (1) Noticeably louder rumble at startup and warmup to idle (2) No drone, but louder at mid-throttle on up, (3) much less turbo lag, quicker throttle response, most likely due to less backpressure, (4) faster seat-of-the-pants feel of the line and under hard acceleration.

The bad (1) the black tips when dirty with salt and road debris look plain and almost stock (2) the tips stick out about 3 inches more than stock and sort of look 'odd' (3) louder exhaust note at steady cruise on highway may be disturbing to rear seat passengers (4) cost, awfully expensive considering what you are getting, close to $4000 when installed.

I guess I just need a few more days to really decide if it was worth it. I think most of you who are looking for the best bang for your buck, get the software, keep the rest stock. I think for the money, they should have made the exhaust appear nicer, more substantial. The engineering is good, and the sound makes the X5 more like an X5 ///M, but I cannot help but feel a little buyer remorse.

Peace,
Noushy

[mach330]

Originally Posted by srbarnes4ever

I'm a BMW X5 newbie, thus new to Dinan as well. Is there a software upgrade available for the 2011 X5 with the N55 engine?

I'm wondering the same thing. I know we can use jb3 but dinan would be better.

[srbarnes4ever]

Originally Posted by twct

Hello,

Just wanted to introduce myself... been lurking here for a while pre-purchase and about 2 weeks ago picked up a new black sapphire/tobacco with M Sport, Premium, Premium sound, Tech, Cold Weather, Rear climate, rear entertainment, 3rd row, comfort access, heated rear seats. Here's a couple of pics (sorry got dirty instantly).



Wanted to thank everyone here for all the great info! Especially good to see Ard... we seem to have similar taste in cars!

So far I've been very happy with the decision!

Great choices...I am 3 weeks into our new X5...the only differences between yours and hers is she has the 35i w/o M pkg and no 3rd row seating..also chose Cinammon brown interior....great looking vehicle!

[Noushy]

Not sure check Dinan Cars - BMW Performance Products, Upgrades and Services, there is software for the engine in other models so I am sure if it is not already it will come.

[Noushy]

There will be a software update, there is one for the X6.

[sarends]

Does yours have Active Drive?

Do you have any other pics of the interior? I am looking at an 11 50i M Sport AD with Tobacco interior.

Thanks, Steve

Originally Posted by twct

Hello,

Just wanted to introduce myself... been lurking here for a while pre-purchase and about 2 weeks ago picked up a new black sapphire/tobacco with M Sport, Premium, Premium sound, Tech, Cold Weather, Rear climate, rear entertainment, 3rd row, comfort access, heated rear seats. Here's a couple of pics (sorry got dirty instantly).










Wanted to thank everyone here for all the great info! Especially good to see Ard... we seem to have similar taste in cars!

So far I've been very happy with the decision!

[twct]

Originally Posted by sarends

Does yours have Active Drive?

Do you have any other pics of the interior? I am looking at an 11 50i M Sport AD with Tobacco interior.

Thanks, Steve

Here you go, just took these, they're much more representative. Sorry, the interior is a bit dusty!

Yes, I think you mean Adaptive Drive which is part of the M Sports package.