OT....Wheel specs of the X5 4.6is /off sets etc?? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Apples · 19th June 2002, 21:51

Do any of you guys know the excact off set specs of the X54.6is wheels.
I can't seem to find any info anywhere.
I'm thinking of some custom wheels from BBS but knowing the off set is vital if they are to made from the BBS Motorsport division.
Just an idea

And why is X5is not M badged as it's fairly well tuned and close in comparison to other M vehicles in hp/liter numbers.
I know it wasn't done by the M division, so that alone maybe the reason?
If you kept the HP per liter the same as the M5 then the X5is would have 370hp. The torque from each of the engines is very much the same.
Most of the difference between the two in HP is just in the compression ratio, lift the X5 from 10.5:1 upto the M5's 11:1 there would be another 20hp just there. Touch and tweek X5's ECU and then you've hit 370hp no probs.
Or are they keeping that 400hp engine for a future big time X5 MMMM edition ??
And when the day comes l will be in line for it.
I wonder what you guys think.
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msc3 · 19th June 2002, 23:24

I think you are doing very well on the tour.

Chris Foote · 20th June 2002, 00:24

Apples, I don't have any idea on the offset, but just a FYI, Dinan just came out with a Cold Air Intake (CAI) for the 4.6....I think it adds about 8HP if I remember correctly....go for it man!

-Chris

Apples · 20th June 2002, 00:49

Thanks ChrisFoote.....8hp is not near enough POWER me want more.....greedy bugger aren't l
I will just hang for a Powerchip one when it comes out.
An extra 25-30hp and 20-30lb sounds good enough to wait for don't you think.

I think l will have to call my BMW guy and get the exact wheel off set specs. But l would rather get it from this board
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Chris Foote · 20th June 2002, 05:54

Yep I hear ya, but hey, a chip with the Dinan CAI would be cool too

You all done working in the office this week?

-Chris

LSM · 20th June 2002, 07:25

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Originally posted by Apples

And why is X5is not M badged as it's fairly well tuned and close in comparison to other M vehicles in hp/liter numbers.
I know it wasn't done by the M division, so that alone maybe the reason?
If you kept the HP per liter the same as the M5 then the X5is would have 370hp. The torque from each of the engines is very much the same.
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BMW said the reason it wasn't badged M is because M cars are rear wheel drive manual trans cars. The truck did not handle like an M car should either according to BMW. Hope that helps.

-LOU