Re: 528e auto transmission; don't bother with chip!

["Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Stephen,

The important question is:  do YOU like the car?

I've owned an '85 318i since 1988.  It's not a quick car.  But, with 
some suspension improvements (Bilstein Sports, Eibach Pro-Kit, 
Suspension Techniques), some good tires (Yoko A-509, 205-60R14), a 
Jacobs ignition, a good state of tune, and a good stereo, make the car 
plenty of fun for daily commuting.  When the drive is 100 miles per day, 
a fun car that gets 30+ mpg is a great deal.

I just don't challenge Chevy Cavaliers to stoplight racing.

- -rb

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>Date: Wed, 03 Mar 1999 17:16:29 -0500
>From: Stephen Carlisle <scarl1847@domain.elided>
>Subject: 528e auto transmission; don't bother with chip!
>
>Thought this might interest the digest.  I'd heard good things about 
the
>j Conforti chip, so I called Turner Motorsport to maybe order one, but 
I
>had my doubts about its efficacy with the auto transmission.  The
>salesman informed me with a little prodding,  barely able to conceal 
the
>contempt in his tone,  that "the 528e with an automatic transmission is
>one of the slowest cars that BMW has made in 20 years.  It's a big 
heavy
>car that's underpowered.  I don't think the chip will make a big
>difference.  It's probably not a wise investment."  At least he's
>honest.  Any opinions.  It's no racing car, but I wouldn't call it
>"underpowered."
>
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