Is the F10 BMW 550i the Ultimate Autobahn Cruiser? 600HP Review
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- BMW 550i Review. The 5 series is an incredible car, but it may seem rather boring in factory form. Meet Raymond and his modified 550i M Sport. He has done mods to the car that make it alot more fun to drive, and the car looks incredible as well.
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Ambient lights is a must at this point. But I gotta have the Adaptive LED Headlights, DHP, and Executive Package too
14:26 when you launched it with the windows down it echoed back because of all the trees and it sounds epic!
I've got the 2020 bone stock. It's hardly boring in factory form. It's a beast off the lot before anything is done.
G30 2020 is very different from F10. G30 2020 is even very different from G30 2018-2019. Much better performance.
very well done stealth build. this car will surprsie ya and look great doing it. love my stock 550i, but time to upgrade to an m5 or m6. Build on that. that little 4.4 twin turbo is one hell of a solid foundation for serious power.
Love mine. There isn't much on the regular road that is faster. It surprises me what kinds of cars try to test me. It's usually Volkswagens or the Asian rat build cars.
Hi guys the owner here….
If you guys are now watching this video for potential guidance on mods and stuff I just want you guys to know that this video is old and the cars changed a bit since then and so I’ll try my best to help ppl. Preciate the support
Was wondering if I should get this or an e60 550i which would be better?
What year
hey brother i love the build, i decided to go for a 2015 535 instead of the 550 since budget was a bit tighter, i really like your ambient lighting setup, but as you know the f10's come with pretty underwhelming ambient lighting from factory, was wondering if you could tell me where you got your ambient lights from?
The video was kinda not clear to me, What exactly did you do to the car too get 600+ Horses? Getting one in a couple of weeks and I want this exact build. Super sick.
Says will try his best to help but answers nothing ..
Mann this made me miss my 550i it lasted me only 1 year but it was my fault for not keeping up w maintenance I ended up blowing my engine I was on a stage 2 tune I put 40k miles on it in 1 year 😭 I got a M5 now but I’m still thinking of fixing my 550i it was such a perfect daily 🤦♂️
Damn bro you dogged that mf wth😭
Then you woke up
what’s your opinion on the 550i vs m5 for daily driving?
how’d it blow? what year was it? did it have any leaks?
@@dubbog7870m5 is a fun daily no doubt but if I still had my 550i running I’d rather use that 1 as a daily it was also very fun especially w the stage 2 tune
The piano black thing for the wood is actually a huge difference, in my opinion. You scratch plastic gloss black as soon as you own it, and I think that's where most of the negatives of piano black come from. It's usually cheap and flimsy.
Agreed
The dust is also another thing that’s more noticeable with gloss black plastic. It sounds stupid, but there is a difference in my experience. It’s like the plastic attracts dust more
I've got the carbon black metallic F10 550i as well! Only installed VRSF catless DP's but this is GOLD. Well done
Are your catless DP heat wrapped or just dropped in? Curious because I want to do the mod
@@John-xu2hw the ones in the video were not (owner here)
@@raymondchen6720 I was asking the person who commented
@@raymondchen6720 Hey what is the specs on your wheel setup?
@@raymondchen6720 I have a 2012 F10, where did you get your mods/equipment from
Been waiting for this all day!! 💪💪💪
I’m glad you are here to watch!!
You deserve subscribers!!!
Cool. I have basically the same car, just in F06 6-series trim. Love it. Tune really wakes it up.
I just did the BM3 Stage 2 on my F07 and WOW its night and day, basically a gigantic M5 now lol.
@@jaybomb5022 did you do custom tune?
@@jayy7712 after 1yr yes
@@jaybomb5022 any problems? Im thinking about getting a 2015 650i but a lot of problems I seen. Also is it bigger then the 550i?
@jayy7712 the 2013 and earlier are problematic but my 2015 Gran Turismo has been pretty great as I stay on top of the maintenance. 70K miles going strong. Make sure you put M6 plugs and change the oil every 4k miles and you'll be golden.
I love it
this channel is so underrated, the video quality and editing everything is so good
Wow, thank you!
I didn't watch it all yet but I am delighted with the conversation
Those knocks on the window gave me flash backs to rod knock
PTSD
I got 550i my car started to smoke bad valve seals. I had to make decision dump the car or fix it. Well I fix it I will jeep my 550i as long as I can.
It’s one of the best car I ever had and I did have bunch of different cars.
Sounds hella good 🔥🔥
Subscribed!!!
Thank you!
Oh you live close by. I just saw blood mountain in your intro
Sheesh that sound
xhp is amazing im running stage 3 AS WELL
Love my stage 2 550i
Wat tune do u have?
Same! They’re amazing cars. So fast and so comfortable. Also my mpg went up after I got the tune
Had a 535 with x drive, switched to benz.. i'm debating on doing a trade in to the 550i x drive. This vid helped alot!
got a 14 550i a few months back. love everything about it
@@Cuban.O I’ll probably be doing the trade in here real sooon
Glad the video could help!!
Im 2yrs into my 550ix and ive loved it. However, its my 3rd 5series and im finally bored with it. I wanna go back to mopar so im looking at Jeep srt8. My f10 completely stock and the engine has been replaced by BMW (there was a recall on the n63 engine.) 10k miles on engine, 79k on the transmission and body. All that being said if you want one I have one for 10,500 in Denver lol
@@ADLovelace sounds like you have an early model. Those were dumpster fires without a catch can kit
fire mods, where did you get your parts from? Especially those tailights?
eBay mainly
520 to the wheel 😳
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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What springs are you running and what spacers did you go with
What is the top speed after getting 600hp upgrade?
I just got mine today!
F10?
@@dynomitedp yup unfortunately I hit a giant pot hole and it destroyed my suspension totalling my car. So I just got a newer model today this time with XDrive.
Really want to know where he got those LEDs for the interior. Picking up my 550 this week and being a 2015, they don't have the ability to change the ambient lighting
after market
They have ambient lighting from factory. Just not blue. Any aftermarket should be fine
@@raymondchen6720 what specific ambient brand/ company do you use, i drive a s class and your lighting looks way brighter than mine i wane to install it on my f02 7 series lol
What did you do to stop the car from uncontrollably misfiring. I am adding a cold air intake, down pipes, resonator delete, and a JB4 tune next month so I want to make sure everything is running as perfect as it can.
Timing
Hear me out seriously. Fuel filter make sure the fuel pump is good then plugs and coils usually it’s the coils I switched to dinan coils then I gapped the plus wow what a hp difference that was then googled it and I was right then front facing cold air catless down pipes and JB4 oil cooler delete with lower temp radiator cap and stat
Colder plugs my guy
Sheeeeesh
They're dope cars as long as you get one with the revised n63tu
Why is that ?
@Lirim217 the non-tu motors go a lot of the time
anyone notice the cats tail just going thru the video lol
I know he said cat deleted down pipes, but what mufflers is he running?
Excellent content
My JB4 on METH 2012 650i every mod you can google oil cooler delete chargepipe/catlessdp/front facing cold air with charge pipes dinan coils gapped plugs 3” full exhaust off the port turbos with momba turbo wheels 0 traction and I’m on 305s from 265s lol
Has she been fairly reliable? What’s the maintenance like and how often ? Thanks
Raymond - Are you stage 2 with no intercooler upgrade?
“Tune and downpipe” average BMW guy lmao
how did he do the black accenting for the headlights
Does anyone know the total coast of all the mods?
Dose the guy that owns the car have a TH-cam or any social media for his car?
What's the specs for the exhaust mod please! Love the sound. I have a 2014 550I M.
Gotta get the m5 competition exhaust. It’s sounds best with vrsf down pipes. I have both in my storage unit.
@@LuLu-bp4xl does the M5 exhaust fit on a 550i Xdrive?
@@viper22jc I don’t see why it wouldn’t.
@@LuLu-bp4xl i have heard that certain modifications have to be made due to the awd system being in the way
@@viper22jc I’m sure it’s compatibility, maybe you would have to do some tweaking. But none the less the chassis is same.
Anyone Notice at 5:00 he goes “the trim orange peels” 🤣🤣 FYI that’s veneer not REAL wood it’s a form of plastic that MINI uses aswell.
other than the guy BS’ing, I definitely think everyone should go for a N63 550. They are amazing cars i’ve owned several 👍🏽
Can you please tell me the exact exhaust setup that is on this car I bought a 2014 550i a couple weeks ago and this is the sound I’m going for
best sound on these cars imo is when you are straight piped from the secondary cats/resonators and back. (with regular size piping thats on the car) (this is also what i have right now). IF you have downpipes already I would recommend a new axel back system or just smaller mufflers in the back and a secondary cat delete and mid muffler delete. IT WILL SOUND GODLY (IMO))))) and not annoying loud. if you did full straight pipe it might be too much for you, will for sure wake up the neighborhood. good luck
Owner here. Catless downpipe 2 vibrant resonators and a X pipe
@@raymondchen6720 hey bro i’m looking at putting new dps on my 2014 550i. did you have any problems or engine malfunction stuff since you’ve had them?
@@Cuban.O when I wasnt tuned I had a couple check engine lights but never a drivetrain malfunction. The CEL light never was an issue after the tune
What tail lights are those?
What’s the price difference between doing this and buying a F10 M5?
There’s a pretty significant difference. The market value between the two cars is already pretty substantial. Even with 600 crank it’s still not as quick as a stock f10 m5 that has 560 whp. All the mods I did in the vid were less then 2k. With a s63 on a stage 2 tune an upgraded clutch is needed an upgraded turbo cooler is also recommended and long term maintenance was also a key factor. The price difference would be probably be about 10k or more still for a facelifted f10 m5 with similar miles.
Getting crazy power with a f10 m5 is easy however once you go past a stage 1 tune you’re honestly risking a bit and maintenance between the two cars have a pretty big price difference .
@@raymondchen6720 Good to know!! Always wondered
What year is this bad Larry?
@@raymondchen6720 what would u recommend, I’m planning on getting the 2016 550 but I’ve been thinking of getting the m5 instead. I was something fast but also very comfortable as a Daily driver
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Что за язык? What language it is?
@@user-iu9kv1tk5qit's bulgarian language
The color is deep sea blue metallic!
Lol no carbon black its says so on the vin and the car itself
These cars are rockets just scared of the reliability issues thinking of buying one soon
As long as you get 2014 and up with the updated n63tu you shouldn't have any reliability issues at all. Pre 2014 stay away from
@@ronburgundy4375 FYI - I have a 2012 F10 550i N63 and ran into major oil issues. There is a class action law suit that has already been settled (BMW Lost). BMW replaced my N63 for free. Now it is golden!
@@jefferybrannon7341 friend told me to have the oil pump re torqued maybe every 40k miles. They kept coming loose and would give problems.
@@jefferybrannon7341 doesn't change the fact that the pre 2014 models were not reliable
To each it’s own plenty people had/have the regular N63 & had zero problems outsides of normal car maintenance I currently have the regular N63 no problems what so ever just upgrade certain parts on the cart & you’ll be fine
What kind of rims are those ?
You Americans are so lucky. We're over here in Britain with 520ds 😅
And bad teeth....
@@billwebster4760 that's an odd thing to say. You guys are fat as fu*k lol.
@@billwebster4760 enjoy your bright White fake teeth before you get shot. And we get f10 550i's in the UK too
Nice intro! Haha
Haha thanks 👌
@@nikolaiiaksenov gonna Review a F10 M5 soon?
@@Tenhing_Eth potentially!
Front spliter maxton v2?
can you send me the link to the blue paddle shifters
What year is this car?
+1 to not feeling the speed, because before I know it I'm @100+ mph and it feels like im doing 60 or so.
I have the same color f10 550i and I was thinking of starting to put mods in it, any suggestions on what to start with?
I just recently test drive the same color the car is a monster it has everything on it that i like.
Hows the reliability
Replace the fuel pump and injectors. Then have your crank case vent lines inspected, followed by upgraded coils and valve stem seals. Lastly, have your timing chain and water pump inspected. All those parts will keep your 550i running smoothly and ready for action! Start with a catted downpipe to allow more airflow through to your exhaust pipes. With downpipes, you'll need to have the car tuned so the mixture of air and fuel are balanced. From here, you can remove the rear mufflers but I suggest keeping the mid resonators as they will mitigate a ton of drone. For added airflow, install a larger throttle body. Swap the spark plugs, and you've got yourself one tasty bimmer!
@@Astonvman007 can this apply to the pre 2014 n63’s . Or should you just stay away from them. Been looking at a cheap low mileage 2011 f10 550i
@@bigray6636same i ended up buying a 2011 550i GT with 139k miles
are these n63's durable?
I have a 2012 msport 550i xdrive. I want it to sound muscle since its a twin turbo v8. What muffler set up do you recommend
In my 550, I put an M5 exhaust system: th-cam.com/video/t8wKbriHNUI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VQcuopeox9QhTbm6
have you had any issues with your car?
@@gutterboyy6141I have a 2011 and I’ve had it for 2 years now. My oil levels were starting to get suspicious and a little more smoke than usual. I retorqued the valve seals and added thicker oil. That fixed the issue and now it’s just regular maintenance. I have a savings for a new engine if a ever need it tho. I want to drive this engine till it can’t go anymore tho because honestly if you do your own work on your car it’s not unreliable.
@@Ashw1115 same i’m sitting in my 2011 550i GT rn and the only issue i have it just white smoke when i start driving the car but then it disappears but it drives amazing
Does the guy have any socials?
My dream car 😭🩶
I feel like the extended paddle shifters are too much i don't like it
Where you get the alcantara armrest Raymond?
It was online but I do not remember where
Nice yea they are kinda hard to find. Had one last question, said you used thicker oil. Who can did you go with? I just got my 550i a couple weeks ago an planned on doing liqui Molly. Just wondered which to choice. Thanks for your feedback. Your whips inspiring.
@@zanewarren2774 thanks for the kind words. Liqui moly is a great brand. It depends on your climate on where you stay! GA is very hot so I tend to use 5w50 on motul however liqui moly is better imo. If you live further up north I’d use 5w40 best of luck
I just recently picked up a '13 550i, (only 35k miles) but mine is a true manual transmission. Any idea if these same mods/tunes could be done to one with stick? (And not having it explode after 5000 miles)....
Bill, I don't think it is mentioned in the video, but based on the steering wheel and iDrive knob he has, his car would be a LCI model, meaning 2014 and newer. LCI cars have a slightly different powertrain and, from what I was told by BootMod3, 2013 and older cars are not supported by their software. I also have a 2013 550i 6MT and am in the same boat as you. The BM3 folks are super nice and helpful, so I am holding out and waiting for them to start supporting the older cars before I go out and purchase a piggyback.
@@thaddeuskwasnik120 thank you for your insights.
Anyone know the year?
Can you find out exactly what ambient lighting thing he's got going on? Great video, otherwise!
They were just some random ones I came across online they were not expensive
@@raymondchen6720 what exhaust is on this 550i I need it
@@Joey.bannon it’s a custom catback with a karven X pipe and a vibrant resonator
@@raymondchen6720 do you have the link?
@@raymondchen6720 whats the reliability like on this car longterm cuz i love it i just dont know
What is lowered on?
I want to know as well
The color is carbon black correct if wrong
It is
Why’s it so dark in the car
Hey do I find the owners page had some questions?
@dunkel_f10 on IG
Can I do the same tune to f15 50i?
yes it’s same engine
What oil/grade are you running in your 550?
Only 10W60
do not listen to this dipshit^
run 5w-40 in your n63 50i powered bmws. BMW themselves recommend 5w30 but this engine runs so hot the thicker oil 5w40 is what most owners tend to use on these
@@GOODU-qn7yi I run Amsoil 5w-50 in Texas on my N63 which now has 85k miles.
Amsoil is the best
Do u kno how he added the apple CarPlay to this car?
You retrofit it
What year is this ?
15
Sounds like my m5 looks like my m5
Stock turbos?
Yes
What year? Didn’t they change engines in 2014
Yes for the f10. This is a n63tu
@@raymondchen6720 thats the better engine
@@sander16v11 yes 50 break extra
FYI- In 2016 they switched to the n63tu2. 14-15 are the TU variant, 16-19 are the n63tu2- some interior engine changes…
@@Adams-ek3wh I ended up getting a 6 speed 1 series lol
looks indicial like mine
Lets launch this thing : first, second, thats the end.....whats the point of that
Wheels ?
I want to know the same thing
Where can i get the skirts all around?
U can get those on ebay
@@carlosdiaz3538 ^
@@raymondchen6720 where or how did you get the small orange light on the headlight? Also, was it difficult to take apart the headlight to paint them black?
Ty!
The color is Deep Sea Blue Metallic. I have a 2013 550i the same color!
How many miles on yours? Any problems with power train?
what rear diffuser ?
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Sounds like a hellcat
Those two cars sound nothing a like. Lmfao you need to get your ears checked
@@raymondchen6720 let me correct myself, onboard sound is similar to a hellcat when driving
What is the floormat from amazon?
Why it look like a Honda Accord from the rear
Honda actually got that look from them lol
What year is this? I’m buying one lol
15 sadly will be moving on from it soon hopefully in 2023
@@raymondchen6720 hey Ray, if you are smoking a little at the exhaust it could be the infamous valve stem seals. BMW will replace those for free. They did it to mine.
@@viper22jc bmw refused as supposedly they’re blaming my tune for it.
@@raymondchen6720 thats crazy, I don't think a tune will have anything to do with their defective valve stem seals. They even got sued for it. Can you put it back to stock and go to another dealer/maintenance spot?
@@viper22jc it actually turned out it wasn’t valve stems
My 535d has same torque, but this roar is irreplaceable :)))
That’s because it’s a v8
Bro meant 523 hp
lol just crashed my 16 staged 1 550i. Got a 21 m550i,no more rear wheel drive for me😂
Lol
😅
Macksauce
Is the 550i reliable? Bcs I’v heard that is not reliable I don’t know much about this car but I’m planning to buy a 2011 or 2013. Is that a good choice ?
2011-2013 550i is possibly the worst v8 ever made from bmw but the 2014-2016 is a bit more reliable
I agree with BlackMamba. 11-13 has oil issues. I have a 2012 BMW 550i. I had major oil problems, but BMW replaced my engine for free. If the 11-13 is in your price range, though, get the VIN and take it to BMW. Ask BMW if the Class Action Law Suit Engine Replacement has been performed on the car. If they say no, then you are okay to purchase the car and if you run into the infamous oil issues, BMW will replace (or rebuild) the engine for free.
Audi S6 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo 💪🏼
And then you don’t know about cars…
This is a luxury car… S6 was done intended to compete with the M5 and of course couldn’t beat it so you’re comparing it with the little brother that can give you a hell of a scare 😂🤣😂
What year?
15
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Yo that’s my cousin
whats the owners instagram? what year is this model 550i?
It’s an LCI so 2014-16
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Is it just me or does the car look kinda purple
It’s carbon black it’s blue in person. The camera just hits different ig
Deep blue