[Shotimes] Replacing the SHO

Tue, 4 Feb 2003 17:05:49 -0500

Yes, originally, in 1993, the 4.0L V8 debuted in the 740iL and the 840Ci,
and starting in 1994, the 540i.  1995 was the final year for the 4.0L V8, in
all BMW models.  1996 seen the debut of the 4.4L V8 in the 740iL and 840Ci,
no 5-Series BMW's were imported into the US for the model year 1996.  The
5-Series debuted with the 4.4L V8 in 1996 (as a '97 model), as the 540i :-)

Ron N. - Dalton, GA
90 SHO
"It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile"

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul L Fisher" <sho@paul-fisher.com>
To: "Ron Nottingham" <nottingham@alltel.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 11:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Replacing the SHO

> OK. As you had said, BMW has been changing the rules. I do believe the
> original 540 was 4.0L though, right?
>
> Paul L Fisher
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ron Nottingham" <nottingham@alltel.net>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 8:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Replacing the SHO
>
>
> > Sorry Paul, not a 4.0L V8, but rather a 4.4L V8...  Go check out
> bmwusa.com
> > :-)
> >
> > Ron N. - Dalton, GA
> > 90 SHO
> > "It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile"
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Paul L Fisher" <sho@paul-fisher.com>
> >
> >
> > > Actually, 4.0 L. The 5 is the series and for the longest time, the 2nd
> and
> > > 3rd numbers mean the displacement.
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Ian Fisher" <ianf@eden.rutgers.edu>
> > >
> > > > Thanks for the info. If you had driven the 540i I wonder if your
> opinion
> > > > would vary somewhat. I believe that they are rated at 282hp stock.
> DOHC
> > > > V8 (just like the SHO) but a little larger IIRC (probably 5.4L, use
> your
> > > > head Ian). They sound amazing with open exhaust. One of these days
> I'll
> > > > have to test drive one. I've also scared my share of salespeople; I
> > > > think its time to go for another test drive.
> > > >
> > > > BTW, how can you have too many MTX's Don? :)
> > > >
> > > > Ian  "1 ATX is too many" Fisher
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> > > > [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Donald Mallinson
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 9:09 AM
> > > > To: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> > > > Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
> > > > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Replacing the SHO
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Ian,
> > > >
> > > > I didn't drive the 540, but I did take a 2003, new, 530i
> > > > (auto) for a nice long drive right before the last
> > > > convention.  It was nice, very nice.  Solid, cornered
> > > > superb, and I chose the stock suspension/auto version for a
> > > > reason, I was thinking of replacing the V8 96 SHO in the
> > > > near future.  With Two MTX SHO's, I really didn't need
> > > > another manual, and the V8 won't be fast enough to be a
> > > > super kick, so why not go with the 225 hp super smooth six.
> > > >
> > > > Loved the auto-manual (or whatever they call it)
> > > > transmission.  At one point going into an on-ramp, I hit the
> > > > downshift three times super quick and the tranny didn't
> > > > blink, just kicked down three times and we were off!
> > > > Salesman almost had a cow, but I told him we were still 2500
> > > > rpm below redline (we were) and I wasn't near full throttle.
> > > >
> > > > If I could have that tranny in my 96 SHO, I think I would
> > > > never sell the SHO!
> > > >
> > > > When through, I got back in the '96 and really did a
> > > > comparison.  Yes, the Beemer is nice, newer, more solid,
> > > > more luxurious, but in basic street handling the SHO was its
> > > > equal, and in overall quality feel, I didn't feel one bit
> > > > like I had taken a big step down.  Yes, it was a step down,
> > > > but a tiny one.  One certainly NOT worth 40,000+ bucks with
> > > > the poor resale of the SHO.  Also, power in the V8 SHO was
> > > > equal or better, as it should be with 10 more ponies.
> > > >
> > > > I DO covet a Beemer some day, but not this year.
> > > >
> > > > Don Mallinson
> > > >
> > > > Ian Fisher wrote:
> > > > > I guess that this is OT now, but others might be interested. I
> haven't
> > > >
> > > > > been for a ride in the 540i (current generation) so I am curious
as
> to
> > > >
> > > > > how they handle and what the power band is like?
> > > > >
> > > > > DOHC V8 6 speed RWD is very appealing to me. I heard one with
> exhaust
> > > > > once and it was really sweet sounding. I won't be able to get into
> one
> > > >
> > > > > for at least a year or two at best. I graduate college in May and
> will
> > > >
> > > > > probably stay with my current company but I am unsure what I'll be
> > > > > doing or where I'll be living.
> > > > >
> > > > > Ian
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