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05-01-2005, 01:35 AM
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My Ride: 545i titanium silver, sport package, premium package.
I have a 545i sport and am wondering from you 545i sport owners if you could measure the distance from the ground to the apex of the fender, this would tell me if it is riding at the right height for a sport package. On my setup, the front and back distance from the ground to the apex is 26-11/16 inches or about 67.9 cm. Though I'm using 19" rims I've kept the overall diameters the same as original 18" setup.
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05-01-2005, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by heli_ca' date='May 1 2005, 03:35 AM
I have a 545i sport and am wondering from you 545i sport owners if you could measure the distance from the ground to the apex of the fender, this would tell me if it is riding at the right height for a sport package.? On my setup, the front and back distance from the ground to the apex is 26-11/16 inches or about 67.9 cm.? Though I'm using 19" rims I've kept the overall diameters the same as original 18" setup.
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U say laserjammer "In front grill". Is that sitting behind the grill? I ask as that is where one installer I've talked to wants to put mine. Another has it outside just at the top of the center mesh (between front bumber and air dam). With the chrome grill I was concerned that it might not perform at peak efficiency.
U have a bel 65x. Hard wired and/or hidden?
I am going for a K40 Undectectable. Radar behind front and rear bumpers and one of the laser jammer options above. This has minimal interior impact. On/Off/City/Hwy (all one switch) and three built in lamps (front/rear + city/hwy). Very unobtrusive and mounted in a blank panel that would be for the Cabrio so I can easily restore to OEM when I trade for M6. But the new BEL Products look pretty comprehensive and perform well, I understand. Another option I looked at was the BEL Pro R75x for a fully integrated system, but the interior pieces seem to take a lot of space. I have to hide mine as the Military bases I frequent get really tough especially when they have their annual ORI or JAG reviews.
I 'm sure plenty of 545 Sport will respond to your ??
05-01-2005, 07:06 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Yours looks fine to me. Mine is about 26 3/4".
05-01-2005, 11:33 AM
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Heli, I have the same 19" style 128 wheels on my 545, but mine is a non-sport and it measures 27.0 " on the front.
Yours sure looks right to me, very nice I might add.
DR.Z
Yours sure looks right to me, very nice I might add.
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05-01-2005, 11:36 AM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Ya mines about 26 3/4 or so also I havent done anything to the car OEM set up on wheels and suspension.
05-01-2005, 11:44 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i Jet Black/Black Leather AUTO
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what % is your tint? Looks Good!!
05-01-2005, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SinisterJ' date='May 1 2005, 11:44 AM
what % is your tint? Looks Good!!
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WOW heli_ca I didnt notice how DARK your tint was till it was pointed out. thats REALLY dark! Look at how bright it is...
05-01-2005, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='May 1 2005, 01:54 PM
[quote name='SinisterJ' date='May 1 2005, 11:44 AM']what % is your tint? Looks Good!!
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WOW heli_ca I didnt notice how DARK your tint was till it was pointed out. thats REALLY dark! Look at how bright it is...
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[/quote]I also live in Edmonton, so, how many tickets have you received with those tinted windows?
05-01-2005, 09:20 PM
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My Ride: 545i titanium silver, sport package, premium package.
Originally Posted by Canada545' date='May 1 2005, 09:45 PM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='May 1 2005, 01:54 PM'][quote name='SinisterJ' date='May 1 2005, 11:44 AM']what % is your tint? Looks Good!!
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WOW heli_ca I didnt notice how DARK your tint was till it was pointed out. thats REALLY dark! Look at how bright it is...
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[/quote]I also live in Edmonton, so, how many tickets have you received with those tinted windows?
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[/quote]Hi, I've not received any tickets, they look darker in the picture than they really are, it was a very bright day.
05-01-2005, 09:39 PM
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My Ride: 545i titanium silver, sport package, premium package.
Originally Posted by cobradav' date='May 1 2005, 08:00 AM
[quote name='heli_ca' date='May 1 2005, 03:35 AM']I have a 545i sport and am wondering from you 545i sport owners if you could measure the distance from the ground to the apex of the fender, this would tell me if it is riding at the right height for a sport package.? On my setup, the front and back distance from the ground to the apex is 26-11/16 inches or about 67.9 cm.? Though I'm using 19" rims I've kept the overall diameters the same as original 18" setup.
Thanks
Thanks
[snapback]122444[/snapback]
U say laserjammer "In front grill". Is that sitting behind the grill? I ask as that is where one installer I've talked to wants to put mine. Another has it outside just at the top of the center mesh (between front bumber and air dam). With the chrome grill I was concerned that it might not perform at peak efficiency.
U have a bel 65x. Hard wired and/or hidden?
I am going for a K40 Undectectable. Radar behind front and rear bumpers and one of the laser jammer options above. This has minimal interior impact. On/Off/City/Hwy (all one switch) and three built in lamps (front/rear + city/hwy). Very unobtrusive and mounted in a blank panel that would be for the Cabrio so I can easily restore to OEM when I trade for M6. But the new BEL Products look pretty comprehensive and perform well, I understand. Another option I looked at was the BEL Pro R75x for a fully integrated system, but the interior pieces seem to take a lot of space. I have to hide mine as the Military bases I frequent get really tough especially when they have their annual ORI or JAG reviews.
I 'm sure plenty of 545 Sport will respond to your ??
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[/quote]Heres how mine looks