Compare 166's vs. 172's
06-19-2008 | 11:00 PM
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I guess you guys know where I stand... 166 
Also BMW has implemented a "Bad-Road" package for all BMW's assembled in India which includes raising the car to deal with the horrible roads - thats why some of you are getting the "jacked up" impression.
I always though the 172's look like they belong on the Benz.. not on a BMW
Also BMW has implemented a "Bad-Road" package for all BMW's assembled in India which includes raising the car to deal with the horrible roads - thats why some of you are getting the "jacked up" impression.
I always though the 172's look like they belong on the Benz.. not on a BMW
06-20-2008 | 04:22 AM
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Guys don't forget the M166 are on a non sports package. The sports suspension does lower the car a bit in the front.
Originally Posted by Suchet' post='606485' date='Jun 20 2008, 03:00 AM
I guess you guys know where I stand... 166
Also BMW has implemented a "Bad-Road" package for all BMW's assembled in India which includes raising the car to deal with the horrible roads - thats why some of you are getting the "jacked up" impression.
I always though the 172's look like they belong on the Benz.. not on a BMW
Also BMW has implemented a "Bad-Road" package for all BMW's assembled in India which includes raising the car to deal with the horrible roads - thats why some of you are getting the "jacked up" impression.
I always though the 172's look like they belong on the Benz.. not on a BMW
06-20-2008 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Moopai' post='606553' date='Jun 20 2008, 08:22 AM
Guys don't forget the M166 are on a non sports package. ...
172s FTW!!
166s look better on an M5.
07-19-2008 | 07:49 AM
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More comments, please.
I think they both look
By lowering the cars, they would look even better.
(I'm not going to lower mine, I love the comfort!)
I think they both look
By lowering the cars, they would look even better.
(I'm not going to lower mine, I love the comfort!)
07-20-2008 | 06:37 AM
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i prefer the 166s, again biased as I have them, I like how they almost immediately start sweeping into the hub as opposed to looking flat then dropping into the hub. It is really dramatic when you are walking to your car in a parking lot or driveway and look at those wheels. I have the sport suspension, but non-sport vs. non-sport still 166s.
07-20-2008 | 06:41 AM
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I like the 166s but I agree the car is pretty high, if this was the sports package they would've look better.
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='627919' date='Jul 19 2008, 11:49 AM
More comments, please.
I think they both look
By lowering the cars, they would look even better.
(I'm not going to lower mine, I love the comfort!)
I think they both look
By lowering the cars, they would look even better.
(I'm not going to lower mine, I love the comfort!)
07-20-2008 | 06:48 AM
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I like the 166's the concave look to them are fabulous!
But I must admit, you need the M Tech Kit for them to really stand out!
But I must admit, you need the M Tech Kit for them to really stand out!