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Old 08-31-2008, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dbae1978' post='658513' date='Sep 1 2008, 03:31 AM
Yo Dave,

when is your car being delivered?
I spoke with BMW Korea on Friday and they told me that if I want the new i-Drive (CIC) that the car will be early November production with delivery middle of December to early January. If I can make do with the current i-Drive (CCC) then the car will be early October production with delivery in middle of November to early December. I would like to have the new i-Drive, but the wait is killing me!
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Originally Posted by dbae1978' post='658511' date='Sep 1 2008, 03:29 AM
with the 20"s the ride gets slightly worse in terms of noise and feel. The tires will rub so you will have to roll your fenders. They'll still rub when you are going over potholes, speed bumps, driveways and especially when you have people in the car. You will have to drive slowly and very carefully.... other than that they'll look dayaam good..

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If you mounted 20's on a 5er in Korea, you'd bend the rims on the way home after install~
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='658448' date='Aug 31 2008, 09:16 AM
A lot of people, including magazines b*tch and complain about the runflats. How they make the car skittish on the expressways. Runflat tires are basically rock hard (mostly the sidewall). That's what allows them to run for up to 80-100km after you've lost air. But now you've gotten 20's... there are a few things that will probably change. On highways, your car may be more stable as opposed to the runflats. Vancouver roads are in pretty good shape, so I wouldn't be too worried about tramlining (the tendency for low profile, wide tires to follow ruts on the road). The other thing you'll probably have to be wary of with 20's is the rims bending due to potholes and bumps. The preventative measure for this is driving very slow everywhere you go. And curb rashes. Both of these are expensive problems that come with big*ss wheels! Congrats on the 20's and careful driving!

thanks for the info....i will take some pic and update...as soon as i get them
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Originally Posted by clcon' post='658575' date='Sep 1 2008, 05:48 AM
thanks for the info....i will take some pic and update...as soon as i get them
I'm sure the 20's will look hot on your car! Looking forward to seeing the pictures. Now... if only I can GET my car!
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Originally Posted by dbae1978' post='658511' date='Aug 31 2008, 11:29 AM
with the 20"s the ride gets slightly worse in terms of noise and feel. The tires will rub so you will have to roll your fenders. They'll still rub when you are going over potholes, speed bumps, driveways and especially when you have people in the car. You will have to drive slowly and very carefully.... other than that they'll look dayaam good..

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roger @ modbargen told it it wont rub at all...! (I got 20" M5 rep with yokohama)
hmmmm....i still havent got it yet..so....gotta wait and see
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Originally Posted by clcon' post='658587' date='Sep 1 2008, 06:14 AM
roger @ modbargen told it it wont rub at all...! (I got 20" M5 rep with yokohama)
hmmmm....i still havent got it yet..so....gotta wait and see
I think whether it rubs or not would depend on the offset and tire size.
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Originally Posted by clcon' post='658587' date='Sep 1 2008, 06:14 AM
roger @ modbargen told it it wont rub at all...! (I got 20" M5 rep with yokohama)
hmmmm....i still havent got it yet..so....gotta wait and see
Which reps did you get? 166s or 167s?
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Originally Posted by BigMike' post='658475' date='Sep 1 2008, 02:30 AM
You're secondguessing youself cuz the car isn't here yet!

I thought of getting a 330i coupe but then again, the 5'er belongs in a different class and people look at it that way....

Get the e60 and just enjoy it!!
Still second guessing myself...
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='658485' date='Sep 1 2008, 02:46 AM
Somebody shoot me and put me out of my misery!
Offer is still open!
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='658590' date='Aug 31 2008, 02:19 PM
Which reps did you get? 166s or 167s?

i got 166...lol
and my mufflers on the way....i went single instead of quad

as for your car.....my pick is e60 for ya
i had 335 coupe and e46 M3 before...!
dont get me wrong..both are great cars....fast...fun...nothing but a big smile
loved the sports button on M3....silky smooth till the redline

but you know what..its not e60....


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