My New Ride! Tell Me What You Think Guys...
04-18-2008, 06:38 PM
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My Ride: 2011 M3 Convertible, Alpine White/black, 6 speed
2011 535xi Tasmin Green, Venetian Beige
I don't understand the whole 21" rim thing. It's difficult trying to protect my 19s which are way more vulnerable to damage then my 18s were. I scratched one up the other day on a rough piece of driveway pulling into the car wash. I cannot see how driving on them on a daily basis won't eventually bend and scratch the hell out of them unless, of course, you happen to live in an area with flawless roads or just use the car on the track.
04-18-2008, 06:38 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
So where did the stock 172's go to? 
04-18-2008, 06:39 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='564021' date='Apr 18 2008, 07:38 PM
I don't understand the whole 21" rim thing. It's difficult trying to protect my 19s which are way more vulnerable to damage then my 18s were. I scratched one up the other day on a rough piece of driveway pulling into the car wash. I cannot see how driving on them on a daily basis won't eventually bend and scratch the hell out of them unless, of course, you happen to live in an area with flawless roads or just use the car on the track.
you curbed/scratched your wheels again? Hope it's nothing too major...
04-18-2008, 07:13 PM
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My Ride: 2011 550i; Alpine White/Black Dakota/MSport/SAT/IAS/Driver Assistance/ConveniencePkg/Prem Pkg 2/4 Zone AC/Side-Top Cameras/HUD & Black panel/BMW Apps-iPhone 4 Media/M Decklid spolier /Ventureshiled clear bra/ V1 -Ordered 4/9/11, Production 4/19, Shipped on Martorell 4/23,Arrived Port Hueneme 5/19,Delivered 5/21/11
Love the car, 
but......................
not the wheels.
Personally, Im not into the all black rim thing, Maybe a polished lip to contrast the black ala the old 1970/80's era 911's, but not all black.
Nonetheless...enjoy... I'll be joining you soon...new 550i somtime this summer
but......................not the wheels.
Personally, Im not into the all black rim thing, Maybe a polished lip to contrast the black ala the old 1970/80's era 911's, but not all black.Nonetheless...enjoy... I'll be joining you soon...new 550i somtime this summer
04-18-2008, 07:40 PM
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Some choose to mock what they don't understand. I Love it! I wouldnt change a thing. It looks very clean. Very Racy. Very aggressive. I totally get it. Great job.
All the best
All the best
04-18-2008, 08:27 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
Love the car hate the wheels...
04-18-2008, 08:35 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Lovin the A/W , not so much the wheels but the car is great and your're going to have a blast with it !!! Congratulations !!