NEW WHEELS ON THE BIMMER
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From: Riverdale, New York
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.
To answer all you guys who would like it dropped, I want to say that I want to drop it also but not until a mod from the BMW comes out for the xi. I bought this car not leased so I want to enjoy the ride as much as I can. If I went with 19's the diameter of the wheel would have been the same but the wheel would have looked a little larger. It would have been a harsher ride but a nicer look, I was looking for both venues so I went with the 18's.
I'm about seeing both sides, which is modding for looks but I also want comfort and sportiness. For now I'll keep it this way and wait for BMW produce some factory mod options.
Rick.
I'm about seeing both sides, which is modding for looks but I also want comfort and sportiness. For now I'll keep it this way and wait for BMW produce some factory mod options.
Rick.
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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='586738' date='May 23 2008, 01:02 AM
To answer all you guys who would like it dropped, I want to say that I want to drop it also but not until a mod from the BMW comes out for the xi. I bought this car not leased so I want to enjoy the ride as much as I can. If I went with 19's the diameter of the wheel would have been the same but the wheel would have looked a little larger. It would have been a harsher ride but a nicer look, I was looking for both venues so I went with the 18's.
I'm about seeing both sides, which is modding for looks but I also want comfort and sportiness. For now I'll keep it this way and wait for BMW produce some factory mod options.
Rick.
I'm about seeing both sides, which is modding for looks but I also want comfort and sportiness. For now I'll keep it this way and wait for BMW produce some factory mod options.
Rick.
There's just something about seeing a strut sticking out of the rear wheel-well on the xi's that just sits totally wrong with me. I'd personally sacrifice some ride quality to make it look right....and coming from ME, it should mean something. Remember, you can always put the old springs back on if you don't like the ride, so all you'd risk is the price of the install...and re-install and an alignment. You can sell the springs to get some of that back. I'd think about it...just make sure the stops are cut right!
We can bite the bullet together...have the springs installed and see what happens. If I am going to tell you drop yours, then how could I not do the same to mine!? We just might LOVE 'em!
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
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STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
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Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
H&R Springs for the XI. DOOOOOO IT! 
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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='586577' date='May 22 2008, 07:58 PM
Here you go guys what do you all think. Not the best photos but good enough for today....
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From: Riverdale, New York
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.
Originally Posted by juris335' post='586985' date='May 23 2008, 12:25 PM
Question: Does every 535xi with 245x40-18/275x35-18" OEMs have the same gap or is it just due to these wheels?
Rick..
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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='586577' date='May 22 2008, 08:58 PM
Here you go guys what do you all think. Not the best photos but good enough for today....
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Looks good. Need to drop it a little. The area looks familiar, 231st Riverdale area? See you at the meet.
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My Ride: 2005 545i | Black Sapphire Metallic | Black Dakota Leather | Anthracite Maple | 6 Speed Manual | Sport Package | Logic 7 | Sirius Satellite Radio
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Originally Posted by bimmer722' post='586676' date='May 22 2008, 10:28 PM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by BrianTx5' post='587009' date='May 23 2008, 08:11 PM
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... +5Go lower.
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