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12-25-2008, 08:16 PM
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When I was a kid I wanted a BMW for all the wrong reasons... I was a "have not" and wanted what the "have's" had! Throughout the years I still loved to drive but was stuck with an old VW Bug, Honda's, and a 4-banger Camry. The Camry is still my winter driver, but my 40-something excitement now comes from my new 535xi. For the love of God; I didn't realize how fun driving can be. I bought the car and am ready to put about $6K into upgrades. I'm an inexperienced Bimmer owner and could use the boards help. Cosmetics and body kits are not preferences at this point.
- The 20" wheels that came with the car are China wheels and the tires don't appear to be the best (Talon Triangle 968). The roads in Eastern, WA (Spokane) are full of pot holes and I'm thinking the 20"s are a bad idea... and am looking at new wheels/tires with a staggered 18" or 19" wheel. I can get my hands on new OEM Style 124's with Dunlap Runflat tires for about $1500. Remember, this is an XI. Based on what I've read on the board, looks like I have some other really good aftermarket options... Your thoughts on the 20's that came with the car or new wheel/tire options? Should I put the $$ into performance instead?
Performance: I've read a lot from you guys on Dinan upgrades. I prefer to not void my warranty, or at least have it covered by Dinan. I like the idea of 384HP! I like the idea of a Sprintbooster. I will probably have to take the car to Seattle/Bellevue for any upgrades.
If you had 6K... maybe $6500 to spend, what would you get done? Thanks in advance...
- The 20" wheels that came with the car are China wheels and the tires don't appear to be the best (Talon Triangle 968). The roads in Eastern, WA (Spokane) are full of pot holes and I'm thinking the 20"s are a bad idea... and am looking at new wheels/tires with a staggered 18" or 19" wheel. I can get my hands on new OEM Style 124's with Dunlap Runflat tires for about $1500. Remember, this is an XI. Based on what I've read on the board, looks like I have some other really good aftermarket options... Your thoughts on the 20's that came with the car or new wheel/tire options? Should I put the $$ into performance instead?
Performance: I've read a lot from you guys on Dinan upgrades. I prefer to not void my warranty, or at least have it covered by Dinan. I like the idea of 384HP! I like the idea of a Sprintbooster. I will probably have to take the car to Seattle/Bellevue for any upgrades.
If you had 6K... maybe $6500 to spend, what would you get done? Thanks in advance...
12-25-2008, 08:26 PM
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MY 0.02...change the wheels/tires to something more appropriate to your climate and bank the rest of the money. Why spend a lot of money pimping your ride, it's already a great car. If you're really dying for more performance, sell it and buy a used E60 V8 with the extra $6k.
12-26-2008, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jusdoit' post='752899' date='Dec 26 2008, 12:16 AM
When I was a kid I wanted a BMW for all the wrong reasons... I was a "have not" and wanted what the "have's" had! Throughout the years I still loved to drive but was stuck with an old VW Bug, Honda's, and a 4-banger Camry. The Camry is still my winter driver, but my 40-something excitement now comes from my new 535xi. For the love of God; I didn't realize how fun driving can be. I bought the car and am ready to put about $6K into upgrades. I'm an inexperienced Bimmer owner and could use the boards help. Cosmetics and body kits are not preferences at this point.
- The 20" wheels that came with the car are China wheels and the tires don't appear to be the best (Talon Triangle 968). The roads in Eastern, WA (Spokane) are full of pot holes and I'm thinking the 20"s are a bad idea... and am looking at new wheels/tires with a staggered 18" or 19" wheel. I can get my hands on new OEM Style 124's with Dunlap Runflat tires for about $1500. Remember, this is an XI. Based on what I've read on the board, looks like I have some other really good aftermarket options... Your thoughts on the 20's that came with the car or new wheel/tire options? Should I put the $$ into performance instead?
Performance: I've read a lot from you guys on Dinan upgrades. I prefer to not void my warranty, or at least have it covered by Dinan. I like the idea of 384HP! I like the idea of a Sprintbooster. I will probably have to take the car to Seattle/Bellevue for any upgrades.
If you had 6K... maybe $6500 to spend, what would you get done? Thanks in advance...
- The 20" wheels that came with the car are China wheels and the tires don't appear to be the best (Talon Triangle 968). The roads in Eastern, WA (Spokane) are full of pot holes and I'm thinking the 20"s are a bad idea... and am looking at new wheels/tires with a staggered 18" or 19" wheel. I can get my hands on new OEM Style 124's with Dunlap Runflat tires for about $1500. Remember, this is an XI. Based on what I've read on the board, looks like I have some other really good aftermarket options... Your thoughts on the 20's that came with the car or new wheel/tire options? Should I put the $$ into performance instead?
Performance: I've read a lot from you guys on Dinan upgrades. I prefer to not void my warranty, or at least have it covered by Dinan. I like the idea of 384HP! I like the idea of a Sprintbooster. I will probably have to take the car to Seattle/Bellevue for any upgrades.
If you had 6K... maybe $6500 to spend, what would you get done? Thanks in advance...
I'd be curious about the history of the car. Seems odd that the owner of a car that is at best 1.5 yrs old would have invested a lot of bucks into those wheels and tires then sell it.
I have read that there are some dealers that have an affiliation with Dinan and if done there you can keep the warranty intact.
12-26-2008, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by rodneyremington' post='752902' date='Dec 26 2008, 12:26 AM
MY 0.02...change the wheels/tires to something more appropriate to your climate and bank the rest of the money. Why spend a lot of money pimping your ride, it's already a great car. If you're really dying for more performance, sell it and buy a used E60 V8 with the extra $6k.
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12-26-2008, 08:55 AM
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Sprint Booster
VMR Rims V710 19x9.5 ET45 Hyper Silver (rear)
VMR Rims V710 19x8.5 ET35 Hyper Silver (front)
Tires: General Exclaim 275/30/19 (rear)
Tires: General Exclaim 245/35/19 (front)
BMW Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors
BMW M-tech Complete Body Kit w/LCI & no PDC
Hamann Splitter
Vorsteiner Decklid Spoiler BMW M5 E60
BMW Black Grills E60
BMW Shadow Trim
BMW Carbon Fiber Roundells - E60
Angel Eyes (GP Thunder Bulb H8 8500K)
Originally Posted by corgidog' post='753003' date='Dec 26 2008, 06:30 AM
I'd be curious about the history of the car. Seems odd that the owner of a car that is at best 1.5 yrs old would have invested a lot of bucks into those wheels and tires then sell it.
I have read that there are some dealers that have an affiliation with Dinan and if done there you can keep the warranty intact.
I have read that there are some dealers that have an affiliation with Dinan and if done there you can keep the warranty intact.
** I bought the car from a dealer in Dallas, TX. It was a bank repo. The previous owner put the China 20's on it. I took those off and am currently running stock Style 143 w/R17's. Additionally, there's about 3 feet of snow on the ground in Spokane, and this will eventually become my daily driver. The XI is GR8!
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='753030' date='Dec 26 2008, 10:28 AM
- Definitely replace those China wheels with better 19" wheels
- Consider a SprintBooster
- Lowered suspension
12-26-2008, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by jusdoit' post='752899' date='Dec 26 2008, 12:16 AM
When I was a kid I wanted a BMW for all the wrong reasons... I was a "have not" and wanted what the "have's" had! Throughout the years I still loved to drive but was stuck with an old VW Bug, Honda's, and a 4-banger Camry. The Camry is still my winter driver, but my 40-something excitement now comes from my new 535xi. For the love of God; I didn't realize how fun driving can be. I bought the car and am ready to put about $6K into upgrades. I'm an inexperienced Bimmer owner and could use the boards help. Cosmetics and body kits are not preferences at this point.
- The 20" wheels that came with the car are China wheels and the tires don't appear to be the best (Talon Triangle 968). The roads in Eastern, WA (Spokane) are full of pot holes and I'm thinking the 20"s are a bad idea... and am looking at new wheels/tires with a staggered 18" or 19" wheel. I can get my hands on new OEM Style 124's with Dunlap Runflat tires for about $1500. Remember, this is an XI. Based on what I've read on the board, looks like I have some other really good aftermarket options... Your thoughts on the 20's that came with the car or new wheel/tire options? Should I put the $$ into performance instead?
Performance: I've read a lot from you guys on Dinan upgrades. I prefer to not void my warranty, or at least have it covered by Dinan. I like the idea of 384HP! I like the idea of a Sprintbooster. I will probably have to take the car to Seattle/Bellevue for any upgrades.
If you had 6K... maybe $6500 to spend, what would you get done? Thanks in advance...
- The 20" wheels that came with the car are China wheels and the tires don't appear to be the best (Talon Triangle 968). The roads in Eastern, WA (Spokane) are full of pot holes and I'm thinking the 20"s are a bad idea... and am looking at new wheels/tires with a staggered 18" or 19" wheel. I can get my hands on new OEM Style 124's with Dunlap Runflat tires for about $1500. Remember, this is an XI. Based on what I've read on the board, looks like I have some other really good aftermarket options... Your thoughts on the 20's that came with the car or new wheel/tire options? Should I put the $$ into performance instead?
Performance: I've read a lot from you guys on Dinan upgrades. I prefer to not void my warranty, or at least have it covered by Dinan. I like the idea of 384HP! I like the idea of a Sprintbooster. I will probably have to take the car to Seattle/Bellevue for any upgrades.
If you had 6K... maybe $6500 to spend, what would you get done? Thanks in advance...
OEM wheels are also a good choice and can run $3K - $4k with tires depending on the wheel.
Or you could look for used wheels but be very careful they are guarenteed to be straight/true with a "no questions" return option. Nothing wose than laying out hard earned cash and going for a ride and feeling vibrations all over the car from bad/incorrect wheels.
Good wheels and tires and the Dinan Software will make your car incredible.
Good luck and have fun...