Pics - M-tech and 124's on my 530xi
05-19-2007, 09:35 PM
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Here is a video of my 530I with the Actual M5 front bumper and side skirt and M-tech rear bumper with custom dual rear diffuser with dual exhaust
and installed fender gills. spoiler is being painted.....
video link : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V60Y3TUB
and installed fender gills. spoiler is being painted.....
video link : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V60Y3TUB
05-19-2007, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by beldredge' post='426184' date='May 19 2007, 07:50 AM
I received my 124's a few weeks ago, and just had my M-tech kit installed this past week. The 124's are a staggered setup - 8x18 ET:43 in the front and 9x18 ET:55 in the rear (just as realoem.com indicates). I put BF Goodrich g-force T/A KDW NT's on - they seem to perform real well, but I think the tread pattern is a little goofy looking. I suppose the performance is more important 
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Thanks to Tony (quad_m) for supplying both the wheels and m-tech, and thanks to cmansbimmer for great advice on the wheels.
Regarding the M-tech kit - the dramatic change in the look with the front bumper is obvious; what I was (pleasantly) surprised with was how much of a difference the side skirts make. The flared look really stands out in person, much more than is evident in pictures. The rear, honestly, I can take it or leave it. I kinda like the flared lip on the bottom of the stock rear bumper, and think it would actually fit pretty well with the sides. The body shop is still painting the front license plate holder, so I'll have that installed next week - for now, I'm enjoying the look of the clean front.
So, here are some pics, including one with my DVD player installed in the rear. I also included a close-up of the wheels, so folks could see the difference in the "depth" between a "normal" 124 and the one for the xi models. Sorry, the lighting is not so great - I have a nice digital SLR, but the user is not so photo-savvy
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.Thanks to Tony (quad_m) for supplying both the wheels and m-tech, and thanks to cmansbimmer for great advice on the wheels.
Regarding the M-tech kit - the dramatic change in the look with the front bumper is obvious; what I was (pleasantly) surprised with was how much of a difference the side skirts make. The flared look really stands out in person, much more than is evident in pictures. The rear, honestly, I can take it or leave it. I kinda like the flared lip on the bottom of the stock rear bumper, and think it would actually fit pretty well with the sides. The body shop is still painting the front license plate holder, so I'll have that installed next week - for now, I'm enjoying the look of the clean front.
So, here are some pics, including one with my DVD player installed in the rear. I also included a close-up of the wheels, so folks could see the difference in the "depth" between a "normal" 124 and the one for the xi models. Sorry, the lighting is not so great - I have a nice digital SLR, but the user is not so photo-savvy
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wow looks fantastic! paint job looks nice too!...who painted it?
its truly a dramatic change for e60s, I love it!
enjoy sir!
quad_m
05-19-2007, 10:40 PM
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I brightened up some of your pics for ya since you said you weren't so savvy at it.
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05-19-2007, 10:45 PM
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one more.....I guess I have too much time on my hands. But I can't stop starting at that front. I want it!!!
05-20-2007, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ric530xi' post='426366' date='May 19 2007, 10:48 PM
It looks good, always liked the 124 wheels. How does it ride/handle now with the staggered setup? Does it feel different on the highway now?
And, yes, I am really happy with the 124's - I think it dresses up the car nicely, in a subtle way. Even more so once those 535's with sport start showing up on the road. I strongly considered the 135m's, but decided they would be a little too tough to keep clean.
Thanks for the compliments.
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05-20-2007, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='426388' date='May 20 2007, 12:40 AM
I brightened up some of your pics for ya since you said you weren't so savvy at it.
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05-20-2007, 12:41 PM
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Good to hear, are you planning to swap out the wheels in the winter? How do you think the staggered setup will handle the rain or snow? I assume living in Denver that you ski? Appreciate the feedback.
