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04-27-2008, 06:11 PM
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04-27-2008, 06:26 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........
An E60 in T/S is one of the classiest BMW's on the road, "Classic", understated and very subtle. 166's will dress up your car beautifully ! Less is more , restraint in modding is a virtue, too much cheap lipstick just makes a car look like your're trying too hard ............... As always, IMHO ! 
04-27-2008, 06:30 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
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Originally Posted by IceyTys' post='569438' date='Apr 27 2008, 06:01 PM
Thanks guys, thats all I needed to hear was a couple of thoughts, and so far its a clear NO, NO, and Hell NO!!! 
Please forgive me as I had a few beers at the park today
I have been desperately trying to find some wheels that I really like. I dont really like wheels with a lot of mesh/web design or too many spokes as I think they look too busy, I like a simple sporty look AND I am also having a hard time with this silver color. This is my first silver car and usually wheels should offset the color of the body.
I plead temporary insanity...
I guess Ill just order up the 166's as they seem to have the cleanest look so far.
Please forgive me as I had a few beers at the park today
I have been desperately trying to find some wheels that I really like. I dont really like wheels with a lot of mesh/web design or too many spokes as I think they look too busy, I like a simple sporty look AND I am also having a hard time with this silver color. This is my first silver car and usually wheels should offset the color of the body.I plead temporary insanity...
I guess Ill just order up the 166's as they seem to have the cleanest look so far.
04-27-2008, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='569444' date='Apr 27 2008, 06:08 PM
good call... 
friends don't let friends buy/choose wheels drunk
friends don't let friends buy/choose wheels drunk
04-27-2008, 06:34 PM
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well I come from SoCal where stock e60 m5s are not head turners at all. Funny thing is my 525i get lots of looks by m5 owners. I suggest you rethink before you pull the trigger and buy some wheels. I had the 166s at one time, but I didn't get the same attention until I got 20s. Good luck.
Heres an example:
Vegastrashed
with 20s
Heres an example:
Vegastrashed
with 20s
04-27-2008, 07:25 PM
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I suggest spinners on your wheels. Why go half way?
04-27-2008, 07:37 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........
Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='569504' date='Apr 27 2008, 10:34 PM
well I come from SoCal where stock e60 m5s are not head turners at all. Funny thing is my 525i get lots of looks by m5 owners. I suggest you rethink before you pull the trigger and buy some wheels. I had the 166s at one time, but I didn't get the same attention until I got 20s. Good luck.
Heres an example:
Vegastrashed
with 20s
Heres an example:
Vegastrashed
with 20s
Who cares what other people think , and what makes heads turn ? It's a personal thing about what the owner feels ............ A debadged M5 likely qualifies as one the coolest car's on the road.......... vs a 6 cylinder badged with M logos and and all the M body work .............. it's like stuffing a sock down your pants! ........at some point someone is going want you to perform .........................
04-27-2008, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='569560' date='Apr 27 2008, 08:37 PM
Who cares what other people think , and what makes heads turn ? It's a personal thing about what the owner feels ............ A debadged M5 likely qualifies as one the coolest car's on the road.......... vs a 6 cylinder badged with M logos and and all the M body work .............. it's like stuffing a sock down your pants! ........at some point someone is going want you to perform .........................
On the issue of performance, sure a BMW can perform and handle, but if I really wanted a performance car, get a Corvette or Skyline GT-R
Btw, my car is not doesn't have M badges on it
or //M wheels