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Old 07-19-2011, 01:43 PM
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Hi all
I have 05 545i and would like to tidy up the rear end, you know just smooth it out. I've looked over and searched the board, many have done great mods. I would just like to know what spacer size seems to suit the stock equiped car best?
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Seems like many run 15mm spacer but some actually use 18mm. I actually measured mine stock 124 and probably can fit 20mm.
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i have 545i with sport pack too, im wondering the same thing! running on stock wheels, but i think it migh tlook wear since the rear is not low enough hahahahahhaha
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actually if you push the rear out a bit, the gap will look smaller giving the illusion the car is a bit lower
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I ran 15mm in the rear, and 10mm in the front with the 124's.
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Have you noticed any vibration, and what brand do you recomend?
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no vibration. i went around the hubs with sandpaper before i put on the spacers.

i went with H&R, but i wish i didnt...they're starting to rust from the metallic finish. purchased new ones from Burger Motorsports, they have a black finish, and they're on sale at the moment INCLUDING the lug bolts. Turner motorsports, RS Teknik, or Macht Schnell all make pretty good spacers.
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I just installed mine, 12.5mm in the front and 20mm in the rear. Sport Suspension and 124 wheels. No problems whatsoever.
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Originally Posted by peteycrack10
I just installed mine, 12.5mm in the front and 20mm in the rear. Sport Suspension and 124 wheels. No problems whatsoever.
can I see some pictures please? I might want to do a similar set up! thanks
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Originally Posted by cgeetaryan
can I see some pictures please? I might want to do a similar set up! thanks
Here you go. The spacer are from Turner Motorsport. Any questions or if you want to see more pics feel free to ask.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/59085771@N07/5971975865/http://www.flickr.com/photos/59085771@N07/5971975865/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/59085771@N07/, on Flickr
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/59085771@N07/5971973179/http://www.flickr.com/photos/59085771@N07/5971973179/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/59085771@N07/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59085771@N07/5971984265/http://www.flickr.com/photos/59085771@N07/5971984265/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/59085771@N07/, on Flickr
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