FINALLY!! Upgrades done!
06-08-2011, 08:39 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White, Premium Package, Logic 7, NAV, 5W LED Angel Eyes
First a big THANKS to all the forum members who chimed in on ALL my wheel questions over the past few months!! I finally decided to go with 20" and a deep lip. I found these Concept One wheels, Matte Black finish, that go well with the white. I love them and the ride is smooth. I am running Falken 452s, 245/35/20 & 285/30/20. No issues with rubbing, as I have stock suspension (for now, lowering to come in 2012!). I also installed my ACS front lip and am pleased how easy it went on. A little automotive tape and a few hidden screws, fits like a glove! Thank you again for all the feedback!
06-08-2011, 09:53 AM
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06-08-2011, 10:21 AM
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ACS lip looks good on black cars but on white it sticks out too much and you can see its a stick-on - drill-in. Not worth it. Get Mtech or M5 replica bumper ASAP! Trust me, I did the same thing you did when I started modding. Eventually you will see the light.
Let me tell you what is going to start bothering you in the near future about your car in no particular order:
Hmm...sure do like my new wheels, but damn look at that gap now between the fender and the top of the tire. I need new springs / shocks or a coilover kit.
Ugghh... Look at my doors. They just go like a straight line to the skirt with no shape. Wish I had the mtech side skirts, would look awesome.
Hmmmmmm... Not sure I dig the front lip anymore. I hate that darn lined on the sides and front.
ohhhh, what about a black front grill?
TINTS!??
I need shadowline trim, the chromee is making me nuts...
Hmm mirrors? M5 ones? God those would look sick.
My rear bumper... not diggin it. How about an mtech? M5 replica? Maybe I can get quads?
ACS lip looks good on black cars but on white it sticks out too much and you can see its a stick-on - drill-in. Not worth it. Get Mtech or M5 replica bumper ASAP! Trust me, I did the same thing you did when I started modding. Eventually you will see the light.
Let me tell you what is going to start bothering you in the near future about your car in no particular order:
Hmm...sure do like my new wheels, but damn look at that gap now between the fender and the top of the tire. I need new springs / shocks or a coilover kit.
Ugghh... Look at my doors. They just go like a straight line to the skirt with no shape. Wish I had the mtech side skirts, would look awesome.
Hmmmmmm... Not sure I dig the front lip anymore. I hate that darn lined on the sides and front.
ohhhh, what about a black front grill?
TINTS!??
I need shadowline trim, the chromee is making me nuts...
Hmm mirrors? M5 ones? God those would look sick.
My rear bumper... not diggin it. How about an mtech? M5 replica? Maybe I can get quads?
06-08-2011, 10:55 AM
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No the color is off a bit due to the 3M protective film on the front. The paint is matched, but the front looks yellow from the film. I am not crazy about how that turned out, hence that is why i just taped it on so it can be removed easily. I would remove the front film but in Canada our roads r covered with gravel from the long winters. Hoping that the spoiler will fade abit!!
06-08-2011, 10:59 AM
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+3
ACS lip looks good on black cars but on white it sticks out too much and you can see its a stick-on - drill-in. Not worth it. Get Mtech or M5 replica bumper ASAP! Trust me, I did the same thing you did when I started modding. Eventually you will see the light.
Let me tell you what is going to start bothering you in the near future about your car in no particular order:
Hmm...sure do like my new wheels, but damn look at that gap now between the fender and the top of the tire. I need new springs / shocks or a coilover kit.
Ugghh... Look at my doors. They just go like a straight line to the skirt with no shape. Wish I had the mtech side skirts, would look awesome.
Hmmmmmm... Not sure I dig the front lip anymore. I hate that darn lined on the sides and front.
ohhhh, what about a black front grill?
TINTS!??
I need shadowline trim, the chromee is making me nuts...
Hmm mirrors? M5 ones? God those would look sick.
My rear bumper... not diggin it. How about an mtech? M5 replica? Maybe I can get quads?
ACS lip looks good on black cars but on white it sticks out too much and you can see its a stick-on - drill-in. Not worth it. Get Mtech or M5 replica bumper ASAP! Trust me, I did the same thing you did when I started modding. Eventually you will see the light.
Let me tell you what is going to start bothering you in the near future about your car in no particular order:
Hmm...sure do like my new wheels, but damn look at that gap now between the fender and the top of the tire. I need new springs / shocks or a coilover kit.
Ugghh... Look at my doors. They just go like a straight line to the skirt with no shape. Wish I had the mtech side skirts, would look awesome.
Hmmmmmm... Not sure I dig the front lip anymore. I hate that darn lined on the sides and front.
ohhhh, what about a black front grill?
TINTS!??
I need shadowline trim, the chromee is making me nuts...
Hmm mirrors? M5 ones? God those would look sick.
My rear bumper... not diggin it. How about an mtech? M5 replica? Maybe I can get quads?
I dont disagree with you. Thought i would try ACS, as everyone has Mtech or M5 rep. It will likely change after this year. Yes, future mods r in the order, but only so much free spending cash, so next year was thinking side skirts and lowering springs. Thanks for the feedback.
06-08-2011, 12:12 PM
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I dont disagree with you. Thought i would try ACS, as everyone has Mtech or M5 rep. It will likely change after this year. Yes, future mods r in the order, but only so much free spending cash, so next year was thinking side skirts and lowering springs. Thanks for the feedback.
06-08-2011, 12:16 PM
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I dont disagree with you. Thought i would try ACS, as everyone has Mtech or M5 rep. It will likely change after this year. Yes, future mods r in the order, but only so much free spending cash, so next year was thinking side skirts and lowering springs. Thanks for the feedback.
