HOT OR NOT? 20" black/chrome Lowenhart LSRs?
08-07-2006, 08:01 PM
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My Ride: 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 - Chrome Orange/ Magnolia, 5spd., twin turbo.
2007 Porsche Carrera - Guards Red/ Savannah Beige, 5spd., sport seats, nav, Xenons, 20 x 9.5/ 11.5 MHT Merlots, H&R sport springs, Fabspeed catback exhaust, more to come :)
2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 - Majestic Black/ Parchment, 7spd. auto, P2 pack w/ nav.
On ORDER: 2009 Mercedes SL65 AMG Iridium Silver/ Red slated for Jan '09 delivery! YAY!
Previous rides:
1998 M3 4dr. - Cosmos Black Met./ Light Gray, 5spd. auto, fully modded.
2002 M3 conv. - Laguna Seca Blue/ Black, 6spd., stock. RIP :(
2004 525i - Orient Blue Met./ Black, 6 spd., Premium Package, 20 x 9.5/ 10.5 Asanti AF116s, H&R sport springs, 50% tint all around, 10K Xenon upgrade, Orion 12" sub/ amp/ cap in custom enclosure.
2005 Chrysler Crossfire - Alabaster White/ Cedar-Charcoal (Red/ Black) interior, 6spd., custom aftermarket Roots-style blower, custom CAI, dual 3" SS exhaust from manifold back , re-mapped ECU, 250.2WHP @ 8PSI, 12K Xenon upgrade.
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 - Reflex Silver Met./ Kristal Gray, 6spd. auto w/Tiptronic, bone stock :)
2007 Mercedes Benz E550 4Matic - Obsidian Black/ Charcoal, 5spd. auto, 12k Xenon upgrade (headlights & foglights), 20% tint.
I have a set of HRE 549s on order, however, I stumbled across these wheels tonight, and my heart started racing...! Only thing is, I didn't know if they'd look right on an E60... When I first saw them, I was thinking "Japanese Tuner", but the more I looked at them, the more I thought they would look absolutely SICK on my Orient Blue 525i...! So, what do you guys think? Stick with the 10-spoke HREs, or go with these monsters? Price is about the same. Any comments would be greatly appreciated! Cheers!
08-07-2006, 08:03 PM
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I would prefer the HREs over these. I think the HREs are sportier more in line with our BMWs. I've seen a lot of Mercedes CLS owners having these wheels on that show Unique Whips. haha
08-07-2006, 08:11 PM
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agreed, hre are whole lot better than these rims. no doubt on my mind.
08-07-2006, 08:11 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Not. I never thought three spoke (not technically three spoke, but the design is similiar) wheels ever looked good. I say go for the Agio TSS Sport that iceman316 has or EuroCarFan's Rad R10. 
08-08-2006, 01:20 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
No offense bro, but that wud kill that nice orient... get more time and 
... they will be also heavy!!! but of course its your car so if you like it...it was just my opinion.
... they will be also heavy!!! but of course its your car so if you like it...it was just my opinion.
08-08-2006, 01:35 AM
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My Ride: BMW ///M 525xi Carbon Black - Dakota Black Leather - Riegel Ahorn Anthrazit trim - Alloy wheels 135 8Jx18" - Sport Seats - Bi-Xenon Headlights - Nav. System Professional - Bluetooth phone prep. - Auto-Dim. Int + Folding exterior mirrors - Rear Blind (electric) and side blinds - PDC - Foldable rear seats - Trailer Clutch
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1984 - E21 323i - White
1988 - E34 520i - Light Blue
1995 - E39 528i - Dark Blue -- Momo 17" wheels
2001 - E39 530d - Stahblau -- ///M-kit
2002 - Mini Cooper S - Dark Silver -- wifes car
2006 - E60 525xi - Carbon black -- ///M-kit
Mods: Anti carjacking system CJ-1
Originally Posted by ats77' post='320120' date='Aug 8 2006, 11:20 AM
No offense bro, but that wud kill that nice orient... get more time and ... they will be also heavy!!! but of course its your car so if you like it...it was just my opinion.
... they will be also heavy!!! but of course its your car so if you like it...it was just my opinion.
08-08-2006, 07:30 AM
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My Ride: 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 - Chrome Orange/ Magnolia, 5spd., twin turbo.
2007 Porsche Carrera - Guards Red/ Savannah Beige, 5spd., sport seats, nav, Xenons, 20 x 9.5/ 11.5 MHT Merlots, H&R sport springs, Fabspeed catback exhaust, more to come :)
2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 - Majestic Black/ Parchment, 7spd. auto, P2 pack w/ nav.
On ORDER: 2009 Mercedes SL65 AMG Iridium Silver/ Red slated for Jan '09 delivery! YAY!
Previous rides:
1998 M3 4dr. - Cosmos Black Met./ Light Gray, 5spd. auto, fully modded.
2002 M3 conv. - Laguna Seca Blue/ Black, 6spd., stock. RIP :(
2004 525i - Orient Blue Met./ Black, 6 spd., Premium Package, 20 x 9.5/ 10.5 Asanti AF116s, H&R sport springs, 50% tint all around, 10K Xenon upgrade, Orion 12" sub/ amp/ cap in custom enclosure.
2005 Chrysler Crossfire - Alabaster White/ Cedar-Charcoal (Red/ Black) interior, 6spd., custom aftermarket Roots-style blower, custom CAI, dual 3" SS exhaust from manifold back , re-mapped ECU, 250.2WHP @ 8PSI, 12K Xenon upgrade.
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 - Reflex Silver Met./ Kristal Gray, 6spd. auto w/Tiptronic, bone stock :)
2007 Mercedes Benz E550 4Matic - Obsidian Black/ Charcoal, 5spd. auto, 12k Xenon upgrade (headlights & foglights), 20% tint.
It's settled ... HREs it is ... Thanks all!
08-08-2006, 07:49 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by Mvious' post='320220' date='Aug 8 2006, 05:30 PM
It's settled ... HREs it is ... Thanks all!
