I really want to get a MTech bodykit, but I'm a bit broke...
08-22-2012, 07:50 PM
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My Ride: 08 528i TiAg Premium/Cold Weather Pkg, 20% Tint, Technic Harness, JL Audio 12W7, JL HD 750/1 and LOTS of lighting mods!!!!!
So here's one more photo... will get more side shots when i get over to the garage myself... but for now this will have to suffice. Don't want him derailed from fixing the important stuff 
i'll also attach a photo of my intake valves.... looks like oil leak from turbos, given the gooey nature of the buildup, not hardened like expected... might also be the cause of my car sometimes stalling out at a stop? too much Oil in the Fuel? no idea....
i'll also attach a photo of my intake valves.... looks like oil leak from turbos, given the gooey nature of the buildup, not hardened like expected... might also be the cause of my car sometimes stalling out at a stop? too much Oil in the Fuel? no idea....
09-02-2012, 10:20 AM
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Sure! I stopped in at Erik's shop on Friday, to check on progress... (off topic, so it'll be brief), and turbos (at least front) definitely shows indication of wear. The turbine axle has both horizontal cross axle and along-axle play. So we're leaning towards having him rebuild the turbos. Would be prudent anyways, while going to methanol injection, especially since they are already leaking too much oil ... i'll track the cost breakdown, in case it becomes a feasible option for others.
Anyways, here's more pics. These he took primarily to show the drop on the car after installing the Koni-yellows and H&R Sport springs. When I was there the car was on the lift, so there wasn't a good opportunity to get more complete angles shot...
Also, the suspension wouldn't have settled, so will likely get a little bit lower in front.
to me though, the look is perfect. Not too obvious, just a nice finishing touch. And on the side, the lip seems to line up perfectly with the front tire... i'm running stock rims with spacers at the moment (i think 18 rear 12 front? i really can't remember, but it was the general consensus for not getting rub on this forum with stock rims).
Anyways, here's more pics. These he took primarily to show the drop on the car after installing the Koni-yellows and H&R Sport springs. When I was there the car was on the lift, so there wasn't a good opportunity to get more complete angles shot...
Also, the suspension wouldn't have settled, so will likely get a little bit lower in front.
to me though, the look is perfect. Not too obvious, just a nice finishing touch. And on the side, the lip seems to line up perfectly with the front tire... i'm running stock rims with spacers at the moment (i think 18 rear 12 front? i really can't remember, but it was the general consensus for not getting rub on this forum with stock rims).
09-02-2012, 10:32 AM
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and here's a teaser of the rear end, what's to come. tips and trim will be blacked, combination of flat and polished, not sure of the final tip look yet...
09-02-2012, 12:05 PM
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My Ride: 08 528i TiAg Premium/Cold Weather Pkg, 20% Tint, Technic Harness, JL Audio 12W7, JL HD 750/1 and LOTS of lighting mods!!!!!
Wow man! that carbon fiber lip looks soo much better then the non-carbon fiber...this lip and a set of black grills and black roundels would make a great budget setup! Lets see moar pics!!!!
09-02-2012, 01:09 PM
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and here's a teaser of the rear end, what's to come. tips and trim will be blacked, combination of flat and polished, not sure of the final tip look yet...
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09-17-2012, 08:30 PM
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My Ride: Alpine E60, '09 535i-Premium, Sport and Comfort Access PackageMods: Lux H8 V3 Angel Eyes, Weisslicht LED license plate lights, Interior LED lights, RPI Scoop, Matte Black Grills, Smoked LED side markers & side reflectors, 35% tint all around, and a 3
Just wondering if you had anymore pics of the progress of the front lip. Im keepin my stock lci front bumper so wondering how it looks finished.
09-18-2012, 10:26 AM
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Sorry Booyaazaa...
I swear it's my car, But it's still on the lift! Turbos are off though, and 2 rebuild kits + all connecting seals/gaskets/tubes have been ordered. ECS Tuning shipped the seal/gasket connector kit already, but BAE turbo systems is totally dragging their feet.
Don't worry, I will post tons of pics as soon as I get my baby back. It's going to be a whole new beast... sorry for the wait. I can't believe it's taken this long either...
I swear it's my car,
But it's still on the lift! Turbos are off though, and 2 rebuild kits + all connecting seals/gaskets/tubes have been ordered. ECS Tuning shipped the seal/gasket connector kit already, but BAE turbo systems is totally dragging their feet. Don't worry, I will post tons of pics as soon as I get my baby back. It's going to be a whole new beast... sorry for the wait. I can't believe it's taken this long either...