Installed my 166 wheels, now I need lowering..LOL
03-16-2007 | 10:00 PM
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I mounted my 166 wheels today... I only have 500 miles on the car..the original bolts on the 17 are loose..damn.. 
well anyways thanks to JTP1947 for the lead, i paid about $2K for the set, they are OEM..
The general UHP are quiet, very surprising, ride is awesome thanks to Mike I checked out the rating on tirerack..
here are some pics..car still dirty, I'll try to wake up tomorrow and bring it to Santana Row
well anyways thanks to JTP1947 for the lead, i paid about $2K for the set, they are OEM..The general UHP are quiet, very surprising, ride is awesome thanks to Mike I checked out the rating on tirerack..
here are some pics..car still dirty, I'll try to wake up tomorrow and bring it to Santana Row
03-16-2007 | 10:03 PM
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Haha... That's generally the consensus when people slap on 166s. It needs to be lowered. 
03-16-2007 | 10:06 PM
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Eibach Springs - 1.2 drop all around. Closest ride to stock.
HR Spring - 1.3 front and 1.2 rear. A little bit more aggressive when it comes to comfort, but is the most popular on the board.
HR Coilovers - Stiff suspension and could be intolerable for some. Benefit is adjustable height. Expensive as well.
Looks great, but lower the beast and it'll be perfect.
HR Spring - 1.3 front and 1.2 rear. A little bit more aggressive when it comes to comfort, but is the most popular on the board.
HR Coilovers - Stiff suspension and could be intolerable for some. Benefit is adjustable height. Expensive as well.
Looks great, but lower the beast and it'll be perfect.
03-16-2007 | 10:13 PM
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I installed 166's on my e60 and I really don't feel that there's any need for lowering.
Aside from yourself, 99% of the population won't be able to tell (or give a flying f@ck if you lower your car). If it's ENTIRELY for yourself then that's another story.
Aside from yourself, 99% of the population won't be able to tell (or give a flying f@ck if you lower your car). If it's ENTIRELY for yourself then that's another story.
03-16-2007 | 10:41 PM
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thanks guys... hmmm that's weird, my experience with Porsche the Eibach springs are more rough and the HR
are closer to stock ride..is it different with BMW's?
btw i dont have the TPM installed yet.. i have the annoying tpm sign on, what's up with not being able to disable the tpm
are closer to stock ride..is it different with BMW's?
btw i dont have the TPM installed yet.. i have the annoying tpm sign on, what's up with not being able to disable the tpm
03-16-2007 | 11:07 PM
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Looking good!
Dropping the car really does make all the difference in terms of looks. Your car right now looks like my car. Definitely go for the drop ASAP, as will I when words drops if there will be Dinan xi springs or not.
Dropping the car really does make all the difference in terms of looks. Your car right now looks like my car. Definitely go for the drop ASAP, as will I when words drops if there will be Dinan xi springs or not.
03-17-2007 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by wasupdu' post='403760' date='Mar 17 2007, 01:13 AM
I installed 166's on my e60 and I really don't feel that there's any need for lowering.
Aside from yourself, 99% of the population won't be able to tell (or give a flying f@ck if you lower your car). If it's ENTIRELY for yourself then that's another story.
Aside from yourself, 99% of the population won't be able to tell (or give a flying f@ck if you lower your car). If it's ENTIRELY for yourself then that's another story.
03-17-2007 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mihusky' post='403859' date='Mar 17 2007, 06:51 AM
I agree - I went au natural without new springs or spacers and I'm fine with the look.