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01-28-2007, 10:51 PM
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Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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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
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I've been telling people that I was in the process of switching out my 10mm for 12mm spacers. After what it seemed like an impossible task of removing the 10mm spacers, it was finally done (I'll write a DIY process on how to do this soon). I put my tires back and went for a test drive. Some people have reported that they were experiencing rubbing issues with 12mm when under compression.
I can report back that I did not experience any rubbing issues at all. My specs are: Sport Package, H&R Sport springs, 12mm Ichiba spacers, and General Exclaim UHP: Front - 245/35/19 & Rear - 275/30/19. I think the key to avoid rubbing or rolling your fenders would be to use 275s instead of 285s tires with 12mm. NOTE: This is only applicable with those that have 167s and 166s with ET:28.
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I can report back that I did not experience any rubbing issues at all. My specs are: Sport Package, H&R Sport springs, 12mm Ichiba spacers, and General Exclaim UHP: Front - 245/35/19 & Rear - 275/30/19. I think the key to avoid rubbing or rolling your fenders would be to use 275s instead of 285s tires with 12mm. NOTE: This is only applicable with those that have 167s and 166s with ET:28.
Here are some pictures:
01-28-2007, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='384759' date='Jan 29 2007, 09:51 AM
I've been telling people that I was in the process of switching out my 10mm for 12mm spacers. After what it seemed like an impossible task of removing the 10mm spacers, it was finally done (I'll write a DIY process on how to do this soon). I put my tires back and went for a test drive. Some people have reported that they were experiencing rubbing issues with 12mm when under compression.
I can report back that I did not experience any rubbing issues at all. My specs are: Sport Package, H&R Sport springs, 12mm Ichiba spacers, and General Exclaim UHP: Front - 245/35/19(F) & Rear - 275/30/19. I think the key to avoid rubbing or rolling your fenders would be to use 275s instead of 285s tires with 12mm. NOTE: This is only applicable with those that have 167s and 166s with ET:28.
I can report back that I did not experience any rubbing issues at all. My specs are: Sport Package, H&R Sport springs, 12mm Ichiba spacers, and General Exclaim UHP: Front - 245/35/19(F) & Rear - 275/30/19. I think the key to avoid rubbing or rolling your fenders would be to use 275s instead of 285s tires with 12mm. NOTE: This is only applicable with those that have 167s and 166s with ET:28.
01-28-2007, 11:24 PM
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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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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
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
The Toyo T1R left rear tire was showing wear and leaking air. The right rear was showing the same wear. It was just a matter of time before I would have had a leak and possibly a blowout with both rear tires. I was told that I definitely need new tires for the rear at least. So, I went ahead and replaced all four tires with General Exclaim (GE) UHP. Have hear a lot of good reviews about them, and best of all they're inexpensive. If later on the GE tires are not what I expected I'll go with the tried and true Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. I will NEVER buy Toyos again. They offer no rim protection. I have so many curb rashes on my 166s these days. :'(
Alphinewhite, go ahead and get the spacers. They're one of the inexpensive mods you can get. Contact hollywoodtrash if you want H&R 10mm spacers. For 12mm, you'll have to go with anothor vendor i.e. Ichiba (what I have) or Eibach. H&R 12mm are always back ordered. I also, would like to note I have very minimal vibrations with the 12mm. I would have zero vibrations if not for the bent wheel I need to get repaired. Be very careful with your 166s and avoid potholes at all costs.
Alphinewhite, go ahead and get the spacers. They're one of the inexpensive mods you can get. Contact hollywoodtrash if you want H&R 10mm spacers. For 12mm, you'll have to go with anothor vendor i.e. Ichiba (what I have) or Eibach. H&R 12mm are always back ordered. I also, would like to note I have very minimal vibrations with the 12mm. I would have zero vibrations if not for the bent wheel I need to get repaired. Be very careful with your 166s and avoid potholes at all costs.
01-28-2007, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='384759' date='Jan 29 2007, 02:51 AM
Scary.... :'(
01-29-2007, 04:59 AM
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My Ride: 05/04 545I Titanium Grey Steptronic, BBS RG-R 19x9 W/ General Exclaim-245 35Z, 19x10 275 30Z, H&R Sport. Logic 7, BT, Prem PkG. Codl weather, TV and Nav To go W/PS2/DVD Player. ACS Style front lips, roof, and trunk spoiler. .
I concur....NO rubbing yet.....Tested on New York City (pot holes city)
I have exactly the same set-up like vegatrashed...GE UHP tires,166 rims,H&R coilover(even little bit lower than Vegatrashed), and 12mm ichiban spacer.
I have exactly the same set-up like vegatrashed...GE UHP tires,166 rims,H&R coilover(even little bit lower than Vegatrashed), and 12mm ichiban spacer.
<i think that I will go for same 12mm spacers in the summer
01-29-2007, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='384767' date='Jan 29 2007, 12:24 AM
The Toyo T1R left rear tire was showing wear and leaking air. The right rear was showing the same wear. It was just a matter of time before I would have had a leak and possibly a blowout with both rear tires. I was told that I definitely need new tires for the rear at least. So, I went ahead and replaced all four tires with General Exclaim (GE) UHP. Have hear a lot of good reviews about them, and best of all they're inexpensive. If later on the GE tires are not what I expected I'll go with the tried and true Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. I will NEVER buy Toyos again. They offer no rim protection. I have so many curb rashes on my 166s these days. :'(
Alphinewhite, go ahead and get the spacers. They're one of the inexpensive mods you can get. Contact hollywoodtrash if you want H&R 10mm spacers. For 12mm, you'll have to go with anothor vendor i.e. Ichiba (what I have) or Eibach. H&R 12mm are always back ordered. I also, would like to note I have very minimal vibrations with the 12mm. I would have zero vibrations if not for the bent wheel I need to get repaired. Be very careful with your 166s and avoid potholes at all costs.
Alphinewhite, go ahead and get the spacers. They're one of the inexpensive mods you can get. Contact hollywoodtrash if you want H&R 10mm spacers. For 12mm, you'll have to go with anothor vendor i.e. Ichiba (what I have) or Eibach. H&R 12mm are always back ordered. I also, would like to note I have very minimal vibrations with the 12mm. I would have zero vibrations if not for the bent wheel I need to get repaired. Be very careful with your 166s and avoid potholes at all costs.
potholes...eekk. gone over alot of them recently
. i try to avoid them but they are everywhere in orange county and especially LA.
01-29-2007, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='384774' date='Jan 29 2007, 12:59 AM
Hahaha Vegas chicks spirit 
Chicks are always there next to him 
Chicks are always there next to him Hey Joe, what are you doing take pictures in a Motel parking lot ????
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