My shoes are mounted finally!!!
08-19-2010, 09:58 AM
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Right guys after a long hrd day of running around i finally managed to mount the rims. I've been so busy so i hav'nt really had the time to take decent pics. I've taken a few quick ones as promised, but why do i feel they look to small like 19"s? Do you think its because its not lowered? P.s the tires look real messy as i hav'nt had the time to wash them. Oh and i replaced my m-tech badges with matching hamann ones on the m5 fender grill. Also opinions on what to do with the drop (springs) and spacers?
08-19-2010, 10:00 AM
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Looks good...It definately needs spacers in the rear. You need to measure to come up with how much exactly. Also, I think it needs a drop too. Nothing too drastic just enough to get rid of most of the gap. Eibachs or H&R's would probably do it. Although coilovers will give you the most control. Is it an xi?
08-19-2010, 12:45 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i
premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
35% tint all around
19' DPE GT7
very nice, I also agree on the spacers
08-19-2010, 12:51 PM
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Looking good!
Yea spacers would finish it off nicely lowering would make them look even meaner
Mind out for cerbs with those polished lips, friend of mine had polished lips and managed to ding one... looks bad when they are curbed
Yea spacers would finish it off nicely lowering would make them look even meaner
Mind out for cerbs with those polished lips, friend of mine had polished lips and managed to ding one... looks bad when they are curbed
08-19-2010, 12:55 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i mystic blue
they may seem smaller because the eye is fooled to think that the black on the wheel is the widest part. even tho the polsihed lip is. mine had gap like that to when i put shoes on, then i dipped it down with coilovers like 2 inchs in front 3 in rear
08-19-2010, 12:55 PM
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i know what you mean! a friend of mine has got polished lip's on his amg and the curb mark stands out like crazy! got to sit my wife down tonight and explain to her what will happen if she ever curbed my rims
08-19-2010, 12:57 PM
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i think i might have to go to a garage to ask how wide i need the spacers. i put my hand under the arch but to me it looks like there's no space to push them out 