New Wheels & Exhaust
08-28-2005, 07:23 PM
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My Ride: 2004 Silver Grey 545i, Steptronic, Black Leather, Poplar Trim, Sport Package, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Nav, PDC, Cold Weather Package, Sun Shades, X-pel clear bra
Just installed my new Radenergies w/Bridgestone S03's and B&B exhaust. I have to say I am still getting used to the new sound, but it growing on me every day!
08-28-2005, 07:30 PM
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My Ride: 545, Auto, Sport, L7, Pdc, Sunshades, Silver Gray/Black, 19x8.5/9.5 Monet Wheels, Michelin PS A/S Tires, Full M-KIt, B&B Exhaust, 20% Llumar Tint
19 or 20...tire size is??
Dont worry abou the sound...soon you wont be able to live without it...looks great
Dont worry abou the sound...soon you wont be able to live without it...looks great
08-28-2005, 07:43 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
Was...
2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
Nice! You'll love the B&B more & more every day! 
08-28-2005, 07:46 PM
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My Ride: 2004 Silver Grey 545i, Steptronic, Black Leather, Poplar Trim, Sport Package, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Nav, PDC, Cold Weather Package, Sun Shades, X-pel clear bra
I went with 19's with 245/35 front and 275/30 rear.
Is it me or does the throttle response seem much better with the B&B?
Funny thing I was contemplating going back to the stock muffler until my wife took her first ride with the B&B installed and she said she thought he sound nice.
Is it me or does the throttle response seem much better with the B&B?
Funny thing I was contemplating going back to the stock muffler until my wife took her first ride with the B&B installed and she said she thought he sound nice.
Originally Posted by ch7656' date='Aug 28 2005, 09:30 PM
19 or 20...tire size is??
Dont worry abou the sound...soon you wont be able to live without it...looks great
Dont worry abou the sound...soon you wont be able to live without it...looks great
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08-28-2005, 08:22 PM
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Awesome wheels. I considered getting these at one point. They look good on an e60.
The B&B muffler has such a sweet note to it. For about two weeks I preferred turning off the music and just listening to the exhaust.
I drive a manual and downshifting/rev-matching is such a joy with this.
The B&B muffler has such a sweet note to it. For about two weeks I preferred turning off the music and just listening to the exhaust.
I drive a manual and downshifting/rev-matching is such a joy with this.
08-28-2005, 09:54 PM
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My Ride: 2004 520i, mystic blue, steptronic, beige leather, pdc, bluetooth, rain sensor, BMW sport kit fitted, 18" 166 rep BMW rims , de-badged, cherished reg. chrome grill,
Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Aug 29 2005, 05:22 AM
Awesome wheels.? I considered getting these at one point.? They look good on an e60.
The B&B muffler has such a sweet note to it.? For about two weeks I preferred turning off the music and just listening to the exhaust.
I drive a manual and downshifting/rev-matching is such a joy with this.
The B&B muffler has such a sweet note to it.? For about two weeks I preferred turning off the music and just listening to the exhaust.
I drive a manual and downshifting/rev-matching is such a joy with this.
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08-28-2005, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by norham' date='Aug 28 2005, 10:54 PM
[quote name='Centurion' date='Aug 29 2005, 05:22 AM']Awesome wheels.? I considered getting these at one point.? They look good on an e60.
The B&B muffler has such a sweet note to it.? For about two weeks I preferred turning off the music and just listening to the exhaust.
I drive a manual and downshifting/rev-matching is such a joy with this.
The B&B muffler has such a sweet note to it.? For about two weeks I preferred turning off the music and just listening to the exhaust.
I drive a manual and downshifting/rev-matching is such a joy with this.
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[/quote]I wonder why you quoted me here as your post had nothing to do with my comments. Anyway...From your signature, I take it that you've got 9" all around. A 10" width in the rear wheels will help to fill that space even more. Especially from the rear 3/4 angle shot you posted (obviously won't notice a 1" wider wheel too much from a direct side shot of a vehicle).
Also, the "35" or "40" in the dimensions of a tire is not measured in millimeters. Instead, it is a "percentage" of the first number which IS measured in millimeters. Getting a 40 series (vs. 35) will make for a taller tire (assuming the width stays at 275mm), however, it's not going to be "5mm" taller.
08-29-2005, 12:49 AM
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My Ride: 2004 520i, mystic blue, steptronic, beige leather, pdc, bluetooth, rain sensor, BMW sport kit fitted, 18" 166 rep BMW rims , de-badged, cherished reg. chrome grill,
Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Aug 29 2005, 07:36 AM
[quote name='norham' date='Aug 28 2005, 10:54 PM'][quote name='Centurion' date='Aug 29 2005, 05:22 AM']Awesome wheels.? I considered getting these at one point.? They look good on an e60.
The B&B muffler has such a sweet note to it.? For about two weeks I preferred turning off the music and just listening to the exhaust.
I drive a manual and downshifting/rev-matching is such a joy with this.
The B&B muffler has such a sweet note to it.? For about two weeks I preferred turning off the music and just listening to the exhaust.
I drive a manual and downshifting/rev-matching is such a joy with this.
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[/quote]I wonder why you quoted me here as your post had nothing to do with my comments. Anyway...From your signature, I take it that you've got 9" all around. A 10" width in the rear wheels will help to fill that space even more. Especially from the rear 3/4 angle shot you posted (obviously won't notice a 1" wider wheel too much from a direct side shot of a vehicle).
Also, the "35" or "40" in the dimensions of a tire is not measured in millimeters. Instead, it is a "percentage" of the first number which IS measured in millimeters. Getting a 40 series (vs. 35) will make for a taller tire (assuming the width stays at 275mm), however, it's not going to be "5mm" taller.
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[/quote]Do your sums and tell me how much taller the wheel is I am aware of the percentage aspect of the tyre ratio. I make it 96.5 to 110
oh and sorry for hitting the quote button as opposed to the reply one
