New Wheels, Shadowline and Springs
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From: Nashville, TN
My Ride: 2006 525i - OEM 166 (M6 offset) - Eibach Pro-Kit - Shadowline Trim
Mods To Come : M-Aerodynamic Kit.
Alright, so after having my car for a few months it was time to take it from the completely stock version that it was when i bought to something a little more appealing.
I changed the chrome trim out for shadowline (thanks to the DIY article here and some additional input from other members). I also finally decided between the 166 and 172 wheels. Thankfully I spent a little time researching around here and got my 166 (M6 offsets) from Gary. And finally I had the Eibach springs installed to give the car a nice drop that won't give me any trouble with rubbing.
Pics below of before and after.
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and after:
If there is anyone here in the Nashville, TN area - i used Auto House to install the springs and the guy really knew his stuff.
I changed the chrome trim out for shadowline (thanks to the DIY article here and some additional input from other members). I also finally decided between the 166 and 172 wheels. Thankfully I spent a little time researching around here and got my 166 (M6 offsets) from Gary. And finally I had the Eibach springs installed to give the car a nice drop that won't give me any trouble with rubbing.
Pics below of before and after.
[attachment=92162
SCF2269.JPG]and after:
If there is anyone here in the Nashville, TN area - i used Auto House to install the springs and the guy really knew his stuff.
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very nice!!! 
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It looks really great!! Amazing what a few subtles upgrades can do! 
Amazing what a few subtles upgrades can do!
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wow , what a different !! looks good mang !!
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From: Nashville, TN
My Ride: 2006 525i - OEM 166 (M6 offset) - Eibach Pro-Kit - Shadowline Trim
Mods To Come : M-Aerodynamic Kit.
Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='787621' date='Feb 7 2009, 09:27 PM
I liked it stock. 