PICS: Why you need to lower an XI with 19" wheels
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='436863' date='Jun 18 2007, 03:06 AM
You can get the springs from Turner Motorsports for about $260 + shipping. Installation varies anywhere from $200-$800!
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DrLev99, the new wheel will look awesome!
Do you have a 2nd set of TPM installed w/ the new wheel/tire set? Did you have VM pre-installed the TPM?
Do you have a 2nd set of TPM installed w/ the new wheel/tire set? Did you have VM pre-installed the TPM?
Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='436834' date='Jun 17 2007, 11:56 PM
Hey all! Got some "before" pics for ya of my Titanium Silver 530xi. No "afters" as of yet, however.
I am waiting for my H&R sport springs to arrive, however they are on backorder for at least another 6 weeks from Turner Motorsports. That sucks! I have had my 19" CSL VB-3 wheels & Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position RE050A tires from www.velocitymotoring.com sitting in my garage for a week now and just had to see what one would like installed, so I threw on the right rear. I ordered the staggered setup...245/35/19 FRONT, 275/30/19 REAR. ET40 offset in front, ET45 in rear.
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I am waiting for my H&R sport springs to arrive, however they are on backorder for at least another 6 weeks from Turner Motorsports. That sucks! I have had my 19" CSL VB-3 wheels & Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position RE050A tires from www.velocitymotoring.com sitting in my garage for a week now and just had to see what one would like installed, so I threw on the right rear. I ordered the staggered setup...245/35/19 FRONT, 275/30/19 REAR. ET40 offset in front, ET45 in rear.
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Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi' post='436955' date='Jun 18 2007, 10:31 AM
Do you have a 2nd set of TPM installed w/ the new wheel/tire set? Did you have VM pre-installed the TPM?
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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='436921' date='Jun 18 2007, 02:14 PM
OK, I think I figured out why you have such a gap in the wheel well. You only put one tire and wheel on to check out how it looks. The other side still has the 17" wheel on it so it could be causing the car to lean. IMO. 
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Originally Posted by jordan23junkee' post='436869' date='Jun 18 2007, 04:00 AM
DRLev99, I would suggest getting quotes from your area tuner shops that have the springs and will install. Several shops around socal I know charge $400 installed which seems to be a fair price.
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='436857' date='Jun 18 2007, 02:50 AM
And the rear.
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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='436853' date='Jun 18 2007, 02:39 AM
What will happen if you go with a bigger tire to fill in the gap? Will that cause the speedometer to read the wrong speed and the odometer to read the wrong mileage?
I understand that the low profile look is what you are looking for, and the ride of course, i'm just curious to know. I would like to do what you guy's are doing but i'm afraid of voiding some warranty.
Just being careful and inquisitive.
Thanks Rick...
By the way , nice wheels.. Do they come in 18"?
I understand that the low profile look is what you are looking for, and the ride of course, i'm just curious to know. I would like to do what you guy's are doing but i'm afraid of voiding some warranty.
Just being careful and inquisitive.
Thanks Rick...
By the way , nice wheels.. Do they come in 18"?
The tires/wheel combo is already slightly "taller" than my OEM's, despite the low profile tires. Any thicker rubber would really mess up the speedometer/odometer readings. These tires are the "recommended" size for these wheels. As for the warranty, there's no real way around voiding the manuf. warranty on the suspension. But, ya gotta do what ya gotta do sometimes to have a sweet looking ride! I just gotta watch out for the potholes!
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='436943' date='Jun 18 2007, 10:09 AM
Dave - The car looks AWESOME! I love the wheels with your color car. Looks hot man. Now, just get those springs installed and you'll be part of the family.
Congrats again. Glad I could help.
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Congrats again. Glad I could help.
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Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi' post='436955' date='Jun 18 2007, 10:31 AM
DrLev99, the new wheel will look awesome!
Do you have a 2nd set of TPM installed w/ the new wheel/tire set? Did you have VM pre-installed the TPM?
Do you have a 2nd set of TPM installed w/ the new wheel/tire set? Did you have VM pre-installed the TPM?
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