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05-20-2007, 08:53 AM
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I'm getting my new Ti Silver 550i with MSports pack on Tuesday.
I wanted to transfer my M172's to the new car, because here in SA the 550i MSports comes standard with M135 rims.
However, I felt like doing something to the wheels that would give them more contrast against the bright Ti Silver.
Also I am going for 35% tint on the new car, so I figured I should go for a chrome shadow effect on the 172 rims.
I got the rims back on Friday and all I can say is damn... now they look really good. I wish I'd done this earlier.
They look good on my current Carbon Black car, but I think they're going to look even better on the Ti Silver.
The pictures don't quite do them justice, but here goes anyway: (before and after)
I wanted to transfer my M172's to the new car, because here in SA the 550i MSports comes standard with M135 rims.
However, I felt like doing something to the wheels that would give them more contrast against the bright Ti Silver.
Also I am going for 35% tint on the new car, so I figured I should go for a chrome shadow effect on the 172 rims.
I got the rims back on Friday and all I can say is damn... now they look really good. I wish I'd done this earlier.
They look good on my current Carbon Black car, but I think they're going to look even better on the Ti Silver.
The pictures don't quite do them justice, but here goes anyway: (before and after)
05-20-2007, 08:58 AM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
Crazy looking wheelsCongrats on the new car too
05-20-2007, 10:09 AM
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My Ride: E91 325i ´06
Congrats on the coming new car!
And the wheels look so good it?s crazy!!! BMW should add this as an option for the 172?s!
Promise you?ll post pics as soon as you take delivery!?
And the wheels look so good it?s crazy!!! BMW should add this as an option for the 172?s!
Promise you?ll post pics as soon as you take delivery!?
05-20-2007, 10:29 AM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
Originally Posted by BMW#5' post='426510' date='May 20 2007, 08:19 PM
The wheels cost the equivalent of around US$80 each to respray.
Well worth it.
Well worth it.
Please post pics of your new BMW when you get it