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05-20-2007, 11:53 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 M6: Silverstone Metallic... Fully loaded2005 DINAN5 (545i): Jet Black... Fully loaded1955 Chevy: Custom
Holy shiet! The effects are quite nice... looks meaner and stronger than the standard silver 
Originally Posted by BMW#5' post='426478' date='May 20 2007, 09:53 AM
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, 01:07 PM
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a 550i ... I think you are going to be blown away by what the V8 can do 
after the appropriate break-in period, of course.Wheels look great.
But, but, no more black car to care for? What shall you do now with all that free time?
05-20-2007, 01:18 PM
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My Ride: 535D AM SPORT 06 (07 for you US Guys ;-)
Carbon Black
Professional Sat Nav
6CD Changer
Automatic Aircondition Advance (Standard fit)
Bluetooth Telephone Preperation with Telematics Preperation
Extended Voice Control System
M 19" Mixed Wheels Style 172M
BMW Online
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Tracker - Echo
That's exactly how mine look when they're full of brake dust 
Each to their own really but not bad for the unique-ness!
Each to their own really but not bad for the unique-ness!
05-20-2007, 01:24 PM
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Very nice!!! It is much better than stock shiny silver which I think it is "too much" due to numerous spokes.
Congrats!! I like it
Nice mod for the 166s as well
Congrats!! I like it
Nice mod for the 166s as well
05-20-2007, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 535dMAN' post='426564' date='May 20 2007, 04:18 PM
That's exactly how mine look when they're full of brake dust Each to their own really but not bad for the unique-ness!
Each to their own really but not bad for the unique-ness!they do look hot! congrats
05-20-2007, 03:23 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Sport
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Wow, those are incredible. I love the magnesium or dark gray look on wheels.
05-20-2007, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 535dMAN' post='426564' date='May 20 2007, 04:18 PM
That's exactly how mine look when they're full of brake dust Each to their own really but not bad for the unique-ness!
Each to their own really but not bad for the unique-ness!hahahaha. +1
I was thinking the exact same thing when I looked at the pics. Give it a decent day of driving and i think any car with those stock wheels will look the same. Pay $320 for it ($80 each)?.....Probably not, but to each their own I guess.