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166's on sport package here, no drop (but I'm in a 535i 
), I like the look
the drop, like any other mod comes down to personal preference....did you get M5 or M6 offsets for the rear?
GL with you decision
), I like the lookthe drop, like any other mod comes down to personal preference....did you get M5 or M6 offsets for the rear?
GL with you decision
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Originally Posted by Trinity Autosport' post='844058' date='Apr 11 2009, 01:29 PM
I would definately lower the car. I have a 545i with sport package and I first lowered it with H&R Sport springs with Bilstein Sport Shocks, but changed it out to KW V2 Coilovers. 
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Originally Posted by Steveadp' post='843948' date='Apr 11 2009, 07:41 AM
Can you post a pic once you get the wheels on. I have often thought of this if I got the 166 ones also. Not sure if it will need it or not. Would like to see yours before you lower it.
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does this mean with the m6 offset, i wont need spacers at the rear?
let me just say for future reference, if any of you are gonna call newport, talk to and deal with Garry, and ONLY Garry!
gene, so will i need spacers for the M5 rears?
Originally Posted by mrfva' post='844312' date='Apr 11 2009, 05:28 PM
+1 ... Do it
thanks
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Originally Posted by Iceberg3x' post='845332' date='Apr 12 2009, 11:04 PM
Here are some pics of my 20s with recommended tires size/ 275/30/20 rear, 245/35/20 front
If I go over a dip in the road too fast, the front scrapes a little.
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Originally Posted by Iceberg3x' post='845334' date='Apr 12 2009, 08:07 PM
NO DROP!
If I go over a dip in the road too fast, the front scrapes a little.
If I go over a dip in the road too fast, the front scrapes a little.
we got the same color 5er and the height does look good with the 20s
thanx for the input and nice pics also.
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i have a sport package too and i wouldn't go any lower. it might look better but it would feel too stiff and might scrab the bottom on holes and uneven roads.
my reccomendation - don't lower it, Just my opinion
my reccomendation - don't lower it, Just my opinion