X3 Style 128's on xi - Pictures
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Originally Posted by Pauken4' post='852184' date='Apr 19 2009, 06:14 PM
Lowering options aren't great for the xi's. There are only two.
H&R springs with OEM shocks: This combo has been a nightmare for some, including DrLev99.
KW V3 Coilovers: Has anyone tried these? Cost is $2100 for parts alone!
As for pics for pics of the wheel wells. I added spacers for push them our further. The fronts are pushed out a total of 13mm over stock ( 10mm spacer plus 3mm from a wider wheel and larger offset, compared to stock 8J ET43). The rears are out 19mm compared to 9J ET55 Style 124's ( 4mm from offset plus 15mm spacer )
I think that you can get a sense how they sit in the whell weels from this photo.
Attachment 77253
H&R springs with OEM shocks: This combo has been a nightmare for some, including DrLev99.
KW V3 Coilovers: Has anyone tried these? Cost is $2100 for parts alone!
As for pics for pics of the wheel wells. I added spacers for push them our further. The fronts are pushed out a total of 13mm over stock ( 10mm spacer plus 3mm from a wider wheel and larger offset, compared to stock 8J ET43). The rears are out 19mm compared to 9J ET55 Style 124's ( 4mm from offset plus 15mm spacer )
I think that you can get a sense how they sit in the whell weels from this photo.
Attachment 77253
I have the kw v2 coils and they are outstanding. I have oem ride quality when I want it as well as aggressive.
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Your ride certainly gets a 
from me!
I love the Platinum Grey M-Sport with 128s combo. Member TheFleet did it on his non Xi E60.
Like Gene wrote, good to see E60 Xi owners also being able to fit OEM wheels, smart choice.
from me! I love the Platinum Grey M-Sport with 128s combo. Member TheFleet did it on his non Xi E60.
Like Gene wrote, good to see E60 Xi owners also being able to fit OEM wheels, smart choice.
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by Pauken4' post='852184' date='Apr 19 2009, 09:14 PM
Lowering options aren't great for the xi's. There are only two.
H&R springs with OEM shocks: This combo has been a nightmare for some, including DrLev99.
H&R springs with OEM shocks: This combo has been a nightmare for some, including DrLev99.
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From: Omaha, NE - USA
My Ride: MY07 525xi Silver Gray
Model Year: 2007
+1 ... mine been great too ...
Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='852699' date='Apr 20 2009, 09:58 AM
Not for me. The H&R's worked great on my old, 2007 530xi Sport. DrLev's mechanic was just an idiot and installed them wrong and ended up f-ing up his car in the process.