530xi touring cold/sport pkg...Tell me what u think....
04-04-2010, 10:56 PM
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I like the shape of the rims a lot. They look sporty and dynamic without being too fussy. Remind me a bit of the Dinan wheels.
For me personally, they would be perfect if they were 19', the lip was a bit smaller and stuck out less, and regarding the colour: I have nothing against white, or white-on-white or whatever. I just like it more when the rims' coulour is a bit closer to stock, in which I guess I'm in a 0.1% minority here. I guess titanium grey or maybe gunmetal (but not darker) would be very clean and classy.
In any way, I think its great that we have these pics here, as they show something different and orginal, without being another ENVY. We need such pics in order for everyone to decide for himself what works well and what not.
For me personally, they would be perfect if they were 19', the lip was a bit smaller and stuck out less, and regarding the colour: I have nothing against white, or white-on-white or whatever. I just like it more when the rims' coulour is a bit closer to stock, in which I guess I'm in a 0.1% minority here. I guess titanium grey or maybe gunmetal (but not darker) would be very clean and classy.
In any way, I think its great that we have these pics here, as they show something different and orginal, without being another ENVY. We need such pics in order for everyone to decide for himself what works well and what not.
04-05-2010, 12:37 PM
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Wow, that's a big difference - I like them much more in this version, and indeed, the other pics make them look like they stick out a lot.. please do post better pics of the wagon
04-05-2010, 03:26 PM
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Im probably goin to put the wheels back on this weekend... I will post better pics then. IMO the wheels look very classy in OEM finish...but a bit to plain for me...so I think im goin to do something creative with them....stay tuned....The reason why they didnt stay OEM because I couldn't decide if I wanted to keep them OEM or paint them AW....and I dropped 2 of the rims off at the paint shop on a Mon and the guy told me he wasnt goin to start workin on them for a additional week....so I mounted one of the rears at rim shop and I liked the look...so I went back to body shop on weds and he started sanding one the rims...which destroyed the OEM finish...so at this point I had no choice but to color match them...at this point I was sick...He jumped the gun and ended up painting the wheels for free...but I still like the way they came out after all.
04-06-2010, 08:37 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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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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First off, 
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Like V wrote, I think its a good start. The white centre is not my preference, but I prefer the more understated / OEM look in general. This picture should give you a good indication of what your car could look like with the M5/M-Sport kit fitted, dropped and with deep dish 20s. This combination works well IMHO, as its more balanced than what you have today. So I think your plans to put that kit on will make a world of difference
on board and enjoy the forums!Like V wrote, I think its a good start. The white centre is not my preference, but I prefer the more understated / OEM look in general. This picture should give you a good indication of what your car could look like with the M5/M-Sport kit fitted, dropped and with deep dish 20s. This combination works well IMHO, as its more balanced than what you have today. So I think your plans to put that kit on will make a world of difference
04-06-2010, 10:45 AM
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First off, on board and enjoy the forums!
Like V wrote, I think its a good start. The white centre is not my preference, but I prefer the more understated / OEM look in general. This picture should give you a good indication of what your car could look like with the M5/M-Sport kit fitted, dropped and with deep dish 20s. This combination works well IMHO, as its more balanced than what you have today. So I think your plans to put that kit on will make a world of difference
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on board and enjoy the forums!Like V wrote, I think its a good start. The white centre is not my preference, but I prefer the more understated / OEM look in general. This picture should give you a good indication of what your car could look like with the M5/M-Sport kit fitted, dropped and with deep dish 20s. This combination works well IMHO, as its more balanced than what you have today. So I think your plans to put that kit on will make a world of difference
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04-06-2010, 12:23 PM
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My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
Grey/Grey Budapest 18"
Lost to HPFP issues:
08 535i sport pkg
Lost to Dreaded E61 Sun roof leaks:
07 E61 530Xi
Search function would be the first place to start...
OEM BMW or Rep....which do you prefer?
04-06-2010, 12:44 PM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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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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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
As for the M5 parts, the front bumper is the same as the E60, so you can get that from any of the usual (US) suppliers, e.g. Trinity supply replicas that have received good feedback here in the forum. The side skirts and rear M-Tech bumper can be sourced via BMW, because these are fitted to the E61 Sport versions in US / Canada, so will be orderable. Maybe some of the US / Canada members can better advise which dealer does the best prices -- or maybe Trinity can also do you a deal.
04-06-2010, 12:49 PM
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04-06-2010, 12:49 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
People offer me to buy this wagon all the time....u seriously think these wheels dont look good...you gotta be outta your mind....so u rather have stock M5 wheels than a set of rare MK motorsport wheels...which is vintage BMW....I know these wheels where made for the 8 series....but I know for a fact they look great on my wagon....and I know for fact I'am the only person that has these wheels on a E61 makes even more unique.....20x9F and 20x10.5R..(that dont rub)....show me pics of somebody else with these fitments on a wagon that looks better and has a bigger Lip then these wheels....Dont get me wrong I have seen some hot looking E61's on here....but dont knock me for being different....more pics soon
04-06-2010, 02:00 PM
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Thanks I apreciate the kind words....I actually was lookin for pictures of the car your talkin about? what series was it?