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04-17-2012, 03:52 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530xit
M-tech
M5 reps
245/40/19, 275/35/19
H&R springs, reprogrammed rear air suspension
matte black exhaust tips
matte black kidney
Alright. Finally, finally.... finally. Thanks to Bimmers-r-us for the help. Here is my 06 530xi wagon. 245/40/19's on the front 275/35/19 on the rear. The offset of the wheels is +40 and its good on the rear, but I think I'm going to try and slide some 7mm spacers up front. I went with H&R front springs and a reset of the baseline ride height on the rear. It sits perfect imo...just maybe a little more flush on the front. Ordered the //m sideskirts but they are back ordered apparently. I went with Continental DWS, they are a little gummy in hard cornering, but for everyday driving, comfort outweighed extreme performance. I also sanded down and painted my kidneys and my exhaust tips with some good outdoor high heat flat spray paint, turned out well. Not sure whats next...I do know I want to keep it clean. Any comments or suggestions would be cool. Thanks.
04-17-2012, 06:10 PM
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I like how it's very discreet, regular folks would say "nice car", while enthousiasts would quickly notice there's more going on and would take a closer look at the details. I also like how the model numbers are not on the back, in Europe that is usually a free option, but haven't seen this in NA...
04-17-2012, 08:04 PM
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My Ride: '10 BMW 535xiT - Summer: M6 Replicas in 19x8.5ET35 & 19x9.5ET38 on 245/40R19 & 275/35R19 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo, Winter: Stock on Bridgestone Blizzak WS60
'10 Nissan GT-R - '12 Turbo Inlets, Cobb Downpipes and Y-pipe, Cobb Tuned
Looks nice! Very clean. 
Gives me hope and peace of mind for the wheels/tires I just ordered.
Gives me hope and peace of mind for the wheels/tires I just ordered.
04-18-2012, 04:08 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530xit
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M5 reps
245/40/19, 275/35/19
H&R springs, reprogrammed rear air suspension
matte black exhaust tips
matte black kidney
Hey thanks all. The baseline was reset through a software program. Basically we just played around entering different ride heights until we all agreed. Bimmers-r-us hooked it up. We even packed a bunch of extra weight and a couple of dudes in there..auto-leveled just fine..perfect. I'm kinda ok with the set up now, I just want it to sit a bit more flush on the front...come on turner..send my spacers..im losing sleep over this. TLO03...your wagon is gorgeous. I almost went that wheel and tire route.........maybe next time. Ouminan..what'd you order?? I'm curious... Well off to wash and wax my car for the 3rd time in a week. Thank you midwest pollen-festival.
04-18-2012, 02:47 PM
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My Ride: 2003 BMW 325i
2008 BMW 535xi Touring
2005 Lexus GX470
2000 Audi A4 1.8T
Gorgeous! I am diligently searching for an E61 right now in SoCal. Those are M wheels on your ride, correct?
Hoping to pick up an '08 or '09 535xi. I love the bi-turbo 3.0L - it is AWESOME once dialed in with software, intake and exhaust.
Hoping to pick up an '08 or '09 535xi. I love the bi-turbo 3.0L - it is AWESOME once dialed in with software, intake and exhaust.