E61 Touring Discussion The touring is also known as the wagon version of the 5 series.

M3 CSL style wheels on E61

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Old May 26, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Krill' post='428540' date='May 26 2007, 12:06 PM
Excellent!!

Think I might have to get those for my car...
As an FYI, Velocity Motoring which makes the wheels, has a new color coming out in these wheels. It's Hyper Black. They might look pretty sweet on your car. Just thought I'd let you know.

PS - I went direct to Velocity and didn't go through their distributors (ModBargains, etc..). If you go direct, ask for a guy named Gideon. He's their sales manager and possibly one of the nicest vendors I've ever spoken with.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by HUK' post='428444' date='May 25 2007, 09:47 PM
Just got these from modbargains.com (great service). 19" non-staggered CSL replicas with General Exclaim UHP. I have the sport package but since this is a US spec car it doesn't have the sport springs. With these wheels and tires the car feels entirely different -- better handling overall, better cornering.. feels like it's on rails. Couldn't be more happy. And I love the way they look.
(By the way, offset is ET40)
Looks great! Good job!

You didn't describe wheel width or tire size. I'm guessing it's 19 x 8.5 ET 40, General Exclaim UHP 245/35-19?
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Old May 26, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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I use these rims for my winter tires...they look great
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Old May 26, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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I use these rims for my winter tires...they look great
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Old May 26, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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My Ride: [color=#FF0000]Current car: [/color] 2006 530xiT, Jet Black, Black int., Black liner, panoramic roof, premium/sports/cold wheater packages, park assist, Sirius, NAV, keyless. [color=#FF0000]Wheels: [/color] 19 x 8.5 ET 40, General Exclaim UHP 245/35-19
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Thanks for all your comments..
Yes, you're correct, they are 19 x 8.5 ET 40, General Exclaim UHP 245/35-19.
No, I didn't lower the car (yet?). I guess the new setup makes it look a bit lower -- also think the black paint hides the gap a bit.
Yes, they're silver, not hyper silver.

When is the SoCal meet?
Are there any engine performance mods we can do on these cars?? I think the only thing I've found is a replacement air filter.. (3HP? )
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Old May 26, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by asawadude' post='428649
No, I didn't lower the car (yet?). I guess the new setup makes it look a bit lower -- also think the black paint hides the gap a bit.
Lower it. I too, have Jet Black, and although the gap is not as noticeable, the springs make a world of difference in terms of stance, ride height and cornering performance. When I tell others that mine is the AWD model, they can't believe it.

I'm happy to say that my springs have settled and I barely have much of a gap at all...if any. The car looks perfect.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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Looks lovely
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Old May 27, 2007 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='428556' date='May 26 2007, 06:52 PM
As an FYI, Velocity Motoring which makes the wheels, has a new color coming out in these wheels. It's Hyper Black. They might look pretty sweet on your car. Just thought I'd let you know.

PS - I went direct to Velocity and didn't go through their distributors (ModBargains, etc..). If you go direct, ask for a guy named Gideon. He's their sales manager and possibly one of the nicest vendors I've ever spoken with.
Thanks for the info, your definately right about hyper black... I think they would look killer on Space Gray
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Old May 27, 2007 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Krill' post='428765' date='May 27 2007, 06:13 AM
Thanks for the info, your definately right about hyper black... I think they would look killer on Space Gray
Exactly! Now go and order them so I can see them on your beautiful car!!!!
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Old May 27, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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I have question: does the BMW tire pressure monitoring system work with sensors, and if so did you move them to this set? Thx.
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