M3This' E61 Touring
10-14-2011, 08:07 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
10-14-2011, 09:20 AM
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17" 225/50 = 25.9"
18" 245/40 = 25.7"
19" 245/35 = 25.8"
Yours are about 1" larger OD than OEM. M5 OEM, 255/40x19", is the 27" you mention.
10-16-2011, 11:33 PM
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yeah, and that oem gap photo, well oem gap is bigger at the front than the rear so by lowering the front a little, it just brings it more snug and the rear ends up looking tighter when the wheel is made so flush. the rest is all visual effect, the rear just looks lower because of the huge rim and flush setting. plus it's not a very good comparison oem in total shade of tire/air space gap vs totally sun lit aftermarket.
I'd love to put on a better handling suspension but I don't want to loose my ground clearance. I guess that's why an AMG E55/63 wagon is pretty awesome, you get clearance when you need it and low tight handling the rest of the time, but without all wheel drive.
Do you have any idea from your install what the highest setting might be for the KW's? If they are anything like PSS9, there is a range to choose from.
thanks. the car looks great.
I'd love to put on a better handling suspension but I don't want to loose my ground clearance. I guess that's why an AMG E55/63 wagon is pretty awesome, you get clearance when you need it and low tight handling the rest of the time, but without all wheel drive.
Do you have any idea from your install what the highest setting might be for the KW's? If they are anything like PSS9, there is a range to choose from.
thanks. the car looks great.
12-14-2011, 08:21 AM
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My Ride: 2010 535 xi - M Sport Pkg & other goodies
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I might be putting the car up for sale in a month or two as I now have a F250 as well and I dont really need the utility of a wagon any more and am thinking about picking up a sports coupe (M3 or GTR).
12-15-2011, 08:40 AM
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Model Year: E61 2006
1 - Buy adjustable links
2 - Tilt the sensor.
More info HERE
12-15-2011, 04:21 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
I might ... depends on a few things with work though. If they go through I can afford a more expensive car like a GTR, and I dont have kids or anything and the GF has a 4 door car already for going out, so Im thinking of getting something ultra sporty again.
12-15-2011, 04:22 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
Don't get me wrong, but your theory is incorrect. I was one of the first members messing around with the leveling sensors. There is 2 sensors that command the rear height that are connected one on the left lower rear arm and the other on the right rear arm. This function is to garantee always the same height depending the load of the car. To lower the rear height you have two options:
1 - Buy adjustable links
2 - Tilt the sensor.
More info HERE
1 - Buy adjustable links
2 - Tilt the sensor.
More info HERE
12-20-2011, 09:00 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.