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09-15-2009, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by vesil' post='1008451' date='Sep 15 2009, 10:25 PM
Thanks!
First I looked for different BBS models, but I'm happy that I found new Rondell models. I think that Rondel wheels are not only good looking, but also really good value for money. I found out that Rondell makes lot of OEM wheels for example for VW and that is good signal about they quality control. Also my tire shop gave positive comment about their quality. Only little weight were needed for balancing.
First I looked for different BBS models, but I'm happy that I found new Rondell models. I think that Rondel wheels are not only good looking, but also really good value for money. I found out that Rondell makes lot of OEM wheels for example for VW and that is good signal about they quality control. Also my tire shop gave positive comment about their quality. Only little weight were needed for balancing.
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09-16-2009, 03:46 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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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)
I saw in another thread that you are going to get another 8,5mm rim for the rear. You could have simply kept the 9,5 rim, put a 12mm or 15mm spacer on the rear, like I did, and you save yourself some money and the wheel is perfectly aligned with the outer arch. However, the other E61s here with 19x8,5 all round demonstrate that the route you're taking will also give great results
09-17-2009, 12:49 PM
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My Ride: 2005 535d Touring
Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1009006' date='Sep 16 2009, 01:46 PM
Well obviously I'm going to like that set-up
I saw in another thread that you are going to get another 8,5mm rim for the rear. You could have simply kept the 9,5 rim, put a 12mm or 15mm spacer on the rear, like I did, and you save yourself some money and the wheel is perfectly aligned with the outer arch. However, the other E61s here with 19x8,5 all round demonstrate that the route you're taking will also give great results
I saw in another thread that you are going to get another 8,5mm rim for the rear. You could have simply kept the 9,5 rim, put a 12mm or 15mm spacer on the rear, like I did, and you save yourself some money and the wheel is perfectly aligned with the outer arch. However, the other E61s here with 19x8,5 all round demonstrate that the route you're taking will also give great results
As I can see, it's identical to yours. However, beyond the fact that it's a 535d, unlike yours, it's not a standard M Sport. Rather, it has the diffuser(s), bumper(s), and other aerodynamic components relevant to the M Sport kit. I recently bought the car used and have been going through a round of pre-emptive servicings in order to assure that I get my money's worth (or at least, close to it).
Thanks for the assistance regarding the 9,5 rim TUV approval process, however, I've been told that in Luxembourg they are quite heavy-handed (legally). This also happens to be my first car. So, though I trust your experience on the matter (the reason I'm at the forum), I do not know how it would fair with the Luxembourgish authorities (especially the TUV approval). I neither have a garage of my own to engage in the required works, so I'm obliged to get it done somewhere (at least for now). At this point in time, that is BMW in Bitburg. There are BMW dealers closer to me in Luxembourg, but in Bitburg they were willing to speak some English to me, such that I could explain myself. Other dealers weren't so pleasant.
Got oil service and rear disks/pads done last week. This week I get the 8,5Jx19 172 for the rear + tires all around + some body work done (rear diffuser and some other corroded parts). I'd like to see if I can get them to check the car's swirl flaps and replace them with the newer/re-inforced version. I'll have to see cause the car is a 03/2005 model, so it may already have the upgraded flaps. Anyway, the rims are just a "playing it on the safe side till i really know well".
09-18-2009, 05:34 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
No point in taking any risks and you will have peace of mind... and a great looking wheel that doesn't rub!
Hope you get everything sorted this week with your dealer
Hope you get everything sorted this week with your dealer
10-05-2009, 01:34 AM
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My Ride: 2009: pre-LCI E61 525dA Touring (177HP)
2008: LCI E46 330dA Touring (204HP)
2007: LCI E46 320dA Touring (150HP)
Hy Gentlemen.
Hope everything is fine for you.
Here are some news pics of my car. Since last time, carbon emblems have been installed as well as spacers. I went for 10mm spacers at the front and 15mm at the rear, everything approved by the T?V.
I can't wait the end of the month..! I have an appointment with Hartge for two things: the lowering and the chiptuning....! Banza?...
Then, for the next year, I will go for M side skirts and an exhaust (Eisenmann, Hartge... don't know for the moment... Any ideas or advices...?).
Have a good day.
Hope everything is fine for you.
Here are some news pics of my car. Since last time, carbon emblems have been installed as well as spacers. I went for 10mm spacers at the front and 15mm at the rear, everything approved by the T?V.
I can't wait the end of the month..! I have an appointment with Hartge for two things: the lowering and the chiptuning....! Banza?...
Then, for the next year, I will go for M side skirts and an exhaust (Eisenmann, Hartge... don't know for the moment... Any ideas or advices...?).
Have a good day.
10-05-2009, 07:16 AM
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My Ride: E61 530D 2008/231BHP M-Sport package
hi guys! here are few pics from E61 section of Moscow bmwclub.ru ... never seen more than 2 wagons together... you have a chance now. Definitely it would be much easier to collect 10 BENTLEY GT at Moscow
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10-05-2009, 07:32 AM
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My Ride: E61 530D 2008/231BHP M-Sport package
BTW... there were two 530D, two 535D and one 525i ... all diesel ones, except mine, were been remapped by HAMANN and ACS ... most powerful 535th one (as shown below at front) - had around 320BHP...
...after its' check-ride , as to be true, I didn't feel ANY difference with mine 231hp. Maybe it was self-adjusting gearbox?
...after its' check-ride , as to be true, I didn't feel ANY difference with mine 231hp. Maybe it was self-adjusting gearbox?
10-05-2009, 10:40 AM
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My Ride: 2006 Audi A8 4.2TDI
Previous rides:
2005 E61 530d, 20" Breyton reps, Eibach springs, M5 bumper/mirrors/MFSW
2000 Audi S6 Avant, 18" OZ, RS6 exhaust etc
1998 Audi A8 4,2Q, 19" RS4 wheels, Remus exhaust KW coilovers etc
1986 Audi 100CC, funky fresh steel rims w plastic covers, rubber lip on boot.....
1987 BMW 320i, 15" alloys + rubber lip on boot :)
1982 Opel Ascona 1,6DL, tinted windows and a big-ass subwoofer :P
Cool pics 7G! That one with all the trunk lids open was funny as hell
10-05-2009, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 7Green' post='1024946' date='Oct 5 2009, 05:32 PM
BTW... there were two 530D, two 535D and one 525i ... all diesel ones, except mine, were been remapped by HAMANN and ACS ... most powerful 535th one (as shown below at front) - had around 320BHP...
Attachment 91665
...after its' check-ride , as to be true, I didn't feel ANY difference with mine 231hp. Maybe it was self-adjusting gearbox?
Attachment 91665
...after its' check-ride , as to be true, I didn't feel ANY difference with mine 231hp. Maybe it was self-adjusting gearbox?
Cool cars!!!!!!
10-05-2009, 10:39 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)
Looks like you had a lot of fun
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