Spring/Summer 2009: your E61 mod plans
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='847778' date='Apr 15 2009, 10:06 AM
Ok, last weekend, I did some minor cleaning of the E61 in preparation for a quick road trip to south eastern Sweden. I managed to sort of get a pic or two of the spoiler, however, not a full side shot. Beer drinking got in the way...
Anyway, here it is.
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Anyway, here it is.
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I remember you saying that the spoiler was too understated, but based upon those pictures I think its just right. Its pronounced, without ruining the lines of the car.
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='847828' date='Apr 15 2009, 02:37 PM
I remember you saying that the spoiler was too understated, but based upon those pictures I think its just right. Its pronounced, without ruining the lines of the car.
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That said, considering that the shape of the end of the roof on the E61 is quite different from the E39, I understand that this kind of spoiler is really the only solution.
It actually looks best with the rear cargo door up!
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
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Quick update / teaser... had my new M172 summer set-up fitted and having the same issues as I had with my M166 set-up on my previous E60.... they look so small after having the 128s on the car during winter
But they do look great and in a few weeks I will have got used to them looking smaller. I'll take some pics over the weekend and post them up...
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='850272' date='Apr 17 2009, 05:21 PM
Quick update / teaser... had my new M172 summer set-up fitted and having the same issues as I had with my M166 set-up on my previous E60.... they look so small after having the 128s on the car during winter
But they do look great and in a few weeks I will have got used to them looking smaller. I'll take some pics over the weekend and post them up...
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My new 166 M wheels arrived in Turku this morning. Unfortunately, I am in south eastern Sweden at the moment!
I will pick them up on Monday and then go tire shopping.
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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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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='850277' date='Apr 17 2009, 04:30 PM
Very good! Lets see those pics... I doubt that they will look small - they are beautiful wheels! ![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
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I post the pics in this post
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='850272' date='Apr 17 2009, 05:21 PM
Quick update / teaser... had my new M172 summer set-up fitted and having the same issues as I had with my M166 set-up on my previous E60.... they look so small after having the 128s on the car during winter
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But also older.
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Oh yeah!
Thank you Marco!!!
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Thank you Marco!!!
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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)
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we-hey!! They look mint
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They are basically brand new in the box!
I have finally chosen a tire: CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT 3 - 245-35-19 ZR
1200 Euros, installed.
Anyone have any comments?
I have finally chosen a tire: CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT 3 - 245-35-19 ZR
1200 Euros, installed.
Anyone have any comments?
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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)
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...yeah, I hate hearing how much our tyres cost ![Laughing](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/laughing.gif)
I think the Continentals are fine and do not recall hearing anything negative about them.
I personally went for the Dunlops this time to try something different after the Michalin PS2s. The main reason is the Dunlops provide more lip protection by having a wider tyre wall, which sticks out more. The Michalins were awesome tyres when it came to comfort and grip, but VERY unforgiving if you came to close to the curb.
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I think the Continentals are fine and do not recall hearing anything negative about them.
I personally went for the Dunlops this time to try something different after the Michalin PS2s. The main reason is the Dunlops provide more lip protection by having a wider tyre wall, which sticks out more. The Michalins were awesome tyres when it came to comfort and grip, but VERY unforgiving if you came to close to the curb.