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.
Anyway, here it is.
At least you took the pictures without any blur from the swaying 
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.
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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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)
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...
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...
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... 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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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)
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!
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
But also older.
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Oh yeah!
Thank you Marco!!!
Thank you Marco!!!
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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)
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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Joined: Feb 2006
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
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)
...yeah, I hate hearing how much our tyres cost
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.
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.
