Spring/Summer 2009: your E61 mod plans
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='826577' date='Mar 25 2009, 10:03 PM
Looks great -- have you got the needle round to 330 yet?
I suspect that my Continental winter tires would explode at any speed over 220km/h, so at this point, NO!
I have to wait for summer weather, better tires for the 166 M wheels, and a very long run-way...
That said, it will be fun to see what the ACS diesel power upgrade will allow for a top speed, some place that allows for such madness.
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='826584' date='Mar 25 2009, 10:16 PM
Thanks!
I suspect that my Continental winter tires would explode at any speed over 220km/h, so at this point, NO!
I have to wait for summer weather, better tires for the 166 M wheels, and a very long run-way...
That said, it will be fun to see what the ACS diesel power upgrade will allow for a top speed, some place that allows for such madness.
I suspect that my Continental winter tires would explode at any speed over 220km/h, so at this point, NO!
I have to wait for summer weather, better tires for the 166 M wheels, and a very long run-way...
That said, it will be fun to see what the ACS diesel power upgrade will allow for a top speed, some place that allows for such madness.
I almost got worried that you wouldn't post any pics after all, but didn't thought that they might be here!
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='828981' date='Mar 28 2009, 02:17 PM
Wow! Looks great Patrick!
I almost got worried that you wouldn't post any pics after all, but didn't thought that they might be here!
I almost got worried that you wouldn't post any pics after all, but didn't thought that they might be here!
I like to hide here in the E61 forum...
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Oi! Overly priced, original AC Schnitzer interior parts have now arrived! 
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Very nice!!
Shouldn't you be getting discounts from them by now?
Shouldn't you be getting discounts from them by now?
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='832706' date='Apr 1 2009, 02:03 PM
Very nice!!
Shouldn't you be getting discounts from them by now?
Shouldn't you be getting discounts from them by now?
And I did get a discount! However, that was off set by having to wait 5 weeks for the damn parts to be delivered...
Next up: 166 M wheels and Continental tires!
Then, I am done.
Unless I find an OEM CF rear diffuser.
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='832713' date='Apr 1 2009, 01:37 PM
Thanks!! Installation next week - too busy now!
And I did get a discount! However, that was off set by having to wait 5 weeks for the damn parts to be delivered...
Next up: 166 M wheels and Continental tires!
Then, I am done.
Unless I find an OEM CF rear diffuser.
And I did get a discount! However, that was off set by having to wait 5 weeks for the damn parts to be delivered...
Next up: 166 M wheels and Continental tires!
Then, I am done.
Unless I find an OEM CF rear diffuser.
M166 rims, great choice! I know alot of Touring owners go for "front wheels" all round, but the staggered set-up will be easier to sell afterwards. The M6 off-set with ET17 at the rear is a straight fit on the Touring, i.e. no need for spacers. I just checked with Lissy Tuning, where I bought my M166 and M172 rims, and they also confirm you do not need spacers on the Touring with the M6 staggered set-up -- and these guys deal with German T?V.
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='832755' date='Apr 1 2009, 04:55 PM
M166 rims, great choice! I know alot of Touring owners go for "front wheels" all round, but the staggered set-up will be easier to sell afterwards. The M6 off-set with ET17 at the rear is a straight fit on the Touring, i.e. no need for spacers. I just checked with Lissy Tuning, where I bought my M166 and M172 rims, and they also confirm you do not need spacers on the Touring with the M6 staggered set-up -- and these guys deal with German T?V.
I am waiting for a set of four used, front 166 M wheels to be delivered to Finland, from... a fellow E61 enthusiast in Trieste, Italy.
Apparently, they are soon to be on the way!
No spacers, just four fronts wheels and some new tires. I am psyched up for this!!
Tires will be cheaper by avoiding the staggered set up, and there will be less stress with the Finnish vehicle inspectors that will certify the 19" wheels.
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='832820' date='Apr 1 2009, 04:50 PM
I am waiting for a set of four used, front 166 M wheels to be delivered to Finland, from... a fellow E61 enthusiast in Trieste, Italy.
so what's he getting next?
Edit: If you are getting them second hand, then my comments above are by the by anyway --- good find
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='832834' date='Apr 1 2009, 06:00 PM
... I wonder who that could be
so what's he getting next?
Edit: If you are getting them second hand, then my comments above are by the by anyway --- good find
so what's he getting next?
Edit: If you are getting them second hand, then my comments above are by the by anyway --- good find
Something very cool. But we will have to wait for his post (with pictures) about this topic!
Now, if I could just find someone selling an OEM CF rear diffuser because he won't need that anymore...
