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Old 03-31-2010, 07:13 PM
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Those wheel gaps are ridiculous.
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Did anyone else notice the retractable machine gun port on the driver's side grill???
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Originally Posted by JDoug550
Those wheel gaps are ridiculous.


Would the handling package reduce the ride height? If if does, the car might be in comfort mode and the ride height lowers when your in sport mode.


Just thinking out loud.

Any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by sdg1871
The wheels they put on are hideous. Totally gross and not at all sporty.
Ditto. They need to throw some style 312 wheels on there!
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I like the wheels. They look fresh and modern.
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wow I thought the 550 was a 7 series for a second... its HUGE lol
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For a twin turbo the brakes look a little small.
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Originally Posted by Wallie_17
Would the handling package reduce the ride height? If if does, the car might be in comfort mode and the ride height lowers when your in sport mode.


Just thinking out loud.

Any thoughts?
Hope you're right! Or I might have to step up to one of the 20 inch wheel options...
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Slam it. Black out the grilles, black out the exhaust tips, put LEDs all over it, get an SB...............
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I'm really looking forward to seeing the "Aero Kits" for these cars and the additional sport wheels they come out with in the next year or so. I think the Aero Kits are going to change the entire look of what we're currently seeing.

I must admit though, I'm definitely a fan. Much more so than I was when I had my E39 and the E60 debuted.


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