Pics of 535 non-sport with 166's
02-12-2008, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='530345' date='Feb 12 2008, 08:16 PM
Looks like a truck sittin' that high! j/k 
DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT! 
DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT! 
I have the set up, you have to drop it. Looks and handles way better.
02-12-2008, 06:21 AM
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My Ride: 08 535i, Platinum Gray, Sport Pkg
Hey J - sell them back to you for +30% 
Thanks for the opinions, so far.
Unless I decided to start putting the car on a track or autocross events, the handling is mostly sufficient. My main concern is aesthetics.
Rear gap as is...or less gap? There isn't as big a gap in the front, as in the rear so... can I lower only the rear about an 1 - 1.5 inches? Springs/shocks?
[/quote]I should have a set of these rims soon myself. They look really nice on your car mate, those rogue 12mm spacers ?? is that for the rears only and does it make a big difference ?. If i order some 12mm spacers can i use the original bolts. [/quote]
The spacers are for the rear and push the wheels out to just inside the fender (I had concerns about the wheels sticking out past the fenders, they do not). The 245 front tires fill out perfectly, no need for spacers and you WILL need longer bolts to accomodate the extra width.
Thanks for the opinions, so far.
Unless I decided to start putting the car on a track or autocross events, the handling is mostly sufficient. My main concern is aesthetics.
Rear gap as is...or less gap? There isn't as big a gap in the front, as in the rear so... can I lower only the rear about an 1 - 1.5 inches? Springs/shocks?
[/quote]I should have a set of these rims soon myself. They look really nice on your car mate, those rogue 12mm spacers ?? is that for the rears only and does it make a big difference ?. If i order some 12mm spacers can i use the original bolts. [/quote]
The spacers are for the rear and push the wheels out to just inside the fender (I had concerns about the wheels sticking out past the fenders, they do not). The 245 front tires fill out perfectly, no need for spacers and you WILL need longer bolts to accomodate the extra width.
02-12-2008, 08:01 AM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
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02-12-2008, 08:11 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, 6spd mtx, Monaco Blue w/Beige interior. Sport, Preimum, Logic 7/HD/I-Pod/USB, Nav sys, rear sunshade, HUD, PDC, Split seats,
Looks nice!! Before I dropped it, I'd be sure to investigate any/all changes in the driving characteristics and if those changes are worth the "look". These cars handle GREAT in stock sport trim and I be a bit hesitant to mess with the already excellent ride quality. Do you know anyone close who has dropped theirs that you can ride with for a bit? Worse part of modding a vehicle is only focusing on the upside of the mod then realizing the downside AFTER it's been modded 
Believe me, I know this from personal experience
Believe me, I know this from personal experience
02-12-2008, 08:16 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Lower it. It's a must. But don't just do springs. Do the whole package, so you don't get the bouncy feel from just doing springs.
02-12-2008, 08:18 AM
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My Ride: 08 535i, Platinum Gray, Sport Pkg
Originally Posted by HotLap' post='530418' date='Feb 12 2008, 09:11 AM
Looks nice!! Before I dropped it, I'd be sure to investigate any/all changes in the driving characteristics and if those changes are worth the "look". These cars handle GREAT in stock sport trim and I be a bit hesitant to mess with the already excellent ride quality. Do you know anyone close who has dropped theirs that you can ride with for a bit? Worse part of modding a vehicle is only focusing on the upside of the mod then realizing the downside AFTER it's been modded Believe me, I know this from personal experience
Believe me, I know this from personal experience I don't plan on doing anything right away and will deliberately wait until after our big E60 Meet in March (see signature below). I'll probably be able to hitch a ride in a few dropped rides there and make a decision on which set-up to go with. You're right! I don't wanna screw with the ride quality too much.
02-12-2008, 08:22 AM
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You can ride in my car. My car is non-sport. At the meet, you can try KW and Bilstein and see what you like.
My car is bouncy with the coils b/c its sit close to the ground and absorbs all the road bumps. But besides that, taking turns is FUN
My car is bouncy with the coils b/c its sit close to the ground and absorbs all the road bumps. But besides that, taking turns is FUN
02-12-2008, 12:49 PM
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My Ride: 08 535i, Platinum Gray, Sport Pkg
Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='530427' date='Feb 12 2008, 09:22 AM
You can ride in my car. My car is non-sport. At the meet, you can try KW and Bilstein and see what you like.
My car is bouncy with the coils b/c its sit close to the ground and absorbs all the road bumps. But besides that, taking turns is FUN
My car is bouncy with the coils b/c its sit close to the ground and absorbs all the road bumps. But besides that, taking turns is FUN
Thanks for the offer AW - I don't know enough about coil-overs yet, but will get educated and buy the right set-up.
02-13-2008, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ITNurse' post='530556' date='Feb 12 2008, 04:49 PM
Thanks for the offer AW - I don't know enough about coil-overs yet, but will get educated myself and buy the right set-up.
This is the same route i am going to take. I want to go and get just the springs but i know this is not the best thing to do so i will watch this space very carefully.
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