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12-04-2005, 01:10 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i automatic, Active steering, sport package, Sirius,Active head lights, black on black, Maya DTR 20x9"frnt 20x10"rear wheels polished- 245/30-20 frt 274/25-20 rear. comming soon= H&R sports line spring or better. window tint and hp tune if out there
Hello all, I am back to BMW after a two year switch to corvette. Glad to be back. GM sucks when it comes to quality,; I just bought a 2006 530i and love it. I hope to learn mucho from you guys. the wheels just bought are MAYA DTR 20". The look is great, ride is fantastic. I would like to lower it about an inch without losing ride quality. What is your input on this? $$ is not an issue but ride is. Please let me know the Foums info. Thanks all and A BIG HELLO!!!.
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Originally Posted by rarfinancial' post='207105' date='Dec 4 2005, 02:10 PM
Hello all, I am back to BMW after a two year switch to corvette. Glad to be back. GM sucks when it comes to quality,; I just bought a 2006 530i and love it. I hope to learn mucho from you guys. the wheels just bought are MAYA DTR 20". The look is great, ride is fantastic. I would like to lower it about an inch without losing ride quality. What is your input on this? $$ is not an issue but ride is. Please let me know the Foums info. Thanks all and A BIG HELLO!!!.
Welcome!
As to lowering your car, I would give Ground Control a call. They don't have anything off-the-rack for the E60, but their techs are very friendly and can give you good advice on the 5er even if you don't buy from them (and you don't have to). Ground Control can also set you up with a custom suspension system.
Not familiar with the Mayas, but depending on the offsets, careful of rubbing issues if you drop too much.
Good luck.
12-04-2005, 01:39 PM
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12-04-2005, 03:29 PM
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My Ride: 2003 X5 3.0----->gone
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Welcome to th e60 family. 530i is a really nice car but it is not thebeast that the vette is....hope you dont miss the power too much.... 
Post some pics of your car when ready... 
Post some pics of your car when ready...
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Originally Posted by rarfinancial' post='207105' date='Dec 4 2005, 05:10 PM
Hello all, I am back to BMW after a two year switch to corvette. Glad to be back. GM sucks when it comes to quality,; I just bought a 2006 530i and love it. I hope to learn mucho from you guys. the wheels just bought are MAYA DTR 20". The look is great, ride is fantastic. I would like to lower it about an inch without losing ride quality. What is your input on this? $$ is not an issue but ride is. Please let me know the Foums info. Thanks all and A BIG HELLO!!!.
welcome!
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Originally Posted by rarfinancial' post='207105' date='Dec 4 2005, 05:10 PM
Hello all, I am back to BMW after a two year switch to corvette. Glad to be back. GM sucks when it comes to quality,; I just bought a 2006 530i and love it. I hope to learn mucho from you guys. the wheels just bought are MAYA DTR 20". The look is great, ride is fantastic. I would like to lower it about an inch without losing ride quality. What is your input on this? $$ is not an issue but ride is. Please let me know the Foums info. Thanks all and A BIG HELLO!!!.
12-04-2005, 08:29 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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Hello all, I am back to BMW after a two year switch to corvette. Glad to be back. GM sucks when it comes to quality,; I just bought a 2006 530i and love it. I hope to learn mucho from you guys. the wheels just bought are MAYA DTR 20". The look is great, ride is fantastic. I would like to lower it about an inch without losing ride quality. What is your input on this? $$ is not an issue but ride is. Please let me know the Foums info. Thanks all and A BIG HELLO!!!.
welcome!
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Hello all, I am back to BMW after a two year switch to corvette. Glad to be back. GM sucks when it comes to quality,; I just bought a 2006 530i and love it. I hope to learn mucho from you guys. the wheels just bought are MAYA DTR 20". The look is great, ride is fantastic. I would like to lower it about an inch without losing ride quality. What is your input on this? $$ is not an issue but ride is. Please let me know the Foums info. Thanks all and A BIG HELLO!!!.
but not Corvette too.... 
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12-04-2005, 10:31 PM
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btw - mercedes sucks, but not Corvette too....
12-05-2005, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='207319' date='Dec 5 2005, 02:31 AM
btw - mercedes sucks, but not Corvette too....
I am one version behind on both (check sig). Darned happy with having both "older" cars though. 