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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:38 AM
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Does anyone remember what the OEM staggared setup for XI's was?
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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tire size or wheel size?

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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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btw, i carry ksport i just don't actively advertise that. no particular reason they just don't stock very many applications
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance
btw, i carry ksport i just don't actively advertise that. no particular reason they just don't stock very many applications
Can you confirm if they have an XI application please?
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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A word of caution on the suspension. All my research tells me the V2's won't fit an XI. I'm in the same boat as you - I don't need the adjustability of the V3's, but am planning on them because they are the only one's that fit (unless further investigation of the ksports yield positive results).

Originally Posted by meast13
Add me to the list of Xi owners looking into wheels....i've been looking for monthes guys...i want to do wheels and coilovers (KW) at the same time

Wheels
1. 19" staggered VB3, i got a price of about $1950 with tires mounting, balancing and TPMS sensors
2. 19" V710, i got a price of about $2100 with tires mounting, balancing and TPMS sensors
3. Miro 19x8.5, i got a price of about $1900 with tires mounting, balancing and TPMS sensors

In regards to the coilovers, i was told that there is no need for the V3 and to purcahse the V2...i got a price of 1850 for them

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-KW Coilovers
-Miro Type 111
-M5 Kit
-Rear Light Tints
-Shadowline Trim
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian
You cannot find forged wheels for that kind of money. I'm on the brink of deciding whether to go forged or not myself right now, but the amount of money it costs is like triple to quadruple the cost of Vorsteiners. And with a car like mine, for example - 530Xi - my biggest concern is to keep things in proportion. I don't want to be "that guy", with five thousand dollar rims on a 15k dollar car (too "Jersey Shore" for me - I'm already Russian, so its not like I need any additional stereotypes chasing me ).

That said, the DPE Monoblock wheels are absolutely gorgeous. If I had a 550 or an M5... heck, even if I had the 535Xi, I'd go for the DPE MT20 in a heartbeat!
(BTW Michael - member Acuteperformance - has THE best deal on these, definitely).

That said, I can buy two sets of CS-01s and tires AND have some money left over for the same amount that it'd cost me to get the DPEs. And its still a tough decision - I'm not entirely sure I'll be able to hold myself back. If I get a tax refund or a spot bonus, watch out!

damn vlad you are russian??/ i thought u were korean lol
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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...that and my 0% for life credit card
where do I sign up?
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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You mean for the 18" style 124? If yes they are ET43 front & ET55 rear ... I think ...

Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5
Does anyone remember what the OEM staggared setup for XI's was?
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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Need verification on this ... 'cuz I don't think need is what holdin' us but rather fitment is the culprit ...

Originally Posted by meast13
Add me to the list of Xi owners looking into wheels....i've been looking for monthes guys...i want to do wheels and coilovers (KW) at the same time

Wheels
1. 19" staggered VB3, i got a price of about $1950 with tires mounting, balancing and TPMS sensors
2. 19" V710, i got a price of about $2100 with tires mounting, balancing and TPMS sensors
3. Miro 19x8.5, i got a price of about $1900 with tires mounting, balancing and TPMS sensors

In regards to the coilovers, i was told that there is no need for the V3 and to purcahse the V2...i got a price of 1850 for them

-Mike

2007 530xi Black / NAV / Cold Weather Package / Premium Package/ Red RPI Air Scoop / Matte Black Grills / 15% Tints / LED Angel Eyes / 6000k FOG / White LED Eyebrow Upgrade / Black Carbon Fiber Roundels / Cluster Upgrade


WANT:
-KW Coilovers
-Miro Type 111
-M5 Kit
-Rear Light Tints
-Shadowline Trim
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance
btw, i carry ksport i just don't actively advertise that. no particular reason they just don't stock very many applications
From what I've read about them on Lancer Evo forums, people are generally happy about them. Even the cases where they failed miserably seem to be attributable to some kind of human error - either using a shop who doesn't know how to work with coils, also people broke a lot of adjustment mechanisms by overtightening the coils. Basically, seems like a decent product, but requires you to be knowledgeable to run it successfully.

Still waiting for a confirmation on the fitment from them, but if you can confirm for us, would be great!

Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5
Can you confirm if they have an XI application please?
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Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi
You mean for the 18" style 124? If yes they are ET43 front & ET55 rear ... I think ...
Tire sizes were 245 and 275 front and rear, but I think these are 18s and there are NO 19s that are OEM on Xi's - at least, per realoem.com.

Recommended size is usually 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 for staggered 19s, but IMHO 285/30/19 in the rear is a better fit, because it has a closer overall rolling diameter match front to rear.
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