New shoes!

[liquidtiger720]

Hey guys, I just tried on my new rims/tires today and drove around on them. I can't keep them on yet because I have yet to recieve my hubcentric rings.

Anyways. I'll post up pictures tonight afterwork when I get home.

BTW, for those who wanted to know if 265's work...well, they do...but, im not sure if its rubbing on bumps or not. Any good way to test that?

Oh yea...and for those running 245's in the front...how the heck? I put in 235's and have basically NO room between the strut and tire. (Probably something like 2mm). I dont know if I should put those 3mm spring pads in now.


Pics will be up in about 6-7 hours.

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[SharkmanBMW]

looks sweet, fatt rubber is cool, make sure you update the sig pic

[granit_silber]

Nice Josh! Nice!
-ashley

[liquidtiger720]

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[liquidtiger720]

Pete, Im still waiting for everything else so I can keep the wheels on! Call me! ;)


Any good way to test for rubbing on the insides and lips?
In that first picture, I drove the rear wheel up a curb. I couldnt get my finger through the hole =x. But, its not touching...so does that mean I am okay?

Also, my passenger side has less gap that my driver side (rear wheels). Wonder what could be causing it?

[Interceptor]

Also, my passenger side has less gap that my driver side (rear wheels). Wonder what could be causing it?
One of your rear forks is bent?

Btw., a couple of suggestions:
- euro bumper trims (without side markers)
- euro headlights
- rear spoiler with a third brake light
- reflective plate behind the rear license plate
(like the one M5s have, but not the black one)

[liquidtiger720]

One of your rear forks is bent?

Btw., a couple of suggestions:
- euro bumper trims (without side markers)
- euro headlights
- rear spoiler with a third brake light
- reflective plate behind the rear license plate
(like the one M5s have, but not the black one)

hmm, euro trim is coming, as is euro headlights + hid.
Might go with a lip spoiler.

Refective plate ey? I bought the black m5 one =x. I dont think I've ever seen a reflective one...would look a little silly? or are you saying something?

[Interceptor]

hmm, euro trim is coming, as is euro headlights + hid.
Might go with a lip spoiler.

Refective plate ey? I bought the black m5 one =x. I dont think I've ever seen a reflective one...would look a little silly? or are you saying something?
It wouldn't look silly at all - I was also suspicious and then I've seen it mounted and it looked great. Gives the car a sleek look. Basically, it's the same colour like the rear lights so it blends in nicely.

[liquidtiger720]

It wouldn't look silly at all - I was also suspicious and then I've seen it mounted and it looked great. Gives the car a sleek look. Basically, it's the same colour like the rear lights so it blends in nicely.


Ohhh those. Yea...not my style. To me...it makes it look even older for some reason.

[Gayle]

Wow! What a difference. Fabulous improvement.

[Jason]

car is looking good

[Lennyz525i]

Nice!

[Ted K]

Josh ,Very nice. How is the ride with your sachs kit?

[liquidtiger720]

Josh ,Very nice. How is the ride with your sachs kit?

The ride is pretty darn good. I don't think its too rough, and it handles 100x than stock. It does get pretty hairy in downtown S.F. I can't avoid all those potholes and metal plates sticking out of the road.

[Phil Sanderson]

...congrats.

regards
Phil

[TheDuke]

Awsome, I think I'm the only one without wheels. But soon...btw where do you park your car? lol

[liquidtiger720]

Awsome, I think I'm the only one without wheels. But soon...btw where do you park your car? lol
Nowhere near MA. :D

God. I can't wait till my wheel locks get here.


Thanks for the comments eveybody. I wasnt sure how these would turn out.

[Ted K]

Awsome, I think I'm the only one without wheels. But soon...btw where do you park your car? lol
I don't have them on my car yet. So don't feel so sad.

[TheDuke]

No well looks yet? Looks like I still have a chance to get them...:0 Well I'm still looking for nice style 5s at a reasonable price.

[skr]

i got the reflective plate u talking about. compleatly changes the look of the back end
will post pics if anyone intrested to see how it looks

[Rory535i]

looks great! get some bmw centre caps to finish it off

[632 Regal]

and some chrome lugs or paint them black.

[Interceptor]

i got the reflective plate u talking about. compleatly changes the look of the back end
will post pics if anyone intrested to see how it looks
Please do! I would also be grateful if you could tell me the exact P/N of that part.

[liquidtiger720]

Racing Dynamic center caps are on thier way, so is a set of lugs + locks.

[Jon K]

Pete, Im still waiting for everything else so I can keep the wheels on! Call me! ;)


Any good way to test for rubbing on the insides and lips?
In that first picture, I drove the rear wheel up a curb. I couldnt get my finger through the hole =x. But, its not touching...so does that mean I am okay?

Also, my passenger side has less gap that my driver side (rear wheels). Wonder what could be causing it?


You will know if you're rubbing, you'll hear a "krshhhhhhh" when you are, its very noticeable. Even when driving on highway with music on i can hear it rub over bass and everything. Check your tire, you will see rub marks if you're rubbing. Also, you can rub some white chalk on the inner fender lip and check if its gone later...