Gorgeous!
Last week was well spent!
I bought some new wheels, a lowering kit, and some paint.
It was time to freshen up my 525.
I took pictures for every step
Top: Stock.
Middle: New wheels, and started with the rust/paint job
Bottom: Lowered, and paintjob done.
Side view
Front view
The rear view with 265-40/17" wheels:
And a pic i took on a fishingtrip today.. (no luck with the fish though)
Eurospec-12/1988-535iL-M30B35-5speed
Very nice! If it were me (and it's not)... I'd lose the tow hitch
Also, I think the exhaust tips are sticking out a bit too much...
NOTE: Be proud! You deserve a new set of badges (esp that one on the trunk/boot!)
thats a big ass exhaust. but compared to the stock pic, its impressive. congrats
Originally Posted by Alexlind123
did you remove the plastic clips that hold the black plastic strip on the fender, or were they not cracked like mine :/
Alusil, Dinan DME | ITG Air Filter | Eibach/Bilstein HD | 26/20 Swaybars | Iridium plugs | Depo/ProLumen HID | Optima batt. | no AC | Stoptech brake lines, Frozen rotors, brass bushings, Superblue
Im using the tow hitch some times, so its kinda handy
The badge on the trunk is bad, i know.. The one on the hood is brand new thoug. The exhaust was not like that when i first fitted the end muffler, but after i re welded it (because of small leaks) the muffler got a bit to far back... At that time I didnt wanna cut it off and weld it again.. But its on my "things to do when i get bored"-list.
And by the way, I have only lowered it in front, the wheels are to wide, so i need to custom my wheel arches before i lower it in the rear.
Eurospec-12/1988-535iL-M30B35-5speed
I replaced both the trim and the plastic clips, they were not cracked, but i like to replace them both when i first do it.Originally Posted by BillionPa
Eurospec-12/1988-535iL-M30B35-5speed
small baseball bat and roll the fenders. I'm assuming 17x10 in the rear?
Originally Posted by Alexlind123
Yes 17*10.Originally Posted by angrypancake
Tried to roll with a 10cm steel tube between the wheel and arch, nothing happened, except from that the car raised a bit when i drove back and forth with the tube.
Eurospec-12/1988-535iL-M30B35-5speed
great looking ride.. nice job!
1994 540ia|Oxford Green Metallic|Lemforder|KYB in H&R|18" OE Staggered M-Parallel with Pirelli P-Zero