Exterior Mods... Done

jayfro72 · 01-26-2015, 12:09 AM

So, I'm finished with the exterior of my 2012 550i. I gotta say, I think I'm completely in love

. I think I've hit a nice balance between classy BMW and bad-ass Racy BMW!
Have I missed anything, suggestions???!!!
2012 BMW 550i
TSW Max Wheels 20/8.5 20/10
Michelin pilot SS- 245.35.20 285.35.20
H&R sport springs lowered about 1.5
BMW rear spolier
3-Dish front spolier. Not sure but was my favorite by far for my non M-Sport.
BMS Stage 2 tune.

Bobby_Drake · 01-26-2015, 12:24 AM

Lookin proper. Those Max wheels look pretty good with your car.
Some suggestions:
smoked or painted reflectors, and if you're not into chrome, gloss black wrap for your chrome trim on the door handle, and M sport muffler tips.

jayfro72 · 01-26-2015, 12:28 AM

Great suggestions! Definitely gonna ditch those tips. They look like the tips on my wife Buick

Hobbe74 · 01-26-2015, 02:34 AM

Wow, nice looking non M sport, well done!

duglas · 01-26-2015, 04:21 AM

Looks avesome ! I have oem myself and planning to do some tuning.
really like that front spoiler where did you buy it?
Are you sure you wrote right about the tire dimensions?
And did you use spacers?

SteelersF10 · 01-26-2015, 06:11 AM

Nice....

jayfro72 · 01-26-2015, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duglas

Looks avesome ! I have oem myself and planning to do some tuning.
really like that front spoiler where did you buy it?
Are you sure you wrote right about the tire dimensions?
And did you use spacers?

The spoiler is straight off the boat from Ebay. I like it because it split the front grill but wasn't quite as busy as 3-d design's. Tire and wheel dimensions are correct, there are no spacers and there is no rub in the rear. They are snug but fit perfectly. I'll have to check offset on the wheels.

Thanks all for the nice comments and suggestions!

lsturbointeg · 01-26-2015, 12:50 PM

Links to the eBay site cause all I see is the 3D design. Other than that Looks sweet!

jayfro72 · 01-26-2015, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Links to the eBay site cause all I see is the 3D design. Other than that Looks sweet!

Lip spoiler showed up in a week, was packed perfectly, and is in not cheap or cheesy at all. Solid and well formed poly urethane. Local body shop guy painted it for 50 bucks and I put it on. Fit is solid. it was 320-ish shipped.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unpainted-Fr...item3f449fbeab

VMRWheels · 01-27-2015, 03:32 PM

Looking good, well done! Diggin the front aero

jayfro72 · 01-28-2015, 04:43 PM

offset 15 front 25 rear

itzryyster · 01-29-2015, 12:16 AM

Very clean! Nice to see some non-M fronts with a add on.

PARTS@STBMW · 02-20-2015, 10:53 AM

Very nice and done perfectly!

lsturbointeg · 02-20-2015, 06:19 PM

Suggest Maybe gettin' rid of the front orange reflectors

jayfro72 · 02-24-2015, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Suggest Maybe gettin' rid of the front orange reflectors

Gonna do that, Painted my exhaust tips black (temporary till warranty is done) and probably going to paint the chrome on the door handles. I must say, It's turning a lot of heads. I'm digging it!
Thanks again for the suggestions!

duglas · 02-25-2015, 06:16 AM

I see the wheeldiameter differs 4.1% 680mm and 708mm .Im planning a similar setup
and wonder if you have had any problems with abs or tracktion control?
How about the auto transmission (if you have auto) any strange behavior with that?

lsturbointeg · 02-25-2015, 07:32 AM

Yeah...Definitely paint those door handles!

remmib · 02-25-2015, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duglas

I see the wheeldiameter differs 4.1% 680mm and 708mm .Im planning a similar setup
and wonder if you have had any problems with abs or tracktion control?
How about the auto transmission (if you have auto) any strange behavior with that?

I'd definitely get a smaller (30 profile) in the rear for a similar diameter as the front.

jayfro72 · 02-25-2015, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duglas

I see the wheeldiameter differs 4.1% 680mm and 708mm .Im planning a similar setup
and wonder if you have had any problems with abs or tracktion control?
How about the auto transmission (if you have auto) any strange behavior with that?

There have been no problems Traction control, ABS or Tranny. When i had the car lowered, the dealer had to recalibrate the computer so I could get get in and out of sport, sport plus ect. But no issues other than that. Performance is spectacular, it's been done for at least 8000 miles.

lsturbointeg · 02-25-2015, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayfro72

There have been no problems Traction control, ABS or Tranny. When i had the car lowered, the dealer had to recalibrate the computer so I could get get in and out of sport, sport plus ect. But no issues other than that. Performance is spectacular, it's been done for at least 8000 miles.

Does the dealer frown upon or give you crap for lowering your car when you bring it in for service?

jayfro72 · 03-01-2015, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Does the dealer frown upon or give you crap for lowering your car when you bring it in for service?

Oh I'm quite sure all suspension related warranty issues have been voided.

lsturbointeg · 03-02-2015, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayfro72

Oh I'm quite sure all suspension related warranty issues have been voided.

Haha...that's what I thought

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jayfro72 New Member 2 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 550i sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: birmingham, Alabama iTrader: (0)	Exterior Mods... Done So, I'm finished with the exterior of my 2012 550i. I gotta say, I think I'm completely in love. I think I've hit a nice balance between classy BMW and bad-ass Racy BMW! Have I missed anything, suggestions???!!! 2012 BMW 550i TSW Max Wheels 20/8.5 20/10 Michelin pilot SS- 245.35.20 285.35.20 H&R sport springs lowered about 1.5 BMW rear spolier 3-Dish front spolier. Not sure but was my favorite by far for my non M-Sport. BMS Stage 2 tune. Attached Images
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