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      03-09-2011, 05:28 AM   #67
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Loving the look.. matte black kidney grills would make it more of beast imo
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      03-09-2011, 08:34 AM   #68
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Thank you for taking the time to do that. I'll let you know what I find out about the adaptive suspension....

Doesn't seem that much off, but maybe slight less fender gap on the front vs. the back?

hmmm, I am tempted to forgoe the drop based on your description of the ride though.

Hope it does not screw up the ride that bad... arghh.
You're welcome. Maybe yours will be different. There's a slight rake forward whereas the OEM springs were almost identical.
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      03-20-2011, 09:23 PM   #69
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Congrats! An amazing 550!! Love the wheels!
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      03-20-2011, 09:51 PM   #70
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Thanks --- I'm still trying to get the springs right, but I love the wheels over the stock 19 Msport wheels---fit the car's size much better.
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      03-22-2011, 12:12 PM   #71
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Thanks --- I'm still trying to get the springs right, but I love the wheels over the stock 19 Msport wheels---fit the car's size much better.
yah it's a perfect size, I thought 21's would be better but 20's do look perfect
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      04-02-2011, 10:12 PM   #72
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Thanks --- I'm still trying to get the springs right, but I love the wheels over the stock 19 Msport wheels---fit the car's size much better.
I finally got the springs right -- RDs installed this week. The front is a little higher and the back is about the same as the H&Rs. The spring rate seems much better suited for the adaptive drive.

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      04-02-2011, 10:33 PM   #73
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very nice!!! That looks just like you said you wanted it. I love the 3D design deck spoiler
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      04-03-2011, 04:05 AM   #74
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looks good, vinfast. the front is much better.
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      04-03-2011, 12:16 PM   #75
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Looks good! Thanks for the update and pics.
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      04-05-2011, 02:16 PM   #76
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Vin, how is the quality of the wheels? I want to get the exact set up (also RD springs) but very concerned about getting knock off rims. Are they heavy/light? I don't want to compromise any of the handling...
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      04-05-2011, 05:15 PM   #77
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The quality seems good to me. They weigh about the same as the OEM 19" I had. They're supposed to meet JWL standards and they do have a JWL stamp on the back --- I'm not sure what that means though. I was worried about paying $899 for a set when a BMW rim costs that for one rim, but so far so good. My tire guy said they were good quality also.
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      04-05-2011, 07:43 PM   #78
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wooo. congrats
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      04-06-2011, 08:38 AM   #79
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The quality seems good to me. They weigh about the same as the OEM 19" I had. They're supposed to meet JWL standards and they do have a JWL stamp on the back --- I'm not sure what that means though. I was worried about paying $899 for a set when a BMW rim costs that for one rim, but so far so good. My tire guy said they were good quality also.
Yea I was always hasty about buying replica wheels but after seeing them on your car.... they look great! I would consider them now.
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I'm still torn on these vs just ordering the car with the BMW 311 wheels that cost considerably more. Does anyone know if you can return a lease with different wheels? Thats really the only thing holding me back. Living in Florida with no basement, I really have no place to store a spare set of wheels. I would have to sell the 351s.
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      04-06-2011, 11:53 AM   #81
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The OEM price kept me from buying the BMW wheels that I wanted, so thus I was looking for good quality replica wheels. I spent about $2400 on my replicas and Michelin PS2s together, and I was able to sell my 351 M wheels for $2000 so it only cost me $400 which I'm happy about.
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The OEM price kept me from buying the BMW wheels that I wanted, so thus I was looking for good quality replica wheels. I spent about $2400 on my replicas and Michelin PS2s together, and I was able to sell my 351 M wheels for $2000 so it only cost me $400 which I'm happy about.
sounds like a real bargain.
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      04-06-2011, 02:42 PM   #83
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Awesome car mate!
Haven't seen a 550 in real life yet -))
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      04-07-2011, 08:22 AM   #84
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Did you put on new TPMS Sensors?
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      04-07-2011, 11:04 AM   #85
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No, I just got the ones off my OEM wheels before I sold them -- they just unscrew.
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      04-07-2011, 02:28 PM   #86
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Congrats Vinfast.
Your car was already fantastic, with these springs it became a beast
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      04-14-2011, 08:15 PM   #87
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It does look sweet. I'm actually considering these too in matte black...
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Vin, can you take a new side pic of your car? i really want to see how it settled on the RDs!
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