Forgestar's came in...

PanaricanDad · 05-01-2014, 03:15 PM

Matte black Forgestar F14s came in and had them installed yesterday. 20x9 in front and 20x10.5 SDC in back. Let Forgestar pick the offsets, so unfortunately I don't know what they are

Opted for a bit of an aggressive look in the rear. Went with Michelin PSS 295/30/20 and 245/35/20. It definitely is a beefy look. Given the shortage of Michelin PSSs I couldn't find two 285/30/20s at all. All the reputable tire shops I researched were either sold out or on back order. Black lug nuts are forthcoming.

Given the beefier rear tires, there is zero stretch and very small poke...maybe a little less than a 1/4 inch at most. As you can see from the pics, the gap is quite noticeable....uhg!

Any suggestions for perfecting the stance are welcome and appreciated.

nvy · 05-01-2014, 03:17 PM

looks good! are you still on stock suspension? might look better once you get a drop.

PanaricanDad · 05-01-2014, 03:21 PM

Yes, still running stock. Looking for advice on options.

Dan1416 · 05-01-2014, 03:24 PM

I'm judging by your location that your car isn't xdrive? If that's the case, your best bet is KW coilovers. But the cheaper end is H&R springs. Can't go wrong with either but it depends how low you're trying to be.

PanaricanDad · 05-01-2014, 03:35 PM

Correct. Not an xdrive. Looking for a 1" to an 1 1/4" drop.

Dan1416 · 05-01-2014, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PanaricanDad

Correct. Not an xdrive. Looking for a 1" to an 1 1/4" drop.

AC SCHNITZER or H&R springs are your best bet then

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 05-01-2014, 05:15 PM

Go for H&R

Need4Speed can hook you up on the springs as well.
They did mine.

Looks great

top6491 · 05-01-2014, 05:29 PM

Looks great, ACS is what I did.

LACSTER · 05-01-2014, 08:22 PM

Looks good man!

bake · 05-01-2014, 08:30 PM

Looks great man. ACS springs here as well.

SocalBM · 05-02-2014, 07:19 PM

Looks great. Same car/color, but I was thinking of the silver wheels. Love the beefy tires; drop would finish that.

PanaricanDad · 05-03-2014, 10:21 AM

Thanks guys for the compliments and suggestions.

Quick question:

MellowYellow06 - How much drop did you get with H&R?
Top6491 and Bake - Same question...how much drop with ACS?

Anyone have any insight/experience with Eibach?

I'm guessing that the drop distance is not the same for every f10, but any insight you can share would be most helpful.

Grumpy514 · 05-08-2014, 09:58 PM

I'm struggling to find a good wheel lock set for these wheels!!!

Seems harder to find than I thought, apparently these Forgestars have some very small diameter lug nut ports.

I need to find something in black, would rather not have to do a stud conversion. Looking for some sort of locking wheel bolts that are low profile.

jdmfrogg · 05-09-2014, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy514

I'm struggling to find a good wheel lock set for these wheels!!!

Seems harder to find than I thought, apparently these Forgestars have some very small diameter lug nut ports.

I need to find something in black, would rather not have to do a stud conversion. Looking for some sort of locking wheel bolts that are low profile.

Had a hard time as well - ended up settling with 1 keyed tuner 14x1.25 black lug bolt on each wheel

Something like this in black

http://www.ezaccessory.com/Tuner_Lug..._p/98-0180.htm

Grumpy514 · 05-09-2014, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jdmfrogg

Had a hard time as well - ended up settling with 1 keyed tuner 14x1.25 black lug bolt on each wheel

Something like this in black

http://www.ezaccessory.com/Tuner_Lug..._p/98-0180.htm

Those are nice! What rims do you have? Hoping these will fit a set of Forgestar F14s.

stanz1983 · 05-09-2014, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanaricanDad

Thanks guys for the compliments and suggestions.

Quick question:

MellowYellow06 - How much drop did you get with H&R?
Top6491 and Bake - Same question...how much drop with ACS?

Anyone have any insight/experience with Eibach?

I'm guessing that the drop distance is not the same for every f10, but any insight you can share would be most helpful.

I got H&R as well. Its 1.3" and 1.4" drop

PanaricanDad · 05-09-2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by stanz1983

I got H&R as well. Its 1.3" and 1.4" drop

1.3" and 1.4" drop seems to be the norm for most people around here. Thanks!

PanaricanDad · 05-09-2014, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy514

Those are nice! What rims do you have? Hoping these will fit a set of Forgestar F14s.

I'm in the same boat with respect to the wheel lock set. Definitely need one.

jdmfrogg · 05-09-2014, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy514

Those are nice! What rims do you have? Hoping these will fit a set of Forgestar F14s.

Hey grumpy - f14s bronze burst. They'll fit.

Grumpy514 · 05-10-2014, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmfrogg

Hey grumpy - f14s bronze burst. They'll fit.

Awesome!

So these will work? I mean there is some sort of safety to them I supposed since there really is no socket to put on them to get them off, have to have that sort of key.

http://www.ezaccessory.com/Black_Tun.../98-0180bk.htm

I would use these to replace all my lug bolts.

BigDeep1 · 05-10-2014, 01:44 PM

Looks awesome! What are the offsets?

Do you have the 704m suspension on your M-Sport? What year is your F10?

mdrobc13 · 05-25-2014, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanaricanDad

Thanks guys for the compliments and suggestions.

Quick question:

MellowYellow06 - How much drop did you get with H&R?
Top6491 and Bake - Same question...how much drop with ACS?

Anyone have any insight/experience with Eibach?

I'm guessing that the drop distance is not the same for every f10, but any insight you can share would be most helpful.

I did H&R and here's my car and drop measurements on my F10 550i for reference.

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PanaricanDad New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 550i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i M Sport [0.00]	Forgestar's came in... Matte black Forgestar F14s came in and had them installed yesterday. 20x9 in front and 20x10.5 SDC in back. Let Forgestar pick the offsets, so unfortunately I don't know what they are Opted for a bit of an aggressive look in the rear. Went with Michelin PSS 295/30/20 and 245/35/20. It definitely is a beefy look. Given the shortage of Michelin PSSs I couldn't find two 285/30/20s at all. All the reputable tire shops I researched were either sold out or on back order. Black lug nuts are forthcoming. Given the beefier rear tires, there is zero stretch and very small poke...maybe a little less than a 1/4 inch at most. As you can see from the pics, the gap is quite noticeable....uhg! Any suggestions for perfecting the stance are welcome and appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 2011 BMW 550i M Sport 2002 MB CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet (donated to charity) 2002 Honda S2000 (<70k miles) 1993 Acura NSX (<95k miles) 2 American-made SUVs for shuttling twins to school
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PanaricanDad New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 550i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i M Sport [0.00]	Yes, still running stock. Looking for advice on options. __________________ 2011 BMW 550i M Sport 2002 MB CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet (donated to charity) 2002 Honda S2000 (<70k miles) 1993 Acura NSX (<95k miles) 2 American-made SUVs for shuttling twins to school
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Dan1416 Captain 39 Rep 921 Posts Drives: 2013 528 x-drive Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: North NJ iTrader: (2)	I'm judging by your location that your car isn't xdrive? If that's the case, your best bet is KW coilovers. But the cheaper end is H&R springs. Can't go wrong with either but it depends how low you're trying to be.
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PanaricanDad New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 550i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i M Sport [0.00]	Correct. Not an xdrive. Looking for a 1" to an 1 1/4" drop. __________________ 2011 BMW 550i M Sport 2002 MB CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet (donated to charity) 2002 Honda S2000 (<70k miles) 1993 Acura NSX (<95k miles) 2 American-made SUVs for shuttling twins to school
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MELLOWYELLOW06 Major 331 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 2020 M8 & 2022 X& M50i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (0)	Go for H&R Need4Speed can hook you up on the springs as well. They did mine. Looks great __________________
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SocalBM First Lieutenant 179 Rep 348 Posts Drives: Porsche GT3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Looks great. Same car/color, but I was thinking of the silver wheels. Love the beefy tires; drop would finish that.
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PanaricanDad New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 550i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i M Sport [0.00]	Thanks guys for the compliments and suggestions. Quick question: MellowYellow06 - How much drop did you get with H&R? Top6491 and Bake - Same question...how much drop with ACS? Anyone have any insight/experience with Eibach? I'm guessing that the drop distance is not the same for every f10, but any insight you can share would be most helpful. __________________ 2011 BMW 550i M Sport 2002 MB CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet (donated to charity) 2002 Honda S2000 (<70k miles) 1993 Acura NSX (<95k miles) 2 American-made SUVs for shuttling twins to school
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Grumpy514 Major 625 Rep 1,140 Posts Drives: 2022 M3X Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DMV iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [0.00] 2014 Toyota 4Runner [0.00]	I'm struggling to find a good wheel lock set for these wheels!!! Seems harder to find than I thought, apparently these Forgestars have some very small diameter lug nut ports. I need to find something in black, would rather not have to do a stud conversion. Looking for some sort of locking wheel bolts that are low profile.
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BigDeep1 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Sport - P1, P2 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Irving, TX - Valley Ranch iTrader: (0)	Looks awesome! What are the offsets? Do you have the 704m suspension on your M-Sport? What year is your F10?
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