Got Her All Cleaned Up

Chili Palmer · 01-25-2015, 10:07 AM

Got the car back from getting a final buffing from the shop that did the repair work on the car after my wife hit something in the road that fell off the truck in front of her at 75 mph.

Here are the results of trying to find a decent wheel that won't break the bank and that is forged - I came up with M5 wheels, they're forged and readily available if I need another one due to unforeseen circumstances, unlike Morr, who basically told me, tough.

Enough bitching - Here's my car:
2011 550i M-Sport, Jet Black, (it's such a pain to keep up, but looks awesome when it's all cleaned up), M5 trunk spoiler, M5 grilles, and now M5 wheels with 255/35/20's in front and 285/30/20's in the rear, all lowered on ACS springs. M5's must have a narrower rear axle by a few millimeters as I wanted to fit 295's on the rear, but they would stick out past the rear fenders. I've got a set of Corsa tips I haven't installed yet - that's the next and I hope the final item.

Robio · 01-25-2015, 10:15 AM

Looks great.

RR

remmib · 01-25-2015, 10:20 AM

Looks very nice with those M5 wheels.

Rudeja · 01-25-2015, 10:24 AM

Nice

Hobbe74 · 01-25-2015, 04:06 PM

Looking great!

This should be the 550i M Sport factory look!

Chili Palmer · 01-25-2015, 04:55 PM

Thanks all for the kudos.

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Originally Posted by Hobbe74

Looking great!

This should be the 550i M Sport factory look!

At least the exhaust should have a little bit of rumble - add a little sport to the M-Sport (or so to speak).

Hobbe74 · 01-25-2015, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chili Palmer

At least the exhaust should have a little bit of rumble - add a little sport to the M-Sport (or so to speak).

Haha, exactly!
And i never understood the square look exhaust design on the 550i.

Cham's Bimmer · 01-25-2015, 06:31 PM

Love the look! Where did you get your wheels?

Chili Palmer · 01-25-2015, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cham's Bimmer

Love the look! Where did you get your wheels?

I got them from Midwest Wheel and Tire in Michigan. They were the only ones who could round up a set of wheels. They are refurbished and more than half the price of what the dealer wanted. They're factory wheels and forged, a much better deal than I could get from Morr.

Bobby_Drake · 01-26-2015, 12:25 AM

Your drop looks pretty good. What is your ride height? I'm also on ACS, but mine is not as low as yours.

Chili Palmer · 01-26-2015, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

Your drop looks pretty good. What is your ride height? I'm also on ACS, but mine is not as low as yours.

I'm on ACS springs for a 550i - maybe because the car is black and along with the fender liners and the tires being black it may appear to be lower.

VMRWheels · 01-27-2015, 03:33 PM

Nice, clean, tasteful. Love the OEM+ look

Chili Palmer · 01-28-2015, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Nice, clean, tasteful. Love the OEM+ look

Thanks!

makkan00 · 01-29-2015, 03:27 AM

Looking really nice.
I take it that these are OEM M5 wheels and I am surprised that they fit standard 5 series.
I never liked these wheels but looking at the photos of your car....I will have to reconsider especially when I have M5 body kit.

B/W your signature says that you have M5 grills whereas they are not?

lsturbointeg · 01-29-2015, 07:41 AM

Looking sweet!

Roswell · 01-29-2015, 07:48 AM

Love the new look! The drop is perfect... I just ordered some ACS springs for my X drive, hope they will give me your stance (but i doubt as i know x drive cars sit higher)

Dan1416 · 01-29-2015, 04:57 PM

Looks great!

Chili Palmer · 01-29-2015, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makkan00

Looking really nice.
I take it that these are OEM M5 wheels and I am surprised that they fit standard 5 series.
I never liked these wheels but looking at the photos of your car....I will have to reconsider especially when I have M5 body kit.

B/W your signature says that you have M5 grills whereas they are not?

I do have M5 FRONT grilles, not M5 FENDER grilles. But that's about all that's M5 that's missing from my car except for the engine.

PARTS@STBMW · 02-20-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Chili Palmer

Got the car back from getting a final buffing from the shop that did the repair work on the car after my wife hit something in the road that fell off the truck in front of her at 75 mph.

Here are the results of trying to find a decent wheel that won't break the bank and that is forged - I came up with M5 wheels, they're forged and readily available if I need another one due to unforeseen circumstances, unlike Morr, who basically told me, tough.

Enough bitching - Here's my car:
2011 550i M-Sport, Jet Black, (it's such a pain to keep up, but looks awesome when it's all cleaned up), M5 trunk spoiler, M5 grilles, and now M5 wheels with 255/35/20's in front and 285/30/20's in the rear, all lowered on ACS springs. M5's must have a narrower rear axle by a few millimeters as I wanted to fit 295's on the rear, but they would stick out past the rear fenders. I've got a set of Corsa tips I haven't installed yet - that's the next and I hope the final item.

It's a beauty! Very clean!

SteelersF10 · 02-20-2015, 08:05 PM

Looks "AWESOME" Chili.......

Chili Palmer · 02-22-2015, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PARTS@STBMW

It's a beauty! Very clean!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelersF10

Looks "AWESOME" Chili.......

Thanks for the kind words.

Jet in Oz · 02-23-2015, 05:12 AM

Gotta agree with you there Chilli as the black looks smokin' when it's perfectly cleaned. The lustre of the paint is unrivalled.

I like your rims too. In terms of the difference of a few millimetres, is it possible to get the inside hub of the wheel machined given that it's only a small amount? That'll give you perfect tyre fitment.

01-25-2015, 10:07 AM	#1
Chili Palmer Master Of My Domain 89 Rep 669 Posts Drives: 2015 650i Gran Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Got Her All Cleaned Up Got the car back from getting a final buffing from the shop that did the repair work on the car after my wife hit something in the road that fell off the truck in front of her at 75 mph. Here are the results of trying to find a decent wheel that won't break the bank and that is forged - I came up with M5 wheels, they're forged and readily available if I need another one due to unforeseen circumstances, unlike Morr, who basically told me, tough. Enough bitching - Here's my car: 2011 550i M-Sport, Jet Black, (it's such a pain to keep up, but looks awesome when it's all cleaned up), M5 trunk spoiler, M5 grilles, and now M5 wheels with 255/35/20's in front and 285/30/20's in the rear, all lowered on ACS springs. M5's must have a narrower rear axle by a few millimeters as I wanted to fit 295's on the rear, but they would stick out past the rear fenders. I've got a set of Corsa tips I haven't installed yet - that's the next and I hope the final item. __________________ RIP: 2015 Black Sapphire Metallic 650i Gran Coupe, 343 Wheels, Michelin Pilot Super Sports 255 F / 285 R, M6 Front Grilles. Coming - M6 Comp. Mufflers, Carbon Fiber Diffuser & Spoiler.
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01-25-2015, 10:15 AM	#2
Robio Enlisted Member 8 Rep 39 Posts Drives: '12 X5 Sport Package Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Looks great. RR
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remmib General 1566 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Looks very nice with those M5 wheels. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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Rudeja First Lieutenant 36 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Atlanta , GA iTrader: (0)	Nice
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Bobby_Drake Major 389 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: '16 X5M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego, CA -> Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	Your drop looks pretty good. What is your ride height? I'm also on ACS, but mine is not as low as yours.
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makkan00 Major General 886 Rep 9,097 Posts Drives: F83 and F36 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Essex iTrader: (56)	Looking really nice. I take it that these are OEM M5 wheels and I am surprised that they fit standard 5 series. I never liked these wheels but looking at the photos of your car....I will have to reconsider especially when I have M5 body kit. B/W your signature says that you have M5 grills whereas they are not? __________________ F36 Xdrive for her - HUD, park assist, heated steering wheel, rear camera, Apple car play F36 RWD for him - HK, M sports pack, GTS tail light, Apple car play Last edited by makkan00; 01-29-2015 at 10:15 AM..
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lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	Looking sweet!
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Roswell Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 2012 535xi Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Love the new look! The drop is perfect... I just ordered some ACS springs for my X drive, hope they will give me your stance (but i doubt as i know x drive cars sit higher)
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Dan1416 Captain 39 Rep 921 Posts Drives: 2013 528 x-drive Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: North NJ iTrader: (2)	Looks great!
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02-23-2015, 05:12 AM	#22
Jet in Oz Captain 185 Rep 947 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 535D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Land of Oz iTrader: (0)	Gotta agree with you there Chilli as the black looks smokin' when it's perfectly cleaned. The lustre of the paint is unrivalled. I like your rims too. In terms of the difference of a few millimetres, is it possible to get the inside hub of the wheel machined given that it's only a small amount? That'll give you perfect tyre fitment. __________________ Current Mistress: 2014 F10 535D M Sport - Alpine White Retired but not forgotten: 2011 F10 535i - Titan Silver; E53 X5 4.4L Sport - Space Grey; E46 M3 Individual Convertible - Phoenix Yellow; E39 528 - Glacier Green; E36 328 Convertible - Montreal Blue
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