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      02-04-2012, 03:01 PM   #23
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looks mad raw! wut other mods u got planned?

+1 on aw reflectors
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      02-04-2012, 06:14 PM   #24
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Can I fit 22\" staggered wheels on my 2012 528

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oooh my twin car! lol
shoulda bought my wheels! but in 21s! lol exactly the same
I just got a new 2012 528 and put staggered 20"s on it but I still have a gap between the body & the tire. Can I fit 22"s on this car or would I be better off with just lowering the springs?
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      02-04-2012, 08:23 PM   #25
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I would not put 22" on the car. No way. Lower it. I had an 08 550i that sat 1.5 inch lower than the new F10 55i and my 08 was stock. 22in will mess with your speedo unless you want to use super thin tires like 20 series. I think it would look too ghetto.
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      02-04-2012, 08:25 PM   #26
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looks mad raw! wut other mods u got planned?

+1 on aw reflectors
I might be done. I thought about the exhaust but the ones I saw are 2500 which is a rip off. Also the Dinan Stage 1 for 495 sounds good but not for 3k. I don't keep cars too long and I know I can sell the wheels but the exhaust and software is sunk money. Any thoughts?
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Exhaust is a MUST!! IMO

However, it all depends on what your looking for in an exhaust, if you don't mind a little drone you can just add some muffler for like $300- $400 bucks at your local muffler shop. Or if your looking for a more exotic tuned sound with minimal to no drone you can buy a quality exhaust which will cost you $2500 + per say , and by the time your done with the car in a year or two you can easily sell for $1900 because its a quality part and more people will own F10's by then also.

So in actuality your only paying $600 + install +uninstall for the use of the exhaust and making a good percentage of your money back.

Just my 2 cents.
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I would not put 22" on the car. No way. Lower it. I had an 08 550i that sat 1.5 inch lower than the new F10 55i and my 08 was stock. 22in will mess with your speedo unless you want to use super thin tires like 20 series. I think it would look too ghetto.
Do you recommend H&R springs to lower my car? It will lower it 1.4" in the front & 1.3" in the rear. Any feedback on what brand would be best for an aggressive look but not to stiff of a ride?
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      02-05-2012, 10:30 AM   #29
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Do you recommend H&R springs to lower my car? It will lower it 1.4" in the front & 1.3" in the rear. Any feedback on what brand would be best for an aggressive look but not to stiff of a ride?
I read a lot of stuff and many people had so so comments about H&R stings and Eibach. They sag they bounce etc I read a few posts about RD and the reviews were stellar. Yes they are $800 not $400 so two x but they are still half the price of coil overs. And I won't keep my car for three years otherwise I would have bought coil overs. When you place springs on your car it does reduce the shock life. Maybe from 50k to 30k miles or so. But I'm telling you the ride is excellent. It is just stiff enough to bring you back to the BMW feel but not bouncy nor feel like you are in a lowered car. My wife rode it it last night and she said the same thing. I would not hesitate and buy the RD. They al lower the car pretty close.
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I might be done. I thought about the exhaust but the ones I saw are 2500 which is a rip off. Also the Dinan Stage 1 for 495 sounds good but not for 3k. I don't keep cars too long and I know I can sell the wheels but the exhaust and software is sunk money. Any thoughts?
i hear ya bout the exhaust n tune, but arent most mods a waste of money?
especially performance upgrades where u spend alot 4 minimal gains...
plus its not like u race every car u c, or do u?

imo all u really need is an exhaust 4 better sound n exterior mods 2 enhance the aesthetics.
so if i were u, i'd get: aw reflectors, coilovers, front lip, rear diff, n an exhaust.

n since u dont keep cars 4 long, these mods should sell easily when it's time
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      02-09-2012, 10:46 AM   #31
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I am little concern about the lower it and height o you ride, since i am planning to lower my car like your would i have problem driving it since is my every day car ? The bumbs or the street would difficult to drive it ? Please advised
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I know! Thanks dude. Yes exhaust sounds very cool. I may do it.
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I am little concern about the lower it and height o you ride, since i am planning to lower my car like your would i have problem driving it since is my every day car ? The bumbs or the street would difficult to drive it ? Please advised
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Have you ever driven a lowered car? Bumps are really not the issue. Of course you want to pay attention and not run into huge potholes. I live in San Diego so the roads are the same in LA. The real issue is you will need to drive sideways into driveways when they are steep otherwise you will scratch your front lip or when you park it near a curb. BUT>>>> trust me, you will get used to it. I have had several lowered cars. You will be fine. If you ever get to SD you can check mine out. Like I said, mine is a daily driver and the ride quality is very very good. I do take driveways angled but again, I am used to it.
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      02-10-2012, 06:26 PM   #34
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I am little concern about the lower it and height o you ride, since i am planning to lower my car like your would i have problem driving it since is my every day car ? The bumbs or the street would difficult to drive it ? Please advised
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Do you recommend H&R springs to lower my car? It will lower it 1.4" in the front & 1.3" in the rear. Any feedback on what brand would be best for an aggressive look but not to stiff of a ride?

I read a few bad things about H&R. I had those on an M3 yrs back with no issues. But I read another F10 forum where people had issues. So I did not want to take the chance. Yes RD are 400 buck more than H&R but that is chump change compared to the car value. I don't know, I just did not want to risk it. I can tell you that I am 100% satisfied with the drop and ride with the RD.
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      02-10-2012, 06:28 PM   #35
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Hey Guys, I just downloaded this and installed it. Freaking killer! Also, you can zoom in the screen so the movie takes up your WHOLE screen. It just looks super cool.
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Hey Gang I am a new member. Alan from **********s hooked me up with Matt Black 20" iForge Concave wheels, RD Springs, Black Kidney Grills, and Black Blinker trim. I just got this 550i with the M kit a few months ago and had the install yesterday. Please share your thoughts?

BTW - RD Springs ride quality is excellent!
Super nice and beautiful car. But with all the money you spent, why would you use Kumho tires? That would be last place I would cut a corner is tires.

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ET plz any rubbing

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Super nice and beautiful car. But with all the money you spent, why would you use Kumho tires? That would be last place I would cut a corner is tires.
what are the ET plz
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I'm assuming if he kept it true to spec it is running 285/30/20 R & 255/35/20 F
Lac what do you mean when u say true to size cause I'm so confused with what tire to run I know there are other post about this but none of them tell me what I want to know so ? Is 255/35/f 285/30R. 245/35f 285/30R or 255/40f 285/35r ??? ET29 f 20x 9 ET 35 r 20 x 10.5 sorry to crash the post
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LOVE the look! What is the exact model name of the wheels?
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Looking good! We have the RD Springs and Sways on our E60 M5 and their product is top notch.
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nice ride!!!
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Do you have any issues with your current setup, rubbing etc?
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if you dont mind me asking...what did those wheels run you?
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