Pic request: 162's on standard suspension.

voltron1011 · 08-23-2005, 08:22 AM

I know there are a few folks out there that have 162's on standard suspension (non-SP). I'd like to see some side view shots with the camera about 1 meter high. If the camera is too high, you can't differentiate the tire gap.

andylee97 · 08-28-2005, 01:00 AM

i was just wondering if you put on the 162 wheels without the s/p will the wheels and the wheel arch be the same distance. or will it be higher.

lucas.kent · 08-28-2005, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

I know there are a few folks out there that have 162's on standard suspension (non-SP). I'd like to see some side view shots with the camera about 1 meter high. If the camera is too high, you can't differentiate the tire gap.

I'll be getting my 162's on this week (with a standard 325i supsension) and I'll be sure to take some pics so you can see what it looks like...

andylee97 · 08-29-2005, 08:58 AM

can we meet up lkw15 so i can see the wheels myself. I live around fairoaks mall and my email is andylee97@gmail.com

lucas.kent · 09-07-2005, 07:18 PM

finally got around to taking some pics. this is a 325 w/out the sport package and with 162's.

voltron1011 · 09-08-2005, 06:28 AM

Wow!!! Looks really sweet. You can barely tell that the car is a non-SP.

Tierfreund · 09-08-2005, 06:51 AM

@lkw15

check your sig for the typo. I believe metallic is spelled differently than you have

btw, really nice car.

Red · 09-08-2005, 07:54 AM

is the E90 "lower" with the SP package?

Aussie_E90_SBLACK_325 · 09-08-2005, 08:03 AM

yes it is lower with the sports suspension i got it on mine with 162 18" i think i drops down 1 inch or so

ivanwibi · 09-08-2005, 08:09 AM

With all due respect, if you drop a car by 10mm you can tell, hard to tell froma photograph, nice car shown, but it looks 'lifted', mainly due to the the fact that 18" tyre /wheel combo have higher 'static' (not driven) height, plus slimmer and wider (due to the tyre and rim is now visually push toward the wheel arch), hence it highlight the wheel arch and tyre gap.

The sport suspension drops it by 15mm which is suttle but can be easily differrentiated. From an visual point of view the 162 is best suited with lowered sport suspension (not 'slammed' tough)

Aussie_E90_SBLACK_325 · 09-08-2005, 08:17 AM

Ivan ill post pictures of mine when i get it (next week or the week after)
It comes with sports suspension and 18" 162. Ill post a pic with and without occupants. Im sure once i have 4 people in the car it will look awesome. I often travel with 2 or more people in the car and from past experience it better to leave room in the wheel arch for passengers.

I agree the above car does look lifted but im sure it looks just right when its driven especially if there is 4 people in the car. Not to mention that Sydney is speed bump heaven so I dont think i would slamm my car down to make it look hotter. Not only that i dont want to lose my CF splitters.

thebigman · 09-08-2005, 09:04 AM

lucas.kent · 09-08-2005, 10:38 AM

good catch...guess i was typing it too quickly to realize...

P****Fred · 09-08-2005, 11:15 AM

I think it looks great with the 162's either way!!!

markh · 09-08-2005, 11:51 AM

I've got the standard suspension with the 162s and to me it looks great, and the ride is smoother too.

davinet78 · 09-08-2005, 03:33 PM

ill also have standard suspension with the 162 ill tell you tomorrow when i see the car what i think of it

lumberman · 09-11-2005, 05:10 AM

wheel gap is a little bit high, the shot was taken on the same height at as the wheels

ase2dais · 09-13-2005, 08:47 AM

thks for the photos, that helps!

1. what type tires did you put in?

2. How was the handling, even without the sport-suspension?

3. Did you stick with run-flats, All-season, or performance?

4. If not run-flats, are you running w/ spare?

5. Are they staggered wheels?

thnking of putting std E90 330 17" OEM spider spokes on mine, just doing more homework?

thks for the photos it really help us all here! see you at the turnpike!

lumberman · 09-13-2005, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

thks for the photos, that helps!

1. what type tires did you put in?

2. How was the handling, even without the sport-suspension?

3. Did you stick with run-flats, All-season, or performance?

4. If not run-flats, are you running w/ spare?

5. Are they staggered wheels?

thnking of putting std E90 330 17" OEM spider spokes on mine, just doing more homework?

thks for the photos it really help us all here! see you at the turnpike!

1. it came with michelin pilot sport
2. handling is already superb without sport suspension, it is really like magic how bmw keeps body roll to minimum and still produce good level of bump absorsion, I think the 50:50 weight distribution contribute a lot in this
3. run flat all the way!

what's staggered wheels?

my test drive car had a 17" wheel, is not a big difference with the 162, but in terms of road feedback, I would prefer the 162!! and of course apperance counts too!!

cheers

jd2003ua · 09-14-2005, 10:43 PM

sorry to sound like an idiot, but if I am putting 162's on a 325i with sports suspension is there anything I need to do besides a basic tires change?

Tierfreund · 09-15-2005, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jd2003ua

sorry to sound like an idiot, but if I am putting 162's on a 325i with sports suspension is there anything I need to do besides a basic tires change?

No. Enjoy.

BMW786 · 09-16-2005, 09:45 AM

How much would it cost to get the Sports suspension done on a 325i? I would also like to know what staggered wheels are.

08-23-2005, 08:22 AM	#1
voltron1011 Colonel 119 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	Pic request: 162's on standard suspension. I know there are a few folks out there that have 162's on standard suspension (non-SP). I'd like to see some side view shots with the camera about 1 meter high. If the camera is too high, you can't differentiate the tire gap.
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08-28-2005, 01:00 AM	#2
andylee97 say no to drugs 18 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NoVa fairfax iTrader: (3)	i was just wondering if you put on the 162 wheels without the s/p will the wheels and the wheel arch be the same distance. or will it be higher.
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08-29-2005, 08:58 AM	#4
andylee97 say no to drugs 18 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NoVa fairfax iTrader: (3)	can we meet up lkw15 so i can see the wheels myself. I live around fairoaks mall and my email is andylee97@gmail.com
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09-07-2005, 07:18 PM	#5
lucas.kent Major 143 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	finally got around to taking some pics. this is a 325 w/out the sport package and with 162's.
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09-08-2005, 06:28 AM	#6
voltron1011 Colonel 119 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	Wow!!! Looks really sweet. You can barely tell that the car is a non-SP.
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09-08-2005, 06:51 AM	#7
Tierfreund Major 21 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	@lkw15 check your sig for the typo. I believe metallic is spelled differently than you have btw, really nice car. __________________ No, not THAT kind of tierfreund!
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09-08-2005, 07:54 AM	#8
Red Chris Bangle For Prez 7 Rep 240 Posts Drives: Ford (yea, I know) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	is the E90 "lower" with the SP package? __________________ Twin kidneys 4 evar...
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09-08-2005, 08:03 AM	#9
Aussie_E90_SBLACK_325 Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: E90 Sapphire Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	yes it is lower with the sports suspension i got it on mine with 162 18" i think i drops down 1 inch or so __________________
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09-08-2005, 08:09 AM	#10
ivanwibi Private 8 Rep 56 Posts Drives: BMW 320ie90 Silver Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 - 320i [0.00]	With all due respect, if you drop a car by 10mm you can tell, hard to tell froma photograph, nice car shown, but it looks 'lifted', mainly due to the the fact that 18" tyre /wheel combo have higher 'static' (not driven) height, plus slimmer and wider (due to the tyre and rim is now visually push toward the wheel arch), hence it highlight the wheel arch and tyre gap. The sport suspension drops it by 15mm which is suttle but can be easily differrentiated. From an visual point of view the 162 is best suited with lowered sport suspension (not 'slammed' tough) __________________ Nov 05 E90, 320i, Silver, Sunroof, 162, Sport Suspension, Sport Steering Wheel, Black int, burr. walnut inserts. Nov 04 Landrover Freelander TD4, Silver, 17" Freedom Wheels, one tough little hippo.
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Aussie_E90_SBLACK_325 Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: E90 Sapphire Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Ivan ill post pictures of mine when i get it (next week or the week after) It comes with sports suspension and 18" 162. Ill post a pic with and without occupants. Im sure once i have 4 people in the car it will look awesome. I often travel with 2 or more people in the car and from past experience it better to leave room in the wheel arch for passengers. I agree the above car does look lifted but im sure it looks just right when its driven especially if there is 4 people in the car. Not to mention that Sydney is speed bump heaven so I dont think i would slamm my car down to make it look hotter. Not only that i dont want to lose my CF splitters. __________________
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09-08-2005, 11:15 AM	#14
P****Fred New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: VW Golf IV Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	I think it looks great with the 162's either way!!!
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09-08-2005, 11:51 AM	#15
markh Private 3 Rep 68 Posts Drives: BMW 325iSE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I've got the standard suspension with the 162s and to me it looks great, and the ride is smoother too.
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09-08-2005, 03:33 PM	#16
davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	ill also have standard suspension with the 162 ill tell you tomorrow when i see the car what i think of it __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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09-11-2005, 05:10 AM	#17
lumberman Private First Class 15 Rep 195 Posts Drives: BMW F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macau iTrader: (0)	162 on standard suspension wheel gap is a little bit high, the shot was taken on the same height at as the wheels Attached Images
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09-13-2005, 08:47 AM	#18
ase2dais //Mdicted 347 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	Yur non-sp E90 looks sweet with those 162s thks for the photos, that helps! 1. what type tires did you put in? 2. How was the handling, even without the sport-suspension? 3. Did you stick with run-flats, All-season, or performance? 4. If not run-flats, are you running w/ spare? 5. Are they staggered wheels? thnking of putting std E90 330 17" OEM spider spokes on mine, just doing more homework? thks for the photos it really help us all here! see you at the turnpike!
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09-14-2005, 10:43 PM	#20
jd2003ua New Member 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 325i on the way Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: marietta, ga/tuscaloosa, al iTrader: (0)	sorry to sound like an idiot, but if I am putting 162's on a 325i with sports suspension is there anything I need to do besides a basic tires change?
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09-16-2005, 09:45 AM	#22
BMW786 Lieutenant 28 Rep 537 Posts Drives: SGraphite90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (1)	How much would it cost to get the Sports suspension done on a 325i? I would also like to know what staggered wheels are.
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