Alufelgen SF-71 vs. CS-7 on E90 (Pictures)

DV · 12-10-2009, 10:36 AM

I'm sure that I'm not the only one waiting to see what the new Alufelgen SF-71 wheels would look like on an E90, so I thought I'd share my amateur Photoshop work. I've been debating between these and the CS-7's. What do you guys think? Please vote in the poll above!

SF-71

CS-7

BMdblU · 12-10-2009, 10:43 AM

I prefer the latter. Like the thicker spokes.

lambtron · 12-10-2009, 11:04 AM

I prefer the second pic

Hedges · 12-10-2009, 11:31 AM

Which one is which? I like the second one! If you threw in V710's in there I'd probley wont even tell the difference!

DV · 12-10-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedges

Which one is which? I like the second one! If you threw in V710's in there I'd probley wont even tell the difference!

Sorry. The SF-71 is on the top and the CS-7 is on the bottom. I'll add that information to the original post. Thanks!

mtechnik3 · 12-10-2009, 12:35 PM

Both look beautiful, but I like the SF-71's a bit more.

chumley · 12-10-2009, 01:17 PM

I am just a little biased but I vote SF-71! For some reason, I just like the thinner, sharper spokes. Pushing the tip of the spoke out the edge of the wheel is a big plus to me as well.

DV · 12-10-2009, 01:43 PM

150 views, 10 votes.

Taran · 12-10-2009, 01:58 PM

11 votes... CS-7s

lpphreakx06 · 12-10-2009, 09:22 PM

Going to have to go with the 1st set boss.

E90 Skye · 12-10-2009, 10:16 PM

yeah both look great... i voted sf71... (i'm in the same boat as you). I'm going with either sf71 or waiting on Vorsteiner's CS1 cast mesh.

DV · 12-11-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by E90 Skye

yeah both look great... i voted sf71... (i'm in the same boat as you). I'm going with either sf71 or waiting on Vorsteiner's CS1 cast mesh.

I've heard great things about Alufelgen's quality and customer service. Not things you typically find in this price point.

thkfast · 12-11-2009, 04:42 PM

I personally have the CS-7's but I voted for the SF-71 based solely on the side by side photos. The SF is more reflective and the thinner spokes look nice!

DV · 12-11-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by thkfast

I personally have the CS-7's but I voted for the SF-71 based solely on the side by side photos. The SF is more reflective and the thinner spokes look nice!

I'm not sure if the finish is different between the two, or if the different lighting conditions made the SF-71's look more reflective. The CS-7's look great on your car.

GreenPlease · 12-12-2009, 07:58 AM

I have the CS7 and love them. They look really classy on a black car and get compliments on them all the time. With that said, I really think your choice is a win-win. Considering availability, you're probably better off with the SF-71.

DV · 12-14-2009, 08:58 PM

Just ordered the SF-71's. Thanks everyone for helping me decide. I agree with GreenPlease - the choice was a win-win.

yamazaho · 12-14-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DV

Just ordered the SF-71's. Thanks everyone for helping me decide. I agree with GreenPlease - the choice was a win-win.

Nice, I would go with SF-71s too.

ah gon · 12-14-2009, 11:50 PM

i'll pick SF-71!

E90 Skye · 12-15-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DV

Just ordered the SF-71's. Thanks everyone for helping me decide. I agree with GreenPlease - the choice was a win-win.

does this mean you're selling your 162s?
(also a great e90 wheel)

DV · 12-15-2009, 05:36 PM

The 162's have received several coats of Jetseal before being demoted to winter duty.

socaldz · 12-15-2009, 05:57 PM

what color are the sf71?s

DV · 12-15-2009, 08:27 PM

Silver. The lighting in the picture that I cut the wheels from made them look a little darker.

View Poll Results: Which looks better?
SF-71	72	71.29%
CS-7 (CSL Rep)	24	23.76%
Other	5	4.95%
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12-10-2009, 10:36 AM	#1
DV Lieutenant 91 Rep 499 Posts Drives: F36 440i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakland County, MI iTrader: (10) Garage List 2017 BMW 440i Gran ... [0.00]	Alufelgen SF-71 vs. CS-7 on E90 (Pictures) I'm sure that I'm not the only one waiting to see what the new Alufelgen SF-71 wheels would look like on an E90, so I thought I'd share my amateur Photoshop work. I've been debating between these and the CS-7's. What do you guys think? Please vote in the poll above! SF-71 CS-7 Last edited by DV; 12-12-2009 at 03:58 PM..
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12-10-2009, 10:43 AM	#2
BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I prefer the latter. Like the thicker spokes.
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12-10-2009, 11:04 AM	#3
lambtron First Lieutenant 162 Rep 336 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	I prefer the second pic
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12-10-2009, 11:31 AM	#4
Hedges Major General 116 Rep 5,178 Posts Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (8)	Which one is which? I like the second one! If you threw in V710's in there I'd probley wont even tell the difference!
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12-10-2009, 12:35 PM	#6
mtechnik3 Colonel 415 Rep 2,475 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WA iTrader: (23)	DV, great job on the photoshop Both look beautiful, but I like the SF-71's a bit more. __________________ 2020 /// M2 Competition Past: 2016 435i ZHP Edition \| 2013 335i \| 2011 135i \| 2008 328i \| 2006 325i
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12-10-2009, 01:17 PM	#7
chumley Captain 50 Rep 776 Posts Drives: 2009 335 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (1)	I am just a little biased but I vote SF-71! For some reason, I just like the thinner, sharper spokes. Pushing the tip of the spoke out the edge of the wheel is a big plus to me as well.
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12-10-2009, 01:43 PM	#8
DV Lieutenant 91 Rep 499 Posts Drives: F36 440i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakland County, MI iTrader: (10) Garage List 2017 BMW 440i Gran ... [0.00]	150 views, 10 votes.
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12-10-2009, 01:58 PM	#9
Taran New Member 5 Rep 11 Posts Drives: Montego Blue E90 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	11 votes... CS-7s __________________
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12-10-2009, 09:22 PM	#10
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12-10-2009, 10:16 PM	#11
E90 Skye Lieutenant 34 Rep 499 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, Texas iTrader: (1)	yeah both look great... i voted sf71... (i'm in the same boat as you). I'm going with either sf71 or waiting on Vorsteiner's CS1 cast mesh. __________________ CURRENT - E36 M3 Alpine White \| BC Coils \| FROMERLY - 2006 Jet Black 330i \| Premium Package \| ZF AT \| LUX 4.0 \| Jlevi M3 Front Bumper \| CF Mtech spoiler \| Gloss Black Grill \| Msport wheel \| Blacklines \| Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit \| BMS PBX
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12-11-2009, 04:42 PM	#13
thkfast Major 261 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 M4 Sakhir Orange DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA iTrader: (1)	I personally have the CS-7's but I voted for the SF-71 based solely on the side by side photos. The SF is more reflective and the thinner spokes look nice! __________________ "The likelihood of one individual being right increases in direct proportion to the intensity with which others attempt to prove him wrong." 2015 F82 M4 - Sakhir Orange Metallic 2013 E92 M3 / 2013 E92 335is / 2010 E90 335i / 2007 E90 335i
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12-12-2009, 07:58 AM	#15
GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel 129 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida iTrader: (2)	I have the CS7 and love them. They look really classy on a black car and get compliments on them all the time. With that said, I really think your choice is a win-win. Considering availability, you're probably better off with the SF-71. __________________ Cars>Women
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12-14-2009, 08:58 PM	#16
DV Lieutenant 91 Rep 499 Posts Drives: F36 440i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakland County, MI iTrader: (10) Garage List 2017 BMW 440i Gran ... [0.00]	Just ordered the SF-71's. Thanks everyone for helping me decide. I agree with GreenPlease - the choice was a win-win.
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12-14-2009, 11:50 PM	#18
ah gon Colonel 112 Rep 2,433 Posts Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vancouver b.c. canada iTrader: (12)	i'll pick SF-71! __________________
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12-15-2009, 05:36 PM	#20
DV Lieutenant 91 Rep 499 Posts Drives: F36 440i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakland County, MI iTrader: (10) Garage List 2017 BMW 440i Gran ... [0.00]	The 162's have received several coats of Jetseal before being demoted to winter duty.
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12-15-2009, 05:57 PM	#21
socaldz Private First Class 7 Rep 170 Posts Drives: SOLD: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	what color are the sf71?s
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12-15-2009, 08:27 PM	#22
DV Lieutenant 91 Rep 499 Posts Drives: F36 440i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakland County, MI iTrader: (10) Garage List 2017 BMW 440i Gran ... [0.00]	Silver. The lighting in the picture that I cut the wheels from made them look a little darker.
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