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02-21-2014, 06:15 PM | #25 |
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Looks great!
Since I have a Formula with chrome wheels, I say they look fine. And, it's different! Refreshing to not have a hypersilver CSL wheel on a car. That's why i went different.
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02-21-2014, 06:41 PM | #26 |
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The tint shop I send all my cars to sells a special film specifically for "smoking" the tail light lenses and things like the reflector in front. I just called my tint shop and they said it's called Oracal 8300. Comes in different shades (I actually got the darkest shade). It goes on just like tint, but it's thicker than tint and can withstand the outside weather changes (contraction and expansion). It's not easy, but this can also be removed if needed. Much better than painting which I've seen in the past where they have to sand the lens and then the paint is permanent. You would have to buy all new lenses if they got jacked or you didn't like them any more.
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02-21-2014, 06:49 PM | #27 | |
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As for CPO covering plugs, injectors coils etc it really depends. A lot of times the car will misfire only with the tune because its a higher load. once you remove your tune and go back to stock your car might run perfect and the dealer wont notice anything out of the ordinary. For example, recently my car started misfiring only with the tune installed and i replace plugs and coils myself which was inexpensive at ECS and easy to do. had it been an injector i would be pissed good luck |
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02-21-2014, 07:25 PM | #30 |
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02-21-2014, 07:31 PM | #31 | |
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02-21-2014, 07:36 PM | #32 |
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Car looks good man! I actually like the wheels, and if you do then don't worry about a thing..Unless you change everything on your car to matte black someone will complain about something on this board! Cheers
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02-21-2014, 07:37 PM | #33 |
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I like the ride height. It looks pretty conservative for the coil overs. Do you know your measurements on the V1s?
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02-21-2014, 07:51 PM | #34 |
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Normally I would do my own suspension install, but since I know very little about BMW's I didn't want to screw something up and deferred to my BMW mechanic. He set it up just lower than a stock RWD 335i based on what I wanted for ride quality. I can call him up and find out if you like.
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02-21-2014, 08:31 PM | #35 | |
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I don't have a staggered set. Would 15 mm or 20 mm all around work or are you suggesting just a wider stance in back than in front? |
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02-21-2014, 08:54 PM | #37 | |
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02-21-2014, 09:04 PM | #38 | |
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02-21-2014, 09:28 PM | #40 |
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So followed the info on how to size up for picking spacers and I'm not sure how spacers are going to work based on what I'm seeing. The fronts are even with the fender and the backs are just tucked under. It is super close and I'm worried about rubbing. Plus, I don't want it looking like a frog if the wheels extend past the fenders
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02-22-2014, 12:23 AM | #41 | |
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good luck, and remember to get new plugs and coils before your tune |
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02-22-2014, 06:02 AM | #42 | |
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02-22-2014, 07:12 AM | #44 |
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I think your tech nailed the ride height perfectly (possibly ever so slightly low in the back) but that would be nit picking. Beautiful car, I love the rims. JB4/Cobb/OFT all good, all perform. Don't let anyone tell you that flashing the computer is undetectable, not true. It's only a matter of how hard the dealer or manufacturer wants to look and is only a problem if it becomes a problem. The old adage is mod at your own risk.
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