[dzlmoose]

Originally Posted by 335dM

Much better paint then mine !!!
Very nice

Thanks they are powder coated.

Your pics inspired me to get this done.

[dzlmoose]

Originally Posted by Ryebread

That looks mean! What size spacers are you thinking?

If your asking me I'm going with 15 in the front and 18 in the back.

Hopefully gonna throw them on this Thursday.

[Ron1n]

295's are turning out to be a little too big. Even with a fender roll, I'm rubbing in situations where I shouldn't, and it's bugging the hell out of me. But, they're on.

[FormerRotor]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

295's are turning out to be a little too big. Even with a fender roll, I'm rubbing in situations where I shouldn't, and it's bugging the hell out of me. But, they're on.

On the Bright side, they look aggssive as F.

What are your wheel specs in the rear? Wheres your camber? It would suck to have to buy a whole new set.

[Ron1n]

Originally Posted by FormerRotor

On the Bright side, they look aggssive as F.

What are your wheel specs in the rear? Wheres your camber? It would suck to have to buy a whole new set.

Camber is still set to stock for ZSP. Wheels on the rear are 295/30/19.

[Ryebread]

Dayum!!

[FormerRotor]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

Camber is still set to stock for ZSP. Wheels on the rear are 295/30/19.

19x10? Do you know the offsets? You could probably camber it in and it will help with the rubbing.

Either way, looking good! How's the straight line traction?

[Ron1n]

Originally Posted by FormerRotor

19x10? Do you know the offsets? You could probably camber it in and it will help with the rubbing.

Either way, looking good! How's the straight line traction?

9.5 in the rear, with +33 offset, I believe.

Because of the rubbing, and the lack of decent roads out here, I haven't given any dig runs a shot yet.

I'm considering a camber adjustment, but I dunno. Suppose it would cost just as much to get new tires as it would to do the adjustment.

EDIT: Just made an appointment tomorrow for camber/toe adjustment. Cost is estimated to be $70, so let's hope I have room to make the adjustments. *crosses fingers*

[FormerRotor]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

9.5 in the rear, with +33 offset

EDIT: Just made an appointment tomorrow for camber/toe adjustment. Cost is estimated to be $70, so let's hope I have room to make the adjustments. *crosses fingers*

My fingers are crossed for you, sir. Here's hoping. I don't think adjustment can be taken past -2 in stock form, but I wouldn't go too far beyond that as it may negatively effect traction from the dig.

Good luck (especially since my 10 et28 w/265 setup will be going on in a few weeks and you're not inspiring confidence in my napkin calcs with a dash of hope)...worst case scenario, we can always do an m3 quarter panel conversion.

[dzlmoose]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

295's are turning out to be a little too big. Even with a fender roll, I'm rubbing in situations where I shouldn't, and it's bugging the hell out of me. But, they're on.

That looks mean. Good choice.

[Ron1n]

I just had an epiphony about what I'm doing next. My steering wheel is showing signs of wear, and a little bit of peeling on the inner part, so I'm either going to have the wheel and the interior of the wheel wrapped in alcantara, or just the inner, but either way, I'm gonna get it wrapped (to match my shift boot and e-brake boot). This way, I don't have to see the ugly shiny plastic underneath, and it freshens up the interior a little more, and just adds one more unique factor to the car.

[moorlander]

Originally Posted by dzlmoose

My wheels are ready.

Just need to get some spacers and have the tires mounted on.





Only things left for my car to be ready for the summer are:

• Black Kidney Grilles
  Painted Side Reflectors
  Black Dimsa Tips

Pics of these installed on your vehicle?

[dzlmoose]

Originally Posted by moorlander

Pics of these installed on your vehicle?

Once I get them installed I will post pictures.

[FormerRotor]

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[FormerRotor]

I came home for lunch and my CF kidney grilles were waiting for me at the door...didn't even make it inside before they were installed (I keep some small tools in the car). Now I'm really psyched to get the summer wheels back from refinishing to see if the look comes together like I'd hoped. Pics post summer wheels

Btw, moose, you've inspired me to refinish the winters when the time comes. I can't wait to see how your spacers work out (sorry, but I'm definitely taking advantage of your calculation work if it comes out as nicely as I think it will).

[dzlmoose]

Originally Posted by FormerRotor

I came home for lunch and my CF kidney grilles were waiting for me at the door...didn't even make it inside before they were installed (I keep some small tools in the car). Now I'm really psyched to get the summer wheels back from refinishing to see if the look comes together like I'd hoped. Pics post summer wheels

Btw, moose, you've inspired me to refinish the winters when the time comes. I can't wait to see how your spacers work out (sorry, but I'm definitely taking advantage of your calculation work if it comes out as nicely as I think it will).

I know exactly how you feel I grabbed mine yesterday and they were installed as soon as I could get to them.

The plan is I am going today to get my rims and spacers put on.

[Ryebread]

What do you guys prefer for the D?

Mobil 1 ESP 5w-30
Castrol OE 5w-30

I'm going on a spirited cruise on Saturday and want to pick up a quart.

[geko29]

If by Castrol OE you mean the German Castrol you can get for like $7-8/quart, I'd go with that.

[FormerRotor]

I've always just bought oil change kits from getbmwparts.com. I think this is Castrol OE?

Looking good moose!

[Ryebread]

the black kidneys are looking superb indeed!
that was my first mod!
with shadow line trim it's a MUST have!!
well done.

[Ron1n]

Matte over shiny IMO. Definitely like the look.

[dzlmoose]

So here it is with 15mm front and 18mm rear.

No rubbing yet, but I haven't really tested it yet.

These are some quick iphone pics I took, I need to wash the car then I'll bust out the real camera and take some nice pictures.