*** E90POST February 2007 E90/E91 of the Month ***

ase2dais · 02-12-2007, 10:01 AM

you got the ultimate exterior mod

thks for doing it and sharing it. its motivating

are those 285s at the rear?

ksfrogman · 02-12-2007, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

you got the ultimate exterior mod

thks for doing it and sharing it. its motivating

are those 285s at the rear?

The rear tires are 265/30-ZR19. 285 would rub with those aggressive offsets. I prefer the aesthetics when the rubber is stretched and doesn't extend much over the wheel sides.

I also did not want to defeat the purpose of my shorter ratio differential swap.

yellowg555 · 02-12-2007, 10:36 AM

Congrats, Michael. The hood is pretty sexy!

- Paul - · 02-12-2007, 10:41 AM

The view of the back is the best E90 I've seen. Good stuff

ase2dais · 02-12-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

The view of the back is the best E90 I've seen. Good stuff

i say, "Amen" much better than the spied e92 M3 rear-ends Ive seen.

that should be a show car

ase2dais · 02-12-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

The rear tires are 265/30-ZR19. 285 would rub with those aggressive offsets. I prefer the aesthetics when the rubber is stretched and doesn't extend much over the wheel sides.

I also did not want to defeat the purpose of my shorter ratio differential swap.

looks like the fenders are rolled too! is it? thats too close not to be

.. if ever I upgrade to a e90/335i, it would be all your setup, mind if I asked how much all these cost at the end w/ labor?

as someone had said "you're done" I agree

ase2dais · 02-12-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

I also did not want to defeat the purpose of my shorter ratio differential swap.

WHAT !

OMG

whats your tint btw

ksfrogman · 02-12-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

looks like the fenders are rolled too! is it? thats too close not to be

.. if ever I upgrade to a e90/335i, it would be all your setup, mind if I asked how much all these cost at the end w/ labor?

as someone had said "you're done" I agree

The fenders are not rolled. As you know, BMWs ride with negative camber in the rear. On the left (driver's side), camber is 1.5. On the right, 1.75 with the H&R sport drop. When the rear is loaded with weight (e.g., with two rear passengers, or trunk full of heavy items), the wheels/tires tuck inward as negative camber increases because of the suspension geometry. I never rub. Tire selection would be important because some tires are more angled at the edges than others.

There was one protruding spot on the passenger side rear fender, where the rear bumper met the inner portion of the metal fender, that the tire would nudge occasionally. I carefully pushed that little metal "nipple" inward by tapping lightly with a hammer.

As for the tint, it's 35% all around. If you look at my first post, I included a detailed list of mods with specs of wheels, tires, etc.

As for cost, I couldn't tell you off the top of my head. I did most of the mods myself, so the labor costs are low. Some of the parts were sponsored, and others were purchased through eBays or from other members on E90post.

thissnsooosucks · 02-16-2007, 03:34 PM

nice nice ride. there's gotta be at least $10k worth of mods invested into it, if not close to.

Minipuck V 2.0 · 02-16-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by thissnsooosucks

nice nice ride. there's gotta be at least $10k worth of mods invested into it, if not close to.

SSSSSHHHHHHHHH let's not talk price right Michael?

ksfrogman · 02-16-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Minipuck V 2.0

SSSSSHHHHHHHHH let's not talk price right Michael?

Yeah, but the pleasure . . .

priceless!

HRC · 02-16-2007, 10:35 PM

Congrats Mike!!!

Danny

**Jay-V** · 02-19-2007, 12:37 AM

Beautiful car, and the owner is a nice guy too

Not Ur Avg 3 · 02-19-2007, 01:24 AM

hey micheal
if u dont know already, that is one sickest looking e90s, in all senses
but one question? how come ur eisenmann quads have "eisenmann" engraved on the tips!!!???
i thought the ones shipped to US got polished and so we dont get taht engraving. i know long didnt get the engraving, and neither did i.
maybe cuz u got urs soo recently they might have started giving everyone taht engraving. no fair lol. but oh well, i can still never be happier with my quad exhaust look. i need to post pics soon.

ksfrogman · 02-19-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Ur Avg 3

hey micheal
if u dont know already, that is one sickest looking e90s, in all senses
but one question? how come ur eisenmann quads have "eisenmann" engraved on the tips!!!???
i thought the ones shipped to US got polished and so we dont get taht engraving. i know long didnt get the engraving, and neither did i.
maybe cuz u got urs soo recently they might have started giving everyone taht engraving. no fair lol. but oh well, i can still never be happier with my quad exhaust look. i need to post pics soon.

I lucked out. I was told that Eisenmann was having problems ruining the right side of tips by stamping them. So they won't be engraving them any more? Not sure I understand why stamping the non quads is not a problem, but stamping these are.

puck724 · 02-20-2007, 04:20 AM

congrats homeslice!

aphall · 02-23-2007, 12:25 AM

well deserved my friend.

yamazaho · 02-23-2007, 01:58 PM

Wow one of the cleanest E90 in this forum.

I spent the time going through all those links that you posted on the first page, and man I can imagine what a proud owner you are after going through those works. Good job!!!

uhaulball · 02-25-2007, 03:53 PM

new sig looks hot. where are the big pics??

FotiosF90M5 · 02-25-2007, 04:01 PM

Incredible car...congratulations!!!! Does the car feel faster with the performance upgrades you did? Im interested in buying those and was curious if its worth it.

Mrbojangles · 02-25-2007, 04:39 PM

i Love it man

ksfrogman · 02-26-2007, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fotios330i

Incredible car...congratulations!!!! Does the car feel faster with the performance upgrades you did? Im interested in buying those and was curious if its worth it.

The car certainly handled a lot better after adding the rear sway bar. If you were to put blinders on me, and have me drive my car vs an OEM ZSP 330i, I'd be able to tell you which was mine. As for the acceleration, the car "seems" more responsive, but I can't say the performance upgrade is blistering. The sound is more aggressive, but not at all loud.

I would have to say the aesthetics, sound, handling and performance all make for an ethereal driving experience. I love this car even more now. It's so well rounded, by far the best sedan I have ever owned.

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02-12-2007, 10:36 AM	#47
yellowg555 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	Congrats, Michael. The hood is pretty sexy! __________________ 2006 Jet Black 325i, ZPP, ZSP, Steptronic Auto, Navi, Xenon
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02-12-2007, 10:41 AM	#48
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02-16-2007, 03:34 PM	#53
thissnsooosucks noob saibot 10 Rep 295 Posts Drives: E90 jet black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pasadena & Arcadia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	nice nice ride. there's gotta be at least $10k worth of mods invested into it, if not close to. __________________
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02-19-2007, 12:37 AM	#57
Jay-V What it do, nephew? 42 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 2012 E350 Bluetec Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2011 Honda Pilot To ... [0.00] 2012 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00]	Beautiful car, and the owner is a nice guy too __________________ Jay - The no fun fleet.... '15 Fiat 500e '14 MBZ E350 Sport '11 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD
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02-19-2007, 01:24 AM	#58
Not Ur Avg 3 Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,866 Posts Drives: 06' 325i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	hey micheal if u dont know already, that is one sickest looking e90s, in all senses but one question? how come ur eisenmann quads have "eisenmann" engraved on the tips!!!??? i thought the ones shipped to US got polished and so we dont get taht engraving. i know long didnt get the engraving, and neither did i. maybe cuz u got urs soo recently they might have started giving everyone taht engraving. no fair lol. but oh well, i can still never be happier with my quad exhaust look. i need to post pics soon. __________________ Perfection In The Making...
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02-23-2007, 12:25 AM	#61
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02-25-2007, 03:53 PM	#63
uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	new sig looks hot. where are the big pics?? __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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02-25-2007, 04:01 PM	#64
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 768 Rep 7,108 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	Incredible car...congratulations!!!! Does the car feel faster with the performance upgrades you did? Im interested in buying those and was curious if its worth it.
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02-25-2007, 04:39 PM	#65
Mrbojangles Lieutenant 41 Rep 560 Posts Drives: BMW M3- Melbourne RED- Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA... The Valley iTrader: (0)	i Love it man
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