162s on a non-zsp 335 e90

johnjohn · 05-21-2007, 02:21 PM

So, Swoop and I are talking, and I'm thinking of buying his girlfriend's 162s for my car.

I did some forum searching and found that at least a couple of people say that without the zsp suspension, the car looks a little too tall if you just add the 18-inchers.

Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Also, it's only logical that her 162s would be staggered (18X8 front, 18X8.5 rear), right? (Swoop suggests I ask here, and why not start a thread?)

KL2DC · 05-21-2007, 02:24 PM

John, this is my car on non-ZSP with 18" staggered...not 162s but you get the idea. As you can see the gap is not too bad. Iirc there are more pics on the subject around the threads.

johnjohn · 05-21-2007, 02:26 PM

Thanks, General.

I looked at some other photos on other threads, and I thought they looked pretty good. Your car looks fantastic.

If I get to buy Swoop's woman's wheels, I guess I can stay stock. But, again, I have this feeling I'll be putting Spool on speed-dial.

KL2DC · 05-21-2007, 02:30 PM

John, 162s are an awesome choice, perfect match for the E90...I think you'll be happy with that setup for some time. You'll get the itch to do the springs and other mods the more you hang out with us though...

Stay away from ase2dais, I was happy with my ride height/setup but he sold me on the pro-kit drop

ase2dais · 05-21-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

John, 162s are an awesome choice, perfect match for the E90...I think you'll be happy with that setup for some time. You'll get the itch to do the springs and other mods the more you hang out with us though...

Stay away from ase2dais, I was happy with my ride height/setup but he sold me on the pro-kit drop

We are not finish DC!

you still have to buy in on H&R Sway bars and NonRFT tires to complete the transformation.

But take your time, I know I am, long enough to see the Turbos drop in price and first buyer-depreciation.. And we'll snag these babies at bargain prices

HAHAHA!

johnjohn · 05-21-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

John, 162s are an awesome choice, perfect match for the E90...I think you'll be happy with that setup for some time. You'll get the itch to do the springs and other mods the more you hang out with us though...

Stay away from ase2dais, I was happy with my ride height/setup but he sold me on the pro-kit drop

It may be too late, General. I just PM'd Spool to inquire about sway bars and the pro kit.

KL2DC · 05-21-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

But take your time, I know I am, long enough to see the Turbos drop in price and first buyer-depreciation.. And we'll snag these babies at bargain prices

Al...not saying much now, but might do ED on a 335i E90 this December. All them N54 boys have gotten to me

I'm weak, what can I say...

KL2DC · 05-21-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjohn

It may be too late, General. I just PM'd Spool to inquire about sway bars and the pro kit.

awesome....

johnjohn · 05-21-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

awesome....

Man, this started out as a routine day.

Where's the icon that shows money flying out of a wallet?

johnjohn · 05-21-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

We are not finish DC!

you still have to buy in on H&R Sway bars and NonRFT tires to complete the transformation.

But take your time, I know I am, long enough to see the Turbos drop in price and first buyer-depreciation.. And we'll snag these babies at bargain prices

HAHAHA!

Hey, Ase,

Can you fill me in here or on PM about what I should expect to pay for top-quality sway bars plus labor? And is it a horrible pain to do 'em, as I've heard?

jonerik26 · 05-21-2007, 02:45 PM

all i can say is you'll love the rims compared to whatever you have on right now..... i've wanted to get new rims, but can't part with the image of how great these rims look on an e90

KL2DC · 05-21-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjohn

Where's the icon that shows money flying out of a wallet?

johnjohn · 05-21-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

That was fast!

KL2DC · 05-21-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjohn

That was fast!

not as fast as your money flying out of your wallet (in the next few months)

johnjohn · 05-21-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jack1526

all i can say is you'll love the rims compared to whatever you have on right now..... i've wanted to get new rims, but can't part with the image of how great these rims look on an e90

Don't I know it, Jack. I like my 159s. They have Spidey-Sense.

But the 162s are just magical on an e90. My neighbor has them on a titanium silver 330, and I just walk by and stare at 'em every day. She never seems to drive her car, either. What a waste.

Say! That gives me an idea .... Bwaaahahahaah!

KL2DC · 05-21-2007, 02:50 PM

oh 159s are great too...I love them

johnjohn · 05-21-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

not as fast as your money flying out of your wallet (in the next few months)

Hahaha!

johnjohn · 05-21-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

oh 159s are great too...I love them

Me, too.

I'm going to use you as a reference if I end up with 162s and need to sell 'em. Surely somebody out there has older wheels or something and would love to get a crack at perfect 159s with good tires.

KL2DC · 05-21-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjohn

Me, too.

I'm going to use you as a reference if I end up with 162s and need to sell 'em. Surely somebody out there has older wheels or something and would love to get a crack at perfect 159s with good tires.

You might want to keep them for the winter months....

johnjohn · 05-21-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

You might want to keep them for the winter months....

Great idea, and I'd prefer that to sellling them, but I don't have storage space.

I guess I could *rent* space.

KL2DC · 05-21-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjohn

Great idea, and I'd prefer that to sellling them, but I don't have storage space.

I guess I could *rent* space.

yes that image again....

johnjohn · 05-21-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

yes that image again....

Consider it an homage.

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johnjohn Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 227 Posts Drives: Black sapphire 330i zsp Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	162s on a non-zsp 335 e90 So, Swoop and I are talking, and I'm thinking of buying his girlfriend's 162s for my car. I did some forum searching and found that at least a couple of people say that without the zsp suspension, the car looks a little too tall if you just add the 18-inchers. Anybody have any thoughts on this? Also, it's only logical that her 162s would be staggered (18X8 front, 18X8.5 rear), right? (Swoop suggests I ask here, and why not start a thread?)
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