Decision; DPE Wheels Or CSL Reps + ACS KIT

MIKEYMIKE · 06-09-2006, 05:19 PM

Ok, I could use your advice guys.

I'm on a budget so either I can get, ONLY DPE Wheels.

Or I can get CSL replicas PLUS the AC Schnitzer kit.

I think I know which decision I'm leaning towards, but I wanted to know what you guys think.

Nikki · 06-09-2006, 05:23 PM

How about CSL and no kit?

HRC · 06-09-2006, 05:24 PM

I voted DPE. Better to have minimal quality parts than alot of ok parts.

Danny

MIKEYMIKE · 06-09-2006, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

How about CSL and no kit?

That's not an option,

rchanou · 06-09-2006, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

How about CSL and no kit?

word

Nikki · 06-09-2006, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKEYMIKE

That's not an option,

hmph!

picus · 06-09-2006, 05:32 PM

Has anyone had issue with the replica wheels? My undrestanding is they're pretty good quality, in which case if I was stuck with money for one or the other I'd probably get the replicas and the kit.

MIKEYMIKE · 06-09-2006, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

hmph!

Are you not a fan of the ACS Kit?

Nikki · 06-09-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKEYMIKE

Are you not a fan of the ACS Kit?

i don't think it looks horrible or anything, just not worth the money IMO. i'd rather save it up for something else.

MIKEYMIKE · 06-09-2006, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by picus

Has anyone had issue with the replica wheels? My undrestanding is they're pretty good quality, in which case if I was stuck with money for one or the other I'd probably get the replicas and the kit.

Nope, I'm planning to get the Velocity motoring ones. A lot of people with e46's and e90's have them. I haven't heard of any issues with their quality compared to other wheels on the market.

BTW, if you lived in LA you'd definitely be detailing my car..lol

Matte90 · 06-09-2006, 05:45 PM

DPE!!!

creativeautoworks · 06-09-2006, 05:58 PM

I know a E90 who's planning to depart with his 20" DPE's maybe a used set of DPE's and part of the kit?

picus · 06-09-2006, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKEYMIKE

BTW, if you lived in LA you'd definitely be detailing my car..lol

Whichever you decide to go with post lots of pics. I can't get enough pictures.

MIKEYMIKE · 06-09-2006, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creativeautoworks

I know a E90 who's planning to depart with his 20" DPE's maybe a used set of DPE's and part of the kit?

Maybe he could hook me up with an offer too good to refuse,

ALPINE6SPD · 06-09-2006, 06:25 PM

dpe

MIKEYMIKE · 06-09-2006, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by picus

Whichever you decide to go with post lots of pics. I can't get enough pictures.

You got it man :rocks:

tl_boy · 06-09-2006, 06:32 PM

Between your choices, i would say csl reps and the kit. Rims get changed a lot, and you can use these csl's now, and when you get bored, and have saved up money later, switch rims, the plus is you'll always have the aero kit to set your car apart! Even guys who buy HRE wheels or other top of the line or DPE, will usually change them out at some time to give their ride a new look.

diesel007 · 06-09-2006, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIKEYMIKE

Maybe he could hook me up with an offer too good to refuse,

PM sent.

LWL · 06-09-2006, 08:56 PM

I think DPE has nice rims. However, once you start mod your car, you might not feel that your car is complete with just the rims, and then you want more. Especially when you got so much temptations from the GBs on this forum, you probably will have a hard time stop modding.

This is just my opinon thou....... cause I couldn't stop modding now!!

Just think about if you think you will satisfy with your car with just the rims, or, you think you will be "affected" by the "modding forces"

of this forum in the near future.

Back to voting: I vote for CSL Reps + ACS kit

SV Concepts · 06-16-2006, 11:27 AM

Either way you're set Botha re top quality. DPE is really a different class of wheel though, it's hard to compare. Anyways, call us, we have both (CSLs in stock, DPE we can order for you).

Thanks
JL

Ghunger · 06-16-2006, 11:37 AM

Personally, I prefer performance mods over looks alone. If you can get both with a single change, all the better. I voted for the DPE's btw. Body kits don't do anything for performance. My vote would be for the DPE's or if you can work out a deal, the used DPE's and a paired set of springs and shocks.

HRC · 06-16-2006, 11:47 AM

I'm

.

I dont consider replica wheels that cost...whatever to be top quality.

Danny

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlevi

Either way you're set Both are top quality. DPE is really a different class of wheel though...

Thanks
JL

View Poll Results: Which Mods to do?
DPE WHEELS	14	31.82%
CSL REPLICA WHEELS + FULL ACS KIT	30	68.18%
Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll

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MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Decision; DPE Wheels Or CSL Reps + ACS KIT Ok, I could use your advice guys. I'm on a budget so either I can get, ONLY DPE Wheels. Or I can get *CSL replicas PLUS* the AC Schnitzer kit.** I think I know which decision I'm leaning towards, but I wanted to know what you guys think.
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06-09-2006, 05:23 PM	#2
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	How about CSL and no kit? __________________ Nikki
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	I voted DPE. Better to have minimal quality parts than alot of ok parts. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Has anyone had issue with the replica wheels? My undrestanding is they're pretty good quality, in which case if I was stuck with money for one or the other I'd probably get the replicas and the kit.
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06-09-2006, 05:45 PM	#11
Matte90 Private First Class 4 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0)	DPE!!! __________________ Therapy is expensive. Bubble wrap is cheap. The chioce is yours. :rocks:
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creativeautoworks 29 Rep 392 Posts Drives: Ibis White 2007 Audi A4 S-Line Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (4)	I know a E90 who's planning to depart with his 20" DPE's maybe a used set of DPE's and part of the kit?
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	dpe __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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06-09-2006, 06:32 PM	#17
tl_boy Major 83 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: tl Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	Between your choices, i would say csl reps and the kit. Rims get changed a lot, and you can use these csl's now, and when you get bored, and have saved up money later, switch rims, the plus is you'll always have the aero kit to set your car apart! Even guys who buy HRE wheels or other top of the line or DPE, will usually change them out at some time to give their ride a new look.
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06-09-2006, 08:56 PM	#19
LWL Major 57 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [6.00] 2005 Mercedes Benz ... [7.00]	I think DPE has nice rims. However, once you start mod your car, you might not feel that your car is complete with just the rims, and then you want more. Especially when you got so much temptations from the GBs on this forum, you probably will have a hard time stop modding. This is just my opinon thou....... cause I couldn't stop modding now!! Just think about if you think you will satisfy with your car with just the rims, or, you think you will be "affected" by the "modding forces" of this forum in the near future. Back to voting: I vote for CSL Reps + ACS kit __________________
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06-16-2006, 11:27 AM	#20
SV Concepts 361 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: Vorsteiner E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F. Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (10)	Either way you're set Botha re top quality. DPE is really a different class of wheel though, it's hard to compare. Anyways, call us, we have both (CSLs in stock, DPE we can order for you). Thanks JL
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Ghunger Major 52 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Personally, I prefer performance mods over looks alone. If you can get both with a single change, all the better. I voted for the DPE's btw. Body kits don't do anything for performance. My vote would be for the DPE's or if you can work out a deal, the used DPE's and a paired set of springs and shocks. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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