My 1st BMW Build

[Colt]

Where did you buy the fortune autos from?

[GermX-85]

Originally Posted by Angerman

Where did you buy the fortune autos from?

i got them straight from Fortune Auto.

[GermX-85]

Just painted on some Eye lids using some Plasidip. what do you guys think?

[ParkNuts]

Definitely going for a more ricey look. Your wheels and suspension are nice, although I'm not a fan of black wheels. All dimension is lost on a black wheel unless you have the perfect lighting or are very close. Not a fan of the smaller mods - painted roundel, doorhandles, antenna, mudflaps, splitters, tow hitch. It all seems tacked on and takes away more than it adds on.

Just one person's opinion.

[GermX-85]

Originally Posted by ParkNuts

Definitely going for a more ricey look. Your wheels and suspension are nice, although I'm not a fan of black wheels. All dimension is lost on a black wheel unless you have the perfect lighting or are very close. Not a fan of the smaller mods - painted roundel, doorhandles, antenna, mudflaps, splitters, tow hitch. It all seems tacked on and takes away more than it adds on.

Just one person's opinion.

I can understand where your coming from with the black wheels. But as far as the painted items you listed, it's me just trying to be different. Everyone has a different taste it's a hit or miss with people. So no offense taken

[GermX-85]

Pic from this pass weekends AutoX

[ParkNuts]

Originally Posted by GermX-85

Pic from this pass weekends AutoX

I gotta say I like it a lot more when it's in this environment with the ridiculous yellow wheels.

[GermX-85]

Originally Posted by ParkNuts

I gotta say I like it a lot more when it's in this environment with the ridiculous yellow wheels.

Hahahahaha

[GermX-85]

Drove on the Palomar S Grade road this morning.

[GermX-85]

[MGallop]

lovin it

[GermX-85]

Originally Posted by MGallop

lovin it

thanks bro

[day2032]

Nice dude looks like you're apexing straight through the bike lane.

[GermX-85]

Originally Posted by day2032

Nice dude looks like you're apexing straight through the bike lane.

lol i didnt know i was that far into it until i seen the pic's. but we made a pass going up to make sure everything thing was clear, so we could hit it pretty hard on the way down.

[CL 19]

Originally Posted by GermX-85

just a day at the beach

What is your tires setup for the VB3? I'm planning to run et44 for the rear wheels but don't know whether to go 245 or 255. Any rub with that setup?

[GermX-85]

Originally Posted by CL 19

What is your tires setup for the VB3? I'm planning to run et44 for the rear wheels but don't know whether to go 245 or 255. Any rub with that setup?

Im running 225 in front and 255 in the rear. there is very little rubbing going on. it rubs more when you hit a good dip at higher speeds. but i shaved the rear fenders just because. but if you dont want any of those problems i'll stick with getting 245.

rim spec's 8.5 et40 9.5 et45

[CL 19]

Originally Posted by GermX-85

Im running 225 in front and 255 in the rear. there is very little rubbing going on. it rubs more when you hit a good dip at higher speeds. but i shaved the rear fenders just because. but if you dont want any of those problems i'll stick with getting 245.

rim spec's 8.5 et40 9.5 et45

Okay, I will probably get 225/35/19 and 245/30/19 with wheels spec 8x19 et40 and 9x19 et44.
By the way, do you know by any chance why we're not recommend to run same profile on staggered tires? For instance we're not suppose to run 225/35/19 with 245/35/19, I heard about a chance of brake failure, I'm just curious

[GermX-85]

Originally Posted by CL 19

Okay, I will probably get 225/35/19 and 245/30/19 with wheels spec 8x19 et40 and 9x19 et44.
By the way, do you know by any chance why we're not recommend to run same profile on staggered tires? For instance we're not suppose to run 225/35/19 with 245/35/19, I heard about a chance of brake failure, I'm just curious

the reason why people dont run the same profile when they have a staggered set up is because the height of the tires change. Say you did use the same profile 35 in front and back. Your car would look like a drag car. being that the ass end would be higher. and when that happens that puts alot of weight in the front, when you try to stop it puts alot of stress on your front brakes. Does that make sence? and of course if your not running a staggered setup you can go even on the profile setup.

[CL 19]

Originally Posted by GermX-85

the reason why people dont run the same profile when they have a staggered set up is because the height of the tires change. Say you did use the same profile 35 in front and back. Your car would look like a drag car. being that the ass end would be higher. and when that happens that puts alot of weight in the front, when you try to stop it puts alot of stress on your front brakes. Does that make sence? and of course if your not running a staggered setup you can go even on the profile setup.

Okay, so you're trying to say if I stagger the width but not the profile it will make the car squat to the front and cause unsprung mass to the front as well? The recommendation is to keep in 3% and my setup using same profile will be 4%, so sad man . I'm asking this because M3 with comp pack is running 245/35/19 and 265/35/19 but I believe it has better braking system etc

[GermX-85]

Originally Posted by CL 19

Okay, so you're trying to say if I stagger the width but not the profile it will make the car squat to the front and cause unsprung mass to the front as well? The recommendation is to keep in 3% and my setup using same profile will be 4%, so sad man . I'm asking this because M3 with comp pack is running 245/35/19 and 265/35/19 but I believe it has better braking system etc

yeah those comp package's its a different story.

[CL 19]

Originally Posted by GermX-85

yeah those comp package's its a different story.

Thank you sir!

[GermX-85]

Originally Posted by CL 19

Thank you sir!

Glad i could help out