New Shoes for the New Year! Alufelgen SF71s in Sports Gunmetal

TPLSM3 · 01-08-2012, 03:58 PM

I wanted to share some pics of my '08 135i with the new shoes! Once I get my front lip back on, I'll get some professional shots done.

First off, I want to thank the guys over at Alufelgen. I know they've had issues with the group buy for the SF71s but in the end, the results are amazing. These wheels look even better in person! I contacted them via Email and decided to make the drive from Orlando to Miami to pick them up in person. Since I work Monday - Friday, I was only able get to Miami on the weekends. Unfortunately Alufelgen is closed on the weekends, however the owner of the company decided to meet with me on a Saturday so that I can pick up the wheels! I was able to choose between silver metallic, gloss black, or sports gunmetal. I decided to go with sports gunmetal after he took the wheel outside to show off the color in the sunlight. Needless to say, I'm extremely happy with the Alufelgen SF71s in the sports gunmetal. It's not too light and yet not too dark.

Here's the specs...
Front: 19x8 et45 w/Continental Extreme Contact DW 225/35/19
Rear: 19x9 et48 w/Continental Extreme Contact DW 265/30/19
Suspension: KW V2 coilovers
Slight roll in front fenders & rear quarters from previous wheel/tire setups
Slight rub in rear with 4 people in vehicle and hitting large dips on the highway

Let me know what you guys think!!!

WOLF-PACK · 01-08-2012, 04:42 PM

Very Nice!

BMW86 · 01-08-2012, 05:16 PM

Your car looks fantastic. That Sports Gunmetal is very nice too!

Are you able to take more photos of your car with emphasis on the hood and roof as well? Our cars look very similar and I'm going for the same look. I would love to see more pics.

Great job! Can't wait to see it with the lip

P1 · 01-08-2012, 08:15 PM

damn gurl

MrFlema · 01-08-2012, 10:59 PM

Sweet!! Nice Rims Man!

INDPNDT · 01-08-2012, 11:30 PM

VERY NICE!!!!

(Out of curiosity, what angel eye setup are you running?)

datbimmerdoe · 01-09-2012, 04:04 AM

sports gm sf71 = heaven on earth

IancoleTX · 01-09-2012, 07:59 AM

So sick dude

1Pirate · 01-09-2012, 08:08 AM

Very Nice! The Sports Gunmetal is definitely much darker than the Titanium Gunmetal SF-71s that I have. The SF-71s just fit the 1 so well.

TPLSM3 · 01-09-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW86

Your car looks fantastic. That Sports Gunmetal is very nice too!

Are you able to take more photos of your car with emphasis on the hood and roof as well? Our cars look very similar and I'm going for the same look. I would love to see more pics.

Great job! Can't wait to see it with the lip

I'll get some better shots soon. I'd like to get my front lip back on and then get some professional shots done. The fully tinted windshield is really what ties it in so well with the black/white look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by INDPNDT

VERY NICE!!!!

(Out of curiosity, what angel eye setup are you running?)

Running the Alpine HID angel eye kit.

Thanks for the compliments guys! The Sports Gunmetal color is perfect for my car. I originally wanted the lighter Titanium Gunmetal, however I think it would have looked too light on my car. Kudos to Alufelgen

ModBargains III · 01-09-2012, 05:50 PM

That's how it's done! What a great set up. Congrats on the new wheels, they look great

1fastbmw · 01-09-2012, 07:03 PM

Car looks great!

Wish I got the Sport Gunmetal like I originally wanted, just could not wait any longer. Good choice on the tires, I really like mine, they really put the power to the ground. I'm curious if 235's would have fit without any rubbing.

SpacE82 · 01-11-2012, 10:42 AM

Car looks great!! Still haven't had my HID angels installed yet haha! You need to come back :P hope you're enjoying florida! We are supposed to get 6 inches of snow tomorrow...i bet you dont miss that!!

miro2296 · 01-11-2012, 12:50 PM

Looks awesome! Love the drop. What exhaust you running?

Mr. Nice · 01-11-2012, 02:33 PM

sports gunmetal definitely looks good

TPLSM3 · 01-11-2012, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1fastbmw

Car looks great!

Wish I got the Sport Gunmetal like I originally wanted, just could not wait any longer. Good choice on the tires, I really like mine, they really put the power to the ground. I'm curious if 235's would have fit without any rubbing.

Heard that spacers are needed to run 235s in the front. Didn't want to use spacers so I stuck with the 225s. The Continentals are pretty good. Its not quite as good as the Michelin Pilot Supersports that I had on my last set of wheels, but for the price, it can't be beat!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpacE82

Car looks great!! Still haven't had my HID angels installed yet haha! You need to come back :P hope you're enjoying florida! We are supposed to get 6 inches of snow tomorrow...i bet you dont miss that!!

Next time I'm back in Chicago, I'll let you know so I can install the hid angel eyes for you. Loving Florida man! Don't miss the cold or snow at all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by miro2296

Looks awesome! Love the drop. What exhaust you running?

Running AR dps, Maddad midpipes and whisper series axle back. Sounds great!! Not too loud around town but screams when you get on it. Best of all, no drone!

wrldtravler84 · 01-11-2012, 08:06 PM

Looks great!

mtechnik3 · 01-11-2012, 10:24 PM

Nice set up! I'd like the same wheels for my 1er.

ALUFELGEN · 01-12-2012, 08:27 PM

Thank you for the great review! Will be adding your photos to our gallery.

jimmy1990 · 01-13-2012, 06:47 AM

looks great!

01-08-2012, 03:58 PM	#1
TPLSM3 Captain 71 Rep 652 Posts Drives: '16 Porsche GT4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (12)	New Shoes for the New Year! Alufelgen SF71s in Sports Gunmetal I wanted to share some pics of my '08 135i with the new shoes! Once I get my front lip back on, I'll get some professional shots done. First off, I want to thank the guys over at Alufelgen. I know they've had issues with the group buy for the SF71s but in the end, the results are amazing. These wheels look even better in person! I contacted them via Email and decided to make the drive from Orlando to Miami to pick them up in person. Since I work Monday - Friday, I was only able get to Miami on the weekends. Unfortunately Alufelgen is closed on the weekends, however the owner of the company decided to meet with me on a Saturday so that I can pick up the wheels! I was able to choose between silver metallic, gloss black, or sports gunmetal. I decided to go with sports gunmetal after he took the wheel outside to show off the color in the sunlight. Needless to say, I'm extremely happy with the Alufelgen SF71s in the sports gunmetal. It's not too light and yet not too dark. Here's the specs... Front: 19x8 et45 w/Continental Extreme Contact DW 225/35/19 Rear: 19x9 et48 w/Continental Extreme Contact DW 265/30/19 Suspension: KW V2 coilovers Slight roll in front fenders & rear quarters from previous wheel/tire setups Slight rub in rear with 4 people in vehicle and hitting large dips on the highway Let me know what you guys think!!!
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01-09-2012, 08:08 AM	#9
1Pirate Captain 54 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Greenville, NC iTrader: (2)	Very Nice! The Sports Gunmetal is definitely much darker than the Titanium Gunmetal SF-71s that I have. The SF-71s just fit the 1 so well. __________________ 2009 BMW LeMans Blue 135i/Dinan Stage 2 tune/Alufelgen SF-71s/M3 suspension components/Koni Sport adjustable dampers/ETS FMIC/M3 paddle shifters/Alpina B3 TCU flash/VRSF charge pipe
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miro2296 Colonel 57 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX iTrader: (1)	Looks awesome! Love the drop. What exhaust you running? __________________ ------------------------------------- BMW 135i/6 Speed/Montego Blue/Formula One Ceramic Tint/JB4 G4/AA Sport Intercooler/19 inch Iconz 880Z(19X8.5 & 19X10)/PSS 225/35 & 265/30/E93 M3 front sway bar/TRW front and rear Control Arms/BMS Drop In Filter/Dinan Exhaust/BlackLines/Upgraded \\\M RSFB
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