Euro coupé - Eibachs installed + pics in the snow

Coach · 01-11-2009, 07:47 AM

"Woa!" Thats what I said after seeing the first shot.

Boogie · 01-11-2009, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomquickness

some of the best pics I've seen...want more!

I added 2 more but that's all I have. More pics will follow when I get a DSLR camera because these were taken with a little sony cybershot and possibilities are too limited imo. But by the time I get the camera the snow will be gone I think

What I have in higher res (the others were cropped apparently :iono

Eddie_440i · 01-11-2009, 08:23 AM

a lovely drop ! will buy this to ! How does the car feel now ?

Boogie · 01-11-2009, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie_125i

a lovely drop ! will buy this to ! How does the car feel now ?

A little bit stiffer but not a lot. I feel like I didn't really give in on comfort so I'm happy with the springs. I think a switch to coils is a big difference but my back wouldn't appreciate that probably.

Overall I'm very pleased with the springs. A little better handling, better looks, low cost and great comfort!

Pol · 01-11-2009, 10:59 AM

with that Sybershot of yours. Prefer the last one for that striking DOF. Don't think you can do better with a DSLR unless you have some exeptional glass at your diposal.

Pol.

BlackjackMulligan · 01-11-2009, 11:20 AM

Wow those wheels are beautiful. Any rubbing issues with the drop?

esses · 01-11-2009, 11:52 AM

Nice pics, the 2nd and 4th are amazing. :w00t:

M3_Dust · 01-11-2009, 12:30 PM

how is the fittment of the wheels with those offsets? is there any rubbing on the inside or outside of the fender? they look great, I think I will get a set in 18" for my car.

Temple · 01-11-2009, 12:56 PM

WOW! The shot of the 1 looking down the road with trees on each side is AMAZING! Best shot location I have seen yet hands down. Would love to see the same shot but looking head on at the car...

Boogie · 01-11-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pol

with that Sybershot of yours. Prefer the last one for that striking DOF. Don't think you can do better with a DSLR unless you have some exeptional glass at your diposal.

Pol.

Yes I know but i'm talking about wide angle views, object sharp and background blurry... stuff like that. You can't change the lens on the Cybershot + it's so small that it isn't always as easy to handle. I'm pleased with the result from this camera too though, no complaints about the quality

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackjackMulligan

Wow those wheels are beautiful. Any rubbing issues with the drop?

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_Dust

how is the fittment of the wheels with those offsets? is there any rubbing on the inside or outside of the fender? they look great, I think I will get a set in 18" for my car.

No rubbing as far as I can tell! Mind you though, I have a 245 at the rear. I haven't seen too many people in the US put a tire on that's a bit stretched. I like it that way though.

I had BBS CH's before with lower offsets (35 front and 40 rear) and that was a problem!

The sizes and offsets of the wheels seem to be perfect, as other members on this board have also fitted these without any problems (cfr. CSL reps). I guess it only comes down to the tire then as some brand have more of a stretch to their tires then others.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Temple

WOW! The shot of the 1 looking down the road with trees on each side is AMAZING! Best shot location I have seen yet hands down. Would love to see the same shot but looking head on at the car...

Yep, I tried to do that shot but there were cars of some nature-photographers on that side. They kind of ruined the shot. Also there was traffic all the time so very difficult to do.

Thx to everyone for the comments! I'm glad my humble diesel can be appreciated on a board full of 135i's :thumbup:

Cooldaddygroove · 01-11-2009, 01:47 PM

Couple of questions/comments for you:

How is the ride quality now that you have switched off of the runflats? Smoother?

I had these same Beyern Mesh wheels in 20" on my 545i, and I have to tell you they are much softer than the OEm wheels. They bend easy when hitting pot holes and exposing them to salt/snow/grime for extended periods without cleaning them ends up in some serious pitting/staining. Good that you clean them regularly.

Boogie · 01-11-2009, 02:40 PM

Well I never really drove the 17's (that came with the M-pack) on runflats. I immediately changed them to my BBS CH's (which I had from the hatch).

From the few days I drove them I seem to remember that 17's with runflats are about as hard as these 19's now! So if you have 18's with runflats, no doubt that even 19's without won't be harder! If you keep 18's and put regular tires on, the improvement is amazing (according to someone I know with a 123d)

The wheels might bend easily but they weren't that expensive compared to the BBS wheels in which I had a crack twice! So if I ever break one, not too bad... Also I'm not the only one who managed to get a crack in a BBS CH! So much for price/quality huh! I'll see what these do but I have about 7500km's on them without any crack, bend, stain or pit!

BMW_x5_Msport · 01-11-2009, 05:01 PM

really nice pics and love the rims!!!

Mystiqueskillz · 01-11-2009, 08:31 PM

OMFG that looks freaking hella CLEAN!!!!

:eyebulge:

Impulse · 01-12-2009, 04:18 PM

very nice and nice picture work

miro2296 · 01-12-2009, 04:42 PM

Nice pics! Love the rims.

1Nation · 01-12-2009, 07:41 PM

Both the drop and the offset are perfection. I spent 10 years in Europe while in the military and you guys really know how to set up your cars.

1Nation · 01-12-2009, 07:55 PM

Are you using any spacers?

Citizen Z · 01-12-2009, 08:06 PM

Wow, those wheels look good.

Novator · 01-13-2009, 02:08 AM

Amazing photos! Definitely magazine/calendar worthy

Boogie · 01-13-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Nation

Are you using any spacers?

No, no spacers...

The high offset on the 1er is the reason it's so hard to find wheels! Most of the wheels that aren't custom made have offsets of ET40 and lower. The lower the offset, the more they stick out.

Dave · 01-13-2009, 11:39 AM

thanks for the new wall paper!

01-11-2009, 07:47 AM	#23
Coach Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 204 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NASCAR Heaven iTrader: (0)	"Woa!" Thats what I said after seeing the first shot.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2009, 08:23 AM	#25
Eddie_440i Captain 42 Rep 719 Posts Drives: Bmw 440i GC Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Malmö iTrader: (0)	a lovely drop ! will buy this to ! How does the car feel now ?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2009, 10:59 AM	#27
Pol Major 1119 Rep 1,407 Posts Drives: M2 CS BMS DCT August 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	with that Sybershot of yours. Prefer the last one for that striking DOF. Don't think you can do better with a DSLR unless you have some exeptional glass at your diposal. Pol.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2009, 11:20 AM	#28
BlackjackMulligan Most interesting Roadster 69 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: '01 Z3.0 Roady;'10 C300 Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston 'burbs iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Roa ... [0.00]	Wow those wheels are beautiful. Any rubbing issues with the drop? __________________ I can't complain, but sometimes I still do........Life's been good to me so far. - Joe Walsh
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2009, 11:52 AM	#29
esses • 19 Rep 709 Posts Drives: like I stole it. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Nice pics, the 2nd and 4th are amazing. :w00t: __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2009, 12:30 PM	#30
M3_Dust Michelin Man 388 Rep 740 Posts Drives: F10 535i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on forums iTrader: (0)	how is the fittment of the wheels with those offsets? is there any rubbing on the inside or outside of the fender? they look great, I think I will get a set in 18" for my car.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2009, 12:56 PM	#31
Temple Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	WOW! The shot of the 1 looking down the road with trees on each side is AMAZING! Best shot location I have seen yet hands down. Would love to see the same shot but looking head on at the car...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2009, 01:47 PM	#33
Cooldaddygroove First Lieutenant 12 Rep 308 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	Couple of questions/comments for you: How is the ride quality now that you have switched off of the runflats? Smoother? I had these same Beyern Mesh wheels in 20" on my 545i, and I have to tell you they are much softer than the OEm wheels. They bend easy when hitting pot holes and exposing them to salt/snow/grime for extended periods without cleaning them ends up in some serious pitting/staining. Good that you clean them regularly.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2009, 02:40 PM	#34
Boogie Private First Class 12 Rep 117 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	Well I never really drove the 17's (that came with the M-pack) on runflats. I immediately changed them to my BBS CH's (which I had from the hatch). From the few days I drove them I seem to remember that 17's with runflats are about as hard as these 19's now! So if you have 18's with runflats, no doubt that even 19's without won't be harder! If you keep 18's and put regular tires on, the improvement is amazing (according to someone I know with a 123d) The wheels might bend easily but they weren't that expensive compared to the BBS wheels in which I had a crack twice! So if I ever break one, not too bad... Also I'm not the only one who managed to get a crack in a BBS CH! So much for price/quality huh! I'll see what these do but I have about 7500km's on them without any crack, bend, stain or pit! __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2009, 05:01 PM	#35
BMW_x5_Msport Lieutenant 107 Rep 494 Posts Drives: x5f15 Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	really nice pics and love the rims!!! __________________ 135i jet black coral red Galacier silver aluminum cold weather package premium package sport package comfort access premium hi-fi system navigation that plays dvds real time trafic ect. ipod,hd,sat,
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-11-2009, 08:31 PM	#36
Mystiqueskillz Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2007 Honda S2000 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newark, CA iTrader: (0)	OMFG that looks freaking hella CLEAN!!!! :eyebulge:
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-12-2009, 04:18 PM	#37
Impulse BMW ONE 15 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 93 RX-7 R1, 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1 [0.00]	very nice and nice picture work __________________ 135i - Alpine White - Black Leatherette - 6-Speed - Sport Package - Aluminum trim - 6FL
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-12-2009, 04:42 PM	#38
miro2296 Colonel 57 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX iTrader: (1)	Nice pics! Love the rims. __________________ ------------------------------------- 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
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-12-2009, 07:41 PM	#39
1Nation Car Nut 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '01 330ci Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belleville, Il iTrader: (0)	Both the drop and the offset are perfection. I spent 10 years in Europe while in the military and you guys really know how to set up your cars.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-12-2009, 07:55 PM	#40
1Nation Car Nut 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '01 330ci Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belleville, Il iTrader: (0)	Are you using any spacers?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-12-2009, 08:06 PM	#41
Citizen Z Alpine Master 111 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	Wow, those wheels look good. __________________ Alpine White with Taupe Leather 135i, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Comfort Access, iPod Adapter Fastness: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252727
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-13-2009, 02:08 AM	#42
Novator Captain 48 Rep 711 Posts Drives: '04 E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaufort, SC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [8.00]	Amazing photos! Definitely magazine/calendar worthy __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-13-2009, 11:39 AM	#44
Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	thanks for the new wall paper! __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
	Appreciate 0 Quote