Alufelgen's CS7 staggered OE silver on stock non-sport 128i

cks0213 · 04-15-2010, 12:36 AM

So I bought the wheels through the group buy quite a while ago but was super lazy to actually put them on. Finally did today and one of my main concern was the car looking like a 4x4 with the new rims because I'm on my stock non-sport suspension. It wasn't as bad as I thought, it would be a lot better looking if the car was lowered but here it is for now.
Sorry for the iphone pics and not having a side shot.

Rims: Alufelgen CS7 - CSL reps - in OE Silver - staggered
Tires: Michelin Pilot Plus - F225/40/18, R255/35/18

KidRobot · 04-15-2010, 09:04 AM

That's normal ride height (and wheel gap) for stock suspension isn't it?

Were these pics taken right after you put them on? Or days after?

Reason for asking is, you should let the springs settle back down, after jacking the car up. Takes a day at least. But you should see 1/4" difference after the springs settle again.

Cisitalia · 04-15-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KidRobot

you should let the springs settle back down, after jacking the car up. Takes a day at least. But you should see 1/4" difference after the springs settle again.

That is not true in this case. Just jacking up the car and replacing the wheels/tires will not require a day for the suspension to settle to normal ride height. As soon as you let the car down on the wheels and drive off it will settle to normal ride height.

If you change suspension components (shocks and/or springs) that situation will take a little time for the ride height to settle.

cks0213 · 04-15-2010, 04:31 PM

everything was replaced within 30 minutes and the pictures is about 2 hours after the wheels were put on.

Cisitalia · 04-15-2010, 05:17 PM

OBTW, your car looks very nice with those wheels and the ride height is fine. For some people the lowered look is their preference, but for the majority of people the stock ride height is fine. So let's not let the small majority of people influence our needs to much. I am keeping my 135i stock ride height since it's my daily driver and I like the extra clearance for my needs. If I was using it as a track car that would be a different story.

I am mounting my CS7 wheels in the next couple of days. My Goodyear F1 Asymmetric tires just came in sized 225/40-18 and 255/35-18. Ti Gunmetal should look good on TiAg. Hopefully pictures to follow soon.

We look forward to some better pictures out doors of your car and new wheels. Thanks for posting.

cks0213 · 04-15-2010, 11:05 PM

Thanks for the comment. I'll be getting the car cleaned, and probably then I could try to take some better shots!
Look forward to seeing your setup soon.

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Originally Posted by Cisitalia

OBTW, your car looks very nice with those wheels and the ride height is fine. For some people the lowered look is their preference, but for the majority of people the stock ride height is fine. So let's not let the small majority of people influence our needs to much. I am keeping my 135i stock ride height since it's my daily driver and I like the extra clearance for my needs. If I was using it as a track car that would be a different story.

I am mounting my CS7 wheels in the next couple of days. My Goodyear F1 Asymmetric tires just came in sized 225/40-18 and 255/35-18. Ti Gunmetal should look good on TiAg. Hopefully pictures to follow soon.

We look forward to some better pictures out doors of your car and new wheels. Thanks for posting.

Yvette · 04-18-2010, 03:11 AM

you finally mounted them
that's what I am thinking to get soon.......

Cisitalia · 05-01-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cks0213

Thanks for the comment. I'll be getting the car cleaned, and probably then I could try to take some better shots!
Look forward to seeing your setup soon.

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Originally Posted by e90sexion

you finally mounted them
that's what I am thinking to get soon.......

A couple quick pictures. I will post some better later. I am on stock suspension and Goodyear F1 Asymmetric tires 225/40-18 and 255/35-18. These are very nice wheels and I am happy.

I swapped out the stock brake pads with Cool Carbon at the same time. I like the pads and they dust about half as much and the color of dust matches the wheels better.

jayson · 05-11-2010, 10:25 PM

Awesome looking wheels, wish that I could get some in '17 though!

crex · 05-26-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jayson

Awesome looking wheels, wish that I could get some in '17 though!

+1

ALUFELGEN · 05-26-2010, 04:41 PM

Sorry guys not 17s planned.

Great pics, any outdoor pics?

04-15-2010, 12:36 AM	#1
cks0213 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 214 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1)	Alufelgen's CS7 staggered OE silver on stock non-sport 128i So I bought the wheels through the group buy quite a while ago but was super lazy to actually put them on. Finally did today and one of my main concern was the car looking like a 4x4 with the new rims because I'm on my stock non-sport suspension. It wasn't as bad as I thought, it would be a lot better looking if the car was lowered but here it is for now. Sorry for the iphone pics and not having a side shot. Rims: Alufelgen CS7 - CSL reps - in OE Silver - staggered Tires: Michelin Pilot Plus - F225/40/18, R255/35/18
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KidRobot Enlisted Member 7 Rep 45 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	That's normal ride height (and wheel gap) for stock suspension isn't it? Were these pics taken right after you put them on? Or days after? Reason for asking is, you should let the springs settle back down, after jacking the car up. Takes a day at least. But you should see 1/4" difference after the springs settle again.
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cks0213 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 214 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1)	everything was replaced within 30 minutes and the pictures is about 2 hours after the wheels were put on.
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Cisitalia No fast lane bandits allowed 6 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2009 135i TiAg 6mt M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (1)	OBTW, your car looks very nice with those wheels and the ride height is fine. For some people the lowered look is their preference, but for the majority of people the stock ride height is fine. So let's not let the small majority of people influence our needs to much. I am keeping my 135i stock ride height since it's my daily driver and I like the extra clearance for my needs. If I was using it as a track car that would be a different story. I am mounting my CS7 wheels in the next couple of days. My Goodyear F1 Asymmetric tires just came in sized 225/40-18 and 255/35-18. Ti Gunmetal should look good on TiAg. Hopefully pictures to follow soon. We look forward to some better pictures out doors of your car and new wheels. Thanks for posting.
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jayson Life's too short for chess 68 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2019 991.2 T / E36 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1)	Awesome looking wheels, wish that I could get some in '17 though!
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ALUFELGEN 171 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida iTrader: (5)	Sorry guys not 17s planned. Great pics, any outdoor pics?
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