Time for some new shoes!!

BMW86 · 07-21-2012, 01:57 AM

Looks great!

comar1979 · 07-21-2012, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Looks great!

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Cozy · 08-07-2012, 04:29 AM

Looks great!

I actually searched for your threads based on that cheap eBay lip thread that you contributed to. I saw your car on OEM 261's which has inspired me to hang onto mine for a little while as with a drop (like you had) they seem to suit the car so much better. I'll eventually change my wheels but the mod list is huge (FMIC, DP's, axle-back, black lines, diffuser, front lip, coilovers) so to be honest those can wait for a while.

I wanted to ask, what rear diffuser is that? I'm undecided on a 2-fin (alike OE BMW Perf) or 3-fin design like yours, both are readily available from Chinese eBay it seems with JC Sportline (2-fin) being tried and tested by members here.

Thanks

510135 · 08-07-2012, 04:42 AM

Hello,
My rear diffuser is icarbon. I purchased it from another member locally who bought it a long while back. Not sure if they make it anymore but I'm sure there are plenty of replicas out there as you mentioned. I prefer the 3 fin design as I think it looks more balanced. Personal preference though.

Mattaus · 08-08-2013, 01:45 AM

Stunning looking car mate. Perfect stance in my opinion.

I've taking delivery of an e82 later this month and first thing I'll be doing is buying wheels and coilovers. I'm interested to know if you've had any issues with rubbing yet? I've read endless accounts of which offset and tyre profile to go with but hard to see which set up is the best.

Ideally I don't want to go super stretched but seems the safest way to get clearance when the car is sitting that low is 225 front and maybe 245 rears on 8.5 and 9.5 staggered wheels. Also are your tyres 35 profile front, 30 rear?

Thanks for your help

510135 · 08-08-2013, 03:15 AM

Thanks!
It does scrub a bit, going over sharp bumps. Since I got the guards rolled it has been much better.
I'm running 235/35/19 ET 45 (8.5 wide rim) front

255/30/19 ET 50. 9.5 wide rim (rear)
The front is very tight, I would run 225 in future
The rear is fine with rolled guards, you could run slightly more aggressive offsets if you wanted.

Chandon · 08-08-2013, 04:10 AM

^ My real life reaction.

07-21-2012, 01:57 AM	#67
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Looks great!
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08-07-2012, 04:29 AM	#69
Cozy Major 111 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, England iTrader: (0)	Looks great! I actually searched for your threads based on that cheap eBay lip thread that you contributed to. I saw your car on OEM 261's which has inspired me to hang onto mine for a little while as with a drop (like you had) they seem to suit the car so much better. I'll eventually change my wheels but the mod list is huge (FMIC, DP's, axle-back, black lines, diffuser, front lip, coilovers) so to be honest those can wait for a while. I wanted to ask, what rear diffuser is that? I'm undecided on a 2-fin (alike OE BMW Perf) or 3-fin design like yours, both are readily available from Chinese eBay it seems with JC Sportline (2-fin) being tried and tested by members here. Thanks
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08-07-2012, 04:42 AM	#70
510135 Captain 59 Rep 791 Posts Drives: f32 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Hello, My rear diffuser is icarbon. I purchased it from another member locally who bought it a long while back. Not sure if they make it anymore but I'm sure there are plenty of replicas out there as you mentioned. I prefer the 3 fin design as I think it looks more balanced. Personal preference though.
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08-08-2013, 01:45 AM	#71
Mattaus Private 7 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (1)	Stunning looking car mate. Perfect stance in my opinion. I've taking delivery of an e82 later this month and first thing I'll be doing is buying wheels and coilovers. I'm interested to know if you've had any issues with rubbing yet? I've read endless accounts of which offset and tyre profile to go with but hard to see which set up is the best. Ideally I don't want to go super stretched but seems the safest way to get clearance when the car is sitting that low is 225 front and maybe 245 rears on 8.5 and 9.5 staggered wheels. Also are your tyres 35 profile front, 30 rear? Thanks for your help
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08-08-2013, 03:15 AM	#72
510135 Captain 59 Rep 791 Posts Drives: f32 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Thanks! It does scrub a bit, going over sharp bumps. Since I got the guards rolled it has been much better. I'm running 235/35/19 ET 45 (8.5 wide rim) front 255/30/19 ET 50. 9.5 wide rim (rear) The front is very tight, I would run 225 in future The rear is fine with rolled guards, you could run slightly more aggressive offsets if you wanted.
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08-08-2013, 04:10 AM	#73
Chandon Major 99 Rep 1,102 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	^ My real life reaction.
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