The 5er Sports some new rims and the VW Gets dropped...

klasic · #1 (**permalink**) 05-11-2003, 05:49 PM

2 bent rims means its time for an upgrade.....

And I got a VW as a daily and this is how she arrived....

And as She sits after 4 hours of work by three guys (thanks to Rob and Brian, and a lot of heckling from the rest of my friends who just watched and drank beer....

E30mademepoor · #2 (**permalink**) 05-11-2003, 05:59 PM

GTi VR6's kick ass! I love those things! It's probably a great daily driver. Congrats
-Ted

Rob ITR1035 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-11-2003, 06:55 PM

*burp*

///MikeBMW325is · #4 (**permalink**) 05-11-2003, 07:02 PM

Both cars look great, those M5 rims on the 5er look awesome.

155///MPH · #5 (**permalink**) 05-11-2003, 07:17 PM

"heckled and drank beer"

Don't forget entertaining that hot number. . . . .

and I don't mean JOHN!!!!

Alex Mc · #6 (**permalink**) 05-11-2003, 08:33 PM

Looks great Ian... the wheels and the drop, i'm glad i could help! JP let me in on the hot number joke..

PS- Brian, i've got one of those BFGoodrich silver E36 M3 posters for ya.

Got Benz? · #7 (**permalink**) 05-11-2003, 08:38 PM

never seen a white GTI, no offence but that thing looks CUTE...

Elvir

Rob ITR1035 · #8 (**permalink**) 05-11-2003, 09:07 PM

meghan came by, so jp hit on her while his girlfriend was doing laundry at his apartment....

jp actually might have handed me a tool once or twice. and john stumbled into the work area occasionally.

*burp*

qcmpower · #9 (**permalink**) 05-11-2003, 09:09 PM

clean VW!

postmaster · #10 (**permalink**) 05-11-2003, 09:44 PM

that silver on your 5er is hot

VELVETM3 · #11 (**permalink**) 05-12-2003, 08:34 PM

Ill post some pictures of the VW install later...Im lazy...its a chronic condition.

Alex- Sweet, thanks man.

Alex Mc · #12 (**permalink**) 05-12-2003, 10:15 PM

Well, naturally, the Volkswagon is the inferior vehicle, didn't you know Ian? I mean, BMW is the only automotive entity that manufacturers a vehicle that's even slightly respectable. Clearly, anyone who happens upon an alternative conclusion is delusional and in need of guidance. God forbid if there is a sports car aside from the grand Bavarians!

kevln · #13 (**permalink**) 05-13-2003, 04:40 AM

on the 5, are they even staggered? the rear lookst he same as teh front

klasic · #14 (**permalink**) 05-13-2003, 06:08 AM

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Originally posted by kevln
on the 5, are they even staggered? the rear lookst he same as teh front

Why would you want to stagger the tires on a daily driver w/ very low hp? So I can't rotate any of the tires? It is a 525, the only reason we would have ordered stagger wheels and tires would be to spend more money on tires down the road. I for one am a big fan of having the same size wheel and tires all around. I'm currently working on getting the 255/45/17's on the 944 Turbo and its a car that has the HP to justify a stagger set up. But with and adjustable suspension I can dail in the car for that set up and I'll be able to rotate tires at the track to get more wear out of the R componds.

Some where the idea got passed along to the gerneral public that stagger = better. It depends on the car and application.

So to respond to your question they are the same size all around, just as I feel they should be (and just how they came from the factory I might add for those who feel the BMW can do no wrong.....)

klasic · #15 (**permalink**) 05-13-2003, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Alex Mc
Well, naturally, the Volkswagon is the inferior vehicle, didn't you know Ian? I mean, BMW is the only automotive entity that manufacturers a vehicle that's even slightly respectable. Clearly, anyone who happens upon an alternative conclusion is delusional and in need of guidance. God forbid if there is a sports car aside from the grand Bavarians!

Rob did you get on to alex computer again? Because I know that you live the BMW spirit.....