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Mo's E39 530i Individual
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Fordkoppie
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Gizmo said:
So history repeats itself....:fencelook:
You will now also fit a lowering kit to a 5 series, to raise the actual ride height:roflol:
msm
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Gizmo said:
+1
As an example, here is a 530i with M sport suspension (which the individuals have):
Compare the front to mine - follow the edge of the wheel to the edge of the fenders in the 2 pics:
A combination of what is most probably the original springs (which are 14 years old), them being cut and worn shocks means this car is sitting much lower than it should even if the springs were cut a specific amount only. The new sports springs would end up being somewhere between these 2.
raise: :clapper:
msm
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Some fresh rubber at TheWheelShop this afternoon. Rear tyres in the correct size and sitting "square" on the rims as I'm not a fan of the stretched look.
Eventually had to go with Toyos, as they were the only one that had sizes in stock, which was a bit of a twist for me as I did not go to Mintys in the first place because of their constant stock issues.
A really big thank you to Shaheen for phoning around the last 2 days to source a set. I did not budge on the sizes I wanted, which made it difficult for him to source tyres. First Falken, then Contis, then a few others and eventually ended up with Toyos.
Eventually had to go with Toyos, as they were the only one that had sizes in stock, which was a bit of a twist for me as I did not go to Mintys in the first place because of their constant stock issues.
A really big thank you to Shaheen for phoning around the last 2 days to source a set. I did not budge on the sizes I wanted, which made it difficult for him to source tyres. First Falken, then Contis, then a few others and eventually ended up with Toyos.
that_guy_Ettiene
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Nice.
Car is getting the needed attention it deserves.
😎
From my S7_Edge
Car is getting the needed attention it deserves.
😎
From my S7_Edge
msm
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Luckily all 4 wheels were straight, so decided to put off the wheel refurb for now. 2 wheels have some really minor curb rash/scratches. Will attend to that at a later stage as it's cosmetic - I was more concerned about potential buckled rims, but they are fine.
Tyres fitted: Toyo T1 Sport
Sizes: 235/45/17 in front and 255/40/17 at the rear
Tomorrow she goes for roadworthy so that I can finally get the transfer done into my name in the next few days, if there are no hiccups.
I can't wait for this weekend to get her out on the highway. All the running around has been mainly in urban traffic or congested highways, so I don't have a proper feel for her yet. Was also taking it very easy with the old tyres.
Tyres fitted: Toyo T1 Sport
Sizes: 235/45/17 in front and 255/40/17 at the rear
Tomorrow she goes for roadworthy so that I can finally get the transfer done into my name in the next few days, if there are no hiccups.
I can't wait for this weekend to get her out on the highway. All the running around has been mainly in urban traffic or congested highways, so I don't have a proper feel for her yet. Was also taking it very easy with the old tyres.
Sabretooth tiger
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Toyo's are great tires Mo. :clapper:
msm
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So the detailing officially begins today. Washed the car and parked it off in the garage. The plan is to spend a few hours each day over the next 3 weeks to do this. Car will be on a battery conditioner, so will not move until done. Will upload pics over the next few days as I go along, but it will be a slow process
Firstly I decided to take some parts off the car, as it makes it easier to detail. Also gives me a chance to clean in/around the areas properly:
Grills and front number plate holder off. Spot the test fitting on the new badge:
Next was side markers. Took this off specifically because of the resider around it. Wanted to clean all that stuff off. There was some swirl marks around these.
Rear number plate also off. Paintwork has buffer trails after taking off the badges. Damaged rear bumper is something I have to live with for a few more months when it goes in for a respray.
The old and new badge:
Firstly I decided to take some parts off the car, as it makes it easier to detail. Also gives me a chance to clean in/around the areas properly:
Grills and front number plate holder off. Spot the test fitting on the new badge:
Next was side markers. Took this off specifically because of the resider around it. Wanted to clean all that stuff off. There was some swirl marks around these.
Rear number plate also off. Paintwork has buffer trails after taking off the badges. Damaged rear bumper is something I have to live with for a few more months when it goes in for a respray.
The old and new badge:
