What is your current stance???

[danewilson77]

Mine....

18"X8" Enkei EKM3's & Hankook Ventus V12's-Front (225's), Rear (245's)
Offset +42mm
15mm spacers in the front.
Lowered on FK Silverline X coilovers....
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Suspension/Coil_Overs/FK_Stainless_Series/ES248297/

Suspension (New CAB's, FSM's, RSM's, Coilovers) just installed within the week. Stiil relaxing....

**If you have stock...its cool to post in here with a pic in here and just say you gawts 135's with stock suspension. I'm easy like that....and it's another place for you to show your car.

Droid pic..so be nice.
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_20101106_112420-1.jpg

[Alphatek45]

Looks sweet! Great thread btw. I'm still 100% stock, but I will add to it when I do my thing...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Still stock here.

If I end up getting rid of the 335, maybe I'll have to move my KW coilovers and BBS wheels to the ZHP. Ha!

[danewilson77]

Oh snap...that would be sic as !#$%....

Ride came down nicely, another inch in the front tonight (so imagine above pic lower in front by an inch :drool:. Should settle out some too.

15mm spacers had to come off the front. I plan to hook it up with 5's in front and rear.

[gr330zhp]

Stock for a bit....

Definetly VMR V710s at some point and coilovers. Maybe Bilsteins or KW Variants.

Wont be for a while though probably

[mimalmo]

Stance up until a couple months ago (sold the wheels and tires). Currently on OEM ZHP wheels.

KW V2 Coilovers
VMR V710 19x8.5 ET35 front, 19x9.5 ET45 rear
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 235/35/19 front, 255/30/19 rear


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/P1060507.jpg?t=1289100750

[gr330zhp]

:drool: :drool: :drool:


:D

[danewilson77]

Your car is delicious m....

[gr330zhp]

Haha soo many words that fill in the blank and "delicious" works best!! Nice Dane!

[Alphatek45]

Very, Very Nice. What made you go back to the OEM wheel?

[jjcools]

I need that set up ^^^^^. I have been eying those 710s for a bit.

Oh and I am still OEM and will be until I make some more cash to waste on car crap.

[mimalmo]

Very, Very Nice. What made you go back to the OEM wheel?

Just time for a change in the spring. I ran the VMR V710's for 2 summers. I'm trying to decide if I want to go with another similar wheel or go lightweight with a track style setup or an aggressive OEM setup.

[Washburn]

Stock ZHP set up with Pilot sports summers...
gonna change soon to some All-Season tire....perhaps Conti DWS...

[gr330zhp]

Stock ZHP set up with Pilot sports summers...
gonna change soon to some All-Season tire....perhaps Conti DWS...

Im rocking Pilot Sports as well! I like them, how about you?

[Washburn]

I like them when it's dry, but they kinda suck when it rains... a Performance All season tire will give me best of both worlds, I think/hope.

[gr330zhp]

I like them when it's dry, but they kinda suck when it rains... a Performance All season tire will give me best of both worlds, I think/hope.

Yeah I hear ya

[danewilson77]

My current stance now resides here....
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/DSC03697sz1200.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC03707sz1200.jpg

[mimalmo]

Ooof! Looks mean but must rub on every little bump.

[zhp43867]

Stock ZHP set up with Pilot sports summers...
gonna change soon to some All-Season tire....perhaps Conti DWS...

If you'd like to retain some performance I'd suggest the Bridgestone RE960AS. The DWS lacks steering feel and dry handling prowess. The RE960 is decent in the snow, great in the rain and dry. Also, it is quieter than the Michelin AS+ which is why I'd put it first on my list.


My current stance now resides here....


Looks great! I'd never have the courage to lower my car that much though. Props.

Its not courage, its insanity.

The drive is surprising. I may have to bring it back up 1/4"....IDK....Ima drive it some more today.

[Alphatek45]

Looks insane. Makes me nervous, but in a good way...

[danewilson77]

Rubs a lil. May have to go back up a quarter inch. Whats the worse thing that happens if you rub?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Rubs a lil. May have to go back up a quarter inch. Whats the worse thing that happens if you rub?

Are you rubbing even with rolled fenders?

[danewilson77]

Fenders aren't rolled......

[Marcus-SanDiego]

You should roll them. See if that eliminates it.

I'm only talking about rolling fenders -- not flaring them out.

[mimalmo]

Rubs a lil. May have to go back up a quarter inch. Whats the worse thing that happens if you rub?

Depends what it's rubbing on. Rub enough on the backside of a painted surface and it will heat up and burn the paint. you know Alec on E46Fanatics with the green 328i? Happened to him. Saw it myself in person and it wasn't pretty. He had to get the entire fender repainted.

[danewilson77]

OK......only rubs.....a lil tiny bit (I mean.....barely noticeble) on front right. Think its hitting the well liner....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC03723sz1200.jpg

[danewilson77]

Beep....

[mimalmo]

Honk?

[pyreguy]

Mine has H&R Sport springs on an otherwise stock setup.


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[danewilson77]

Mine has H&R Sport springs on an otherwise stock setup.


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How much did the H&R sport bring it down?

[pyreguy]

Just enough to close the gap. I don't have a number for you.


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[mimalmo]

Measurements should be done on a level surface from the bottom of the fender to the middle of the wheel (center of the roundel). Doing it this way eliminates variations in the road and measuring points.

It would also be helpful if a couple owners with 100% OEM setups measured their cars as well.

[danewilson77]

Measurements should be done on a level surface from the bottom of the fender to the middle of the wheel (center of the roundel). Doing it this way eliminates variations in the road and measuring points.

It would also be helpful if a couple owners with 100% OEM setups measured their cars as well.

Great idea Eli.

[pyreguy]

Will do.


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[kayger12]

Just got up to go to the garage and measure the stock suspension.

Opened the door and remembered that I don't have my car.

This really sucks.

[pyreguy]

I'm sorry Keith


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[Mtnman]

H and r sport lowers rear by one quarter, and front by three quarters of an inch. Perfect stance if you want o look unmodded, but want to rid the gap in the front. Ive been looking into these since lance came over.

[pyreguy]

Gap-free FTW!


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[Mtnman]

Just got up to go to the garage and measure the stock suspension.

Opened the door and remembered that I don't have my car.

This really sucks.
:rofl But :grouphug

[danewilson77]

Just got up to go to the garage and measure the stock suspension.

Opened the door and remembered that I don't have my car.

This really sucks.

Damn Keith. I don't even know what to say.

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[danewilson77]

So....who's going out to measure their car? I bet Marcus' car is lonely and would like to see him...

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[Mtnman]

Ill do it right now. What measurement do you want. Im stock....:(

[kayger12]

I'm sorry Keith


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:rofl But :grouphug


Damn Keith. I don't even know what to say.

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All good boys. Just have to suck it up til Saturday. No big deal.............



























:crying

[Mtnman]

Well keith, I'm putting on the performance drilled rotors and ceramic pads sat morning, so we will both have pics to share!

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[kayger12]

Nice! You'll love the ceramics-- so much less brake dust.

[mimalmo]

Ill do it right now. What measurement do you want. Im stock....:(

But your wheels are not stock. Also, your tire sizes may be different than OEM.

Unless you have different wheels than what's shown in your sig pic...?


Also, I should note that your trunk and rest of interior should be empty and your tank full of gas.


Here's the area that should be measured. Put the tape measure right up against the fender and measure to the center of your roundel (center of hub).

[pyreguy]

Wait, now I gotta clean out my trunk??? :biggrin

[mimalmo]

Fill up the gas tank too Lance. :)

[Mtnman]

I'm on 1/4 tank, but my wheels are oem sizes, so ill go check. Trunk empty. Just gonna have to do.

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[pyreguy]

Yeah I'm at a quarter tank... I didn't know this was gonna cost so much time and money.... :rofl

I plan on taking a lot of new pictures this weekend, so I will plan to do it then.

[mimalmo]

Yeah, I'd rather wait and get accurate numbers.

[pyreguy]

Oh, I was gonna make the numbers part up. I guess I can use a tape. Accurate can be good too.

[Mtnman]

13 7/8 front, 13 3/8 rear. Unless y'all wanted me to go to the 32cnd.....or do it in cm in respect for the motherland!

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[mimalmo]

Well done. Thanks.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Did someone say Motherland?? (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1105-ZHP-Mafia-Rebellion)

[pyreguy]

:rofl Nice segue boss

[Mtnman]

Go check urs lance. Both at 1/4 tank. U should be 1/4 lower rear and 3/4 lowwr front! Do it!

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[mimalmo]

Did someone say Motherland?? (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1105-ZHP-Mafia-Rebellion)

"Don't cry, you won't have to drive a Honda"

[Marcus-SanDiego]

"Don't cry, you won't have to drive a Honda"

One of my favorite lines.

[pyreguy]

K... gonna go do it as a tentative value.



So, all I have here is a ruler. Going from the top of the center of the wheel well down to the center of the roundel, and eyeballing past the 12" point, I'm gonna say roughly 12.5" front and rear.

[Mtnman]

That's the most useless piece of information ever! Eyeballing 12 inches? Lol. Lance, just do it at work tomorrow with a real tape!
Haha.. where is the "fail" smiley? Lol

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[pyreguy]

LOL its been an evening of wine

[Mtnman]

Haha. Mee too. And pork. But I still took an accurate measurement! Still looking for fail smiley, lance! Lol

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[pyreguy]

:asshat


:biggrin

[danewilson77]

That's the most useless piece of information ever! Eyeballing 12 inches? Lol. Lance, just do it at work tomorrow with a real tape!
Haha.. where is the "fail" smiley? Lol

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inches of bowl?

[Mtnman]

That should be the fail smiley. Can we reduce the inches of bowl pic into a smiley? Lol

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[pyreguy]

Harsh :rofl

[Rovert]

Summer:
Suspension: KW V2 (lowered enough to not rub with 5 people under moderate cornering, no rub with two front passengers at maximum cornering)
Wheels: VMR V710 19x8.5 ET35, 19x9.5 ET45
Tires: Toyo T1R 225/35/19, 255/30/19
Fenders: Moderately rolled
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3562348382_d050a2e9ea_z.jpg?zz=1


Winter:
Suspension: KW V2 (a tad lower than summer with 17's, 98% no driveway scrapage)
Wheels: OEM M68 17x7.5 ET41, 17x8.5 ET50
Tires: Dunlop 3D Wintersports 225/45/17 (squared setup)
Fenders: Moderately rolled
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4296217621_5da5a21be5_z.jpg?zz=1

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Trevor, that's very, very nice, sir.

I'm damn glad that you joined this site.

[AzkotikBMW]

Right now....

18" BBS LM replicas
225/40/18 and 245/35/18 Dunlop Direzzas
Lowered on Tein SS Coilovers....I mean LOW, the fenders are overhanging the tires lol

I am actually doing my FIRST project on the car tonight, raising the Coilovers about 1/2 inch for the WI snow...

I'll post pics of before and after later :D......hopefully!

[danewilson77]

What's the offset?


Right now....

18" BBS LM replicas
225/40/18 and 245/35/18 Dunlop Direzzas
Lowered on Tein SS Coilovers....I mean LOW, the fenders are overhanging the tires lol

I am actually doing my FIRST project on the car tonight, raising the Coilovers about 1/2 inch for the WI snow...

I'll post pics of before and after later :D......hopefully!



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[AzkotikBMW]

Not sure :S They are both just inside the fender, and he had to roll the fenders to stop them from rubbing....

[billschusteriv]

I love everyones pics! I probably shouldn't even be posting here. :biggrin But...


Stance? Stock, spaced rear.

Currently, 16" style 45s on 225 55 16 Hankook V4s, with 15mm spacers in the rear.

http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad185/bill_schuster/IMG_4312.jpg

When the V4s wear out, the 16s will become my winter wheels and I will switch to 17" style 73s with summer tires.

If I didn't have the Xi then it would be a different story....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Bill, I'm with you. Stock stance. I have my 335 for all of the fun stuff I want to do.

[danewilson77]

12" of bowl in the rear, 12.25" of bowl in the front.

[Mtnman]

Hahahahahahaa

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[Nivo]

ASA J3s 16x7 on Winterforce snow tires.

338

339

[Crickett]

ASA J3s 16x7 on Winterforce snow tires.
Those're my winter wheels!

Stock 135s with Conti DWSs currently. Thinking about finding another pair of rear 135s to run 255s on all around, though . . .

[jjcools]

Crickett,
Love the sig...

[danewilson77]

Just lowered ride an additional inch in the front.

[danewilson77]

Adjusted in the frontal.....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC04103.jpg

Front and rear are pretty much even. I may go back up a tad in front.

[kayger12]

Looks HAWT!

[Mtnman]

Low and sllooowwww...

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[danewilson77]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/low-is-a-lifestyle-350z_design.png

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I like that.

[pyreguy]

Looks delicious Dane!!


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[danewilson77]

Thanks fella's. I only had a minute to snap a shot in the garage as I was leaving for work. Will post a better one soon.

[tripod06]

i'm in love with these drops....:drool :praise

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I may as well post my current stances:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/Photo%20shoot%20June%2013%202010/MarksE92137-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/Photo%20shoot%20June%2013%202010/MarksE92077-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/MarkTandemShots030.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/MarkTandemShots019.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/MarkTandemShots042.jpg

[danewilson77]

335i is sittin right.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I keep the 330 stock so I don't have to worry about scraping when I enter parking lots. :biggrin

[danewilson77]

Yup.....don't dhu a thing to eeet.

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[Rovert]

Dane ain't dubbin' if he aint rubbin'!
When he hits a bump,
I don't matter
But he'll be dumped!
So quit your all chatter.
He has no else way to ride,
Even when the undercarriage has to sliiiidddeeee.
It's all about stance,
Might have a chance,
Have a little coke,
And show a little poke!

[danewilson77]

"He has no else way to ride"? WTF? You crack me up Trevor.

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[az3579]

Dane ain't dubbin' if he aint rubbin'!
When he hits a bump,
I don't matter
But he'll be dumped!
So quit your all chatter.
He has no else way to ride,
Even when the undercarriage has to sliiiidddeeee.
It's all about stance,
Might have a chance,
Have a little coke,
And show a little poke!

Seriously man, that stuff is bad for you. Whatever you're smoking, you should probably stop...
:shifty

[billschusteriv]

This is your brain...
This is your brain on stance...


Dane ain't dubbin' if he aint rubbin'!
When he hits a bump,
I don't matter
But he'll be dumped!
So quit your all chatter.
He has no else way to ride,
Even when the undercarriage has to sliiiidddeeee.
It's all about stance,
Might have a chance,
Have a little coke,
And show a little poke!


Any questions?


Hehe... Besides, if my Xi was dumped, I wouldn't have been able to pull out my garage and drive down the alley behind my garage over the 7 inches of snow we got this morning.

[billschusteriv]

Seriously tho, Trevor... That was cool.

[Rovert]

I just awoke from a very long nap. I'm feeling better now. I think my English is better too!! :D

[Gheybe]

Current set up:
Apex ARC-8's in Satin Black 18x9 all around with RE050 245/40/18 all around. My actual tires are Nitto Invo's 255/35/18, but they are backordered where I got them from, and where I got them from is about 60 bucks cheaper per tire, and no tax, so I don't really mind.

I'll post more pictures when the tires get here this or the next week.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5372023972_abf966a7cf_b.jpg

[bimmer848]

ordered my new rear 265/30 19 uhp's through our tire rack sponsor link and they are on their way!!! going out of town this weekend, but when i get home the csl's are going to powder coat! will post stance pics when all is done!!

[danewilson77]

Beep.

[lilcdkey]

I'm running stock set up, want to pick up an eibach pro kit soon.

[M0nk3y]

Stock right here!

Wheels: Style 224s
Dimensions: Front: 18x8 ET 42, Rear 18x9 ET 30
Tires: Toyo Proxes T1Rs: Front 225/45/18, Rear 255/40/18

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/DSC_0403.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/DSC_0401.jpg?t=1306099022

I don't think I'm ever going to be going lower...next to me is a E36 coupe that has shocks and springs lowered...I'm still lower than him on stock suspension! (Trust me on this one...my roofline is lower than his ;))

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/RootBeer/DSC_0263.jpg

I have another set of 224 Wheels in the Garage...Hankook RS3s will be mounted on those (245 front, 275 rear) :)

[bullfrogs_M3]

Current stance:

Function and Form F2 coils (dialed way low)
18x8.5 Wheels
235/40/18 front
255/35/18 rear

http://gallery.me.com/jeremiahconnelly/100015/P1010304/web.jpg

[Crash]

New to the forum!

I ran the first 95,000 miles stock (let's face it, the engineers did a pretty good job without my intervention) but Eibach pro springs are going on in a couple days. Also, after running thru my last 2 sets of Goodyear F1's, I've been riding on Hankooks for a few thousand miles. As for the stock wheels-- I love 'em.

Will update my user profile soon....

[danewilson77]

OK....sounds good brutha. Welcome!

[Mtnman]

My current stance is.............about to change! If i dont f it up, pics coming sunday.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

New to the forum!

I ran the first 95,000 miles stock (let's face it, the engineers did a pretty good job without my intervention)

Indeed.

Welcome to the site.

[mimalmo]

My current stance is.............about to change! If i dont f it up, pics coming sunday.

*Like*

[danewilson77]

Eli...you sitting around 11" in the rear, and 12" up front?

[mimalmo]

No, not that low. The wide wheels make it harder to get that low. I'm working on a solution that will let me get lower though. Hopefully I'll have it done by the end of the month.

[danewilson77]

OK....so....12/12?

[mimalmo]

I'll measure for ya.

[danewilson77]

ok...thanks. I bet you're down around 11.5 in the rear..

[johnrando]

Anyone know particularly what this setup will do to the stance? I've also pinged him, but he's hard to get ahold of. Hopefully sometime today, but I'll take any other thoughts as well. I'm likely going to buy this pending specifics (I've read the website, but would like real world opinions).

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1947-For-Sale-(Local-pickup-only-San-Diego)-BMW-E46-Bilstein-shocks-H-amp-R-Race-springs/page2

[danewilson77]

You talking about the Billie setup? Prolly drop and inch in front and rear...nothing moar.

[mimalmo]

ok...thanks. I bet you're down around 11.5 in the rear..

3/4 of a tank of gas...

12.5 rear
12 front

[danewilson77]

I don't believe you:shifty

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[mimalmo]

I don't believe you:shifty

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Haha!


Wait, wut?

[johnrando]

You talking about the Billie setup? Prolly drop and inch in front and rear...nothing moar.

Why is it the "billie" setup? Also, you have any info as to how it modifies the ride (harsher, similar, etc)?

[danewilson77]

You look lower than me in the rear.

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[Speedracer]

Most of you already know the stance.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253739_10150189218778053_503213052_7084451_7640356 _n.jpg

Soon to be changed with 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear, 235's and 265's respectively. Also repainting the front end and adding a custom splitter for it. Hopefully I don't blow too much money in Cali next month and can have it done by end of July.

[danewilson77]

Looks awesome.

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[bullfrogs_M3]

What is the measurement test? From top of wheel to fender? Top of wheel "hub" to fender? I think there was a quick discussion on this somewhere.

[danewilson77]

What is the measurement test? From top of wheel to fender? Top of wheel "hub" to fender? I think there was a quick discussion on this somewhere.

Fender to center of wheel.

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[billschusteriv]

Peekaboo! Added 15mm spacers.

http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad185/bill_schuster/IMG_4312.jpg

Updated original post.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?116-What-is-your-current-stance&p=23173#post23173

[danewilson77]

Yum....you happy with the stance?

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[bullfrogs_M3]

Fender to center of wheel.

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Checked it out today. The car is completely level at 12" in the front and in the rear

[bimmeryota]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5749077667_b215723bb8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bambamcapoeira/5749077667/)
PSS10s on almost lowest setting, staggered 19" VMR VB3 wheels

[danewilson77]

^:drool.

Can we get wheel spec and tire specs as well as offsets please?

Car looks sic.

[Ryans323i]

Very nice Bimmeryota. Great stance.

[mimalmo]

Dane, I'll bet it has the standard VMR staggered setup like I had on my old V710's which was 19x8.5 ET35 front and 19x9.5 ET45 rear.

[danewilson77]

Copy......

[Ryans323i]

Dane, I'll bet it has the standard VMR staggered setup like I had on my old V710's which was 19x8.5 ET35 front and 19x9.5 ET45 rear.

I just read this whole thread and there's no updated Stance pics and specs of what you're currently wearing. I've seen it in another thread, but it should be here, so I can drool over it. I think your stance is perfection.

[mimalmo]

Thanks! But, I'll wait another week or two to post current pics since I'm doing some tweaking with my setup once I return from Seattle late on Thursday.

[Ryans323i]

Ok, but I'm impatient.

[mimalmo]

If I can pull off what I want to, it'll be worth the wait.

[billschusteriv]

Yum....you happy with the stance?

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Absolutely. I took a measurement before and after to see how much it kicked out at the top of the tire. Obviously 15mm at center.

From the back, it looks like there is some serious negative camber (?) - think it just emphasizes my factory alignment and looks very cool.

[danewilson77]

I don't think the spacers should have affected toe......maybe a tad bit of camber.

[mr hish]

am still runnig on stock !! but after seeing all the nice pics am thinking of lowering it is sick!!
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff410/Hisham_Jaroudi/0062.jpg

[danewilson77]

am still runnig on stock !! but after seeing all the nice pics am thinking of lowering it is sick!!
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff410/Hisham_Jaroudi/0062.jpg

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[Ryans323i]

am still runnig on stock !! but after seeing all the nice pics am thinking of lowering it is sick!!
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff410/Hisham_Jaroudi/0062.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff410/Hisham_Jaroudi/0062.jpg

I do love that color!

[bimmeryota]

^:drool.

Can we get wheel spec and tire specs as well as offsets please?

Car looks sic.


Thanks!

The offsets are F:19x8.5 +40 R:19x9.5 +45
Tires are F: 235/35-19 R: 265/30-19 Hankook ventus v12

I still need to mod the rear wheelwells a little more and get an alignment so I'm hoping to to keep 265s in the back since it look perfect IMO...

[Rovert]

What kind of fender mods? I just put on Conti DW 265/30/19 a few days ago and I'm getting slight rub in the rear if I have a passenger in the car with me. I didn't have that with my previous Toyo T1R 255/30/19's unless I was fully loaded and cornering moderately hard. I notice the side of the tire has a bit of rub. I remember there being some type of knob/screw that came out near the rear that needs to be shaved? I've already rolls my fenders moderately too.

[bimmeryota]

Mine is moderately rolled now too. I need to shave down that clip that you're referring to as well as some of the plastic that is attached to that. I first will flare the fender out more that under full compression the tire will not rub as abruptly above the lip. I really want to stay with 265s since there are more choices for tires and I think they look perfect for the size of wheel.
Why did you go up to 265s from the 255s?

[danewilson77]

Most of you already know the stance.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253739_10150189218778053_503213052_7084451_7640356 _n.jpg

Soon to be changed with 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear, 235's and 265's respectively. Also repainting the front end and adding a custom splitter for it. Hopefully I don't blow too much money in Cali next month and can have it done by end of July.

This is looking pretty good as well.

[bimmeryota]

This is looking pretty good as well.
AGREED I love those wheels and I'm glad to see what they look like on an E46. What style # are they?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Joe, those look like style 264. Stock on 135i.

[billschusteriv]

I don't think the spacers should have affected toe......maybe a tad bit of camber.

You are absolutely right. Changed my original post.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=4

[Rovert]

Why did you go up to 265s from the 255s?

Just like you. More size options.

[bimmeryota]

:word

[mimalmo]

I just read this whole thread and there's no updated Stance pics and specs of what you're currently wearing. I've seen it in another thread, but it should be here, so I can drool over it. I think your stance is perfection.

I didn't get a chance to further adjust the rears but I did bring the front down another half-inch.

From the show today:
http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q364/Netdewt/car%20shows/fpo__MG_0704.jpg

[danewilson77]

That's insane bro. Nicely done.

:drool

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Eli, looking good.

[Ryans323i]

Finally! Seriously though, that is "stanced" IMO. Looks great Eli. Now let the drooling begin.

:drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool

[danewilson77]

I was dumbfounded by the stance and forgot to mention that parking spot is not approved!

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[six2midnight]

D2 Racing coilovers
LM Reps, 19x9.5 squared!
235/35/19
et31F, et28 rear

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/439af679.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/290de33c.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/4d8153c1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/0a80c8aa.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/33d06304.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/7432c10a.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/1f0801fc.jpg

[kayger12]

D2 Racing coilovers
LM Reps, 19x9.5 squared!
235/35/19
et31F, et28 rear



Looking great.

You are in need of an intro thread and a project thread, my friend.

Need moar info on that sweet ride.

Project threads here:http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?48-Projects

New Member threads here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?9-New-Members

[six2midnight]

thanks! ya i spend most of my time on e46f...but ill have to get on here more :) zhp ftmfw

[Kudos]

D2 Racing coilovers
LM Reps, 19x9.5 squared!
235/35/19
et31F, et28 rear

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/439af679.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/290de33c.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/4d8153c1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/0a80c8aa.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/33d06304.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/7432c10a.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/maydaymusic/BMW/1f0801fc.jpg


Could you please tell me or someone else chime in and tell me what the purpose of having your tires not at the edge of your rims? it looks cool, but seems dangerous, but please educate me.

[Rovert]

The purpose for having a stretched tire is so when the suspension compresses, the tire will not hit the inside of the fender at the top when running aggressive offset wheels. That is a wheel that is much farther out than stock. Having a "squared off" tire on such an aggressive offset would surely hit the inside fender liner.

It is still safe to run a stretched tire but I wouldn't feel safe being overly stretched. Having a strong sidewall will aid in safety from bumps and you want to make sure your tire pressures don't fall too low or else there could be some tire wobble which can create traction issues.

The main thing for stretched tires is just looks. You wouldn't track your vehicle like that.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Solid explanation, Trev.

[Kudos]

looks sweet, just not for me. i think too much dust would fall in there and the ocd would kick in.

[Johal E32]

here's my pile of garabage....jk :jump
stock 255's in the rear. Mildly flared and rolled rolled fenders. I think it's lowered on h&r's (I don't remember right now)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/5832943649_565261d1f3_b.jpg

[six2midnight]

Yeah stretched tires is def for looks and for my clearance. No way I could run like a 265 tire on a 9.5 inch rim. My stretch isnt crazy. My buddy has a 225 on 9.5 and I have seen 215 on 9.5 which is too much for me. As far as tracking. Um there is some discussion on that. The guys in Japan are drifting like 205 tires on 9.5. So they are way stretched. I would think drifting would put a lot of stress on sidewall but they are doing it. If u look at that one pic of mine with my finger pointing to the tire that smooth cut is actually from fender coming down and cutting the sidewall. Probably. 3/16 deep. I kinda like it. Kinda like battle wounds. If u want an aggressive stance u have to play the game. :)

Anyone else running crazy offsets? Any other 9.5 squared on here? :)

[Rovert]

I think extreme stretched on 16" wheels is different than massive stretch on 19's...LOL. Those drifters sure know their stuff. I'm guessing they stretch their tires so that transitioning the lateral movement is smoother over surface irregularities. Try drifting "slideways" against a squared curbed versus a rounded curb.

I'm still rubbing at ET45 19x9.5 on 265/30/19 Conti DW's. The tires are much more squared off compared to my stretched looking 255/30/19 Toyo T1R's which had no problem clearing. Luckily it's minor rubbing now as I used the dremel to shave some of the inside parts of the rear fender/bumper section. I think I need to pull the fenders more as I did a moderate roll years ago. That or stiffen the rear more.

[six2midnight]

yeah i got et31 in rear no rub, no fender roll, but im on 235 tire on 9.5

[danewilson77]

Pfft.....and everyone is scared to buy an et20 on a 7.5" rim.

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[mimalmo]

Anyone else running crazy offsets? Any other 9.5 squared on here? :)

Considering 9.5" or 10" squared for my next setup.

Currently:
Style 132's
19x9 ET48 with 20mm spacer (effectively ET28) 215/35/19 FK452
19x10 ET45 with 10mm spacer (effectively ET35) 235/35/19 FK452

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/Eurowerks%205%20Minneapolis%20MN%20June%2025th%202 011/Eli1.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/Eurowerks%205%20Minneapolis%20MN%20June%2025th%202 011/Eli3.jpg

[six2midnight]

yeah your car looks mean! dude youre from wisco? Im originally from there. Milwaukee area. oak creek. I went to marquette high school.

[az3579]

Those wheels are fracking huuuuuuuge...

[mimalmo]

yeah your car looks mean! dude youre from wisco? I'm originally from there. Milwaukee area. oak creek. I went to Marquette high school.

I did live in Brookfield for a short while about 5 years ago but right now I live on the extreme Western edge of WI, near Minneapolis MN. I'm maybe a mile or two away from the St. Croix River that separates the two states.

[six2midnight]

still pretty cool. i love mke. mmm beeer.

[danewilson77]

11.25" rear, 12.25" front.

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[mimalmo]

oof, that's low.

[RVAzhp]

OK......only rubs.....a lil tiny bit (I mean.....barely noticeble) on front right. Think its hitting the well liner....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC03723sz1200.jpg
you may eventually lose the wheel liner. not the worse thing, just can be a pain if you're on the highway trying to rip it off the rest of the way.

[danewilson77]

you may eventually lose the wheel liner. not the worse thing, just can be a pain if you're on the highway trying to rip it off the rest of the way.

It's not down there now. The KW's won't go that low. That was on the FK's I sold to James (ZSP-Mafia).

[bullfrogs_M3]

My front tires. It's funny because even with it that tight, I am not rubbing

http://gallery.me.com/jeremiahconnelly/100015/Front_Tire_Clearance/web.jpg

[danewilson77]

My front tires. It's funny because even with it that tight, I am not rubbing

http://gallery.me.com/jeremiahconnelly/100015/Front_Tire_Clearance/web.jpg

I bet you don't corner that fast...hehe.

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[bullfrogs_M3]

I bet you don't corner that fast...hehe.

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haha nope. I am a pretty conservative driver. A few sprints here and there but no races or madness on the road. She's only a 330 :P

[jelani]

So what is the best set up for a wider stance after market wheels? or spacers on my current ZHP wheels?? I do like the way the ZHP wheel look but if I can't get wider without damage than I would have to go another route, what do you guys think??

[az3579]

A few sprints here and there but no races or madness on the road. She's only a 330 :P

Only a 330? Tell that to those who can't keep up in the twisties. :biggrin




(Ask me how I know. lol)

[bullfrogs_M3]

Only a 330? Tell that to those who can't keep up in the twisties. :biggrin


(Ask me how I know. lol)


haha yes, I know. On our bi-annual azbmw group drives I have a hard time keeping up with a lot of the newer cars and E46 M3's but once we hit the twisties in the mountains, I am on their ass and frequently pass them up. I have replaced and upgraded every suspension component on my car and I can hit corners that frequently scare my passengers and put the WTF in other cars trying to keep up. haa F2 coils, UUC sways and FCAB/RTABs, Strongstrut strut brace, etc. all make a HUGE difference on cornering

[danewilson77]

Mine....

18"X8" Enkei EKM3's & Hankook Ventus V12's-Front (225's), Rear (245's)
Offset +42mm
15mm spacers in the front.
Lowered on FK Silverline X coilovers....
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Suspension/Coil_Overs/FK_Stainless_Series/ES248297/

Suspension (New CAB's, FSM's, RSM's, Coilovers) just installed within the week. Stiil relaxing....

**If you have stock...its cool to post in here with a pic in here and just say you gawts 135's with stock suspension. I'm easy like that....and it's another place for you to show your car.

Droid pic..so be nice.
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_20101106_112420-1.jpg

Welcome. I had your same exact setup on my car. Enkei's, Hankooks, FK's.

Small world.

Price?

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[derbo]

whoa what? reboot of old thread

[danewilson77]

whoa what? reboot of old thread

Yeah. I must have gotten lost in the interwebz.

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[Hornung418]

:rofl What?!

Dane just hit a wormhole in the depths of the internet...

From a GS3, this was sent.

[danewilson77]

:rofl What?!

Dane just hit a wormhole in the depths of the internet...

From a GS3, this was sent.

Lol. I have no idea.

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