All done, and finally some sunshine..

bmanka · 03-18-2019, 03:03 PM

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Finally got a couple of sunny days to get it cleaned up and snap a few pics..

Last pics were after the tint, wheels/tires, Eibach springs, RW Carbon lip spoiler, and black vinyl on the roof and over the front reflectors. Added RW Carbon front splitter and side skirts, 3m PPF, and IGL ceramic coating. I think I'm done with it now..

PARTS@STBMW · 03-18-2019, 11:27 PM

Well done!

KnightedBMW · 03-19-2019, 09:16 AM

Looks great, but that chrome grille needs to go!

bmanka · 03-19-2019, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KnightedBMW

Looks great, but that chrome grille needs to go!

Thank you.. Yeah, that's next. Still trying to decide how to fix it. Not sure if I like the look of the gloss black replacements, and the carbon ones that I've seen look cheesy (maybe there are nice ones out there?). I may just have my vinyl guy wrap them (maybe try matte black?)..

bmanka · 03-19-2019, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PARTS@STBMW

Well done!

Thank you

clee1982 · 03-19-2019, 11:01 AM

a lot tint though, you can pass inspection?

bmanka · 03-19-2019, 11:07 AM

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a lot tint though, you can pass inspection?

We don't have safety inspections here in the People's Republic of Kalifornia. Could get pulled over and cited by an LEO though. I have all of my cars tinted, haven't ever been cited for tint (knock on wood!!).

amus3d · 03-19-2019, 01:57 PM

I didn't know eibach made lowering springs for the 530e.

bmanka · 03-19-2019, 02:10 PM

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I didn't know eibach made lowering springs for the 530e.

They aren't listed for the 530e, the listing is for 530/540i.. Eibach used my car to test fit them on the hybrid. All good, only sits about 5mm lower in the rear than on the non-hybrid cars.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-28-2019, 05:14 PM

Nice

amus3d · 03-29-2019, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bmanka

They aren't listed for the 530e, the listing is for 530/540i.. Eibach used my car to test fit them on the hybrid. All good, only sits about 5mm lower in the rear than on the non-hybrid cars.

Good to know. How is the ride compared to stock? I'm guessing a bit stiffer but hopefully not bouncy?

bmanka · 03-29-2019, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bmanka

They aren't listed for the 530e, the listing is for 530/540i.. Eibach used my car to test fit them on the hybrid. All good, only sits about 5mm lower in the rear than on the non-hybrid cars.

Good to know. How is the ride compared to stock? I'm guessing a bit stiffer but hopefully not bouncy?

Well, it's slightly more firm, not too bad, definitely not bouncy. I haven't told the wife it's lowered, she just knows that it's "got some black wheels". Asked her if she noticed the ride being stiffer or anything since it has "lower profile tires", she said no.

amus3d · 04-05-2019, 11:55 AM

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Well, it's slightly more firm, not too bad, definitely not bouncy. I haven't told the wife it's lowered, she just knows that it's "got some black wheels". Asked her if she noticed the ride being stiffer or anything since it has "lower profile tires", she said no.

hahahaha that's awesome.

Viral · 04-05-2019, 04:17 PM

need more detailed pics bro.............looks amazing but can't even tell what type/size rims they are and the lip gets lost in the pic. Great job!!

bmanka · 04-05-2019, 04:18 PM

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need more detailed pics bro.............looks amazing but can't even tell what type/size rims they are and the lip gets lost in the pic. Great job!!

I'll snap some more when I'm back in town. Down In San Felipe right now, getting ready to race tomorrow.

.BMW. · 04-19-2019, 06:47 AM

Very nice!

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