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    Schmidt Revolution Modern Line

    I opted for the 16" Modern Line staggered setup from Tunershop (very good company to deal with.) Fronts are 7.5" ET25 and rears are 9.0" ET15. Tires are Falken Azenis RT-615K 215/45/16 on all four corners. Suspension is Bilsteins with IE3 Race springs.

    I took off my beloved Ronal LS mesh wheels and I mounted the Modern Lines tonight and I'm not initially happy with the fitment or look.

    It's a combination of the rears poking a bit, the rear tire sidewall stretch is mexicali ghetto, all tires seem to be undersized and my suspension doesn't seem low enough to pull these off (New England roads are rough so I don't want to go much lower since my E34 oil pan is already very low.)

    I dropped some decent coin on this setup and now I want to go back to my Ronal LS wheels. I can't run my Ronal's since they won't clear the UUC BBK that's on the way.

    Note: I also have TRMotorsport C1's with Hankook RS3 225/45/15 for track days so this Schmidt setup is a street setup.

    What do people think? Should I rock them as is, get meatier tires, or go lower and risk breaking my oil pan?

    Shitty night shots:





    1989 US E30 Cammed S52
    Under Construction: 1983 Euro E28 Cammed LQ9/LS3 Heads/Jakeb E28 LSx Kit

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    #2
    Oddly it settled a tad after I drove it down my driveway. It's sitting a little lower and the stance is looking a bit better but I think I need to drop the front a little bit more. Maybe cut a coil on my front springs or get some drop hats or some shit like that.

    I do miss my Ronals though. Change is hard...will you hold my hand?







    Last edited by ACHTUNG; 11-15-2011, 06:51 PM.
    1989 US E30 Cammed S52
    Under Construction: 1983 Euro E28 Cammed LQ9/LS3 Heads/Jakeb E28 LSx Kit

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      #3
      Need more low

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        #4
        I think this is the first time Ive ever seen you post any photos of your car..
        Looks good, nice and clean.

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          #5
          Modernlines are best wheel ever. Cut springs, remove spring pads, get taller sidewalled tires until they fit if it were me.
          For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
          Originally posted by mbonanni
          I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

          I am a pursit now.

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            #6
            Originally posted by White325is View Post
            I think this is the first time Ive ever seen you post any photos of your car..
            Looks good, nice and clean.
            This was last year before the body work, exterior paint and S52:

            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=172524
            Last edited by ACHTUNG; 11-15-2011, 07:12 PM.
            1989 US E30 Cammed S52
            Under Construction: 1983 Euro E28 Cammed LQ9/LS3 Heads/Jakeb E28 LSx Kit

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              #7
              How do you like the tires? I really want 215/45/16s and those are one of the only choices. Any good in the rain? They have a defined "inside" and "outside" right?
              Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

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                #8
                Just saw the after pics. Looks good, a little moar low up front would be boss.

                If I may, how many monies did you pay?
                For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
                Originally posted by mbonanni
                I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

                I am a pursit now.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Wishno87 View Post
                  How do you like the tires? I really want 215/45/16s and those are one of the only choices. Any good in the rain? They have a defined "inside" and "outside" right?
                  They're "okay" in the rain, not awesome but they're fine. You just have to be a bit more careful esp. with standing water.

                  Yes, they are directional tires that have an inside and outside.

                  Originally posted by Roysneon View Post
                  Just saw the after pics. Looks good, a little moar low up front would be boss.

                  If I may, how many monies did you pay?
                  Sending you a PM
                  1989 US E30 Cammed S52
                  Under Construction: 1983 Euro E28 Cammed LQ9/LS3 Heads/Jakeb E28 LSx Kit

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                    #10
                    Looking pretty damn good to me! I still don't understand why Schmidt decided to move the centers of the 16" MLs to the edge of the wheel, they looked so good with a lip imo.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Ryann View Post
                      Looking pretty damn good to me! I still don't understand why Schmidt decided to move the centers of the 16" MLs to the edge of the wheel, they looked so good with a lip imo.
                      Yeah it was the original flat center spokes and the dish that began my lust for these wheels years ago. These newer versions with the concave spokes that are pushed out grew on me and I actually like the more modern look then the flat dished version now. I just think that the straight lines of the spokes flow well with the E30's straighter lines.

                      They still make the old version in the 15" wheel.
                      1989 US E30 Cammed S52
                      Under Construction: 1983 Euro E28 Cammed LQ9/LS3 Heads/Jakeb E28 LSx Kit

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                        #12
                        I say get spaces on the rear for the old wheels, then sell these. your car is too clean for these imo
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                        Originally posted by e30hijinks
                        I move faster than "the speed of light." I'm always connected to my Blackberry and am ready to purchase at a moment's notice. I do not play games

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by walktheboard View Post
                          I say get spaces on the rear for the old wheels, then sell these. your car is too clean for these imo
                          Huh? Spacers for the rear to run my old wheels? Why?

                          My car is too clean to run Schmidt Modern Lines???

                          I don't understand the words that are coming out of your mouth...
                          1989 US E30 Cammed S52
                          Under Construction: 1983 Euro E28 Cammed LQ9/LS3 Heads/Jakeb E28 LSx Kit

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by ACHTUNG View Post
                            This was last year before the body work, exterior paint and S52:



                            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=172524
                            I'm going off this picture here. I think these^ wheels are perfect for a clean dd, also keeps it kind of sleeperish, spacers would top it off in my opinion. By too clean I mean very nice looking paint, not super low.
                            all of this is my opinion of course, but these wheels would look better if "stanced"
                            I like the tire fitment of the front, but not the back
                            sigpic
                            Originally posted by e30hijinks
                            I move faster than "the speed of light." I'm always connected to my Blackberry and am ready to purchase at a moment's notice. I do not play games

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                              #15
                              Maybe try a 50 profile? There are a couple guys running around Atlanta with 50s on a 16 and they look fine. You don't have to be really low to make them look good.

                              Here is Huff's car with 50s:

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