Pics of the Changes to My Sedan - Dropped on Refinished 15'' Weaves w/ et16 & et11

[Butler]

Its been a long summer making this all happen, with work, limited funds and a water pump that suddenly took a turn for the worst, there was a lot to do with this car this summer.

Mods-
Tuned by RacingPros
Bilstein Sports
IE3s (with spring pads)

Refinished IX weaves et16 front & et11 rear
Toyo 195/65/15s

Maintenance-
Water pump
Thermostat
Timing Belt
Brake pad Senors


So that being said, Im pretty happy with how it all turned out. This is my daily driver and its a blast to drive and mess around with. I've now had the car for just over a year and it has been great to me. I've learned a lot by just messing around with it in the garage.

I'm not that excited about the wheel color. I wanted them to look OEM but I think they are too light. I guess it figures, I should have just coughed up the extra dough and got OEM BMW wheel paint.. Doh!












The fitment pic




















And a close up pic, refinished by yours truly.





Thanks for looking.

[RwMystery]

Looks pretty good, yeah, looks a bit light but you did a good job!

[N2MYE30]

How did you refinish them? I thought they were 14"'ers only because you put/had those balloons mounted. Maybe thats on your list...205/55s. Judging by your SW stickers maybe 205/50s for your final look. It looks like your gonna hafta take your pads out and get some drophats too. Im digging the 4dr DB cleanliness. :up:

[trackjunkie21]

Looks sweet, although that stanceworks sticker isn't exactly working for you.

[HarryPotter]

I think the ride height and tires are perfect. I wouldn't change a thing besides the bumpers.

I either want 15 inch weaves or those trmotorsports wheels off TireRack for 396 bucks.

[Balleristic31]

lookin freshh and clean. :up:

[ZM Blue Devil]

Clean. I likey.

[AT-JeffT]

Looks great.

Though whats up with your tail lights? one looks like its all red and the other doesn't. Just the camera?

[Butler]

Thanks for the comments everyone. I appreciate the input.

How did you refinish them? I thought they were 14"'ers only because you put/had those balloons mounted. Maybe thats on your list...205/55s. Judging by your SW stickers maybe 205/50s for your final look. It looks like your gonna hafta take your pads out and get some drophats too. Im digging the 4dr DB cleanliness. :up:

I dismounted the tires, sanded them with 160, 220 and then 400 grit sandpaper, washed them really well, let them dry, then hit them with 3 or 4 layers of primer, then 3 or 4 layers of paint, then clear coat.
Pretty simple actually. They were curbed really bad so I found some liquid metal that worked wonders. I applied it to the lips that needed some help let it dry then sanded it smooth. It filled in the curb rash really well, now its a test against time to see if it lasts.

The tire situation is kinda stupid, I know. The wheels and tires came together and for $200 I can't complain. They are practically brand new... so it was a no brainer for me. I'm not made of money - so for now they will have to do.
But yeah I would have most definitely preferred a 205/50.

Looks sweet, although that stanceworks sticker isn't exactly working for you.

:wgaf:

Dude, its a sticker. I appreciate your input but not about the stickers I choose to put on my car. I love StanceWorks - the people, the website, the cars and most importantly the idea behind it.

Sounds sweet, although that screen name isn't exactly working for you.

lookin freshh and clean. :up:

Thank you. I love your car so much.

Looks great.

Though whats up with your tail lights? one looks like its all red and the other doesn't. Just the camera?

Yeah... I noticed that after I edited the pics. It was just the lighting.

[Butler]

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[Van Westervelt]

Looks good. I have a weak spot for eta sedans. ;)

Hit up the lock strips with some trim paint, and paint the little silver connectors on there too. Will clean it up a bit, and its cheap.

[Butler]

Thanks.

What lock strips are you referring to?

[Van Westervelt]

The strips that look a little brown around the front an rear windows.

[8380 Labs]

Dude, its a sticker. I appreciate your input but not about the stickers I choose to put on my car. I love StanceWorks - the people, the website, the cars and most importantly the idea behind it.

it's a lifestyle, i feel you bro.

[325ix]

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There ix weaves not xi