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  • MR 325
    Moderator
    • Oct 2003
    • 37825

    #31
    I can't really explain what it is about the steelies and caps that I like to be honest. It just gives the car a cool stock look. I didn't get them to make it a sleeper really as the noise and intercooler are a dead giveaway anyway.
    BimmerHeads
    Classic BMW Specialists
    Santa Clarita, CA

    www.BimmerHeads.com

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    • mgold
      Mod Crazy
      • Nov 2003
      • 709

      #32
      Personally I like the sleeper look. Here in Cali where cops have gone all wacko trying to bust street racers (or was that street ricers...) making yourself less conspicuous is the way to go. Also less likely for some punk to want to rip off a car with hubcaps if he can get one with sweet aftermarket wheels instead.

      On my previous car I had a really nice audio setup but had it hidden under a mockup of the factory Delco/GM radio. One pull on the velcro securing the faux headunit and it went from stock to rock. All of my speakers were also hidden under stock speaker grilles.

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      • enercity
        Grease Monkey
        • May 2005
        • 348

        #33
        wow, youre talkin about horrid lookin cars?.... look at your car since you put those rims on it and taken off the vinyl thing and the c/f hood....

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        • MR 325
          Moderator
          • Oct 2003
          • 37825

          #34
          Originally posted by enercity
          wow, youre talkin about horrid lookin cars?.... look at your car since you put those rims on it and taken off the vinyl thing and the c/f hood....
          :grin:
          BimmerHeads
          Classic BMW Specialists
          Santa Clarita, CA

          www.BimmerHeads.com

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          • Sean
            R3V Elite
            • Oct 2003
            • 5793

            #35
            IT doesn't look as fast anymore!

            Better add a GIIIANT wing to make sure it stays fast! lol


            Love the car, Matt. I'm a sucker for black....and forced induction. :P
            - Sean Hayes

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            • moatilliatta
              R3V OG
              • Feb 2005
              • 6120

              #36
              I like the caps. Id rock them if my car was lowerd

              I was up above it, Now I'm down in it ~ Entropy - A Build thread.
              @Zakspeed_US

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              • Bimmerfanatik
                Banned
                • May 2004
                • 5349

                #37
                Originally posted by FifeDog236
                Im glad you like em, but they have to be some of the shittiest rims for the e30, other than rice.
                Coming from the tool that had those AWESOME 17" ricer rims on his iX :)

                Matt, you have a serious disease when it comes to e30 wheels. The time you've spent changing wheels on your car probably adds up to a full year - a leap year even.

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                • 2002maniac
                  R3V Elite
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 4260

                  #38
                  i dont think it is a sleeper look at all. Badass cars tend to be able to pull off any wheel well.

                  looks nice.

                  PS. If your car can pull off Teddybears then I'll be impressed. I bet yo0u already have a set too ;)

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                  • kylebes1
                    R3VLimited
                    • May 2004
                    • 2804

                    #39
                    I agree, take off the caps it would be pimpin!

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                    • ToplessE30
                      R3V Elite
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 4791

                      #40
                      old?
                      Estoril E36 M3/4/5 | Toledo E53 X5 3.0 | LeMans E90 335D M-Sport

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                      • Sean
                        R3V Elite
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 5793

                        #41
                        Originally posted by ToplessE30
                        old?
                        Yes.
                        - Sean Hayes

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                        • MR 325
                          Moderator
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 37825

                          #42
                          Originally posted by 2002maniac
                          PS. If your car can pull off Teddybears then I'll be impressed. I bet yo0u already have a set too ;)
                          Shit, I wish I had a fucking set of those!
                          BimmerHeads
                          Classic BMW Specialists
                          Santa Clarita, CA

                          www.BimmerHeads.com

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                          • MR 325
                            Moderator
                            • Oct 2003
                            • 37825

                            #43
                            Originally posted by kylebes1
                            I agree, take off the caps it would be pimpin!
                            Someday when I replace the bald tires on them I will probably repaint the wheels themselves and see how it looks. The caps could also use a fresh coat of silver and new roundels on them.
                            BimmerHeads
                            Classic BMW Specialists
                            Santa Clarita, CA

                            www.BimmerHeads.com

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                            • AdironRider
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Dec 2004
                              • 3491

                              #44
                              Originally posted by Bimmerfanatik
                              Coming from the tool that had those AWESOME 17" ricer rims on his iX :)

                              Matt, you have a serious disease when it comes to e30 wheels. The time you've spent changing wheels on your car probably adds up to a full year - a leap year even.

                              Youd have a point execpt for one important detail, I didnt pick those rims by choice, they just came with the car and had brand new rubber. Meh, that car is now parted and the motor is kicking ass in Nandos stroker.

                              Plus dont lie, you just want to be big pimpin like I was with those bad boys. ;)
                              Back to my roots

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                              • Bimmerfanatik
                                Banned
                                • May 2004
                                • 5349

                                #45
                                Originally posted by FifeDog236
                                Youd have a point execpt for one important detail, I didnt pick those rims by choice, they just came with the car and had brand new rubber. Meh, that car is now parted and the motor is kicking ass in Nandos stroker.

                                Plus dont lie, you just want to be big pimpin like I was with those bad boys. ;)
                                I'm getting daytons. Period. :)

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