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  • jaimerod
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    Originally posted by gheemer
    Or, for just a minor investment right now, how about some spacers... Before:
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    Spacers look dope, but since I"m getting rims soon I want to wait and see what I need to have a flush look.

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  • jaimerod
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    Those look amazing!Are you getting rubbing at 215? I do not want any rubbing and I would like a flush look and I was goign to go with 215. Whats the issue?

    Originally posted by gheemer
    Jaimerod, nice work! Got a recommendation or two...

    How about some new wheels? These are ARC-8s 17"x8" on my 91 325i with H&Rs and Bilsteins. Tires are just a tad too big 215/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. Would recommend 205/40s but I couldn't get the Mich's in that size at the time.
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  • prisonerofdoom83
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    Originally posted by gheemer
    Jaimerod, nice work! Got a recommendation or two...

    How about some new wheels? These are ARC-8s 17"x8" on my 91 325i with H&Rs and Bilsteins. Tires are just a tad too big 215/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. Would recommend 205/40s but I couldn't get the Mich's in that size at the time.
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    Why do you say the tires are too big? I have same suspension set up and I’m going to be getting these wheels and I was thinking about going with 215/45

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  • Slybeanx
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    Originally posted by jaimerod
    I did a couple of quarantine upgrades. Nothing spectacular but I added the Fire extinguisher bracket from the group buy and a new shift and e-brake boot.

    I know it's probably not too popular to deviate from stock around here, but I think it looks pretty good. I am also in the market for a full AC Schnitzer kit and a good place in So Cal to get it done at a reasonable cost. Anyone know of a good shop and about how much it would cost for install and paint match?
    I like the build!

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  • laidback93
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    And here I thought I had the cleanest bronzit coupe. Bravo sir.

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  • gheemer
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    Or, for just a minor investment right now, how about some spacers... Before:
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  • gheemer
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    Jaimerod, nice work! Got a recommendation or two...

    How about some new wheels? These are ARC-8s 17"x8" on my 91 325i with H&Rs and Bilsteins. Tires are just a tad too big 215/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. Would recommend 205/40s but I couldn't get the Mich's in that size at the time.
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  • jaimerod
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    I did a couple of quarantine upgrades. Nothing spectacular but I added the Fire extinguisher bracket from the group buy and a new shift and e-brake boot.

    I know it's probably not too popular to deviate from stock around here, but I think it looks pretty good. I am also in the market for a full AC Schnitzer kit and a good place in So Cal to get it done at a reasonable cost. Anyone know of a good shop and about how much it would cost for install and paint match?
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  • Mpolito3355
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    Originally posted by jaimerod


    I think it would be a lot more fun if the steering was a better ratio. Right now I'm getting 4 turns lock to lock and I would like it to be closer to my E93 M3 which is about 2 turns lock to lock. I heard I can do a Z3 rack swap but looking at the videos on youtube makes it seem pretty difficult. I do all the work myself (so far) on the car, but I think it's out of my ability.
    yeah you know I'm assuming you have a airbag car based on the year and year makes it harder I want to do the swap also I just dont want it to ruin the driving expeance but people swear by it sooo.....

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  • jaimerod
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    Originally posted by Mpolito3355
    Wow that thing is super clean congrats !!! It's amazing how well the platform handles right ? The first e30 I drove was the one I own now and I couldn't believe how much a 30 year old car handles and drives like a newer car
    Yeah, It is a super fun car. I am having a blast daily driving it to work.

    I think it would be a lot more fun if the steering was a better ratio. Right now I'm getting 4 turns lock to lock and I would like it to be closer to my E93 M3 which is about 2 turns lock to lock. I heard I can do a Z3 rack swap but looking at the videos on youtube makes it seem pretty difficult. I do all the work myself (so far) on the car, but I think it's out of my ability.

    Does anyone know a shop in socal that can do it?

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  • jaimerod
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    Originally posted by Conrad311
    that looks great- very tidy! are the front lenses installed? or are they actually clear as in invisible?

    my bad for never getting back to you on the lights, when I dug them out the adjuster sockets were all broken and the adjusters frozen. They are still soaking in Kroil and the sockets are lost on my desk some where. lol
    No problem man. The depos worked out great so I'm satisfied. The fronts are invisible and I want to swap them for the white ones but I'm having trouble finding some.

    I saw these on turner, but I don't think it fits my car even though it says on their website. It looks too small width-wise.

    https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-4...-signals-pair/

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  • jaimerod
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    Originally posted by spyder918
    Looks very clean, where did you get the clear front and side markers?
    They are both Depo. I got the fronts at ECS and the side markers on eBay cause I couldn't find them anywhere else.

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  • 968Reckless
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    Originally posted by spyder918
    Looks very clean, where did you get the clear front and side markers?
    you can get them on ebay.

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  • Mpolito3355
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    Wow that thing is super clean congrats !!! It's amazing how well the platform handles right ? The first e30 I drove was the one I own now and I couldn't believe how much a 30 year old car handles and drives like a newer car

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  • spyder918
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    Looks very clean, where did you get the clear front and side markers?

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