redtom
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mines purely for clearance and cheaper tyres as its used for drifting, drives nicer on 215s i find then 255s anyway.
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JordyCarter
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Originally posted by redtom
Looks awesome.
215s are fine on the back, i run them on mine no issues -
I like this car alot mate 
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whitter45
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Originally posted by Ben G
I don't understand why you'd stick 215's on the rear when it's meant to have 255's (mine are). Just seems strange to lose 40mm each tyre for internet points.
I have 255's on mine and it tramlines like mad
Mate has his running 225's and its drives much better and also cheaper tyres
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SetH
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Thanks for comments so far.
Just went up garage and we raised the back very slightly and dropped the front quite a bit.
Will let it settle but am thinking maybe very slightly lower at the front. Will have to see if the sidewalls catch on the rears over the weekend and then decide on a new tyre strategy as it's not really a height issue anymore.
Wheels are caked in shit and pics taken on iphone but gives you an idea of the near finished result.
So many man hours and pissing about has gone into researching, procuring, refurbing and fitting these. Certainly not an off the shelf solution but I am really happy with them 
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Colin
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That looks good mate
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SetH
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thanks my lovely
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sharpy28
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I want a BMW! Haha looks good mate
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Linch
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hmmm, I need lower springs, my Bibach arnt as much as id hoped...
 
[Edited on 17-08-2012 by Linch]
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Nic Barnes
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Mine tram lines on std 255s with std suspension. Annoying.
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Linch
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Same, always done it, no matter what wheels or suspension
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Ben G
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i only have trouble when sitting in the inside lane of on bumpy country roads.
looks lovely seth.
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Balling
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Might just be the photos, but red one seems to be running a daft camber at the back. Yours looks much better.
Stance looks good! Wouldn't go as far as calling it scene as it looks very drivable.
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SetH
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Originally posted by Linch
Same, always done it, no matter what wheels or suspension
check your control arms and bushing.
I had new ones fitting and the tramlining disappeared overnight and steering was improved no end. Seriously a completely different car.
This was on MV2's running 225/40 and 255/35
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Jambo
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Jambos sticky seal of approval.
That fucking rocks. Not too scene, not too Internet, not to modified but seriously cool.
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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265 all round, now that tramlines! Can't say I notice with 235 front & 265 rear.
Looks good Seth
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Linch
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
quote:
Originally posted by Linch
Same, always done it, no matter what wheels or suspension
check your control arms and bushing.
I had new ones fitting and the tramlining disappeared overnight and steering was improved no end. Seriously a completely different car.
This was on MV2's running 225/40 and 255/35
Checked them few month back mate, it's due in at BMW for a service soon, see if they find anything.
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SetH
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Originally posted by Jambo
Jambos sticky seal of approval.
That fucking rocks. Not too scene, not too Internet, not to modified but seriously cool.
It was all done for you, you fucking beautiful man.
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Adam_B
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That looks really nice
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
quote:
Originally posted by Linch
Same, always done it, no matter what wheels or suspension
check your control arms and bushing.
I had new ones fitting and the tramlining disappeared overnight and steering was improved no end. Seriously a completely different car.
This was on MV2's running 225/40 and 255/35
had mine checked few weeksa go as i thought i had a bother. everything was spot on although had bad tyre wear from before i bought it. new rubber on front and it still bloody does it 
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kennySRi
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Registered: 12th Nov 10
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Linch, i want those wheels!
Looks good int hose pics Seth. The only problem i have with the car now (and this is down purely to each person) is the car doesnt look standard anymore and rather than been prestigous it looks more of a 'modded' car, the black grill doesnt help though. However it still looks lovely and to most people the modded look will look awesome anyway.
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SetH
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I didn't like the standard grill being the only chrome piece on the car, they look better on an SE. The black grill is a genuine BMW part and perfectly matches the shadow line trim on the rest of the car.
Yes it's modded but other then coilovers everything is BMW
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kennySRi
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I've nothing against the grill or wheels im just a bigger fan of E46s as standard i think which is odd because i usually love modded cars.
It looks great, i wasnt really critisising it, just liked it standard a tiny bit more 
Any other plans?
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SetH
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Ah no its cool, it was constructive criticism. I did not take it the wrong way a do an angry ben
This is as far as I am going to go with it. I have been right through the car now, new brakes front and rear, new control arms, drop links, various suspension bushes. full paint correction, Dice media bridge, Inspection 2, coilovers and now wheels.
Anything else would be stick on chav stuff and no point tuning. Depending on wether I buy a house or not next spring I still fancy a late E46 M3 or a 335 or maybe a GT-86 
[Edited on 18-08-2012 by SetH]
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Jambo
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Good keep it like it is.
Interior shots?
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SetH
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Only this from my garage buddy
I will keep it for a while I think. when I tried to sell on ebay I had idiots offering me silly low offers without even seeing the car so because they were going purely on the mileage.
It's got plenty of life left in her now that Ive done brakes and the tired suspension. Engine is sweet as and uses hardly any oil.
My old SE which was on 67k compared to 125k used to drink it!
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