F80 /// Motorsport Hardware Stud Kit, Alignment, and TE37SL Install

[narudnad]

Hey all,

Just wanted to post a write up on what I worked on this week. Shout out to MineralWhiteF80 for the spec guidance on the wheels and Original aka Masi for working with me on the wheels.

Had EAS in Anaheim install the MP HAS kit. I could have done this at home and I’ve done it in the past but I was just too busy. Interestingly EAS left the car at the lowest setting in the front and about half an inch from the lowest in the rear (I never told them what height setting I wanted in their defense). I would end up adjusting the rear to the lowest setting and left the front alone since it was already at the lowest.

I called Motorsport Hardware in Huntington Beach and picked up a stud kit with extended black nuts. I went with this kit because they are a local business, a sponsor/supporter of the Bimmer Challange race series and because I also had them on my e46 m3. I opted for 75mm m14x1.25 to m14x1.25 for simplicity and OEM similarity. Below are pics of the stud kit with OEM 666 wheels for anyone looking for a reference of what OEM wheels look like with a stud kit. Note I previously had 10mm FC spacers all around. I left the fronts on since the TE37’s would need them in order to keep a gap between the tire and spring perch/collar from rubbing. That’s why the nuts look deeper in the rear than the front haha. Just in case you thought I didn’t tighten the rears enough.

Wheels finally arrived! Gloss black TE37 SL 18x10 +25 square wrapped in Falken RT615k+ 275/35/18.

After I mounted the wheels, I was able to take pics of the front to confirm the 10mm spacer was enough and it was. See pic but I also confirmed when it was on the alignment rack. I was able to see from under the car.

Took the car to my buddy’s shop, Bullet Performance, in Costa Mesa for an alignment and high temp brake fluid flush (rented out big willow for a private group at the end of the month). Ended at -2.5 in the front and -2.0 in the rear.

Love the way it drives. Smoother overall than the 20” OEMs. This is my weekend cruiser and occasional track toy. Anyways, thanks for reading and let me know if I can share any knowledge like others have shared with me!

[pikkagtr]

Can't go wrong with TEs
Nice ride!

[narudnad]

Thanks! pikkagtr

[wishbone]

Nice wheels! I think you should do some euro blackline clear glass rear tail lights to darken up the back a bit.



Then again, the red now ties to your accent on the black wheels.

Also, think we have sister cars

[narudnad]

Originally Posted by wishbone

Nice wheels! I think you should do some euro blackline clear glass rear tail lights to darken up the back a bit.



Then again, the red now ties to your accent on the black wheels.

Also, think we have sister cars

Thanks wishbone! Idk if I could do the euro blackline… It looks good, just not me. I’ve been debating if I should jump on the vland train and get the GTS style tail lights, but then also part of me wants the actual euro OEM tail lights because they look just like our LCI oem ones however turn signals are amber. They are money though haha!

Twin! Although I think you have Alpine white? I’m Mineral White!

[wishbone]

Originally Posted by narudnad

Thanks wishbone! Idk if I could do the euro blackline… It looks good, just not me. I’ve been debating if I should jump on the vland train and get the GTS style tail lights, but then also part of me wants the actual euro OEM tail lights because they look just like our LCI oem ones however turn signals are amber. They are money though haha!

Twin! Although I think you have Alpine white? I’m Mineral White!

narudnad Yes, agreed on the amber turns for any euro style (my current ones have them and I really think it pops). Ah, hard to tell in the posts the subtle differences in white.

I bought mine with the inspiration from the old 2002 turbo tii

https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/maga...turbo-e20.html

At one point I thought of a throwback wrap with this:

[MineralWhiteF80]

looks great man! Nice work!

[narudnad]

Originally Posted by wishbone

narudnad Yes, agreed on the amber turns for any euro style (my current ones have them and I really think it pops). Ah, hard to tell in the posts the subtle differences in white.

I bought mine with the inspiration from the old 2002 turbo tii

https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/maga...turbo-e20.html

At one point I thought of a throwback wrap with this:

I love it! I always wanted a LTW livery on my e36 and e46 m3. Have you see the m stripe that goes on the roof as an option?

[narudnad]

Thanks MineralWhiteF80, appreciate your help man!