2 Months Later BETTER THAN EVER!!!

djkrajzi · 07-05-2011, 09:57 PM

So almost a full 2 months later and she looks better than EVER!!!!! I want to thank everyone for the help with tire setup and the advice on M-Tech.
Westmont Body Werks did a fantastic job with the body and paint work. I couldnt wait to put the wheels on so i went straight from body shop to tire shop. Here are some before and after photos.

The wheel setup is OEM Style 230 front are 8in rear are 9in. front tires are 225/35/19 and rear are 265/30/19 this is within the 1% rule for xi. I plan on putting 15mm spacers both front and rear and then the wheel setup will be complete.

To Do List:
Spacers
Drop
Black roof
Rear M-Tech
CSL Trunk

-=Hot|Ice=- · 07-05-2011, 09:59 PM

Wow, she looks as good as new.

apc3libras · 07-05-2011, 10:25 PM

Looks great!

DLE · 07-05-2011, 10:30 PM

You car looks fantastic! Looks like it came from BMW.

djkrajzi · 07-05-2011, 10:53 PM

These guys are great! They had a 2011 e90 next to mine with $29000 in damage!!! They literally split the car in half and put a whole new left side on. Their welds are even the exact same as oem its crazy. Well worth the wait.

shazzy04 · 07-05-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by djkrajzi

These guys are great! They had a 2011 e90 next to mine with $29000 in damage!!! They literally split the car in half and put a whole new left side on. Their welds are even the exact same as oem its crazy. Well worth the wait.

wow that isnt considered totalled?

djkrajzi · 07-05-2011, 11:04 PM

actually no. i had $18k in damaged and it was valued at $25 and still wasnt totaled

shazzy04 · 07-05-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by djkrajzi

actually no. i had $18k in damaged and it was valued at $25 and still wasnt totaled

wow. glad everything turned out fine

She looks brand new btw

ibeclueless · 07-06-2011, 05:23 AM

looks nice

Barny · 07-06-2011, 07:19 AM

What's this 1% rule you speak of?

djkrajzi · 07-06-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Barny

What's this 1% rule you speak of?

for an xi the rolling diameter of tires must be within 1% difference

there is a calculator in the tire section. Let me know if you have questions on how to use it or about tire setup i will be able to help a lil.

CJ421 · 07-06-2011, 08:30 AM

Looks awesome. Sounds like those guys really know what they're doing.

anerbe · 07-06-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by djkrajzi

for an xi the rolling diameter of tires must be within 1% difference

there is a calculator in the tire section. Let me know if you have questions on how to use it or about tire setup i will be able to help a lil.

Looks nice!

Personally, I would have went with a 235/35R19 in the front to pair with the 265/30R19 rears.

This stagger is only a 0.8% difference, vs 0.4% in your 225/35R19 front - within the 1% tolerance. This would have provided a more neutral handling feel at the limit, but you may loose a bit of initial steering response.

djkrajzi · 07-06-2011, 08:59 AM

well i actually wanted to go with 215 and 235 but i couldnt find a tire mfg that made both of those sizes. So i went with the Falken 452's 225 & 265 which has the best sidewall for my taste (looks not performance)

I can honestly say i would have regret going with smaller tires. The stretch would look so terrible on these wheels

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djkrajzi Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 328xi Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	well i actually wanted to go with 215 and 235 but i couldnt find a tire mfg that made both of those sizes. So i went with the Falken 452's 225 & 265 which has the best sidewall for my taste (looks not performance) I can honestly say i would have regret going with smaller tires. The stretch would look so terrible on these wheels
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