[PGT]

got the wheels in. a bit lighter grey than pics on Tire Rack had indicated. Not a bad thing but my wife wanted black wheels. Hope these are ok.

[m5 guy]

Very nice, you guys lowering it at all?

[PGT]

doubtful. this is my wife's car and being an M Sport, its already low.

[Accelerometer]

Look forward to seeing pics with the Rials on. I am planning to get the same setup for our winter tires.

[zibawal]

Originally Posted by PGT

So, I just swapped the chrome tips for black chrome tips and also swapped the red rear reflectors for IND versions (stock, but painted...in this case Shadow Grey to match the diffuser).

While under the car, I see <gasp> a 3" main exhaust pipe. Heck, it might even be 3.5". It's BIG.





and, finished product:

Beautiful.
What is the source of black tips and gray reflectors?

[vladberca]

Great upgrades! Congrats!
On the other hand, you can't compare the exhaust tips from a v8 car vs a 4 cyl. one
650i has great exhaust tips too

[PGT]

Originally Posted by zibawal

Beautiful.
What is the source of black tips and gray reflectors?

thanks. the tips are from BMW and the reflectors are from IND.

Originally Posted by vladberca

Great upgrades! Congrats!
On the other hand, you can't compare the exhaust tips from a v8 car vs a 4 cyl. one
650i has great exhaust tips too

Thanks. This car cost within $10k of my Merc even though it has half the cylinders. Funny how "Mercedes" means the best or the priciest; I found that it was a better value than the Audi's and BMW's I cross-shopped in 2010.

I didn't get around to putting the wheels on last night so here's a quick teaser shot.

[PGT]

very happy. inexpensive, made in Germany, hubcentric and accept BMW center caps. Perfect for a spare set. If they made a staggered set, we might have put the stock rubber on these and used the OEM wheels for winter instead.

[Jamesons Viggen]

I really like that wheel color on EB. If I go to 19's, that's the finish I am going with.

[PGT]

yeah....I was wondering with such a strong hue but it really works well. I had anthracite Prodrive's on both my red STI and slate blue Legacy GT wagon and it worked with them too.

[aceking4u]

Originally Posted by PGT

I took a daytime pic this morning. I still think the basic twin tip is very plain compared to the Mercedes we traded over the summer, but it will do for now.



the Benz, for reference.

Small world (kind of). I bought your BBS Wheels on the Mercedes =). I'm considering selling the C350 Coupe for a 328i M right now. I just need to convince myself to move onto a Sedan (have always favored coupe and no kids). I wish they would just officially announce the 428i.

For rough comparison, if you don't mind me asking, what are you paying to lease a 328i M Package?

[PGT]

not sure...we bought it. I think the lease was $650/mo but I know that wasn't with good numbers....the finance mgr through that out but I think he wasn't being accurate. I think sticker on this car was $52k and we paid $48k.

The Benz got traded on my SRT8 in June.

PS - it IS a small world. LOL

[Serenitygal3]

[quote=PGT;12791965]No, the black tips are from any BMW dealer. The P/N is shown on the first pic I posted. You need Qty 2. Install is fairly easy...they have metal tabs inside that act like springs to hold them tight, ending in pointed tips. Shoot some WD40 in from the back side and yank. I did spend $25 for a slide hammer from Amazon. This made a big difference as they need a quick jerk to release those points.


I went to BMW of sterling about a week ago to buy the black tip but the parts person couldn't find that parts. Could you type the p/n out for me? Do you remember how much it was for each? Was it classified as black chrome tip? Thanks!!

[PGT]

I looked them up on realoem.com and the vendor I ordered them from confirmed before ordering that these were it. You need Qty 2 18307610639 - $42.02 each + shipping (discounted price I got from BMWPartsPros.com)

Item: 18307610639
Description: Tailpipe tip, black chrome
Price: 42.02
Quantity: 2
Taxable: N

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by PGT

Ordered winter rollers. 18" Rial Salerno with Potenza 970's. We don't get enough really bad weather here to warrant winter tires. Besides, my wife works from home and we have the Jeep for really bad days.

Got the windows tinted. 35% Llumar Formula One ceramic

Great car and colour, how did you remove the rear exhaust tips?, I have looked under the rear and they look spot welded to the exhausts

[PGT]

I posted that info above. They slide on. They have tabs and points inside.... Some WD40 and a slide hammer are your friends here.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by PGT

I posted that info above. They slide on. They have tabs and points inside.... Some WD40 and a slide hammer are your friends here.

Many thanks.

[Accelerometer]

Thanks for the pics of the Rials PGT. I am trying to decide on either the silver or anthacrite on my EBII. Is there any way we can get more pics of your setup in direct sun?

For arguments sake I photoshopped your image to mimic the silver color:

[PGT]

Sure thing. I will try to take some on Saturday...I want to bring the car over to the local Cars and Coffee

[PGT]

craptastic.

[PGT]

took this a few weekends back...

[phillye30fanboy]

Originally Posted by PGT

those were the highest quality fastest loading gifs, ive ever seen. hahahah no lie