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      11-17-2021, 12:41 AM   #89
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due to planning a trip to Orlando next year the saving for customs splits has been put on hold so I picked up a set of Ferric Grey 437M to tide me over for a while.

Need to sort smaller tyres so I can air out all the way and still drive low, so will be doing a bit of test fitting and measuring over the next few weeks.
Awesome!

I'd love a set of these but don't want them staggard because I'm xDrive. Need to sort out a way of getting 4 of the narrower front wheels without having to buy them new. I feel like sourcing only the 19x8.5 fronts will be a challenge as people usually like to sell wheels individually or in sets of 4.
Fronts are 9J on these.

And yeah people tend to sell individually or as a set, unless you want to buy one at a time it may be difficult
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      11-23-2021, 11:19 AM   #90
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New lip needed

Imagine if I had the means to raise the car before hitting that speed bump ?

I should just get coilovers as I never raise it above my dumb low drive height 😂
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      11-23-2021, 01:26 PM   #91
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Hey, how many do you have range with electrical engine ?
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      11-24-2021, 12:43 AM   #92
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Hey, how many do you have range with electrical engine ?
Bmw advertise 24 miles

I was getting 16 miles from a full charge.

After installing the air suspension with all of its electrics and compressor I now get only 12 miles !

Luckily I work only 3 miles from home
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That knackered lip is shit luck, mate. English roads. Hope you get it sorted soon. Same lip or different one as a replacement?
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That knackered lip is shit luck, mate. English roads. Hope you get it sorted soon. Same lip or different one as a replacement?
Got a replacement the same as this on the way. Was tempted to leave until spring then get something different but got a deal on Black Friday for another cheap replica so when I smash it again I'm not too sad at the cost.
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New lip needed

Imagine if I had the means to raise the car before hitting that speed bump ?

I should just get coilovers as I never raise it above my dumb low drive height 😂
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      11-28-2021, 12:31 PM   #96
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New lip needed

Imagine if I had the means to raise the car before hitting that speed bump ?

I should just get coilovers as I never raise it above my dumb low drive height 😂
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      11-28-2021, 12:36 PM   #97
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As suspected, the 275/35 would not allow me to tuck when aired out so I'll be going for a narrower tyre front and back when funds allow.

Also noticed that my front discs and pads need to be changed soon. Found some decent priced "upgrades" from M-tech with a slotted and dimpled disc which I may go for in the new year.
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As suspected, the 275/35 would not allow me to tuck when aired out so I'll be going for a narrower tyre front and back when funds allow.

Also noticed that my front discs and pads need to be changed soon. Found some decent priced "upgrades" from M-tech with a slotted and dimpled disc which I may go for in the new year.
Good idea, the m performance rotors definitely look more aggressive. Alternatively you could go with an aftermarket brand like stoptech that has the added benefit of a black coated/pre-painted rotor hat which will prevent rust from accumulating in that area over time.

https://www.buybrakes.com/bmw-328d-x...igh-carbon-127
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      11-30-2021, 03:41 AM   #99
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New lip needed

Imagine if I had the means to raise the car before hitting that speed bump ?

I should just get coilovers as I never raise it above my dumb low drive height 😂
I feel your pain, I've gone through 2 front lips so far and in the market for a third, should really just learn my lesson and not get one at all
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      11-30-2021, 05:14 PM   #100
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New lip needed

Imagine if I had the means to raise the car before hitting that speed bump ?

I should just get coilovers as I never raise it above my dumb low drive height 😂
I feel your pain, I've gone through 2 front lips so far and in the market for a third, should really just learn my lesson and not get one at all
Ah but where's the fun in that ?! Lol
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      11-30-2021, 07:34 PM   #101
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New lip needed

Imagine if I had the means to raise the car before hitting that speed bump ?

I should just get coilovers as I never raise it above my dumb low drive height
I feel your pain, I've gone through 2 front lips so far and in the market for a third, should really just learn my lesson and not get one at all
Ah but where's the fun in that ?! Lol
Indeed, which is why I can never justify oem or cf for a part I'm probably going to end up breaking
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      12-01-2021, 08:27 AM   #102
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Indeed, which is why I can never justify oem or cf for a part I'm probably going to end up breaking
fully agree on that one, this one was only £87 on sale and looks really decent, made from ABS not the fibre glass like the last one appears to be made from.

Pic of the underside of the new one, looks like it could take a few scrapes
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      12-02-2021, 04:32 AM   #103
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Do you have a link for that lip?
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      12-03-2021, 04:46 AM   #104
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Do you have a link for that lip?
I do, unfortunately they're sold out right now though

https://www.ctcarbon.co/products/bmw...k-by-ct-carbon
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Do you have airride ?
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      12-06-2021, 02:49 AM   #106
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Do you have airride ?

yes I do
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      12-06-2021, 02:46 PM   #107
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Beautiful car

that gray is amazing
great buy
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      12-09-2021, 03:22 PM   #108
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Few recent pics
Great pics!
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      12-22-2021, 01:59 PM   #109
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Few pics whilst it's clean.

Hope you all have a great Christmas
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Eventually got the narrower tyres on the 437M

Hopefully get time to mount them on the car this weekend weather dependent.
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