Lowered the x5 M

[Trips]

Originally Posted by Ameritrades

Nice speaking to you Trips...car looks great

Per our discussion it looks like the new X5 M has the same set up as the X6 with the smaller size hubs in the rear than the front.

Never understand why BMW did that - I don't see the benefit

Thx Gary. I knew you'd be able to shed some light on this. My new spacers should be in this week and I'll let everyone know how it goes.

_Tom

[Trips]

Hub size for x5 m is same as for x6 m, that is why the wheels are interchangeable. The spacers from my e70 will not fit the rear x5 m wheels for this reason. I'm going to order some x6 spacers and will let everyone know for sure.

Tom

[jst2878]

your rear toe looks so messed up. get an alignment before continuing to drive like that

[Trips]

Originally Posted by jst2878

your rear toe looks so messed up. get an alignment before continuing to drive like that

LOL, its the angle of the garage! But I'm gettin an alignment after I get my new spacers.

_Tom

[Justin(OKC)]

That's sweet!! Going to have to decide between one of these, and E90 M3, or the new M1 when it comes out. Posts like this one make the decision more interesting. Great job!!

[MB PERF]

Thats how is should look. Get some wheels come summer and your good to go.

MB

[King]

Perfect drop looking at that side view pic!

[hydrobx]

lowering the e70 would not affect the factory warranty?

[C's Bimmer]

Definitely get the spacers and congrats on the new wheels. The stock wheels are god awful on the M.

As for lowering, it's funny -- I lowered mine with the same set-up, but the ride was too harsh, so my wife made me raise it back up. I actually take the truck up to the mountains, so having the clearance is good to have, but it sure did look a lot better lowered.

Regardless, congrats!

[The Big Easy]

Has anyone swopped the sidegills yet? I am having a bloody awful time getting the chrome ones off........

Thanks!