Just polished wheels ***PIX***

I have to apologize to 1bad540 from an earlier post. I said I used the VHT caliper paint, but went out to my car and in fact I used the Dupli Color caliper paint too. I agree with 1bad540, it's the best and easiest to use. Came out great. My bad.

Originally Posted by pelonx1st

If you had the chrome bumper moldings to back up the chrome grill I would say leave it, since your whole car is black I would black out the grill completely but leave the weather strippings chrome for now until you decide which direction your going to go, pretty much you have two right now 1 is all murdered out 2 is black and chrome accents.

yeah man I think I will black out the grill. I dont know when but will try to do it soon and will black out the window trim when I paint my rims black. That way I dont get tired of the same look over time

On the 128's, what is the thickness of spacers for front and rear to make the wheels sit flush? Thanks

Originally Posted by PRBMW7ser05

On the 128's, what is the thickness of spacers for front and rear to make the wheels sit flush? Thanks

it depends on what you drive (745 or 750) I have a 745i with 20mm rear and 15mm front dropped on H&R springs

Thanks sak 916. I have a 745i also.

Originally Posted by PRBMW7ser05

Thanks sak 916. I have a 745i also.

cool then just look at my setup and if you like it then go for it. I know you can put 20mm in the front too but I personalty prefer 15 just to avoid unnecessary problems. if you are going to buy a set of springs and spacers check out this thread



http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...=596276&page=2



there are PDF files to help you measure and ECS has the cheapest springs compared to the ebay ones (around $50 less)





and check out this thread I started yesterday since I have a lot of pix just so you have a better idea on how it looks


http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=616805

sak 916,
Thanks for the info. I'll check out your ride. I like the look. How much drop did you get from the springs, front and back?

Originally Posted by PRBMW7ser05

sak 916,
Thanks for the info. I'll check out your ride. I like the look. How much drop did you get from the springs, front and back?

Not much actually. 1 inch rear and 1.3 front

That could be enough to close the gap. I'll see once I change rims.

sak 916,
Thanks for the info in regard to wheel spacers. Worked perfect.

Originally Posted by PRBMW7ser05

sak 916,
Thanks for the info in regard to wheel spacers. Worked perfect.

No problem man I'm glad I could help.

Your 7 looks amazing btw! ( similar to mine lol )

Thanks. Work in progress. Just put the blacked out grille in today. After oil leak, hose replacement, bad rear bushing, and some other small items (Going to my mechanic on Friday), Exhaust and then to Paper for Ipod kit. Not interested in anything new or newer. I like my year body style and the way it drives.
Always liked your car and the pic's.

thats great man, it feels good to modify your car until it looks the way you want to. I really love my 7 too, it gets a lot of looks on the streets.

and thanks bro, here are some pix I took about 2 weeks ago

Looking good my man! You always find such nice houses to take pictures of your car in front of

I love that one with the effect that looks like the road is cracked

What program do you use for editing?

Originally Posted by Suri [TBR]

Looking good my man! You always find such nice houses to take pictures of your car in front of

I love that one with the effect that looks like the road is cracked

What program do you use for editing?

Haha thanks a lot Suri.

I use photoshop or mostly iPhone apps like camera+, Snapseed, etc

I assume that you must take calipers off completely to paint them? Is that a DIY thing...easy?

pictures dont work now

Originally Posted by Tenn

I assume that you must take calipers off completely to paint them? Is that a DIY thing...easy?

no you can paint them while they are on, just make sure to cover the rest so you dont get paint on anything else

Originally Posted by sak_916

thats great man, it feels good to modify your car until it looks the way you want to. I really love my 7 too, it gets a lot of looks on the streets.

and thanks bro, here are some pix I took about 2 weeks ago

Those pictures are sick

Originally Posted by Lastcombo

Those pictures are sick

thanks a lot man

Originally Posted by lastcombo

those pictures are sick

+2

bro where is the acs lip?

Originally Posted by Boing745

bro where is the acs lip?

Lol it's coming bro, I haven't had time yet got back from LA 2 days ago. I will try to get it done next week hopefully