Crossing over to the dark side? ;)
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LiQuiDFleX81
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Crossing over to the dark side? ;)
hey guys what's up,,, i'll be joining the 3Gen crew very soon read here about it
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fs-99-bmw-328i-e46-bodystyle-162175/
i'll be in the market for an 04-05 6MT
my questions are,, what do u think are the best exterior colors for those years?,,
i have a set of Chrome 18 x 7.5 Enkei LM1/5s's that i'll be putting on the new car once i find one for the right price and mileage,,
what do you's think is the best color to match up against chrome wheels? i'm thinkin a really nice blue?
i want to stay away from black because of keeping up with how dirty black gets,, my second gen TL was WDP and chrome looked good with that,, but this is alll about change now,, so give me your thoughts! i want to stay away from 5AT also,, way too boring for me.
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fs-99-bmw-328i-e46-bodystyle-162175/
i'll be in the market for an 04-05 6MT
my questions are,, what do u think are the best exterior colors for those years?,,
i have a set of Chrome 18 x 7.5 Enkei LM1/5s's that i'll be putting on the new car once i find one for the right price and mileage,,
what do you's think is the best color to match up against chrome wheels? i'm thinkin a really nice blue?
i want to stay away from black because of keeping up with how dirty black gets,, my second gen TL was WDP and chrome looked good with that,, but this is alll about change now,, so give me your thoughts! i want to stay away from 5AT also,, way too boring for me.
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18x7.5????? IMO, it's gonna look real narrow on the car.... specially since they are probably 2G TL fitment (high offset)....
I think you should sell them and get a new set at least with 8" to 8.5" width.... to put on the 3G...
I'm real partial to WDP... so my vote is WDP with Black Interior w/ Navigation....
I think you should sell them and get a new set at least with 8" to 8.5" width.... to put on the 3G...
I'm real partial to WDP... so my vote is WDP with Black Interior w/ Navigation....
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Originally Posted by rodneyc77
18x7.5????? IMO, it's gonna look real narrow on the car.... specially since they are probably 2G TL fitment (high offset)....
I think you should sell them and get a new set at least with 8" to 8.5" width.... to put on the 3G...
I'm real partial to WDP... so my vote is WDP with Black Interior w/ Navigation....
I think you should sell them and get a new set at least with 8" to 8.5" width.... to put on the 3G...
I'm real partial to WDP... so my vote is WDP with Black Interior w/ Navigation....
the offset is +45,, the wheels are wrapped in 235/40/18's now i just got the wheels last month,, so i really don't wanna give em up ya know?
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ABP all the way. btw, 6MT is the way to go
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""235/40 18 is the stock tire size for the 05-06 A-spec wheels, it wont look that bad. I also like WDP but if change is what you need...""
18" wheels wouldn't fit over brembo setup because......? i thought stock the a-specs were 18 as wel as mentioned abovel? what is the difference? the offset? would wheel spacers help resolve this? i'm going for an 04-05 not an 06 model
18" wheels wouldn't fit over brembo setup because......? i thought stock the a-specs were 18 as wel as mentioned abovel? what is the difference? the offset? would wheel spacers help resolve this? i'm going for an 04-05 not an 06 model
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I think with chrome wheels any darker color looks great with them. Silver IMO doesn't look with wheels that are 100% chrome. Even white looks good with chrome. IMHO any color except silver looks good with wheels that are 100% chrome.
When I bought a set of chromed TL wheels I didn't like how the chrome wheels made my ASM look darker and almost dull. I will go get a pic.
When I bought a set of chromed TL wheels I didn't like how the chrome wheels made my ASM look darker and almost dull. I will go get a pic.
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04-06 TL... Stock wheels are 17 x 8" and A Spec wheels are 18x8 (18x8.5 in 2004)....
We are all jumping to conclusions.... those Enkei LM1/5s might fit over the brembo brakes, since they don't have any lip... so get the car and then try them on...
Yes, the key factor in selecting a wheel for the 6MT 3G TL is offset and design of the wheel...
Wheel spacers would definitely help... but do you really want to be driving with spacers on???? could be dangerous, IMO...
We are all jumping to conclusions.... those Enkei LM1/5s might fit over the brembo brakes, since they don't have any lip... so get the car and then try them on...
Yes, the key factor in selecting a wheel for the 6MT 3G TL is offset and design of the wheel...
Wheel spacers would definitely help... but do you really want to be driving with spacers on???? could be dangerous, IMO...
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Originally Posted by rodneyc77
04-06 TL... Stock wheels are 17 x 8" and A Spec wheels are 18x8 (18x8.5 in 2004)....
We are all jumping to conclusions.... those Enkei LM1/5s might fit over the brembo brakes, since they don't have any lip... so get the car and then try them on...
Yes, the key factor in selecting a wheel for the 6MT 3G TL is offset and design of the wheel...
Wheel spacers would definitely help... but do you really want to be driving with spacers on???? could be dangerous, IMO...
We are all jumping to conclusions.... those Enkei LM1/5s might fit over the brembo brakes, since they don't have any lip... so get the car and then try them on...
Yes, the key factor in selecting a wheel for the 6MT 3G TL is offset and design of the wheel...
Wheel spacers would definitely help... but do you really want to be driving with spacers on???? could be dangerous, IMO...
back to the colors! anyone else?
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If you don't want white again, I don't like 100% chrome wheels on silver, black is TOO much work. How about red/maroon or blue? Not much other choice unless you want gold or green.
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Originally Posted by Liquidflex81
i want to stay away from black because of keeping up with how dirty black gets
WTF??? How can the title be crossing over to the darkside and black not be invited to the party??? What is that a "faux pas darkside"??
NBP IS THE DARKSIDE!!! Chubetta ask somebody!!
Does this look dirty to you???
If this ain't the darkside...then wtf is???????
Nuff said!!!
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Originally Posted by rodneyc77
I'm real partial to WDP... so my vote is WDP with Black Interior w/ Navigation....
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Originally Posted by Liquidflex81
hey guys what's up,,, i'll be joining the 3Gen crew very soon read here about it
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162175
i'll be in the market for an 04-05 6MT
my questions are,, what do u think are the best exterior colors for those years?,,
i have a set of Chrome 18 x 7.5 Enkei LM1/5s's that i'll be putting on the new car once i find one for the right price and mileage,,
what do you's think is the best color to match up against chrome wheels? i'm thinkin a really nice blue?
i want to stay away from black because of keeping up with how dirty black gets,, my second gen TL was WDP and chrome looked good with that,, but this is alll about change now,, so give me your thoughts! i want to stay away from 5AT also,, way too boring for me.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162175
i'll be in the market for an 04-05 6MT
my questions are,, what do u think are the best exterior colors for those years?,,
i have a set of Chrome 18 x 7.5 Enkei LM1/5s's that i'll be putting on the new car once i find one for the right price and mileage,,
what do you's think is the best color to match up against chrome wheels? i'm thinkin a really nice blue?
i want to stay away from black because of keeping up with how dirty black gets,, my second gen TL was WDP and chrome looked good with that,, but this is alll about change now,, so give me your thoughts! i want to stay away from 5AT also,, way too boring for me.
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Originally Posted by Liquidflex81
hey guys what's up,,, i'll be joining the 3Gen crew very soon read here about it
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162175
i'll be in the market for an 04-05 6MT
my questions are,, what do u think are the best exterior colors for those years?,,
i have a set of Chrome 18 x 7.5 Enkei LM1/5s's that i'll be putting on the new car once i find one for the right price and mileage,,
what do you's think is the best color to match up against chrome wheels? i'm thinkin a really nice blue?
i want to stay away from black because of keeping up with how dirty black gets,, my second gen TL was WDP and chrome looked good with that,, but this is alll about change now,, so give me your thoughts! i want to stay away from 5AT also,, way too boring for me.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162175
i'll be in the market for an 04-05 6MT
my questions are,, what do u think are the best exterior colors for those years?,,
i have a set of Chrome 18 x 7.5 Enkei LM1/5s's that i'll be putting on the new car once i find one for the right price and mileage,,
what do you's think is the best color to match up against chrome wheels? i'm thinkin a really nice blue?
i want to stay away from black because of keeping up with how dirty black gets,, my second gen TL was WDP and chrome looked good with that,, but this is alll about change now,, so give me your thoughts! i want to stay away from 5AT also,, way too boring for me.
Let me get this straight.... and then flame away....
YOU BOUGHT TIRES AND RIMS FIRST!!! And now you are buying a car for the rims????
Man, am I old in my thinking...
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Originally Posted by Formula 350
Let me get this straight.... and then flame away....
YOU BOUGHT TIRES AND RIMS FIRST!!! And now you are buying a car for the rims????
Man, am I old in my thinking...
YOU BOUGHT TIRES AND RIMS FIRST!!! And now you are buying a car for the rims????
Man, am I old in my thinking...
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Originally Posted by Formula 350
Let me get this straight.... and then flame away....
YOU BOUGHT TIRES AND RIMS FIRST!!! And now you are buying a car for the rims????
Man, am I old in my thinking...
YOU BOUGHT TIRES AND RIMS FIRST!!! And now you are buying a car for the rims????
Man, am I old in my thinking...
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LiQuiDFleX81
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Originally Posted by Formula 350
Let me get this straight.... and then flame away....
YOU BOUGHT TIRES AND RIMS FIRST!!! And now you are buying a car for the rims????
Man, am I old in my thinking...
YOU BOUGHT TIRES AND RIMS FIRST!!! And now you are buying a car for the rims????
Man, am I old in my thinking...
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO if you read my original post WITH the link in it,,, you would not have asked a stupid question.. i got into a car accident with my 2nd gen TL the car is totaled,, the AFTERMARKET WHEELS i had on THAT car are not damaged in any way,, i want to put them on the new 3rd gen i get,, is that broken down enough for the 2 of ya's who thought that?
and sorry if that came off like a smartass,, but you didn't take the time to read about what happend,, so that's my reply to that
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Originally Posted by Liquidflex81
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO if you read my original post WITH the link in it,,, you would not have asked a stupid question.. i got into a car accident with my 2nd gen TL the car is totaled,, the AFTERMARKET WHEELS i had on THAT car are not damaged in any way,, i want to put them on the new 3rd gen i get,, is that broken down enough for the 2 of ya's who thought that?
and sorry if that came off like a smartass,, but you didn't take the time to read about what happend,, so that's my reply to that
and sorry if that came off like a smartass,, but you didn't take the time to read about what happend,, so that's my reply to that
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Originally Posted by darksom1
That might be becuz we don't giiiiveee a fuck...hahahahahaha! I know I don't, so flame the shit out of me for not reading! LOL!
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Originally Posted by paz840
my vote is for NBP, but since you don't want black,
go for the RRP, redondo red pearl...2nd best color IMO
throw those wheels on the black market and get yourself some 19x8"s or 19x8.5"s that will clear the 6MT brembos
ChicoOG's TL:
go for the RRP, redondo red pearl...2nd best color IMO
throw those wheels on the black market and get yourself some 19x8"s or 19x8.5"s that will clear the 6MT brembos
ChicoOG's TL:
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Originally Posted by darksom1
That might be becuz we don't giiiiveee a fuck...hahahahahaha! I know I don't, so flame the shit out of me for not reading! LOL!
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Originally Posted by pnoi521
Haha Wassup with these negative vibes im getting from your post darksom? Is it becuase he previously had a WDP?
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so i found a car worth looking into,, i will just list the main options that it has that are important to me and the other specs
it's a 2004 TL with 59,000 miles listed at $18,900
6spd
Navigation
Black Leather interior
it says Burgandy for the exterior, here is the pic of it,, isn't this Redondo Red Pearl tho??
what do u guys think? good deal? thoughts? i would have posted the link to the listing ,, but who knows, maybe someone else on the board is looking for a car as well,, i wouldn't wanna give up my opportunity now would i
also i'll be putting down $11,000 cash as the downpayment,, payments would be very low hmmm
it's a 2004 TL with 59,000 miles listed at $18,900
6spd
Navigation
Black Leather interior
it says Burgandy for the exterior, here is the pic of it,, isn't this Redondo Red Pearl tho??
what do u guys think? good deal? thoughts? i would have posted the link to the listing ,, but who knows, maybe someone else on the board is looking for a car as well,, i wouldn't wanna give up my opportunity now would i
also i'll be putting down $11,000 cash as the downpayment,, payments would be very low hmmm
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oh yea those BSM's will definitly come off,, it also has the oem spoiler in the back,, i was a never a big fan of it on the 3rd gens,, i think it just destroys the lines of the car,, that will be coming off too. What will be going on is the A-spec bodykit. i am a fan of that.
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