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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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i like the new shoes....20's right??
F- 19x8.5 +35
R- 19x10 +25
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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I like the old ones better as well, they seemed to flow more with the car...

edit: wow 18lbs each?
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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18lbs?
damn!
Don't get me wrong these look good but the old ones looked better.
Why did the old ones rub, aren't those DPE(?) wheels custom?

So, you have to actually keep polishing these wheels, right? like Meguires powerball style?
Sharp. regardless.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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coulda sworn they were 20's i guess it's the angle...at any rate they look sharp as hell on your car....and at 18lbs a piece you can't beat that with a bat.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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I have a question...Does anyone know if the orange gauge lighting can be changed or replaced? it's no big deal but if I could get some white lighting it'd be much better for night and day driving.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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can't be changed unless you rip the dash apart and replace all the LED's etc...which isn't really realistic.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
I have a question...Does anyone know if the orange gauge lighting can be changed or replaced? it's no big deal but if I could get some white lighting it'd be much better for night and day driving.
Don't jets use orange lighting for visibility purposes? Same concept behind shooting goggles.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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red is actually the best color for night viewing.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by zeroday
red is actually the best color for night viewing.
is orange second?
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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I have nothing against orange...it's just that I've had it in my 00 328i, 04 330xi and now in an 07 335i...I mean why can't they change..I can't tell you how much easier and more pleasing it is to look at the gauges in the MDX at night...not complaining just saying and asking
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by zeroday
red is actually the best color for night viewing.
I agree but it's funny that night vision is always green
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
I have nothing against orange...it's just that I've had it in my 00 328i, 04 330xi and now in an 07 335i...I mean why can't they change..I can't tell you how much easier and more pleasing it is to look at the gauges in the MDX at night...not complaining just saying and asking
LOL as someone that's never owned a BMW I associate that color with BMWs and therefore "teh hottness"
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
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R- 19x10 +25
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Not too sure about the chrome finish, but the wheels still look awesome!!

Btw, I can't believe you haven't blacked out your kidneys like everyone else. Isn't there a rule to be on E90Post you must do that?
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 02:27 AM
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they are not chrome, they are polished wheels
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 02:58 AM
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^^^Aaah, damn old age! Eyes gettin bad!!
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
Not too sure about the chrome finish, but the wheels still look awesome!!

Btw, I can't believe you haven't blacked out your kidneys like everyone else. Isn't there a rule to be on E90Post you must do that?

Exactly why i wont do it.

More pics for those who want to see. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106339
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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I've been on the wall about blacked grills too, but its so common I decided against it as well. $100 I could spend on something better for the car.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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i dunno....kidney grills are the trademarks of BMW, why hide them?
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Exactly why i wont do it.

More pics for those who want to see. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106339
I'm not sure if you caught the sarcasm in my last post. Stick with the chrome....
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
I have nothing against orange...it's just that I've had it in my 00 328i, 04 330xi and now in an 07 335i...I mean why can't they change..I can't tell you how much easier and more pleasing it is to look at the gauges in the MDX at night...not complaining just saying and asking
I believe BMW chose to make their gauges orange because they are two colors where the human eye doesn't dilate (in contrast to the vibrant blue-white Acura gauges). The subdued color choice is supposed to decrease any potential disorientation during night driving when you move your eyes from the gauges to the road.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by DAYTA
I believe BMW chose to make their gauges orange because they are two colors where the human eye doesn't dilate (in contrast to the vibrant blue-white Acura gauges). The subdued color choice is supposed to decrease any potential disorientation during night driving when you move your eyes from the gauges to the road.
I still prefer a soft white or blue.....
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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hehe look whos has the BMW E92 335 Sponsored Car.

http://www.neezusa.com/?_page=9&gubu...ponsored%20Car
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Nice.....
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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hehe look whos has the BMW E92 335 Sponsored Car.

http://www.neezusa.com/?_page=9&gubu...ponsored%20Car
gratz mang!
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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I just ordered these.

19 x 8.5(front) & 19 x 9.5(rear)

Offset : 20mm(front) & 25mm(rear)

Lip size : 2.5" (front) & 3" (rear)

Finish : Hyper Silver With Machined Polished lip
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
hehe look whos has the BMW E92 335 Sponsored Car.

http://www.neezusa.com/?_page=9&gubu...ponsored%20Car
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Ok now im pissed. BMW just started offering this color interior for 08. Its priority 1 option so you only can get it if you order the car. But still....
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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Oh its called Jade Gray and can be ordered starting February.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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i love the jade gray interior. i was hoping they offered it here instead of just canada.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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Oh that Jade Grey is pure secks.

I'd want that or the Red interior.


BTW Congrats Jesal!
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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that would be dirty in two weeks
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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still think the saddle you have looks the best
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Jade has always been available as an option in Canada, but no one orders it... I've yet to see one with it except for a demo at BMW Mississauga.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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Saddle FTMFW!!!!
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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No way would I order that color for a daily driver. It looks neat (like the Lemon interior) but would be a pain to keep clean.
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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that would be dirty in two weeks
With me it would be a week
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
Saddle FTMFW!!!!
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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wow i didnt realize all you guys have 335s as well. After looking at ur names most of u are over at E90, damn i didnt even realize.

Just wanted to say wats up, i have the same name over on E90
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Acuracy
wow i didnt realize all you guys have 335s as well. After looking at ur names most of u are over at E90, damn i didnt even realize.

Just wanted to say wats up, i have the same name over on E90
you didnt get the memo this is now bimmerzine?
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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WOOOOOT I PICK UP MY BABY TOMORROW!!!!1 I will have pics posted by this weekend!!!!!!!!
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