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Old 07-14-2004 | 10:29 AM
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I just got my new wheels mounted and balanced by none other than a BMW custom shop!! I looked high and low for a competent installers, and after having a nightmare of a time with a highly recommended shop that tried and failed to install them.... only to leave me with a scratched lip in two places (unnoticeable when looking at the wheel). Previous to my G I’ve driven BMW's for years and loved them. I decided to see if this BMW performance shop (specializing in Dinan tuning) would mount my tires, even though in their ads they specifically state that they only work on Beemers. So, I took my car to them, and after walking through a slew of Dinan tuned M3's and M5's (amazing cars!) I got to the front desk and asked if they would mount my tires?? I was greeted by the service manager who said he saw me drive in and thought my G was awesome. He said he would be happy to mount and balance my SF Challenge and install them on my G. When I returned to pick up my car, all 8 employees at one time or another came up to me and told me how incredible the wheels looked and how awesome the G is. Here in St. Louis not many people have SF challenge, so maybe is was just a novelty...but I like to think it was mutual admiration and appreciation of two different marques....Here's a quick pic, more will follow....
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Old 07-14-2004 | 11:37 AM
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your car looks sick, one of my favorite wheels from volk. that's cool you got respect from the BMW guys. =D have fun.
Old 07-14-2004 | 12:03 PM
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VERY NICE!
Old 07-14-2004 | 12:46 PM
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how low are u dropped?
Old 07-14-2004 | 02:06 PM
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Default SF Challenge and Eibachs...

Originally posted by g35thanh
how low are u dropped?
I'll try to answer all the questions at once: The drop is about 1.1 inches in the front and approx. 1 inch in the back (Eibach pro kit). The wheels are Volk SF Challenge with a mercury silver finish. The size of the wheels are: 19 x 8.5 +21 offset front (63 mm lip), and 19 x 9.5 +23 offset rear (81mm lip). There are no clearance problems with the brembo's or the fenders. The tires are Michelin Pilot Sport PS2, 245/35 front, 275/35 rear. The best deal you will get is from Jeff, (not me), at Evolution Autosports 703.961.9090 He's very knowlegable and easy to deal with. I hope this answer's most questions....When I was in the market for wheels these were the same questions I would ask, so I hope this helps!....
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Old 07-14-2004 | 02:07 PM
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Old 07-14-2004 | 04:16 PM
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Originally posted by J_Bell
I just got my new wheels mounted and balanced by none other than a BMW custom shop!! I looked high and low for a competent installers, and after having a nightmare of a time with a highly recommended shop that tried and failed to install them.... only to leave me with a scratched lip in two places ....

That sounds like my DEALER. When I had my feathering issue, my dealer replaced my front tires and scratched the hell out of my rims. They ordered me brand new ones. When the new ones came in, I asked them, "How can I be sure you aren't going to scratch them up also?" The reply was... "We're taking them to the BMW dealer...

By the way, I love your ride! Absolutely beautiful!
Old 07-14-2004 | 06:10 PM
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nice
Old 07-16-2004 | 07:54 AM
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Looks really good. Offset is perfect. I have the same wheels, same sizes, with +34, +35 offsets. My lips aren't that big. I should've got a lower offset. But anyway, congrats, looks awesome.
Old 07-16-2004 | 07:59 AM
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ohh those are beautiful
Old 07-16-2004 | 03:57 PM
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VERY nice....I'm 50/50 on these vs. the SF-Winnings for my next set of rims. I'm going to have to clear a big brake kit...so I believe I'll need a higher offset.
Old 07-16-2004 | 08:59 PM
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NICE RIMS MANE
Old 07-16-2004 | 09:11 PM
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Can't go wrong with Volk. Very nice!
Old 07-17-2004 | 08:45 PM
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Very nice - I've been thinking of those wheels on my DG Coupe ... damn they look good.
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