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Old 06-15-12, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
still don't feel much about b7. it's nice and what not, but...
Same here, that body kit and those wheels just don't look right. Those ALPINA 21" wheels looks too big on it, but then the OEM 21s don't look too big.

I think the problem is the stance, the stock B7 sit too high and the wheel's offset is too conservative.
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I confirmed my theory, lowered B7 looks much better. Now it just need some 10mm spacers





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Originally Posted by rominl
mod yours already

still don't feel much about b7. it's nice and what not, but...
SO far I only done the LED angel eyes, and no liking it. I will use mine to test the newest 20w LED 4 gree LEDs, hope I will like it better than the ones I have now, really don't wanna do the HID conversion for the AE.
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I like this, but it's over 6000.00!

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Originally Posted by blacksc400
SO far I only done the LED angel eyes, and no liking it.
What don't you like about it?

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really don't wanna do the HID conversion for the AE.
Why not?

Sorry, I am just curious. I don't know anything about the above subject, just wanting to know why. I thought LED angel eyes are a no brainer.
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
I like this, but it's over 6000.00!

Of course, BMW 21s aren't gonna be cheap. I am sure no one sell them used yet.

I like that one too, I just like the mash a bit more. I always feels mash wheels look best on most BMWs.
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Old 06-15-12, 02:34 PM
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I would do sweet things to this car....and inside it
 
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Originally Posted by BNR34
What don't you like about it?



Why not?

Sorry, I am just curious. I don't know anything about the above subject, just wanting to know why. I thought LED angel eyes are a no brainer.


The ones I got is not bright enough, outter ring is not as bright as inner one, and the HID kit is not stable, and it might burn out the microfiber tube.

Factory LED AE is super bright and there is yet an aftermarket product besides HID can be as bright as OEM.
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Of course, BMW 21s aren't gonna be cheap. I am sure no one sell them used yet.

I like that one too, I just like the mash a bit more. I always feels mash wheels look best on most BMWs.
I know, but if I do have them, I want easy to clean one!
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yes, something about the stance of the car. i don't know, stock s63 isn't that low either, but it looks better
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At least AMG can be lower electronically. You will need lowering springs for all 4 corners on F01, and springs on the front /lowering link in the back for F02 to lower the car. A lot more complicated than Benz.
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
At least AMG can be lower electronically. You will need lowering springs for all 4 corners on F01, and springs on the front /lowering link in the back for F02 to lower the car. A lot more complicated than Benz.
true, amg has star lowering, but you need to find a guy who has access and know what they are doing. just ask jeff. lowering links aren't too bad. but springs, yeah, a lot more work...
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The Alpina B7 is a good compromise for now........until a full-fledged BMW M7 comes into existence.
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
The ones I got is not bright enough, outter ring is not as bright as inner one, and the HID kit is not stable, and it might burn out the microfiber tube.

Factory LED AE is super bright and there is yet an aftermarket product besides HID can be as bright as OEM.
OIC, thank you for telling

OEM LED AE indeed looks awesome
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
I know, but if I do have them, I want easy to clean one!
That is true.
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