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Not sure if the E46 can be classed as retro yet? If not then feel free to delete the thread  I've just picked up a E46 318CI, its not the quickest but its nice to drive a good on fuel, (Still think I prefer the E36 though, Time will tell!!) its totally standard at the moment and I'm not sure what I want to do with it yet, I don't really want to go down the 330 sport look-a-like, so I'm a little stuck for idea's which is where you guys come in!!! I've had a really quick look on google but nothing really stood out A few pics of mine   [/URL]   |
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That looks very mint!
I'm not sure if I would modify that.
Otherwise, a good looking recipe is Style 5, slight stretched tyres and coilovers. Although quite common.
I find e46fanatics quite a nice source of information.
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Rat it!
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Looking at the pics I think you maybe right "leave as is" maybe a little drop, 30 or 40mm?
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Yes they are   |
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Last Edit: May 7, 2013 22:15:46 GMT by joem83
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fred
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Apart from lowering and chucking on some fancy rims
nowt
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Too stancy?  17" isn't bad  |
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Another angle  7 Series 19's  |
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Cute car! I've always thought this is a car that could be done in a classy-but-understated way rather than sporty. Find suitable OEM wheels from another manufacturer, maybe Jaguar or something, in not too big a diameter and with tyres that have some sidewall. Then a little lowering but while still making the car look comfortable; I'm not saying lowered isn't comfortable, just that going too low will make it too sporty.
Perhaps proceed on to decluttering the lines a little (changing the door mirrors, etc), perhaps enhance the interior with wood, metal and leather (perhaps a little contrasting fabric here and there, doorcards maybe).
That'd give you a discreet but distinctive car, the E46 always seemed like a good basis for that.
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E46 BMW InspirationEmDee
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Thanks for all the pics and idea's guys, I really like this 7 Series 19's [/quote] |
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And I also really like the X5 wheels!! Too stancy? |
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Some more pics of the 7 series alloys. Info is they are Style 95's & They are 19x9/10 +24 all around.   And they look awesome lol |
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