M3 Guy's 2012 Monte Carlo Blue X5M Journal

[Rated M Roadster]

Originally Posted by Rennfahrer

At this year's Oktoberfest Hawaii, Kimo revealed his new set of Morr wheels

Looks amazing! So jealous

[theaudir8fan]

Wow that pic looks amazing, we need more. Also what finish is that? looks like a textured grey stain finish, but it could be just the angle or lighting. Also what tires and size did you end up with on the 21s? any comments on the ride quality compare to your 22 p-zero?

Conclusion is we need more pics

[Gerryballz]

Sick! Love the new wheels Thinking of dropping down to 21s myself. Did the ride quality improve somewhat?

[m5 guy]

Originally Posted by X5_MSPORT

Looks clean man! I've taken my 22s off, stock 20" runflats are terrible. 22s were way better.

Searching for more lows for 2015.

Thanks! The stock bridgestone runflats are definietly bad lol...

Can't wait to see what's next. Good luck on your low quest!

Originally Posted by Rated M Roadster

Looks amazing! So jealous

Thanks!!!

Originally Posted by theaudir8fan

Wow that pic looks amazing, we need more. Also what finish is that? looks like a textured grey stain finish, but it could be just the angle or lighting. Also what tires and size did you end up with on the 21s? any comments on the ride quality compare to your 22 p-zero?

Conclusion is we need more pics

Wheels: Morr VS57 hand brushed satin clear
Tires: Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX runflats

Sizing:

21 x 10.5 - 285/35/21 front. 21 x 12 - 325/30/21 rear.


It's the only decent pic I have right now. Will be doing a proper shoot soon. As for ride comparison it's been over 6 months since I've been on 22's. I can't accurately recall so I don't want to misinform.

Compared to the oem wheels with bridgestone runflats though, it's night and day. Ride harshness is a little bit worse, but the the handling and weight savings more than make up for it. Plus got the offsets dialed in perfectly imo so the rubber is right at the edge making for a nice planted feeling. No spacers is also a plus as feeling in the wheel is back. The spacers with the oem wheels numbed the steering wheel feel to me.

Saved over 20lbs a corner with these. The rear wheel weigh in at only 29lbs, which is pretty crazy when you consider it is a 21 x 12. Will save even more weight when I try out the Pirelli's after these Dunlops go. The Dunlops were not my first choice due to age and weight, but it is what it is. Was after a tire deal the fell through and by then it was too late to switch.

Originally Posted by Gerryballz

Sick! Love the new wheels Thinking of dropping down to 21s myself. Did the ride quality improve somewhat?

Thanks, just trying to keep up with your BBS awesomeness. Ride impression are above.

[UnicornM]

Your not selling your PBMW front splitter anytime soon? I'm torn between the BMW one vs Vorsteiner lip. I just can't justify the price difference

The PBMW one for me is so much cleaner looking. Plus doesn't seem to kill road clearance.

[m5 guy]

Originally Posted by X5_MSPORT

Your not selling your PBMW front splitter anytime soon? I'm torn between the BMW one vs Vorsteiner lip. I just can't justify the price difference

The PBMW one for me is so much cleaner looking. Plus doesn't seem to kill road clearance.

Sorry man, not selling it anytime soon. I really like how clean it is and how perfectly it integrates and fits with the bumper. Plus like you said the ground clearance is nice. I have a step up curb in my garage and the lip just clears it. No way the Vorsteiner one would.

Good luck on your quest. For pricing maybe try waiting for somewhere like getbmwparts.com to have a sale. Their prices are already discounted from msrp so that with their sales might make it worth it.

Edit: Just checked their site. It's going for just under 1700 from them. Plus they are a forum sponsor here. Go for it!

[UnicornM]

Originally Posted by m3 guy

Sorry man, not selling it anytime soon. I really like how clean it is and how perfectly it integrates and fits with the bumper. Plus like you said the ground clearance is nice. I have a step up curb in my garage and the lip just clears it. No way the Vorsteiner one would.

Good luck on your quest. For pricing maybe try waiting for somewhere like getbmwparts.com to have a sale. Their prices are already discounted from msrp so that with their sales might make it worth it.

Edit: Just checked their site. It's going for just under 1700 from them. Plus they are a forum sponsor here. Go for it!

Yeh i'm warming closer to it... I've not seen many X5m/X6m with them...

getbmwparts.com are a sponsor? does than mean members discount?

[Cattivo]

WOW after reading this thread I'm really considering selling my 50i and getting the X5M like I originally planned on... MCB is my favorite color next to Le Mans blue...great build and great information...thanks to you I just ordered the tow hook license pate holder you have because the one I ordered from Mod Bargains still blocks my PDC and the beeping drives me crazy...subscribed

[m5 guy]

Originally Posted by THESONofSAM

WOW after reading this thread I'm really considering selling my 50i and getting the X5M like I originally planned on... MCB is my favorite color next to Le Mans blue...great build and great information...thanks to you I just ordered the tow hook license pate holder you have because the one I ordered from Mod Bargains still blocks my PDC and the beeping drives me crazy...subscribed

Thanks for the compliments, glad you are liking the journal! Definitely go for the M if you are thinking about it. It's even more absurd then your 50.

[exotich1]

Beautiful thread. M is an M, there is no question about it!!

[Cattivo]

Those extra 155 horses have been calling my name for some time now...now all I have to do is come up with a reason to tell my wife why we need 555hp

[imbecility]

Absolutely gorgeous X5 M. Really love this car so much.

Always thought the e70 to be more of a 'dad's car but completely changed my perception, this is so sporty, yet elegant to look at. So wish to get one now, and this is definitely an inspiration to all e70 owners.

Too bad I live in Malaysia and there is limited resources to get parts and mods.

[m5 guy]

Originally Posted by THESONofSAM

Those extra 155 horses have been calling my name for some time now...now all I have to do is come up with a reason to tell my wife why we need 555hp

Tell her it's so you can merge effectively and be able to drive defensively to a higher degree.

Originally Posted by imbecility

Absolutely gorgeous X5 M. Really love this car so much.

Always thought the e70 to be more of a 'dad's car but completely changed my perception, this is so sporty, yet elegant to look at. So wish to get one now, and this is definitely an inspiration to all e70 owners.

Too bad I live in Malaysia and there is limited resources to get parts and mods.

Well this is my 'dads' car as it carries my 3 kids, two of which are still in seats.

I do agree though, these beasts can be made to look quite sporty. Definitely get one!

[m5 guy]

Well I've been remiss in not posting any photos of the new wheels. So here are a bunch. Keep in mind these are all junk photos with my phone. Just waiting on Morr's old school center caps before I get some good pics taken.

Factory Fresh:






When they were first installed:




Parked at work:






Fitment. No spacers. Camber is -2.5 front and rear. Might raise it up till I get to -2.0, but haven't decided on that yet.




Detailers doing their thing:




Random shots:










One of these is not like the other:




Christmas Time:

[windtendo]

Looks incredible! Love the satin look, it's a GOOD different

Sounds like my new wheels arrived earlier today... Can't wait to get them on!

[boneca]

Looks great!

[m5 guy]

Originally Posted by windtendo

Looks incredible! Love the satin look, it's a GOOD different

Sounds like my new wheels arrived earlier today... Can't wait to get them on!

Thanks. Took a risk with the satin clear as I normally always choose gloss. It's a very unique finish in person. Glossy but not, matte but not.

So what wheels did you end up getting? Going to need to see some pics.

Originally Posted by boneca

Looks great!

Thanks!

[UnicornM]

Certainly a different look and in many ways more practical than the 22s if that's what you were going for.. but your car on the previous set was my fave!

[imbecility]

Originally Posted by m3 guy

Tell her it's so you can merge effectively and be able to drive defensively to a higher degree.



Well this is my 'dads' car as it carries my 3 kids, two of which are still in seats.

I do agree though, these beasts can be made to look quite sporty. Definitely get one!

Just got one, Sapphire Black 35i x5. Just couldn't hold off the temptation. Everything is stock right now, hopefully I can source some good parts..

Your new wheels *drool* -- envy x1000

[Da808dad]

Originally Posted by X5_MSPORT

Certainly a different look and in many ways more practical than the 22s if that's what you were going for.. but your car on the previous set was my fave!

Oh, you mean these...

[UnicornM]

Originally Posted by Da808dad

Oh, you mean these...

[Christopher06]

look really nice on the X5