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      01-17-2016, 11:16 PM   #67
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Test fitting...(more pics to come)
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      01-18-2016, 08:58 AM   #68
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Test fitting...(more pics to come)
Looks nice brotha
What wheels r those
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      01-18-2016, 09:28 AM   #69
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Wheels are Modulare C15 with brushed and tinted lips along with black centers. I'm usually not a fan of dark colored wheels so we'll see how things turn out after everything is done. My original plan was to go with OEM style 469 knockoffs but I was concerned about weight. Then I was set on going with Forgestar Wheels until I came across these.
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      01-18-2016, 02:02 PM   #70
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A few more pics. Just dropped off the wheels to get the rears bored, one lip cleaned up and have everything buttoned up with new tpms sensors. Should have wheels back in about a week at which point I'll fit them all and get some photos.





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A few more pics. Just dropped off the wheels to get the rears bored, one lip cleaned up and have everything buttoned up with new tpms sensors. Should have wheels back in about a week at which point I'll fit them all and get some photos.





Damn bro give me ur address I have to come c those wheels in person I really like them.
The color is perfect for ur truck.
Please PM more info if u don't mind
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      01-19-2016, 08:37 AM   #72
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Thanks Gato. I think once the rears are fitted and I install the lowering springs it'll all come together.
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      01-22-2016, 11:55 AM   #73
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Looks a lot like my buddy's ADV.10's he recently had ADV refinish back to factory specs.
(These pictures don't do them justice; they look more awesome in person)

+ he got them to do machined centercaps with hand painted centers...
AWESOME!

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Looks a lot like my buddy's ADV.10's he recently had ADV refinish back to factory specs.
(These pictures don't do them justice; they look more awesome in person)

+ he got them to do machined centercaps with hand painted centers...
AWESOME!

That's exactly what I told him
We r on the same page brow
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      01-22-2016, 01:32 PM   #75
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Looks like my wheels will be ready on Monday or Tuesday. Wife got sick so our hiking plans might change, if so I'm going to try to do the drop this weekend. Getting excited to see the results.
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Looks great. Defo will want a drop after those beasts are mounted. I have some KW V3s up for sale if your interested.
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      01-23-2016, 05:31 PM   #77
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Just finished installing the Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs. I'm going to give it a week or so to settle then will do some photos. As of right now the drop is noticeable in the front but less in the back. Will wait it out to see how much lower it goes.
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      01-24-2016, 05:21 PM   #78
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Pre-Lowering Measurements
So here's just some stats on my setup prior to lowering. As mentioned I'm going to give it a week or two to settle before I align and take new measurements to share.

Stock (tank near empty, no passengers, no load in back):
Front Right: 32"
Rear Right: 31.75"
Front Left: 32"
Rear Left: 32.25"

Preliminary Lowering Measurements (2-3 miles after springs installed. Same scenario as above):
Front Right: 31.125"
Rear Right: 31.50"
Front Left: 31.9375"
Rear Left: 31.75"

Photo of Zeus prior to lowering springs installed:


Pic of the springs being installed:
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      01-25-2016, 10:12 AM   #79
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What finish did you decide to go with on your new wheels?
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      01-25-2016, 11:22 AM   #80
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Keeping the finish the same: black centers with tinted brushed lips.
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      01-25-2016, 01:59 PM   #81
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Why not go for Gunmetal centers with tinted lips? I think that would look awesome.
Plus, its more of an updated look.
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Right now I'm just interested in seeing if I even like the wheel look on my X5. I didn't want to drop another $600+ on painting the centers in the event I wasn't committed to keeping the wheels. Once everything is mounted I'll know whether or not I'll keep these or go with the original plan, 22" Forgestar F14 wheels.
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      01-25-2016, 04:50 PM   #83
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Right now I'm just interested in seeing if I even like the wheel look on my X5. I didn't want to drop another $600+ on painting the centers in the event I wasn't committed to keeping the wheels. Once everything is mounted I'll know whether or not I'll keep these or go with the original plan, 22" Forgestar F14 wheels.
I really like your wheels, however the finish you choose will make all the difference in the world. I couldn't stand the original color of the ADV10s my buddy bought (black centers, brushed lips... they looked too "hoopty" to me), so I test painted the centers/lips with Krylon in different colors to help him visualize the different options. The wheels took on a completely different personality with each color combination we tried.

He tends to be more classic and conservative, so he made the final decision to powder coat the centers in OEM silver and brush the lips... If they were going on mine, I would have done Gunmetal centers and Gunmetal lips (my truck is space gray, his X5M is white). Gunmetal seems to go well with every color.
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      01-25-2016, 06:05 PM   #84
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I would agree about the gunmetal color working on most vehicles and I was actually planning on going that route with the Forgestar setup. Since I'm pretty well versed with photoshop, once the wheels go on I can play around with colors and get a pretty good idea with which direction to go.
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      01-25-2016, 08:29 PM   #86
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Which Forgestars were you considering?
I was looking at going with this setup:

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=961710
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Actually ordering the Forgestars today! Piano Black. Nice work so far!
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      01-26-2016, 12:00 PM   #88
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Forgestars

I had those forgestars on my 50M Sport and they looked great, but were poor quality. They were soft, I had to take out a lot of dents and ultimately cracked a rim going through a pothole here in Miami (yes, we actually have potholes and it was at night in the rain). The tire did not bend, rather it cracked like an orange peel.

When I called forgestar to ask for a single wheel replacement I was quoted $800. I think the single tire cost was more a tire in a set. Support was not very helpful even when I mentioned what happened and that I was surprised the Rim cracked.

Id rather buy a BBS rim or Velos rim than Forgestar. Just my $0.02. These are heavy trucks and you need a quality rim.

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