86' 528e The Experiment

[rab71]

Oh sorry to I don't know the brand... I'll look tomorrow but it's an off brand. Not a reputable name.

[rab71]

Two coils cut only gets you that low? No wonder people say cut them in half!

Just curious as to why it took you 30 minutes on one coil and 2 hours on the other? I've heard to people using a dremel with a cut off wheel. Takes longer but still accomplishes the same goal.

It's lower than it looks in the pics. And the second took that long cuz I couldn't get it back in... I figured out why after the fact... A day later. Let's just say... You know what never mind. It was stupid...

Anyway the rear is now lowered as well didn't take long at all. The hardest part was getting the shocks off. Nothing a large hammer couldn't fix.
Cut two full coils on each. I cannot wait to get tires now.

And the reason I'll leave the black on is because, 1) the car will be black 2) it makes the polished part stand out more and 3) I like it.

Thanks for the input.

[los02]

Two coils cut only gets you that low? No wonder people say cut them in half!

Just curious as to why it took you 30 minutes on one coil and 2 hours on the other? I've heard to people using a dremel with a cut off wheel. Takes longer but still accomplishes the same goal.

[Stupid Kid]

I was wondering the brand man....

Also I have a hunch they would look a lot classier if you got rid of the black and painted them all silver

[rab71]

In to see what comes out of this. As for the wheels, not bad. At least they aren't BBS. Different is good.

Nicest thing anyone has said so far. But atleast they're honest. Seriously, I wanted something (the wheels) that just stands out and makes people go WTF... The car is a POS really. Like I stated before. It's too bad off to restore and not bad enough to junk.

I bolted one up, they look huge on the car. I'm lowering the rear tonight (if all goes well) and I will put a couple on and drop it down on blocks to check clearance. But it looks like I may need spacers in the rear. We'll see.

I get most you think I should go with something more retro but to be honest you put them up next to some damn BBS rims and there isn't a huge difference.

And someone asked what kind they are. CHEAP AS FUCK that's what they are. I like em' they're staying for now. How bout' a little encouragement for a new guy?

[CrackerTeg]

In to see what comes out of this. As for the wheels, not bad. At least they aren't BBS. Different is good.

[kittenpuncher]

Like the platform , honestly dislike the wheel choice, but its your car do what makes you happy good luck mate.

[Stupid Kid]

What kinda wheels are those?

you might be able to slightly pull them off, they look like angular style 42's

[AMGwheelwhore]

Too ricey looking imo but its your car so do you man!

[rab71]

My showed up! I like em'...

[rab71]

Well nothing wrong with some brutal honesty. And I get where your coming from. It's the whole "period correct" thing... I got that kinda shit from the hot rod guys when building my truck. They come tomorrow soooo... We'll see... I want atleast a 17"... Suggestion and don't say BBS...

[244Brick]

IMO I would sell wheels for profit and buy some other ones hehe

[AMGwheelwhore]

Has potential to be cool but those wheels aint working man

[rab71]

Quick pic... You can see the rake. Need the ass dropped...

[rab71]

So I got home last night and was looking at the car when I realized it was sitting higher on one side... 3/4" higher... Wtf? So I went and measured the springs I cut off... How I missed almost 8" I'll never know... Needless to say... Jack, wrench, compress, cut... Replace everything and test drive. Measure and all is right in the world...

Now I need to do the rears as it sits at a rake... Which is kinda cool if it was a 1980 Camaro an I had a mullet, such is not the case... Bright side wheels arrive Friday! Clutch kit Monday!

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