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2001 GS430, Megan LP Coilovers + Redrilled BMW Style 95 Wheels

Old 04-21-13, 09:48 PM
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Default 2001 GS430, Megan LP Coilovers + Redrilled BMW Style 95 Wheels

Hi folks, she's starting to look how I envisioned her

2001 GS430
Megan LP Coilovers
Redrilled BMW Style 95 Wheels (19x9 24mm, 19x10 24mm)

245-35-19 front
265-35-19 rear

Getting the 265 to clear in the rear took a lot of work, but it was worth it! Enjoy!









Old 04-21-13, 10:00 PM
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hewl yeah that sucka looks clean. well done man
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Nice and clean man. Stance looks great!
Old 04-22-13, 11:05 AM
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Nice!!!!! what u had to do to the rear to fit the 265???? sounds u had mad trouble..
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Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by Hollywoood
Nice!!!!! what u had to do to the rear to fit the 265???? sounds u had mad trouble..
I started off with shaving the rears really tightly, so there was maybe 1/16" of the lip remaining. Although the tire clears the lip itself just fine, it would rub on the double rolled "bulge" that is found about an inch above the lip. I used an Eastwood fender roller tool on that and then had to follow-up with a large mallet to finish it off.

Lots of work to say the least! Fronts clear by a mile with a simple roll.
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looks great man! i always love a lil more meat on my tires
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sick!!! i want!!!
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Nice job on the wheel fitment, it looks proper!
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Looking good man Running the same specs as you are and I'm more on the tire side of things here as well
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The wheels look great!
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looks good! im digging the white. go moar lower lol
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tuck the rears
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Car is clean but not a fan to be honest. Think it belongs on a european car.. just my opinion.
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Car looks great! What kind of exhaust set up are you running if you don't mind me asking??
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback.

Originally Posted by bigz187
Car looks great! What kind of exhaust set up are you running if you don't mind me asking??
You know, I'm not entirely sure. I know the rear resonators have been removed and the tailpipes are stamped "Magnaflow" but I can't say much beyond that.

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