Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Do it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 12, 2015 If they were on an E39 without hub rings they'll need adapters to fit an e38. Cheap but the E38 needs staggered with at least 9s at the back IMO. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted June 12, 2015 ^qft 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 If they were on an E39 without hub rings they'll need adapters to fit an e38. Cheap but the E38 needs staggered with at least 9s at the back IMO. I agree wholeheartedly. The 740i has 275/40/18 on the rear and 255/45/18 on the front. Though I'm thinking for the 750i I might go to 20's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duvey 245 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 I agree wholeheartedly. The 740i has 275/40/18 on the rear and 255/45/18 on the front. Though I'm thinking for the 750i I might go to 20's. Won't 20s kinda ruin the plush ride? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Not to mention - VERY vulnerable to damage - have even had to have our 18's straightened a couple of times Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Won't 20s kinda ruin the plush ride? This is true. I've been using the 750i as my daily for the last week and I've got to say that while I luv the torque the V12 brings to the table I miss the sporty handling of the 740i. With the 740 being lowered and having a higher spring rate I can really throw it around the corners whereas the 750i floats and wafts along the highway very nicely but when it comes to cornering it leaves a bit to be desired. I dont want the ride to be as hard as the 740i but I do want it lower with at the very last 18's. Not to mention - VERY vulnerable to damage - have even had to have our 18's straightened a couple of times Yes, my last set of 18's got a bit bent out of shape when I drove thru a truck stop at night and someone had kindly removed the steel covering plates from the scales leaving a(roughly) 10inch gap in the concrete. Mind you, that might have bent most wheels out of shape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 i have 20s on my E38, 10.5 on the back and 9 on the front from memory. Looks very cool, but yes you do need to drive accordingly, avoiding potholes etc. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) And too gangster. Do you have to drive it whilst wearing gold chains and a flat peaked cap slightly crooked? I think the E38's big enough to pull off these 21 inch Alpina wheels with class so 20's will be more than fine and wont look gangsta. Edited June 23, 2015 by kulgan 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted June 23, 2015 You mean this? ha ha 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2372 Report post Posted June 23, 2015 damn you, stop showing pictures of good looking E38s, i really dont need to own one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted June 23, 2015 Do you have to drive it whilst wearing gold chains and a flat peaked cap slightly crooked? I have a peaky blinders type flat cap, pays me dividends on Tinder. Unfortunately no gold chain or grillzz damn you, stop showing pictures of good looking E38s, i really dont need to own one. i better post a pick up of mine one of these days 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted June 23, 2015 i better post a pick up of mine one of these days I've been waiting for it Andy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted June 23, 2015 damn you, stop showing pictures of good looking E38s, i really dont need to own one. One more pic just for you Kelvin. You know you'd luv one in the garage. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NUSTAD 243 Report post Posted June 23, 2015 Hijack........ 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted June 23, 2015 ^^^^^Now that is ganster! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted June 23, 2015 ^ Estoril Blue?! Estoril Blue and Imola red. Hijack........ image.jpg Stanceworks. Mmmmmmmmm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC3 46 Report post Posted June 25, 2015 Talking of Estoril blue, content here... http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/455562-hope-s-ok-leave-here-estoril-e38-content-m7-perhaps.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted June 25, 2015 Talking of Estoril blue, content here... http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/455562-hope-s-ok-leave-here-estoril-e38-content-m7-perhaps.html Did you realise thats the same car as in the pic I posted? Very nice car that one. The owners on another E38 forum that I'm a member of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted June 25, 2015 that stanceworks one's wheels look like my pasta drainer... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 25, 2015 This one beats all of the above. No douchey black grilles, no silly stance / camber, balanced ride height, classic wheel styles not pasta drainers = win. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 3, 2015 That's because Alpina. Nuff said. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted July 4, 2015 Waiting for a new Fan Shroud and oil filter tank mounts to arrive. A wash and polish today. Looked so good in town under the lights I had to snap a couple of pics. I either need a better camera or I'm just sh*t at taking pics..lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NUSTAD 243 Report post Posted July 4, 2015 Looks great. Greatness might be enhanced by removal of mud flaps? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted July 4, 2015 Noooo the mudflaps and towbar must remain! This would make the coolest tow vehicle ever for a rally car. Or race car. Or really any trailer. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
