04-29-2021, 01:19 PM
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#65
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Brigadier General
Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: US - NE
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ///AVM
G80 M3C Portimao Blue . . . Part VII (Spacers Part II)
Mid-day, sunny . . .
Couple intents behind this post
1. About 500 miles since taking ownership two weeks ago. Driven in the rain at least a couple times; lots of highway miles over past few days. No washes since taking ownership; not personally inclined toward aesthetic maintenance.
With image magnification, apparent the windshield is littered with bug carcasses; less apparent, but front end is similarly littered . . . no doubt, stone chips have also started to accrue. Up-close and in-person, a layer of dirt/grime has accumulated on exterior surfaces.
Nonetheless, from typical observation distances, Portimao Blue maintains a relatively 'clean' look. Not a personal factor but, for some, the ability to 'hide' dirt – or lack thereof – is important in choosing one paint color over another.
2. Wanted to include outdoor pics with spacers. Aside from a little desired 'poke,' the spacers produced a nice 'filling' of the wheel well. Personally, this is particularly true in the front where the stock wheels/tires are 'tucked' inward way too far.
Also in the front, stock fender-to-tire gap too wide for my taste. Spacers attenuated the appearance of this gap. Springs have already begun to settle; 7-9mm so far by my measurement. Combined, spacers and settling make the front gap acceptable according to my subjectivities. Given a bit more time, anticipate the front gap will settle out close to my ideal.
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What size/brand spacers?
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Current: 2021 ///M3 Competition Isle of Man Green
Ordered: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue
Past: 2018 X3 ///M40i | 2012 328i | 2009 335i | 2007 335i Coupe | 2005 545i | 2001 325i
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