M5 UTE conversion - Page 32 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

palantirion · 11th May 2007, 07:40

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Originally Posted by Gustav

Apples, we have a 7-series UTE

-Sweet!

Apples · 14th May 2007, 06:39

I'm glad I'm not the only sicko to totally screw up an perfectly good BMW.
That's not my type of conversion, too many corners cut.

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LFC09 · 14th May 2007, 06:42

terrible isn't it, being told how wrong you are all the time; brilliant though to plough on regardless, and prove the bast$%ds wrong. Agree the 7 series could have had a better outcome.

palantirion · 14th May 2007, 18:24

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Originally Posted by LFC09

terrible isn't it, being told how wrong you are all the time; brilliant though to plough on regardless, and prove the bast$%ds wrong.

-What's the point of being alive if all you do is acceptable? How does that advance the species?

I read a great quote once, "Taste is the enemy of art." Sorry, I don't know who said it.

MGZ · 14th May 2007, 20:38

Duchamp

deknight · 29th May 2007, 18:20

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Originally Posted by Apples

The sail and rear glass are done.
Shane put the small "kick" in the side windows to get the look right.
Kees will be happy about that.
They tried 3 versions and this was the best by far
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Can't wait to see it finished. I love the Vorsteiner hood.

MIB · 30th May 2007, 00:24

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Originally Posted by aw/ir02smg

apples,

getting closer! it looks awesome!

on a slight threadjack, do you happen to know the tire sizes wrapping around those dinan wheels currently? is it the suggested 265 front and 275 rear?

thanks!

Hey AW,

Yes, I put the recommended 265 Up front and 275 in the rear. No Spacers and No rubbing. Just goods looks and handling.

Apples, Never Say Never about, it will NEVER BE SOLD.

Your not the only MAD Aussie. LOL I believe there are one or two about, that don't mind a well modded ///M5.

Apples · 31st May 2007, 01:20

MIB...What was the profile on the 265's up front (40 my guess)
Were the off sets the same as OEM?
I remember you saying the rims were totally stock from the specs point of view in size and width...am I right in saying that with the off sets as well?

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aw/ir02smg · 31st May 2007, 03:04

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Originally Posted by Apples

MIB...What was the profile on the 265's up front (40 my guess)

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if they are the dinan reco'd sizes, 35 series, both for the 265 and 275.

MIB · 31st May 2007, 09:07

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Originally Posted by Apples

MIB...What was the profile on the 265's up front (40 my guess)
Were the off sets the same as OEM?
I remember you saying the rims were totally stock from the specs point of view in size and width...am I right in saying that with the off sets as well?

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Hey Appleman,

They are both 35 Series as Dinan Recomends.

Only the rear is SAME as stock in every way. 275/35/18 (9 1/2 inch rim both Stock and Dinan)

But the Stock front is 245/40/18 on an 8 Inch Stock Rim

The Dinan front is 265/35/18 on a 9 inch Dinan rim.

So rear offset will be same as Stock. Most likely front is as well, but not sure on front.

I never put another set of Dinan Rear 9 1/2's on the front with 275's as they Would require Spacers and they RUB.

I hate spacers and can't stand rubbing tyres.
Clear as mud.