Just Installed: HRE C97 Wheels

srobmw · 11-23-2009, 05:24 PM

Sorry in advance for the poor pics. It was starting to rain as the guys were finishing the install. I'll try for better tomorrow.

HRE C97's with gloss black/polished lip. Kudos to Derrick, Stefan and crew at D2 AUTOSPORT (Plainview, NY) for their excellent work.

I don't know if this look is for everyone, but I'm

ing over my own ride.

gthirtyfizle · 11-23-2009, 07:04 PM

r those 18's?

edit: jUST READ the rire sizes. Its the step lip that makes them look smaller. I actaully think it looks great. Just one suggestion that u will getb from 98.9% of the forum. DROP it ASAP. And it will look 10x better. Those r great wheels.

m34jlp · 11-23-2009, 07:12 PM

looks good but i'll be the first to sat please lower it! you will not regret it

TheKosherStogie · 11-23-2009, 07:33 PM

with a drop it will looks so hard...the hre comps tend to look small, im sure those are 19s, i had the same wheels on my rs4. one of my favorite wheels...enjoy

m34jlp · 11-23-2009, 07:38 PM

steplip will always look one size smaller because the center is one size smaller...but they do look mean though

srobmw · 11-23-2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gthirtyfizle

r those 18's?

edit: jUST READ the rire sizes. Its the step lip that makes them look smaller. I actaully think it looks great. Just one suggestion that u will getb from 98.9% of the forum. DROP it ASAP. And it will look 10x better. Those r great wheels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by m34jlp

looks good but i'll be the first to sat please lower it! you will not regret it

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammyrusso

with a drop it will looks so hard...the hre comps tend to look small, im sure those are 19s, i had the same wheels on my rs4. one of my favorite wheels...enjoy

Front and rear, or just the front?

Slamming the rear would have me worried about fender rub. These rims have much less offset then the OEM's. 14 front, 11 rear.

m34jlp · 11-23-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srobmw

Front and rear, or just the front?

Slamming the rear would have me worried about fender rub. These rims have much less offset then the OEM's. 14 front, 11 rear.

to answer correctly i need what size tires/brand/wheel sizes?

srobmw · 11-23-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m34jlp

to answer correctly i need what size tires/brand/wheel sizes?

Front: 245/35/19, 14 mm offset

Rear: 265/35/19, 11 mm offset

Stock Contisport 3's

bavarian19 · 11-23-2009, 08:02 PM

They look tiny. I do not like 20's, but they look like 16's.

m34jlp · 11-23-2009, 08:03 PM

You will be fine no matter what springs you go with but do the front and rear!

m34jlp · 11-23-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

They look tiny. I do not like 20's, but they look like 16's.

once he lowers it and gets some good pics they will look great...more race look than bling

oh yeah put some tire shine on next time makes a world of difference

Ricfutures · 11-24-2009, 11:04 AM

You probably want to be careful how much you drop your car since NY roads can be very unforgiving. I lived out there for most of my life and know how it feels to bottom out.

I would recommend the H&R Sport springs. 0.6" in the rear and 1.0" in the front will look good and will allow enough travel for bad roads.

RedlineMotorworks · 11-24-2009, 11:25 AM

Beautiful setup. Looks track-ready.

A set of H&R Sports would do wonders.

gtrokin330 · 11-24-2009, 01:20 PM

looks so damn sick but those offsets cant be right....

srobmw · 11-24-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricfutres

You probably want to be careful how much you drop your car since NY roads can be very unforgiving. I lived out there for most of my life and know how it feels to bottom out.

I would recommend the H&R Sport springs. 0.6" in the rear and 1.0" in the front will look good and will allow enough travel for bad roads.

I'm starting to like the idea more and more.

Is there an issue with EDC? What about ride quality/comfort?

srobmw · 11-24-2009, 04:03 PM

Here's a couple pics from my club just before I teed off this afternoon.

m34jlp · 11-24-2009, 05:46 PM

RD Sport or H&R and some tire shine and you will be good to go

srobmw · 11-24-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m34jlp

RD Sport or H&R and some tire shine and you will be good to go

Nice shop!

JB335 · 11-24-2009, 10:01 PM

The wheels look smaller than usual because your tires are begging for some tire shine

Lube those puppies up.

Fixed

Beautiful car man.

TonyTone · 11-24-2009, 10:25 PM

Very nice setup I love it!!

gthirtyfizle · 11-25-2009, 12:58 AM

Last pic looks great.

srobmw · 11-25-2009, 08:58 AM

Thank you all for the compliments.

I'll drop it soon enough.

11-23-2009, 05:24 PM	#1
srobmw Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 2009 IB M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: new windsor, ny iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 M3 Coupe [0.00]	Just Installed: HRE C97 Wheels Sorry in advance for the poor pics. It was starting to rain as the guys were finishing the install. I'll try for better tomorrow. HRE C97's with gloss black/polished lip. Kudos to Derrick, Stefan and crew at D2 AUTOSPORT (Plainview, NY) for their excellent work. I don't know if this look is for everyone, but I'm ing over my own ride. __________________ 2009 M3 coupe,interlagos blue,6mt,loaded,19" hre comp 97s,powerchip,h&r springs,hamann front splitter,eisenmann race exhaust Delivered 7/10/09
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gthirtyfizle Colonel 191 Rep 2,867 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	r those 18's? edit: jUST READ the rire sizes. Its the step lip that makes them look smaller. I actaully think it looks great. Just one suggestion that u will getb from 98.9% of the forum. DROP it ASAP. And it will look 10x better. Those r great wheels.
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Ricfutures Captain 150 Rep 659 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	You probably want to be careful how much you drop your car since NY roads can be very unforgiving. I lived out there for most of my life and know how it feels to bottom out. I would recommend the H&R Sport springs. 0.6" in the rear and 1.0" in the front will look good and will allow enough travel for bad roads. __________________ F97 X3M F80 M3 (Sold) E90 M3 (Sold) EB M235i (Sold) E92 M3 (Sold)
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RedlineMotorworks Banned 189 Rep 2,502 Posts Drives: 6.2L F-150 Raptor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Redline Motorworks iTrader: (19)	Beautiful setup. Looks track-ready. A set of H&R Sports would do wonders.
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m34jlp Wheel Whore 156 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2015 AY F82 M4 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (0)	RD Sport or H&R and some tire shine and you will be good to go Last edited by m34jlp; 11-24-2009 at 06:15 PM..
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gthirtyfizle Colonel 191 Rep 2,867 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Last pic looks great.
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srobmw Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 2009 IB M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: new windsor, ny iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 M3 Coupe [0.00]	Thank you all for the compliments. I'll drop it soon enough. __________________ 2009 M3 coupe,interlagos blue,6mt,loaded,19" hre comp 97s,powerchip,h&r springs,hamann front splitter,eisenmann race exhaust Delivered 7/10/09
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