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[Aggmeister2010]

Hey Aggmeister that looks awesome. Car is super low. I will be getting the unplugged brackets this year as soon as the weather here warms up. I also might get those same wheels I love Vossen wheels.

Thank you! I'm putting my UP Brackets up for sale, so reach out when things warm up

 

[bwherry]

Thanks for the tire info, @Aggmeister2010 - same tires and sizes as mine! Good choices.

@D Unit I've got a soft spot for BBS LMs - had them on my E39 M5 and love them in general. Looking forward to seeing those beasts mounted on your MS!

 

[D Unit]

If the JDM guys can do the Volks then why can’t us bimmer guys throw on the BBS?!?

What specs do you guys think will go with a white model S? Since the wheel guy has to mill the face for the reverse mount, that means I have to re-do the faces: brushed clear, gold, bronze, diamond black, or etc.

I’m thinking brushed gloss titanium centers, polished lips, chrome hardware, and red center cap. Here’s some example that’s he’s done.

brushed gloss titanium centers with black bolts

brushed gloss with gold bolts

 

[bwherry]

@D Unit I've always liked the classic BBS LM look - silver centers, machined/polished lips, black centercaps - but since I've never seen them mounted on a Model S, it's a tough call!

I think this is the only Model S I've seen with LMs. Doesn't say their size, but it looks to me like 20":

For what it's worth I found this post of a white Model S w/ 21" LM-Rs - photos:

BTW your profile pic makes me i3-nostalgic. Don't get me wrong, I love my Model S for its many positive traits, but - it's no BMW. I after my E39 I had two i3 leases (REX, then bigger-battery BEV) before the MS. Loved them both. Keeping my eyes on the used 2019+ i3s market... For a little, electric hot hatch for zipping around town and squeezing into tiny parking spaces, the i3 is hard to beat, IMHO.

Brian

 

[D Unit]

I saw that Tesla with the LMs before, and to be honest, it didn't look that appealing to me. The 21" LMRs look way better and the 20" LMs look way too tiny. Then when I look at 16P90DL's car with the Volk TE37s, 20s look so perfect. Call me stubborn, but I'm still going to try to stance the 20" LMs.

 

[Aggmeister2010]

I saw that Tesla with the LMs before, and to be honest, it didn't look that appealing to me. The 21" LMRs look way better and the 20" LMs look way too tiny. Then when I look at 16P90DL's car with the Volk TE37s, 20s look so perfect. Call me stubborn, but I'm still going to try to stance the 20" LMs.

I look at it this way:

≤ 19" - Too Small.
20" - Good for a "muscle" look with thicker tires. Reminds me of the old E39 M5 or E55 AMG.
21" - Ideal Size for a modern sleek look.
22" - Starting to look too big, but still stylish.
≥ 23" - Seek mental help.

 

[FlatSix911]

If the JDM guys can do the Volks then why can’t us bimmer guys throw on the BBS?!?
What specs do you guys think will go with a white model S? Since the wheel guy has to mill the face for the reverse mount, that means I have to re-do the faces: brushed clear, gold, bronze, diamond black, or etc.
I’m thinking brushed gloss titanium centers, polished lips, chrome hardware, and red center cap. Here’s some example that’s he’s done.

brushed gloss titanium centers with black bolts
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brushed gloss with gold bolts
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I would go for the dark Titanium finish with the reverse mount... would be stunning on a white Model S.

 

[M3GATR0N]

I saw that Tesla with the LMs before, and to be honest, it didn't look that appealing to me. The 21" LMRs look way better and the 20" LMs look way too tiny. Then when I look at 16P90DL's car with the Volk TE37s, 20s look so perfect. Call me stubborn, but I'm still going to try to stance the 20" LMs.

yeah man just order a set of the TE37s if you can. I had some LM's I was about to put on but cleaning them would have been a huge pain.

 

[D Unit]

yeah man just order a set of the TE37s if you can. I had some LM's I was about to put on but cleaning them would have been a huge pain.

That's fire . I remember watching your air setup on YouTube but you had 21s, right? What lip kit is that?

If you would've posted that pic a couple of days earlier, I think I would've bought those. Where'd you buy them at?

 

[M3GATR0N]

That's fire . I remember watching your air setup on YouTube but you had 21s, right? What lip kit is that?

If you would've posted that pic a couple of days earlier, I think I would've bought those. Where'd you buy them at?

I bought them from another member on here not too long ago. I think I'll be changing out the tires to a more meatier setup. My ADV1's were 22's and i still have them in the garage.

The lip is from Maxton Design. I have an earlier generation than the one youll find out in the world or on their site. I was one of the first, so the lip is a bit more recessed in. Where abouts in the bay are you?

 

[D Unit]

I bought them from another member on here not too long ago. I think I'll be changing out the tires to a more meatier setup. My ADV1's were 22's and i still have them in the garage.

The lip is from Maxton Design. I have an earlier generation than the one youll find out in the world or on their site. I was one of the first, so the lip is a bit more recessed in. Where abouts in the bay are you?

I'm from Mountain House but I work in San Jose. I ordered the Maxton Design kit last Saturday since it appeared in stock (pretty cheap btw) but canceled it last night because I wasn't sure if the quality was good enough or not. Are you happy with it? Would you recommend it? I think your version looks better than the new one.

 

[JzCastle]

Pictures of my car from EVS's video with the new 21" Vossen HF-4T's. I had 22" Vossen VFS-1's on it before, but after a year of use, I just decided they were too big for my liking.

Vossen HF-4T 21" also here.

 

[Aggmeister2010]

Vossen HF-4T 21" also here.

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Very nice! Lowered?

 

[Aggmeister2010]

LOWERED FOLKS:

What is the measurement on your car from floor-to-wheel-arch? Curious how low y'all are getting.

Mine is 28" on all four corners on LOW. I'm considering going down to 27.75" in the front only to give it a small rake that will probably level out once i'm on the highway under power.

I'm not a huge fan of fender gap - I had it lower with my 22s, but I'm trying to balance good looks with actual practical daily drivability.

I'm getting my rear camber adjusted via the EV Tuning arms on Tuesday with an alignment...right now I have 3 degrees of negative camber, and my tires are about 1mm from the strut tower.

 

[M3GATR0N]

when i was on my ADV1 22's i was 26.5 - 27 all around.

Now on 20s im 25-26 with meatier tires.

 

[Aggmeister2010]

when i was on my ADV1 22's i was 26.5 - 27 all around.

Now on 20s im 25-26 with meatier tires.

You, sir, are the exception to the norm

 

[JzCastle]

Very nice! Lowered?

Thanks!

Standard air suspension which I got Tesla to lower a bit (no lowering brackets etc.).
I probably should not post this "publicly" but I managed this once with Tesla service rep when I had my old 20" wheels installed. The rear suspension with the 21" wheels now is quite low but of course I am very satisfied on this. Although the stance is a bit off so I should probably do something to the front suspension...

 

[M3GATR0N]

You, sir, are the exception to the norm

Touche... i do recommend those on a standard coil suspension to go air of some sort.

 

[bwherry]

LOWERED FOLKS:
What is the measurement on your car from floor-to-wheel-arch? Curious how low y'all are getting.

I measured this morning, in my driveway, on low. I think due to the steep, little ramp at the end of my driveway the air suspension gets a little off when I pull in, and doesn't totally even out when the car is parked. That being said, the rear ground-to-fender is 27.5". The fronts were like 28" on one side and 26.5" on the other, I think due to the aforementioned issue. So probably around 27.25" for the fronts after settling, on flat ground. Again, this is on the LOW setting, with UP brackets.

Car looks like this, BTW:

(though not nearly that clean right now :sob

Brian

 

[Aggmeister2010]

Thanks!

Standard air suspension which I got Tesla to lower a bit (no lowering brackets etc.).
I probably should not post this "publicly" but I managed this once with Tesla service rep when I had my old 20" wheels installed. The rear suspension with the 21" wheels now is quite low but of course I am very satisfied on this. Although the stance is a bit off so I should probably do something to the front suspension...

The Tesla Approved Body Shops can actually do that same thing, all it takes is Tesla Toolbox....trouble is, most tesla body shops don't really seem to understand how to use Toolbox very well.