Test fitted the new wheels...

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fastpat
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Post by fastpat »

:cool: While Jay Bortolotto was over for the 3.46 LS diff removal and installation of the 3.64 LS diff, I installed the 8x17, 20mm offset, Style 42 wheels and found that everything clears without rubbing, at least in the static mode. I don't see what could hit while moving and cornering, but you never really know 'til you drive it.

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Now I need to order some half shaft boot kits and repack the constant velocity joints with grease and replace the four boots. :p
dasMafia
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gaaa, drool all over my keyboard......
dworthy
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Post by dworthy »

I replace my boots as well, buy new hex bolts to replace the old ones. Also you could "reverse" the half shafts so they wear on the other side. The rims look great, fit quite nice, what is in the driveway? I see and old 3.0, what is wearing the red dress?
Yellow2
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Post by Yellow2 »

what tires are those.

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fastpat
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Post by fastpat »

Those are Michelin Primacy XSE's in 235/45-17 size. Image

The red car in the driveway is my wife's '00 540i Touring Sport. It's a hunka-hunka' burnin' BMW luv. :cool: :D
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Got to love the wagon! I wouldn't give mine up either, man can you haul some stuff around in thoes. Is that the Japan Red? That is the color as my wife's wagon, we went with the gray leather seats, black is too common and rather hot during the summer.
fastpat
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Yep, Japan Red with Sand leather interior. :D
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Hey Pat, the car looks great with all the wheels on it!!

I forgot, who makes that great (blue) floor jack we used?
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