E28 on 20's

cawb352 · Post by **cawb352** » Oct 31, 2011 10:49 PM

Front are 20x8.5 zero offset 225/35 rear are 20x10.5 unknown offset 275/35 nitto 555. Big brakes are on the way shortly. Right now just wanna get the trx's off now that i finally finished off the tires.

Black Steel · Post by **Black Steel** » Oct 31, 2011 11:02 PM

Das_Prachtstrasse · Post by **Das_Prachtstrasse** » Nov 01, 2011 12:01 AM

Your steering box mount needs to be repaired.

Black Steel · Post by **Black Steel** » Nov 01, 2011 12:18 AM

Das_Prachtstraße wrote:You're steering box mount needs to be repaired.

?

Das_Prachtstrasse · Post by **Das_Prachtstrasse** » Nov 01, 2011 12:34 AM

Black Steel wrote:
Das_Prachtstraße wrote:You're steering box mount needs to be repaired.
?

Was referring to the OP, although have you checked yours? Big wheels tear them apart. Hell, stock wheels tear them apart.

Black Steel · Post by **Black Steel** » Nov 01, 2011 12:48 AM

Das_Prachtstraße wrote:
Black Steel wrote:
Das_Prachtstraße wrote:You're steering box mount needs to be repaired.
?
Was referring to the OP, although have you checked yours? Big wheels tear them apart. Hell, stock wheels tear them apart.

All my steering components are brand new BMW parts & the car has only done 12 miles since I had them fitted.

Sub frame was also sand blasted & checked for cracks before being powder-coated.

Wheel offsets on 28's are very important. My Hartge's are the same as the factory wheels so the stress on the wheel bearings is also the same.
Also I'm running 225's on the front which is factory M5 width.

cawb352 · Post by **cawb352** » Nov 01, 2011 1:03 AM

Left framerail is new. Collision damage. Tires are 1.5 inches taller in front rears are being replaced soon. Car is being prepped for live axle swap. Its a toy. My dd has 17s and spacers and its never had an issue.

SN: mustang guy for years. I have an eastwood lip roller

Das_Prachtstrasse · Post by **Das_Prachtstrasse** » Nov 01, 2011 1:23 AM

cawb352 wrote:Car is being prepped for live axle swap. Its a toy.

Wait, what?

Jase · Post by **Jase** » Nov 01, 2011 1:31 AM

I foresee an ugly end to this thread.

Though considering the pictures it started with, an ugly end would be fitting.

tschultz · Post by **tschultz** » Nov 01, 2011 2:48 AM

Slam IT!!!!

Thats the only way you will somewhat kind of pull it off

alijonny · Post by **alijonny** » Nov 01, 2011 3:24 AM

you should mount a jeep frame under that car and do it right with some dana 60's and a 6" lift.

cawb352 · Post by **cawb352** » Nov 01, 2011 8:03 AM

OK... Purists close your eyes. It's getting a V8 with a vast aftermarket, a 6 speed trans, subframe connectors, rack and pinion swap, and a live axle with H2H long arm suspension. My goal is to have a track prepped 4-door sedan, that can be driven daily and possibly will be driven occasionally once I move back to Ohio. I am eliminating all the weak points. 20's will not work for this. However, the 18's I have back home will. Right now though I am still in Florida for a few more months and the TRX tires that were on it have cords showing. The 17" BBS wheels I bought for it need 1" spacers. Spacers are not something I trust on any car much less one with lug bolts not studs and nuts. They were supposed to fit my car but they did not. I took them back off to get some wheel Adapters and a friend offered a substantial amount for them and I could not turn it down. I had these laying in the shed. I was bs'ing about how it would be funny if they would mount up, they do. I kinda like the look, so until it goes back to Ohio and gets the prep started, its rolling on 20's. Am I offended if you don't like it, no. Am I gonna go cry to my mommy if you don't agree with the things I intend to do to my car, no. Its MY car. I will do as I see fit with it, because that's what personalization is all about. I can promise that if any body introduces their car to 10 people, 8 of them will have something about it they do not agree with.

I asked for opinions, I got them and I appreciate the input. Especially since I understand that you are looking through the narrow window of two pictures I snapped real quick with my cell phone. If anyone wishes, let me know, and I will document the entire build up and prep work. Thank you all.

cawb352 · Post by **cawb352** » Nov 01, 2011 8:12 AM

For Reference:
TRX:

17"BBS:

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » Nov 01, 2011 8:36 AM

I awoke this morning to this thread. Today has got to go up from this....don't see how it could get any worse....

Brian in TN · Post by **Brian in TN** » Nov 01, 2011 8:52 AM

No. Just no. That is aweful dude. That shit belongs on a $300 Cutlass or BroHam.

On the other hand, whatever floats yer boat.

Post by **mooseheadm5** » Nov 01, 2011 10:00 AM

If track prepped + live rear axle; then track = drag strip.

Don't care if you want to add more power or actually improve the suspension, but you realize that to install the live rear axle you will have to pretty much gut and tube the rear of the car, right?

BimmerDan · Post by **BimmerDan** » Nov 01, 2011 12:21 PM

Not my thing, but I still love my TRX's

shagrath · Post by **shagrath** » Nov 01, 2011 1:05 PM

Das_Prachtstraße wrote:
Black Steel wrote:
Das_Prachtstraße wrote:You're steering box mount needs to be repaired.
?
Was referring to the OP, although have you checked yours? Big wheels tear them apart. Hell, stock wheels tear them apart.

I used e32 bushings to repair mine.

austin8753 · Post by **austin8753** » Nov 01, 2011 1:58 PM

bkbimmer wrote:Probably the best looking set up that I have seen on here.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Post by **mooseheadm5** » Nov 01, 2011 3:02 PM

shagrath wrote:
Das_Prachtstraße wrote:You're steering box mount needs to be repaired.
I used e32 bushings to repair mine.

Lol wut?

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Nov 01, 2011 3:04 PM

mooseheadm5 wrote:
shagrath wrote:
Das_Prachtstraße wrote:You're steering box mount needs to be repaired.
I used e32 bushings to repair mine.
Lol wut?

It's okay. Just smile and nod.

shagrath · Post by **shagrath** » Nov 01, 2011 3:20 PM

Um... yeah. An e32 steering box bushing in place of the busted e28 one. Ask aaron he brought up theidea and installed it. Nod and smile on that shit asshole.

cawb352 · Post by **cawb352** » Nov 01, 2011 3:47 PM

track prep + live axle does not necessarily mean drag strip. I have found that an H2H long arm setup has incredible capabilities in corners and is almost as reliable as an independent rear but does not require as much attention to be reliable. and i may do some drifting with it eventually and i would prefer to do without the wheel hop normally associated with IRS.

kzolee · Post by **kzolee** » Nov 01, 2011 4:12 PM

cawb352 · Post by **cawb352** » Nov 01, 2011 4:16 PM

I had one of those... a real donk(73-76 impala)
'73 on 27's

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