[voodoo_m3]

Ordered the spacers yesterday, decided to go with 15/20mm set up. Once both the car and spacers arrive - will post pictures on here!

[gilldrivesfast]

Sorry man, been busy. Here are some pics of 18 mm and 23mm

[nicosusername]

Originally Posted by gilldrivesfast

Sorry man, been busy. Here are some pics of 18 mm and 23mm

Looks great from what I can see (I'm in a bit of neck pain but it was worth it).

Any chance you can post up some photos from afar? Would be nice to get an idea of the overall stance of the car with the spacers on.

[DallasCajun]

Just ordered 15/20 Bonoss for mine, expected in a couple of weeks. Can't wait to get them on as the factory stance leaves something to be desired.

Pics as soon as I get them on.

[DallasCajun]

I received mine earlier this week and got installed this morning. The weather's a little sketchy here in Dallas today so I didn't take any videos and will try to capture some better photos when the sun comes back (and it gets a wash).

For reference: 15mm/20mm Bonoss Spacers. I'm good with it, but wouldn't mind 2-3 mm more in the rear and maybe 2-3 mm less in the front if I were to do it over again. The rear doesn't quite fill out the wheel well while the front pokes just a bit wider than the front wheel well. My biggest concern is the front wheels throwing crud across the side of the vehicle, but time will tell.

I always put some anti-seize on after it took a minor battle to get some removed years ago. Other than that, torque to spec (101 ft-lbs). Will check the torque again in a week or so.

Here are a couple of before/after photos:

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by DallasCajun

I received mine earlier this week and got installed this morning. The weather's a little sketchy here in Dallas today so I didn't take any videos and will try to capture some better photos when the sun comes back (and it gets a wash).

For reference: 15mm/20mm Bonoss Spacers. I'm good with it, but wouldn't mind 2-3 mm more in the rear and maybe 2-3 mm less in the front if I were to do it over again. The rear doesn't quite fill out the wheel well while the front pokes just a bit wider than the front wheel well. My biggest concern is the front wheels throwing crud across the side of the vehicle, but time will tell.

I always put some anti-seize on after it took a minor battle to get some removed years ago. Other than that, torque to spec (101 ft-lbs). Will check the torque again in a week or so.

Here are a couple of before/after photos:

Looks great and love that color. Just out of curiosity, why did you put wheel spacers on the factory wheels?

[DallasCajun]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

Looks great and love that color. Just out of curiosity, why did you put wheel spacers on the factory wheels?

Lease...not interested in investing too much in it but wanted the stance to be a little more aggressive.

Will see in 3 years what it's worth and whether I want to keep it.

BTW: I put the caps back on after taking the pics. I actually love this wheel design as well.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by DallasCajun

Lease...not interested in investing too much in it but wanted the stance to be a little more aggressive.

Will see in 3 years what it's worth and whether I want to keep it.

BTW: I put the caps back on after taking the pics. I actually love this wheel design as well.

I just don’t see the purpose. Unless I zoom in on the pictures, I can’t really see a difference. I’m really curious to know what it does to the ride and handling.

[DallasCajun]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

I just don’t see the purpose. Unless I zoom in on the pictures, I can’t really see a difference. I’m really curious to know what it does to the ride and handling.

In person I see a massive difference, especially in the rear as the stock setup seems as though the rear tires are swallowed in the wheel well whereas now the tire sits flush with the outside edge of the well.

To me the vehicle sat like a Toyota Venza in stock form as the body just looked a little too wide for the track width. Now (to my eye) I see a stance that fits the body.

But you're correct, it's not necessarily showing up in the pictures.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by DallasCajun

In person I see a massive difference, especially in the rear as the stock setup seems as though the rear tires are swallowed in the wheel well whereas now the tire sits flush with the outside edge of the well.

To me the vehicle sat like a Toyota Venza in stock form as the body just looked a little too wide for the track width. Now (to my eye) I see a stance that fits the body.

But you're correct, it's not necessarily showing up in the pictures.

Does it ride or handle much different?

[DallasCajun]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

Does it ride or handle much different?

Storms in Dallas today...it's not getting out. I'll be getting out more this weekend.

But my history with spacers (X5M, 911 2S, M3, Wrangler, etc) I've never felt any difference other than have to be that much more careful when pulling in next to a curb.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by DallasCajun

Storms in Dallas today...it's not getting out. I'll be getting out more this weekend.

But my history with spacers (X5M, 911 2S, M3, Wrangler, etc) I've never felt any difference other than have to be that much more careful when pulling in next to a curb.

Dude, I’m so anal when it comes to anti-curb rash! I am so careful around corners! I’m proud that I owned my M550 for 4 complete years without any self-inflicted road rash. Bent rims due to 20” low-profile rims and run-flat tires in the streets of Houston? Now that’s a different story!

[DallasCajun]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

Dude, I’m so anal when it comes to anti-curb rash! I am so careful around corners! I’m proud that I owned my M550 for 4 complete years without any self-inflicted road rash. Bent rims due to 20” low-profile rims and run-flat tires in the streets of Houston? Now that’s a different story!

Dallas isn't much better than Houston. And I'm coming out of a Bronco Raptor with 37" tires and a Wrangler with 35s before that. For a few years I haven't cared about a pothole or curb whatsoever and loved it. Don't have that "luxury" anymore.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by DallasCajun

Dallas isn't much better than Houston. And I'm coming out of a Bronco Raptor with 37" tires and a Wrangler with 35s before that. For a few years I haven't cared about a pothole or curb whatsoever and loved it. Don't have that "luxury" anymore.

Just be happy BMW has pretty much stopped using run-flat tires across the entire lineup. Because of the super hard compound, it was so easy to bend rims just by running over 1 inch potholes.

Even with the 23 inch rims and conventional tires on the XM, I haven’t had any problems although you do feel absolutely everything - which is actually what I prefer.

[VirtualGuitars]

From my good friend who has seen plenty of this during his career at BMW of Austin!

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

From my good friend who has seen plenty of this during his career at BMW of Austin!

[Jale9579]

I’ve installed 15mm front, 20mm rear on stock 23’s. Does anyone else feel as though dirt/mid/debris etc getting thrown on the side of vehicle ? May consider swapping out fronts.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Jale9579

I’ve installed 15mm front, 20mm rear on stock 23’s. Does anyone else feel as though dirt/mid/debris etc getting thrown on the side of vehicle ? May consider swapping out fronts.

It does.
But I can’t stand the looks with thinner spacer.