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TheRedBaron · 10-24-2010, 11:05 PM

Hi there new here. Cool place you guys have.. I'm not new to BMW's but I'm finally getting hooked on the wagon trend so I'm in the market for an E91.. I built this audi earlier this year, and now I'm looking to pull the trigger on a black 2007 328xi Sport Wagon 6mt with saddle brown interior..

Anyone out there have any great pics of their modded E91's? I'd love to see 'em.. My Audi gives me the chills and I wanna build an E91 that does the same! So far the plan is to add Coil Overs, Staggered BBS LMR's(if possible with x-drive) and MAYBE an M-Tech or M3 Replica front bumper.. but.. Any suggestions are welcome! Thanks!

CollinsE90 · 10-24-2010, 11:07 PM

nice audi, and btw if you are going to be a BMW owner "dark brown" wont work

its SADDLE BROWN

TheRedBaron · 10-24-2010, 11:09 PM

Thank god for you sir.

CollinsE90 · 10-24-2010, 11:11 PM

i dont think many people have modded e91's like that audi, you might bring some new looks to the site

Bavarian E92 · 10-24-2010, 11:17 PM

A3 s-line looks pretty sick but the e91 looks too long

TheRedBaron · 10-24-2010, 11:25 PM

Welp, I guess I'll have something interesting in store for you'z guys in a month or so.

Can you elaborate on the staggered wheel thing.. I was told you could run staggered wheels on an AWD car, but something about tire sizes.. yada yada yada.. and I was lost..

A3 S-Line? Where?

That's an S4 Avant. A unicorn. Here's a better angle.

Not my garage. That's the Schulz family garage.

turb0mik3 · 10-24-2010, 11:29 PM

Gorgeous Audi. However, if you are doing an AWD, I wouldn't do a staggered setup. Get all you can out of the grip and try and run a large square setup, hehe.

TheRedBaron · 10-24-2010, 11:32 PM

So let's say for example I'm not too concerned with grip at the moment, is there a way to do it?

Eventually my function over form mentality will lead me to get a square set up... but I love options.. so..

Php · 10-25-2010, 08:56 AM

I'll take that bull in front of your audi.

BenTrovato · 10-25-2010, 08:59 AM

Check the rolling diameter... a lot of AWD cars come with staggered setups direct from the manufacturer nowadays. AWD has come a long way, especially in the past few years.

1997gtx · 10-25-2010, 10:17 AM

Red - staggered is actually OK on these cars. I know it's a sin on our Audi's, but for some reason, even the dealer recommended to me a staggered setup on my xi.

Cheers~
--Adam

hipnotic · 10-25-2010, 10:21 AM

nice and welcome to the forum

timmahh · 10-25-2010, 10:27 AM

Different size wheels and tires create different weights/rotational mass on different parts of the drive train [F/R]; doesn't that screw up AWD?

Maybe it's ok on the xi because it doesn't use mechanical LSDs? I recall a thread recently where someone said BMW doesn't use LSDs in the E9x anymore; and it's done via electronics/braking - if that's the case then a staggered setup on X-Drive would [in theory] be fine because you're not screwing with a system that relies on mechanics or physical parts to make it AWD.

Just a thought. I like to post thoughts. Even if they sound dumb. I'm not smart.

Tom K. · 10-25-2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1997gtx

Red - staggered is actually OK on these cars. I know it's a sin on our Audi's, but for some reason, even the dealer recommended to me a staggered setup on my xi.

Cheers~
--Adam

And the M-sport package is listed on BMWUSA.com as having optional OEM staggered 8"/8.5" 17"wheels, so BMW must approve.

Tom

TheRedBaron · 10-25-2010, 11:36 AM

So does anyone know what size tires I'd need to run in order for it to work?

The wheels are 19X8.5 19X10

I'm kind of concerned with the 10" rear wheel fitting okay without rubbing.. I'm putting the car on c/o's

Quote:

Originally Posted by Php

I'll take that bull in front of your audi.

You and me both. The Countach sucks to drive though, I promise. Wacky ass gear box..

1997gtx · 10-25-2010, 11:44 AM

I think this would work:

235/35/19x8.5 Front, and 265/30/19x10

I would suggest sending a PM to one of the vendors on here to ask their suggestion on your setup. They can give you the proper info, and make suggestions on tire sizes, etc...

TheRedBaron · 10-25-2010, 01:19 PM

Good idea. That's what I'll do.

Is there really NO ONE on the boards with a modded e91

1997gtx · 10-25-2010, 03:38 PM

Not too many, no. Certainly not as popular as Audi wagons.

TheRedBaron · 10-25-2010, 04:31 PM

All the more reason to do it I guess..

cotmfk · 10-25-2010, 04:45 PM

Welcome, nice Audi. You should definitely get an E91 and mod it! It won't be as fast as the S4, though. In the US, the E91 comes with no turbos only.

The 335i coupe can come stock with a staggered set up.

GregTheStig · 10-25-2010, 04:47 PM

There's definitely some modded E91s on here, you just have to know where to look

-Here's some (never mind the accident pictures

)
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=E91+picture

-Then if you really feel like going through all of this, here's a thread just for E91s so there's gotta be some modded ones in there somewhere
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=E91+picture

BTW welcome and that's a sick Audi!

TheRedBaron · 10-25-2010, 06:43 PM

Greg! way to come through..

10-24-2010, 11:05 PM	#1
TheRedBaron Flying Ace 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orinda, CA iTrader: (0)	New Guy! Hi there new here. Cool place you guys have.. I'm not new to BMW's but I'm finally getting hooked on the wagon trend so I'm in the market for an E91.. I built this audi earlier this year, and now I'm looking to pull the trigger on a black 2007 328xi Sport Wagon 6mt with saddle brown interior.. Anyone out there have any great pics of their modded E91's? I'd love to see 'em.. My Audi gives me the chills and I wanna build an E91 that does the same! So far the plan is to add Coil Overs, Staggered BBS LMR's(if possible with x-drive) and MAYBE an M-Tech or M3 Replica front bumper.. but.. Any suggestions are welcome! Thanks! Last edited by TheRedBaron; 10-24-2010 at 11:10 PM..
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CollinsE90 Where my bitches 743 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: Cadillac coupe deville Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: street corner checking profits iTrader: (0)	nice audi, and btw if you are going to be a BMW owner "dark brown" wont work its SADDLE BROWN __________________
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TheRedBaron Flying Ace 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orinda, CA iTrader: (0)	Welp, I guess I'll have something interesting in store for you'z guys in a month or so. Can you elaborate on the staggered wheel thing.. I was told you could run staggered wheels on an AWD car, but something about tire sizes.. yada yada yada.. and I was lost.. A3 S-Line? Where? That's an S4 Avant. A unicorn. Here's a better angle. Not my garage. That's the Schulz family garage.
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TheRedBaron Flying Ace 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orinda, CA iTrader: (0)	So let's say for example I'm not too concerned with grip at the moment, is there a way to do it? Eventually my function over form mentality will lead me to get a square set up... but I love options.. so..
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BenTrovato Driver 37 Rep 1,577 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Check the rolling diameter... a lot of AWD cars come with staggered setups direct from the manufacturer nowadays. AWD has come a long way, especially in the past few years.
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1997gtx Lieutenant 10 Rep 530 Posts Drives: 08 328xi \| 08 S5 \| 02 S4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Red - staggered is actually OK on these cars. I know it's a sin on our Audi's, but for some reason, even the dealer recommended to me a staggered setup on my xi. Cheers~ --Adam __________________ 08 328xi - SOLD \| 08 S5 \| 02 S4
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timmahh ghey 483 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: Viertürigen Fahrzeugs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Different size wheels and tires create different weights/rotational mass on different parts of the drive train [F/R]; doesn't that screw up AWD? Maybe it's ok on the xi because it doesn't use mechanical LSDs? I recall a thread recently where someone said BMW doesn't use LSDs in the E9x anymore; and it's done via electronics/braking - if that's the case then a staggered setup on X-Drive would [in theory] be fine because you're not screwing with a system that relies on mechanics or physical parts to make it AWD. Just a thought. I like to post thoughts. Even if they sound dumb. I'm not smart.
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1997gtx Lieutenant 10 Rep 530 Posts Drives: 08 328xi \| 08 S5 \| 02 S4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I think this would work: 235/35/19x8.5 Front, and 265/30/19x10 I would suggest sending a PM to one of the vendors on here to ask their suggestion on your setup. They can give you the proper info, and make suggestions on tire sizes, etc... __________________ 08 328xi - SOLD \| 08 S5 \| 02 S4
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TheRedBaron Flying Ace 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orinda, CA iTrader: (0)	Good idea. That's what I'll do. Is there really NO ONE on the boards with a modded e91
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1997gtx Lieutenant 10 Rep 530 Posts Drives: 08 328xi \| 08 S5 \| 02 S4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Not too many, no. Certainly not as popular as Audi wagons. __________________ 08 328xi - SOLD \| 08 S5 \| 02 S4
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TheRedBaron Flying Ace 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orinda, CA iTrader: (0)	All the more reason to do it I guess..
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cotmfk Major General 2050 Rep 6,110 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	Welcome, nice Audi. You should definitely get an E91 and mod it! It won't be as fast as the S4, though. In the US, the E91 comes with no turbos only. The 335i coupe can come stock with a staggered set up. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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GregTheStig derp 48 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: a Tuk Tuk Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	There's definitely some modded E91s on here, you just have to know where to look -Here's some (never mind the accident pictures ) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=E91+picture -Then if you really feel like going through all of this, here's a thread just for E91s so there's gotta be some modded ones in there somewhere http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=E91+picture BTW welcome and that's a sick Audi! __________________
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TheRedBaron Flying Ace 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orinda, CA iTrader: (0)	Greg! way to come through..
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