4.8 IS Conversion Questions

[shadrack]

[quote="jevansio"]
Had a cheeky offer accepted on that oem 4.8 front on ebay so I'm only looking for arches now and am pretty happy taking a punt on some copies for those. Thanks for all the help guys
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i could be wrong and someone else who can find the thread would be better but i think the arches are pretty cheap oem from bmw

[jevansio]

Cheers bud I would prefer to complete the job with all oem parts if possible

so I put the wheels on and fitted the rear lip. Will get it sprayed when the front bumper arrives





Getting the wheels done a dark gunmetal. It really does need those 30mm springs too. 

p.s. huge thanks tto Jim for the wheels

[shadrack]

needs pipes too

[jevansio]

Yeah defo agree. Dunno if fake ones are tacky tho hmmmmmm

[shadrack]

there alot cleaner as in the rears not covered in soot, theres a thread on here somewhere with where i custom made mine but i cant find it

[jevansio]

Cheers bud I'll search

[bamberjim]

[quote="jevansio"]
Cheers bud I would prefer to complete the job with all oem parts if possible

so I put the wheels on and fitted the rear lip. Will get it sprayed when the front bumper arrives





Getting the wheels done a dark gunmetal. It really does need those 30mm springs too. 

p.s. huge thanks tto Jim for the wheels
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Looking good, the rear spoiler makes a huge difference..

Could you do some before and after photos when you lower it..

[jevansio]

Cheers bud. Yeah i sure will

[jevansio]

Quick wheel question, I've just taken it for its first run after fitting the wheels, the tyre pressure light came on red (obv due to no sensors in these wheels).  I reset it by holding the button for 8 secs before starting the car.  Will this be enough to keep the light off, or am i gonna have to buy 4 sensors?

[bamberjim]

it did the same to mine the first time i drove it with 20" on the never came on again after the reset button, when i fitted my 17" winter wheels it came on again once then never came on again either after i reset it.., i dont think OE wheels have sensors on the e53 from what i am led to believe

[X5Sport]

Some V8s do.  The 3.0d doesn't as it uses the ABS system to monitor the rotation speed and calculate a pressure drop.

Richard

[jevansio]

Awesome thanks guys. I've taken it for a longer drive and it's not come back

[jevansio]

Guys, I've now let the suspension settle and the on level ground I'm almost happy with the ride height as is. I think 30 mm springs might be a bit too much.  Don't suppose anyone can tell me if using the full front shocker from a 4.8is (or even 4.6is) would give a small drop of maybe 10mm or so. It's just lookin at pics of stock 4.8 it looks just right height wise. Thanks 

[kkx5]

[quote="shadrack"]
[quote="jevansio"]
Had a cheeky offer accepted on that oem 4.8 front on ebay so I'm only looking for arches now and am pretty happy taking a punt on some copies for those. Thanks for all the help guys
[/quote]

i could be wrong and someone else who can find the thread would be better but i think the arches are pretty cheap oem from bmw
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Arches are very, very expensive from bmw, Le mans style, not available any more.

[kkx5]

[quote="jevansio"]
Guys, I've now let the suspension settle and the on level ground I'm almost happy with the ride height as is. I think 30 mm springs might be a bit too much.  Don't suppose anyone can tell me if using the full front shocker from a 4.8is (or even 4.6is) would give a small drop of maybe 10mm or so. It's just lookin at pics of stock 4.8 it looks just right height wise. Thanks
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Diff susp on Yours...rear air bags vs full ride high system on 4.6/4.8