Cleaner Green

LarThaL · 06-16-2012, 10:03 AM

Love the fact that your car has 18's. Wheels are just trending to bigger and bigger for no good reason. Back in the day when a 15" wheel was common even amongst performance cars, there was the obviously discovery that a shorter sidewall made for a more responsive car. Bigger wheels also allowed for bigger brakes. However, the trend has gone too far. The look that signified performance, now actually hinders performance. Funny thing is that I don't even think it looks good. 20's on an M3 are just too big. 19's don't really look better than 18's. Just dependent on the particular wheel. I had the opportunity to drive an M3 with 18's and some nice fat rubber. What a difference in both ride and handling. Too bad the high end companies like HRE don't even offer most of their wheels (especially the one-piece forged) in 18". Could you imagine an 18" P40SC at like 18-19lbs !!

DARK_M3 · 06-16-2012, 10:32 AM

Nate, who does your photography?

DARK_M3 · 06-16-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LarThaL

Love the fact that your car has 18's. Wheels are just trending to bigger and bigger for no good reason. Back in the day when a 15" wheel was common even amongst performance cars, there was the obviously discovery that a shorter sidewall made for a more responsive car. Bigger wheels also allowed for bigger brakes. However, the trend has gone too far. The look that signified performance, now actually hinders performance. Funny thing is that I don't even think it looks good. 20's on an M3 are just too big. 19's don't really look better than 18's. Just dependent on the particular wheel. I had the opportunity to drive an M3 with 18's and some nice fat rubber. What a difference in both ride and handling. Too bad the high end companies like HRE don't even offer most of their wheels (especially the one-piece forged) in 18". Could you imagine an 18" P40SC at like 18-19lbs !!

I COULD NOT AGREE MORE!!!!!

Not to mention the ridiculous price difference in the rubber when it comes to 19's. I can't wait to get my 18's on the car.

20's shouldn't even be considered for a car unless you're goal is to simply "cruise" the strip looking donk.

Lighter, better performance is the key to the M3 and real performance machines everywhere!

LarThaL · 06-16-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DARK_M3

I COULD NOT AGREE MORE!!!!!

Not to mention the ridiculous price difference in the rubber when it comes to 19's. I can't wait to get my 18's on the car.

20's shouldn't even be considered for a car unless you're goal is to simply "cruise" the strip looking donk.

Lighter, better performance is the key to the M3 and real performance machines everywhere!

Even this has gone wrong. The reason big wheels became cool is because they were associated with higher performance. There was a time when 17's and 18's were considered "big". Now they are not. For most cars, 17 and 18" wheels will give the best performance. 18" wheels can be designed to fit up to 380mm brakes. For bigger cars like the M5/6, I can see 19's being good.

As I said, the look that was once associated with performance, and thus cool, now actually hurts performance. Why, then, is it still considered cool?

PIMP "E" · 06-16-2012, 11:46 AM

she must be a buttahead cause you showed everything but her head.

Its_lobelt · 06-16-2012, 03:02 PM

Looks great. Love it

Justin(OKC) · 06-16-2012, 05:32 PM

I think for me, I like this version of Green Hell the best! Great job iND!!

mkPOTO · 06-16-2012, 06:17 PM

Very nice

redliner · 06-16-2012, 06:44 PM

That girl's number, please!

positiveions · 06-16-2012, 08:43 PM

just WOW

PSTM3 · 06-16-2012, 09:28 PM

Amazing...

Sean@PSI · 06-17-2012, 12:09 AM

Looks great guys, love the wing!

tha_good_life · 06-17-2012, 01:21 AM

super sexy!

spdy330 · 06-17-2012, 08:40 AM

Awesome color!

Schwaben · 06-17-2012, 11:11 AM

Does that mean I can have the gold E88's?

Bob MG · 06-17-2012, 12:18 PM

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Very nice

Whaaat??? No bastard?

Lol

Jeff@autocouture · 06-17-2012, 03:54 PM

And I thought the car couldn't get any better...

Sam@Alekshop · 06-17-2012, 08:01 PM

Looks amazing, Great work as always !

e92motorsports · 06-17-2012, 11:02 PM

Awesome car, good job guys!

Nate@IND · 06-18-2012, 08:31 AM

We had a good ride for rolling shots of the Green Hell

Nine · 06-18-2012, 10:03 AM

Very nice, I like the OEM spoiler delete. I would like to see more of the car model.

IND-Distribution · 06-18-2012, 01:47 PM

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Very nice, I like the OEM spoiler delete. I would like to see more of the car model.

I added a couple more pictures of her on IND's facebook page.

www.facebook.com/IndDistribution

06-16-2012, 10:03 AM	#23
LarThaL Colonel 391 Rep 2,939 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Springfield, MA iTrader: (0)	Love the fact that your car has 18's. Wheels are just trending to bigger and bigger for no good reason. Back in the day when a 15" wheel was common even amongst performance cars, there was the obviously discovery that a shorter sidewall made for a more responsive car. Bigger wheels also allowed for bigger brakes. However, the trend has gone too far. The look that signified performance, now actually hinders performance. Funny thing is that I don't even think it looks good. 20's on an M3 are just too big. 19's don't really look better than 18's. Just dependent on the particular wheel. I had the opportunity to drive an M3 with 18's and some nice fat rubber. What a difference in both ride and handling. Too bad the high end companies like HRE don't even offer most of their wheels (especially the one-piece forged) in 18". Could you imagine an 18" P40SC at like 18-19lbs !! __________________ **Audi S6 Audi S3 * Porsche Cayman GTS* --Former BMW M3 owner**
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06-16-2012, 10:32 AM	#24
DARK_M3 Banned 133 Rep 1,289 Posts Drives: 08 E90, 89 Grand Wagoneer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: So Cal iTrader: (3)	Nate, who does your photography?
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06-16-2012, 11:46 AM	#27
PIMP "E" Colonel 77 Rep 2,499 Posts Drives: AW 2011 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CentCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [7.50]	she must be a buttahead cause you showed everything but her head. __________________ MONEY IS THE SAIL TO MY BOAT
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06-16-2012, 03:02 PM	#28
Its_lobelt Lieutenant Colonel 276 Rep 1,978 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (6)	Looks great. Love it
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06-16-2012, 05:32 PM	#29
Justin(OKC) Major 92 Rep 1,376 Posts Drives: 1988 M3, 1990 M3, 1998 M3/4 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (7) Garage List 1998 BMW M3/4 [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [9.28] 1988 BMW M3 [9.40] 1990 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW 135i - sold [0.00] 2003 BMW M3 - sold [0.00]	I think for me, I like this version of Green Hell the best! Great job iND!! __________________ 1988 BMW M3 - Hennarot/Black 1990 BMW M3 racecar - Diamond Schwarz/Black 1998 BMW M3 - Alpine White/Mulberry 2011 BMW 328i racecar - LeMans Blue/Black
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06-16-2012, 06:17 PM	#30
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello 718 Rep 16,661 Posts Drives: BMW M3 \| X5 xdrive 35i MSport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (25) Garage List 2002 Lexus GS300 [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [5.58]	Very nice
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06-16-2012, 06:44 PM	#31
redliner New Member 4 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 11' X5M Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pasadena,CA iTrader: (0)	That girl's number, please!
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06-16-2012, 08:43 PM	#32
positiveions Lieutenant General 1035 Rep 11,738 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [5.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [8.00] 1998 BMW M3 [8.00] 1990 BMW 325is [9.00]	just WOW
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06-16-2012, 09:28 PM	#33
PSTM3 Private First Class 7 Rep 196 Posts Drives: GT-R, CTS-V Coupe, 750i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (0)	Amazing...
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06-17-2012, 12:09 AM	#34
Sean@PSI 2737 Rep 5,008 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oviedo, FL iTrader: (0)	Looks great guys, love the wing!
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06-17-2012, 01:21 AM	#35
tha_good_life Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,122 Posts Drives: 21 X6MC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (22) Garage List 2021 BMW X6M Compet ... [10.00] 2010 BMW M3 [8.68]	super sexy!
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06-17-2012, 08:40 AM	#36
spdy330 Major General 560 Rep 6,148 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	Awesome color! __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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06-17-2012, 11:11 AM	#37
Schwaben Private First Class 35 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Coloraaado iTrader: (0)	Does that mean I can have the gold E88's?
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06-17-2012, 03:54 PM	#39
Jeff@autocouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1024 Rep 23,883 Posts Drives: Toyota 4Runner, VW Mk1 Caddy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	And I thought the car couldn't get any better...
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06-17-2012, 08:01 PM	#40
Sam@Alekshop Private First Class 10 Rep 158 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alekshop iTrader: (0)	Looks amazing, Great work as always !
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06-17-2012, 11:02 PM	#41
e92motorsports 59 Rep 360 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Awesome car, good job guys!
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06-18-2012, 08:31 AM	#42
Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 3090 Rep 11,363 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (19)	We had a good ride for rolling shots of the Green Hell
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06-18-2012, 10:03 AM	#43
Nine Banned 51 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	Very nice, I like the OEM spoiler delete. I would like to see more of the car model.
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