[akim89]

Had these on for a while but didn't have a chance to take some pics. This is probably it for me when it comes to modifications since I don't like overdoing them but we shall see!
FYI these are 13mm BMS all around

[PP3121]

As someone who has never modified any vehicle, do the spacers actually provide performance enhancements, or are they purely aesthetics?

[zipstic]

Looks good! What do you think about your reflectors? It could be the images, but it seems like the color matching from IND isn't quite right. Is yours Mineral or Alpine?

[PNTDG42]

Originally Posted by PP3121

As someone who has never modified any vehicle, do the spacers actually provide performance enhancements, or are they purely aesthetics?

In the math and science, spacers should technically effect performance and ride, as you widen the track and leverage the suspension greater. But the difference is so negligible, drivers don't generally notice. What you WILL notice, after time, is that having the tires further out will contribute to accelerated paint erosion down the lower side of the vehicle. I recommend small mud flaps or paint protection film or both to preserve your paint.

[akim89]

Originally Posted by zipstic

Looks good! What do you think about your reflectors? It could be the images, but it seems like the color matching from IND isn't quite right. Is yours Mineral or Alpine?

It's AW. It's not perfect but it's really close. In direct sunlight you can't tell it's there but in the shade when you get close to it you can kind of see it. Honestly, I was surprised how much it changed the look of the car aesthetically. If you have a red m240i however I'd probably skip it.

[zipstic]

Originally Posted by akim89

It's AW. It's not perfect but it's really close. In direct sunlight you can't tell it's there but in the shade when you get close to it you can kind of see it. Honestly, I was surprised how much it changed the look of the car aesthetically. If you have a red m240i however I'd probably skip it.

Painted reflectors are a must do. I agree they make such a big difference in appearance for being such a small part!

[IND-Distribution]

Looks great!

[MPR]

Originally Posted by PNTDG42

In the math and science, spacers should technically effect performance and ride, as you widen the track and leverage the suspension greater. But the difference is so negligible, drivers don't generally notice. What you WILL notice, after time, is that having the tires further out will contribute to accelerated paint erosion down the lower side of the vehicle. I recommend small mud flaps or paint protection film or both to preserve your paint.

I recommend mud flaps even without spacers. Adding spacers definitely requires adding mud flaps if you care about your paint.

[burkhacs]

Anyone have a less expensive source for the reflectors yet?

[PNTDG42]

Originally Posted by burkhacs

Anyone have a less expensive source for the reflectors yet?

You could remove, paint, and reinstall the ones that came on your car. Probably doesnt get cheaper than that, if you can paint it or know someone that can

[M240SLC]

Originally Posted by burkhacs

Anyone have a less expensive source for the reflectors yet?

If you don't want to color match, you could experiment with dipping them. No harm, no foul with that. Or have them wrapped.

[LivingInSalt]

painted reflectors are so '00s

amber is where it's at right now

[M240SLC]

Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

painted reflectors are so '00s

amber is where it's at right now

Not sure it was painted that was popular in the noughties...at least not in the import/Euro scene. For us back then, it was all about cleared or smoked out signals, side markers, and reflectors.