Help: 330 wheels/exhaust

Looking for a bit of help from my fellow "non-bling" Scottish modding crew for my 2003 330Ci.

Right, most of the mods are now on the motor which include GruppeM, Eibach Pro Kit, ACS Mirrors, CS Splitters, Clear Projectors, Body coloured grille and badges, ACS interior bits.

Two things left to do: wheels and exhaust.

Wheels

Right, at first I thought I'd go for some bad-ass alloys with large rims. But after checkin' ******* loads out, came to the conclusion that they only look really good in 19". So after doing some homework, found out that this would probably require some arch modifications (to get "flush" to arches look) and the tyres are ******* expensive.

So, unhappily went back to 18". Top of the list, to follow the ACS theme are a set of Type III's. Next, Hamman PG2's.

Keen to hear if I'm being too dismissive on the 19" wheel stuff and what you guys think of the choice of 18's?

Exhaust

Again, keeping with the ACS theme, tempted to go for that. However, I am being distracted by the dark side, Eisenmann. I know Eisenmann do different sound levels. I'm discounting the race system, but would get one of the sport sytems and keep the two existing resonators in place.

Does anyone have any experience of either system, and more importantly, what does the exhaust tone end up like?

I know its all a matter of personal taste, but it does no harm to get some 3rd party advice!

Thanks.

Hihi

I've got the ACS one on my car, everybody who has heard it from outside the car say its has a nice deep roar to it  But I think its too quiet for my liking...I hear the gruppeM induction kit more than the exhaust.

I was thinking abt taking one of the resonators out one close to the backbox, but with the compact its not a very big one so my exhaust fitter told me removing the box would not increase noise much and lose low down power too

PS: ACS exhaust are also made by Remus its stamped on the box with the acs logo below it..

Hi Tigger,

See your getting some help off the Evotechnik boys as well! Good price on the P-Zero's.

So, on a balance between everyday driving/looks what do you prefer? I've gotta say, I've seen pics of your 19's and they look the bollocks, but I'm still not convinced that after covering the first 2,000 miles and a couple of months on A-Road's, I'm gonna have to shelve out another �1k+ for 18's instead?

My the way Mods, edited for language content? Come on, hardly gonna get Mary Whitehouse out of bed for that one.

I like my 19" but it is really down to how you use your car, If you don't want to sacrifice any performance and handling you should stick with the 18"....But if you want looks and willing to dodge every pot hole on the road go for the 19"

Honestly ride quality is not much different between the 18" and 19".... Esp the MV they weigh so much, the big problem factor is UK roads, you really have to be careful with 19" with the thin tires.

The 19" are going back on before the end of the month because my rear tires on my MV are close to slicks and it needs it mot soonish

tigg