Brabus On-Road Styling Program
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Thanks for the pics Richard. I assume those are the 22s in the pic. IMHO, if it is lowered too much, the look is compromised. It makes the wheels look too small. It may look different in person, but I don't like the pic. It doesn't look like a SUV. The ground clearance on the new ML63 looks much better. I guess the 2" drop will be just right. Again, just my opinion.
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Originally Posted by Flipsonic
Thanks for the pics Richard. I assume those are the 22s in the pic. IMHO, if it is lowered too much, the look is compromised. It makes the wheels look too small. It may look different in person, but I don't like the pic. It doesn't look like a SUV. The ground clearance on the new ML63 looks much better. I guess the 2" drop will be just right. Again, just my opinion.
I had the Brabus exhaust & dual foglights installed today.
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Originally Posted by Paul Le Corre
I like it very much. I still have trouble with the 22 inches rims but the bodykit looks perfeclty integrated.
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The problem with the brabus monoblock VI multipiece in 20 inches is the price tag. After calculation, I have to pay more than 9000 euros for the rims+tyres+installation.
Even if, on the long term, the 20 inches will be less costly than 22 (due to the price of the tyres) it's still a lot of money for rims.
Especially when I see those pictures and I realize that a sport suspension must be added to have a nice look ( the cars are too high on both pictures after my idea)
Even if, on the long term, the 20 inches will be less costly than 22 (due to the price of the tyres) it's still a lot of money for rims.
Especially when I see those pictures and I realize that a sport suspension must be added to have a nice look ( the cars are too high on both pictures after my idea)
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Originally Posted by Paul Le Corre
The problem with the brabus monoblock VI multipiece in 20 inches is the price tag. After calculation, I have to pay more than 9000 euros for the rims+tyres+installation.
Even if, on the long term, the 20 inches will be less costly than 22 (due to the price of the tyres) it's still a lot of money for rims.
Especially when I see those pictures and I realize that a sport suspension must be added to have a nice look ( the cars are too high on both pictures after my idea)
Even if, on the long term, the 20 inches will be less costly than 22 (due to the price of the tyres) it's still a lot of money for rims.
Especially when I see those pictures and I realize that a sport suspension must be added to have a nice look ( the cars are too high on both pictures after my idea)
PS--Just found 20" 1-piece on website:
BRABUS Monoblock VI, double spoke design, 9.5Jx20, one-piece, tires 265/45 R 20 FA + RA or 275/40 R 20 FA + RA . Export only!
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
One piece wheels being lighter? Where did you hear that?
Usually they are heavier because they are cast, rather than forged out of lighter parts.
Usually they are heavier because they are cast, rather than forged out of lighter parts.
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
Just only on a few rims, they vary between 35-45lb per rim.
I think I misunderstood your post. You weren't referring to forged rims at all, and that's all the experience I have. My mistake.
I think I misunderstood your post. You weren't referring to forged rims at all, and that's all the experience I have. My mistake.
The reason for multi-piece wheels stems from racing where the same centers could be used with many configurations of wheels with different widths and offsets. However, a proper one-piece wheel of the same construction will always be superior in strength and weight.
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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
Those are definitely Photoshopped, or it wasn't aligned. The front wheels have about -3 degrees camber.
Rich's 22's are straight front and back but then, I'm not sure if he's lowered his ride yet.
BTW Brabus wheels are heavy per se as they need to meet tough TUV standards.....
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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
PS--Just found 20" 1-piece on website:
BRABUS Monoblock VI, double spoke design, 9.5Jx20, one-piece, tires 265/45 R 20 FA + RA or 275/40 R 20 FA + RA . Export only!
BRABUS Monoblock VI, double spoke design, 9.5Jx20, one-piece, tires 265/45 R 20 FA + RA or 275/40 R 20 FA + RA . Export only!
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Originally Posted by Paul Le Corre
I have seen those rims but the wheel coverage is not suffisent for german market (that's why it's export only) and I don't want to damage my rims on the pavement when I park.
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Originally Posted by Paul Le Corre
I have seen those rims but the wheel coverage is not suffisent for german market (that's why it's export only) and I don't want to damage my rims on the pavement when I park.
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Originally Posted by Whitey
Dang Rich, there's no stopping ya! She's lookin great already 
Are you going to blackout those rims?
Are you going to blackout those rims?
Definitely will do B11.
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Originally Posted by Richard023
Hahaha...no blk wheels just yet, however with the dreaded brake dust I'm thinkin bout it Definitely will do B11.
Definitely will do B11.Many people overlooked the kit since they thought it was not enough powerful but I think it's quite good.
Could you also give us the torque increase with the B11?
