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Old 12-24-2009, 10:54 AM
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Can BBS LM's and a drop make a W212 look better??

Thoughts here? The drop is too much but the wheels are classics and make any car look better IMHO. Still cant wrap my arms around the posterior or the pipes though:

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hmmm, yeah, too much of a drop for sure
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I actually bought a set of 19 BBS LM's for my White E55. I am waiting to install after all the snow passes over here. Love the look, in terms of the drop just raise it slightly probably 1/2 inch from the back and we are in business!
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I'm gonna say that I though I do like those wheels, I do not like them on that car.
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I actually bought a set of 19 BBS LM's for my White E55. I am waiting to install after all the snow passes over here. Love the look, in terms of the drop just raise it slightly probably 1/2 inch from the back and we are in business!
Nice Jody- the 19's will look amazing on the white IMO- get the red centers to offset your tails.
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Nice wheels, but good looking shoes will not make Rosie O'Donnell sexy.
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Nice Jody- the 19's will look amazing on the white IMO- get the red centers to offset your tails.
Thanks for the tip! I can't wait.
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Nice wheels, bad derrière.
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Wheels = Ok
Drop = Little too much
Car Color = OK
Window vents = FAIL

I may be one of the few that thinks the 212 is a hot looking car. It may not be photogenic, but in person, I would not be ashamed to be seen driving one.
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Nice wheels, but good looking shoes will not make Rosie O'Donnell sexy.
+1

Despite the angular edges, the W212 still looks fat and blunt.
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its grown on me. especially w/ the drop + wheels... :x
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BBS LM's definitely make almost any car look better. The W212 seems to be one of those cars that look better in person than in pictures (unlike the W211 which looks good anywhere, anytime)!
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White car plus BBS LM's is game over. Hmmmm where have I seen this done before.... :P
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That much of a drop looks ridiculous. Makes the car even more out of proportion than it already is.

Plus the angle of the shot increases the rear-end's proportions...not good.

Love the wheels.
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Nice wheels, bad derrière.
Off topic you look pretty cute MS AMG
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It doesn't matter, the car needs 580-600 HP and everyone would overlook the pipes and *** end.
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Besides the pipes, I think that car looks pretty damn good! I'd rock it.
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looks better!
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Agree about the drop. Too much. IMHO should only be 1 finger. And the exhaust pipes should be changed. Looks too much of a ricer.
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looks hot to me
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Need wider lips.
+1 Sick none the less!
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A real car and not photoshopped? I would love to see a few more pictures to make a educated call but I have to tell you....... I am undecided. I love the way the new E63 sound and drives but after further evaluation, I have to agree the the interior materials have taken a step backwards. Furthermore, I am on the fence regarding the exterior form. From some angles I think, "Wow!! Now this is a looker" and on other views it's just ....well.....Blah.

BTW, Merry Xmas my friend.

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Can't go wrong with that look


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