New DPE wheels or Keep CSL's

crfine88 · 03-12-2009, 03:17 PM

Your imput please

I picked these up today

19X8 front
19X10 Rear

Currently running Hyper Black CSL reps

19X8.5 front
19X9.5 rear

Tires on both sets are 245/35/19 F and 275/30/19 R

I am torn! Which set would you keep?

Thanks

mpower03 · 03-12-2009, 03:23 PM

i would keep the csl wheels. the dpe wheels are nice wheels, i like them a lot, but just not on this car. Your car color looks great witht the hyperblack and with the csl. hope that helped.

crfine88 · 03-12-2009, 03:30 PM

to compare

DeepakG · 03-12-2009, 04:04 PM

CSL

nmulax · 03-12-2009, 04:06 PM

If you keep the DPEs, I may be interested in your CSL reps.

HBspeed · 03-12-2009, 04:09 PM

CSL. They work much better on a car that is sporty vs. the 3 piece fat lip bling look.

Z4HN · 03-12-2009, 04:20 PM

Go with the DPE's. Authentic > fake. Besides, everyone and their mother has the CSL's/ZCP's/CSL reps.

Mikewarlover · 03-12-2009, 05:41 PM

Depends on what u are going for. If u want to be noticed get the DPE if not keep the csl. In your case i would take the DPE just because the CSL is replica if its oem then its worth keeping.

5dman · 03-12-2009, 07:51 PM

If I had to choose, I would say the CSL wheels. While they are popular, they are one of those timeless BMW wheels. I just ordered 19x8.5 and 19x10 Hyperblack CSL for my red MZ4 Coupe so I am biased that way. Plus the DPE just don't look quite right on that car for some reason. IMHO

mpower03 · 03-12-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 5dman

If I had to choose, I would say the CSL wheels. While they are popular, they are one of those timeless BMW wheels. I just ordered 19x8.5 and 19x10 Hyperblack CSL for my red MZ4 Coupe so I am biased that way. Plus the DPE just don't look quite right on that car for some reason. IMHO

yup... they look a little bling bling.

crfine88 · 03-12-2009, 09:00 PM

I'm going to give these DPE's a shot. Iknow they are a little bling bling, but I am a sucker for deep dished polished wheels; Raw material. No chrome, no paint, no powder, just alloy. You can even see the brush markings on the mesh portion for the wheel

I think once I install my springs, the car will get back to a more sporty look.

If not, I can always go back to the CSL's and try to get a set of 19X10's mentioned in the forum. That would be an awsome look.

Thanks again!

Hyper balck CSL's will be up for sale soon.

wasupdu · 03-12-2009, 10:08 PM

I like the CSL's but soooo many people around here have em so I guess I'd opt for something different. Oddly enough, Ive never seen another Z4 around here with M6 reps, but in other parts of the country those are even more common than the CSL's I guess. I dunno.

Incompatible · 03-12-2009, 10:22 PM

If you're sitting on the fence based on looks, how about weight? Is one set substantially lighter then the other?

crfine88 · 03-12-2009, 11:21 PM

Yes, the weight loss is a plus. I get to shed a few pounds with the DPE's. I will find exactly how much weight in a couple of days.

CSL's are classic and timeless look, and There is a good chance I will run them again. Lucky for M freaks Like Me, they Rep's are very easy to come by.

Thanks for all the posts!

Rick Hunter · 03-12-2009, 11:28 PM

Those DPEs definitely look the biz, but the style of the wheel leans more towards M-B. For that... I say keep the CSL replicas.

KevinC · 03-13-2009, 02:23 AM

CSL ... x10000

MVF4Rrider · 03-13-2009, 03:14 AM

None of the above. I prefer OEM, or real CSLs, or about any cross spoke BBS (LM, RG-R, RS-GT). All else look cheap or over the top. Bling doesn't belong on this car. It's understated as is and is best when it stays that way. For sure I'd put the money in a brake upgade before wheels. There is weight savings there too.

rc'Z · 03-13-2009, 04:56 AM

DPE's look sporty on the Z. CSL's look like every other ricer in the world.

Burt Reynolds · 03-13-2009, 11:22 AM

Love DPE wheels but not those on your car. It is a tough call b/c I am not a huge fan of replicas...especially when comparing to a nice forged wheel. Have you considered changing the center color of that DPE wheel to something like a flat military gray or hyperblack. That might a change to dial the bling of the wheels back a little and would probably look good with the color of your car. Good luck!

Z4MCJJ · 03-13-2009, 12:08 PM

CSL.

I have BBS RGRs -- a bit more understated as noted above.

Evoking · 03-13-2009, 06:13 PM

Without a doubt the CSL's are clean. BUT you have an "M". And M's are beasts... Raw... Nothing like a deep polished lip wheel to make a car look "metal" rather that soft and toy like.

What's hurting this application is 2 things one of which you are about to address:

1. Lower the car

2. The tire profile is too high... Especially on the front. Seems more noticable on the DPE's because they're not hyper black and the spokes don't come clear out to the lip like the CSL's.

I am a fan of both the clean look and the Deep muscular look (currently have some deep Work wheels and love them). Hands down deep forged wheel gets 10x more looks and isn't blingy in the chrome cheapo way at all. In fact many race cars have similar looking modular wheels.

Nothing special looking about CSL wheels. In fact, we're the only ones that notice or care about them. But the average granny, little boy/girl, women, club stanks et al even recognize a nice set of forged modular wheels - But again not in a bling way. I many love (but not all - so calm down flamers) love CSL's because they're cheap. But given the choice between the right I-Forged, BBS LM, HRE, Work etc for same price most would pick the forged.

I say drop that sucker, tighten up the tire thing and if you really want to get agressive you can powder the centers anthracite or black!

FASTTOYS · 03-13-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evoking

Without a doubt the CSL's are clean. BUT you have an "M". And M's are beasts... Raw... Nothing like a deep polished lip wheel to make a car look "metal" rather that soft and toy like.

What's hurting this application is 2 things one of which you are about to address:

1. Lower the car

2. The tire profile is too high... Especially on the front. Seems more noticable on the DPE's because they're not hyper black and the spokes don't come clear out to the lip like the CSL's.

I am a fan of both the clean look and the Deep muscular look (currently have some deep Work wheels and love them). Hands down deep forged wheel gets 10x more looks and isn't blingy in the chrome cheapo way at all. In fact many race cars have similar looking modular wheels.

Nothing special looking about CSL wheels. In fact, we're the only ones that notice or care about them. But the average granny, little boy/girl, women, club stanks et al even recognize a nice set of forged modular wheels - But again not in a bling way. I many love (but not all - so calm down flamers) love CSL's because they're cheap. But given the choice between the right I-Forged, BBS LM, HRE, Work etc for same price most would pick the forged.

I say drop that sucker, tighten up the tire thing and if you really want to get agressive you can powder the centers anthracite or black!

Hey what happen to your exhaust Evoking. I notice U had the factory cans on the car.?

03-12-2009, 03:17 PM	#1
crfine88 Colonel 441 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	New DPE wheels or Keep CSL's Your imput please I picked these up today 19X8 front 19X10 Rear Currently running Hyper Black CSL reps 19X8.5 front 19X9.5 rear Tires on both sets are 245/35/19 F and 275/30/19 R I am torn! Which set would you keep? Thanks Attached Images
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mpower03 Captain 39 Rep 962 Posts Drives: 08 z4 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	i would keep the csl wheels. the dpe wheels are nice wheels, i like them a lot, but just not on this car. Your car color looks great witht the hyperblack and with the csl. hope that helped. __________________
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crfine88 Colonel 441 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	CSL's to compare Attached Images
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Z4HN Private 3 Rep 74 Posts Drives: '05 Z4 3.0i, '08 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Go with the DPE's. Authentic > fake. Besides, everyone and their mother has the CSL's/ZCP's/CSL reps.
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Mikewarlover Major 40 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: white Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	Depends on what u are going for. If u want to be noticed get the DPE if not keep the csl. In your case i would take the DPE just because the CSL is replica if its oem then its worth keeping. __________________ Modified CDV/Rogue Engineer Short Shifter/ RE Diablo Exhaust/ Matte Black Grill/Lighted ZHP shiftknob/Stubby Antenna / 19inch gunmetal Neez Super Euro Cross on Michelin
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5dman New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	If I had to choose, I would say the CSL wheels. While they are popular, they are one of those timeless BMW wheels. I just ordered 19x8.5 and 19x10 Hyperblack CSL for my red MZ4 Coupe so I am biased that way. Plus the DPE just don't look quite right on that car for some reason. IMHO
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03-12-2009, 09:00 PM	#11
crfine88 Colonel 441 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	Thanks for the feedback I'm going to give these DPE's a shot. Iknow they are a little bling bling, but I am a sucker for deep dished polished wheels; Raw material. No chrome, no paint, no powder, just alloy. You can even see the brush markings on the mesh portion for the wheel I think once I install my springs, the car will get back to a more sporty look. If not, I can always go back to the CSL's and try to get a set of 19X10's mentioned in the forum. That would be an awsome look. Thanks again! Hyper balck CSL's will be up for sale soon.
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wasupdu Lieutenant 25 Rep 413 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0, CLS63 AMG Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Mercedes CLS63 ... [0.00] 2005 BMW Z4 [0.00]	I like the CSL's but soooo many people around here have em so I guess I'd opt for something different. Oddly enough, Ive never seen another Z4 around here with M6 reps, but in other parts of the country those are even more common than the CSL's I guess. I dunno. __________________ 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0 - Black Sapphire with Red Extended Leather / NAV / Premium & Sport Pkgs / 19" wheels / M steering wheel / Xenon 2013 Mercedes CLS63 AMG
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Incompatible Major 55 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 07 AW Z4C 3.0Si Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	If you're sitting on the fence based on looks, how about weight? Is one set substantially lighter then the other? __________________ If you can't take the time to teach a kid something good, someone will take the time to teach them something bad.
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crfine88 Colonel 441 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	Weight Yes, the weight loss is a plus. I get to shed a few pounds with the DPE's. I will find exactly how much weight in a couple of days. CSL's are classic and timeless look, and There is a good chance I will run them again. Lucky for M freaks Like Me, they Rep's are very easy to come by. Thanks for all the posts!
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Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 304 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	Those DPEs definitely look the biz, but the style of the wheel leans more towards M-B. For that... I say keep the CSL replicas. __________________
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MVF4Rrider PCA, BMWCCA 102 Rep 2,058 Posts Drives: 997S, MV Agusta F4, E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV iTrader: (0)	None of the above. I prefer OEM, or real CSLs, or about any cross spoke BBS (LM, RG-R, RS-GT). All else look cheap or over the top. Bling doesn't belong on this car. It's understated as is and is best when it stays that way. For sure I'd put the money in a brake upgade before wheels. There is weight savings there too. __________________ '08 Carrera S 6MT Guards Red/Black ext leather, Carbon fiber pkg, sport exh, sport chrono +, PASM, Nav, Bose, 19" forged turbos, red tranny tunnel '07 MV Agusta F4 1000 R 1+1, Corse Red/Silver, RG3 race pipes and factory race ECU
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03-13-2009, 04:56 AM	#18
rc'Z Captain 13 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	DPE's look sporty on the Z. CSL's look like every other ricer in the world.
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03-13-2009, 11:22 AM	#19
Burt Reynolds Captain 53 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Windy City iTrader: (0)	Love DPE wheels but not those on your car. It is a tough call b/c I am not a huge fan of replicas...especially when comparing to a nice forged wheel. Have you considered changing the center color of that DPE wheel to something like a flat military gray or hyperblack. That might a change to dial the bling of the wheels back a little and would probably look good with the color of your car. Good luck! __________________ 2007 M Coupe w/NAV/Premium/Extended Leather, Clearbra, DICE, 4.10 BMW Motorsport Polished LSD, Active Autowerke Gen IV Headers, Supersprint Race Exhaust and X-Pipe, ESS Tuned DME, KWV3 Coilovers, Volk RE30, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Short Antenna, JL AMP, JL 10W7, Valentine V1.
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Z4MCJJ Lieutenant 4 Rep 448 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Z4MC iTrader: (0)	CSL. I have BBS RGRs -- a bit more understated as noted above.
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03-13-2009, 06:13 PM	#21
Evoking First Lieutenant 95 Rep 304 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Without a doubt the CSL's are clean. BUT you have an "M". And M's are beasts... Raw... Nothing like a deep polished lip wheel to make a car look "metal" rather that soft and toy like. What's hurting this application is 2 things one of which you are about to address: 1. Lower the car 2. The tire profile is too high... Especially on the front. Seems more noticable on the DPE's because they're not hyper black and the spokes don't come clear out to the lip like the CSL's. I am a fan of both the clean look and the Deep muscular look (currently have some deep Work wheels and love them). Hands down deep forged wheel gets 10x more looks and isn't blingy in the chrome cheapo way at all. In fact many race cars have similar looking modular wheels. Nothing special looking about CSL wheels. In fact, we're the only ones that notice or care about them. But the average granny, little boy/girl, women, club stanks et al even recognize a nice set of forged modular wheels - But again not in a bling way. I many love (but not all - so calm down flamers) love CSL's because they're cheap. But given the choice between the right I-Forged, BBS LM, HRE, Work etc for same price most would pick the forged. I say drop that sucker, tighten up the tire thing and if you really want to get agressive you can powder the centers anthracite or black!
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