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      02-28-2025, 02:39 PM   #23
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That actually looks really good
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      02-28-2025, 03:37 PM   #24
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Love the wheels but can’t get past that grill, so 90s rice.
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      02-28-2025, 05:06 PM   #25
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What’s the specs on this wheels
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      02-28-2025, 05:55 PM   #26
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Another way to look at it is that you could get two sets of wheels (summer / winter) from other manufacturers for not much more. With same quality (or at least that’s what I’m telling myself, as I just cashed out on a brand new set of BC Forged rims for my M60i; paying less than $6k for the lot in 22” size)
That’s how you get more for your $$. I’m in Florida so I don’t have their problems lol
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      02-28-2025, 07:18 PM   #28
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      02-28-2025, 09:05 PM   #29
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Love them.... but......

My 825Ms are soooo difficult to clean, even ceramic coated. These have even MORE spokes.


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      02-28-2025, 11:16 PM   #30
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Not my cup of tea. The wheels look sooo outdated to me. Is it not 2025?

I do not like black wheels, nor white, but bent wheels are such a pain in the butt..
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      03-01-2025, 02:35 AM   #31
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Best looking G90 I've seen to date.

That's a great exterior color. One of the replies on IG claims it's Storm Bay Metallic, but I see a lot more blue in these photos. Could be the filters.

The wheels are nice, but my favorite aspect is the silver finish. I'm so tired of BMW's fetish with black wheels on expensive cars. Makes zero sense to me to at least not offer these M5 wheels options without a silver finish to the 951.
Looks like Barcelona Blue.
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      03-01-2025, 05:11 AM   #32
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Awesome spec love it!
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      03-01-2025, 05:42 AM   #33
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The design is nice. The color too. There could be a bit more concave to them…
But the price? $8900 for a set in the smallest diameter (17” as per the article linked above)? That’s a bit much
The set is 21”, otherwise it will not clear the carbon ceramic brakes. You can also see the 21” diameter on the tires.
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      03-01-2025, 06:24 AM   #34
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      03-01-2025, 06:24 AM   #35
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The set is 21”, otherwise it will not clear the carbon ceramic brakes. You can also see the 21” diameter on the tires.
Yes, correct. I made a reference to the article which said this specific wheel design starts with 17” wheels which cost $8900 per set
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      03-01-2025, 06:51 AM   #36
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What happened to the bonnet? Its like bulging up, is this by design? Looks absolutely terrible, the last thing this car needs is to look bulkier.

Wheels look cool.
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      03-01-2025, 08:57 AM   #37
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Yes, correct. I made a reference to the article which said this specific wheel design starts with 17” wheels which cost $8900 per set
I apologize, just read the article. You are right, steep pricing 😬
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      03-01-2025, 10:33 AM   #38
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We certainly appreciate the feedback and that everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but we would appreciate refraining from passing off opinions as fact.

These photos are, in fact, not renders and have not been "tampered with" outside of typical touch ups; the lighting setup was very specific, but unfortunately did leave the rear of the car covered in shadows, especially with that large diffuser. You seemed to be caught up on that 1 aspect, the tail pipes, but you're comparing a factory car image to our G90 that has Alpha-N's much more aggressive rear diffuser installed. The exhaust tip placement has not been tampered with whatsoever.

When Alpha-N first announced their kit, we did share what we thought were very clearly renders and, as you pointed out, we also provided actual photos of the hood install. Again, very clearly different from the renders. At the time, it was the first hood ever produced, but as Alpha-N's exclusive North American distributor, we are obligated to share their product releases.

We update our website listings with actual product photos and installed photos when possible as soon as we're physically able. We try our best to update forum threads as well, but keeping track of all those follow-ups tend to be a challenge.
I think we are all excited for the real thing to be available.

Renders in today's world are clear to the customer only when you say "these are renders". Almost everything out there at the moment is renders, but not everyone is selling them as that. So clarity would be helpful. AI and photoshop skills make this harder and harder to discern how a part will look in real life. Smooth an edge here and there, and boom what looks lightly touched I can't repeat in the real world.

HRE is a quality brand - I have a set on my 488 Spider. And it would be unusual to have a render but not out of the question. Again, clarity for all of us helps to confirm what we are looking at so we can use that in our decision making. As an example, with the clarity you provided here, I am disappointed in the rear diffuser sizing where it meets the exhaust tips. They look buried and to me, wrong.

And, specific to that rear diffuser, Im then wondering, since this is a real part, is it a replacement part or does it overlay on the OEM part with double sided tape (not ideal)? From OEM they are already borderline tucked under the bumper. In the renders, that didn't appear as obvious as this does. Also this car is lowered - is that a touch up, or is it on test springs? Nothing available in the US market yet so is this the car you were doing test fitting and renders with in a more complete state?

See where I'm going with this?

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      03-01-2025, 05:42 PM   #39
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Not my cup of tea, for the price tag on those wheels , there should be a "woww" effect present and for mt there just isnt any.
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      03-01-2025, 10:04 PM   #40
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I am so glad to see the return of "Silver Wheels".
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      03-02-2025, 01:54 AM   #41
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Hard pass....especially on the price.

Exactly how much are you expecting to spend on rims for a car that’s this much?
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We certainly appreciate the feedback and that everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but we would appreciate refraining from passing off opinions as fact.

These photos are, in fact, not renders and have not been "tampered with" outside of typical touch ups; the lighting setup was very specific, but unfortunately did leave the rear of the car covered in shadows, especially with that large diffuser. You seemed to be caught up on that 1 aspect, the tail pipes, but you're comparing a factory car image to our G90 that has Alpha-N's much more aggressive rear diffuser installed. The exhaust tip placement has not been tampered with whatsoever.

When Alpha-N first announced their kit, we did share what we thought were very clearly renders and, as you pointed out, we also provided actual photos of the hood install. Again, very clearly different from the renders. At the time, it was the first hood ever produced, but as Alpha-N's exclusive North American distributor, we are obligated to share their product releases.

We update our website listings with actual product photos and installed photos when possible as soon as we're physically able. We try our best to update forum threads as well, but keeping track of all those follow-ups tend to be a challenge.

What color is the actual car? Another great build. Not my favorite M5 (you guys know why - duh)

But looks good. If it makes it invasion I want it parked no where near me or I’m feeding pigeons bread all day
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I love the color it’s really hard and charming ❤️
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I'm not a fan of the old school wheels, but they look really good on that chassis
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