I have just bought my 1996 740iL I am going to be doing some mods to it right away. I'm going to put 19 minimum and 20 inch maximum rims on it. I was wondering though, has anyone lowered their E38? If so could you please let me know how it affected the ride if any, and if it improved handling. I would also be interested in finding out where I could get springs from, and if possible how much they are. With 19s or 20s how low should I go, I don't want a rapper ride, I just want to wheel well gap gone. I like Hartage wheels too, but I don't want to pay 10% of the cost of my car new for them, any suggestions on that? I'm also looking for a front chin spoiler, I love the Alpina but I have a funny feeling I will have to take out a mortgage to buy one. If anybody knows where to find front spoilers for a reasonable price please let me know. My final Question is about the exhaust, I love the fact it is dual. I want to have the tips show by cutting out parts of the rear cover like Alpina does. What my other mission is finding an exhaust that doesn't make the car sound like a 81 Firebird, or a Honda Civic. I want a deep throaty sound that is not that loud, and only comes in at revs 3000RPM and over, keeping a constant DB level all the way to Redline, I've heard it on german V8's before so I know it's possible. I know this might be asking for too much but I was hoping it could be some what affordable. I was quoted $2400CDN ($1600USD)on a system uninstalled. Thanks for any help guys, it would be much appreciated. Oh yeah when i say affordable, I'm Canadian so if you quote me $2000 in American funds it's like 2 million Canadian funds.........just kidding I can do the math.