BBS FI 18's !!!

4sevens.com · 10-27-2012, 08:52 AM

I'm getting some custom limited run 18 in BBS FI's next week!
Here are some teaser pictures of someone who already got them. I can't wait!

Stronie · 10-27-2012, 08:55 AM

Best race wheel! Wow, hopefully cheaper then $2.5k each.

truths2k05 · 10-27-2012, 01:49 PM

Awesome. On a side note, are the bbs f1 standard on the Ferrari 599 gto? Take a look at those wheels they look identical. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferra...ht_40941wt_958

4sevens.com · 10-27-2012, 02:37 PM

^ looks like it! except those are 20's

GOLFFRR · 10-27-2012, 02:41 PM

awesome! you will be the man with that set up.

aus · 10-27-2012, 03:45 PM

Nice!!
Checkcaptain must have set you up.

kaiv · 10-27-2012, 05:48 PM

What brakes are those?!

Transfer · 10-27-2012, 06:14 PM

^+1. ///M rotors (that look like they're about to vaporize) with 6 piston Brembos?
Awesome wheel too.

fuzzybam · 10-27-2012, 07:30 PM

Siiiiiiiiiiiiick

kaiv · 10-28-2012, 01:19 AM

I wonder if those are GTS brakes with repainted calipers

bape_sta206 · 10-28-2012, 04:34 AM

Those rotors look bad.... Is that normal? Personally, 19s in these wheels look the best.

FruitCake · 10-28-2012, 04:44 AM

I dont regret getting 19s :/

dex37 · 10-28-2012, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiv

I wonder if those are GTS brakes with repainted calipers

The GTS brakes are the same as the Brembo GT. Only the rotors are different. BMW makes their own rotors. If you see the Brembo GT and the GTS rotors next to each other, you will know why. Those on the GTS are much better made.

These are Brembo GT calipers and are not painted GTS.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bapesta206

Those rotors look bad.... Is that normal? Personally, 19s in these wheels look the best.

That's how rotors look like when you don't use your BBK for show & shine purpose.

18'' are better for the track though and you have more tires to choose from. Apart from that, these are custom made with ET and width given by the owner.

M3SQRD · 10-28-2012, 05:35 AM

Congrats on an awesome set of functional wheels!

bape_sta206 · 10-28-2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dex37

The GTS brakes are the same as the Brembo GT. Only the rotors are different. BMW makes their own rotors. If you see the Brembo GT and the GTS rotors next to each other, you will know why. Those on the GTS are much better made.

These are Brembo GT calipers and are not painted GTS.

That's how rotors look like when you don't use your BBK for show & shine purpose.

18'' are better for the track though and you have more tires to choose from. Apart from that, these are custom made with ET and width given by the owner.

ahhh.. Got it! So how will you know when to replace it? It looks worn.

4sevens.com · 10-28-2012, 01:52 PM

Some people setup their cars for show and bragging rights and there are others who are more "go" than "show." I have bbk's for one reason - braking consistency on the track. These 18 in BBS FI are going to rock... They should be the lightest 18in forged rims out there. They should be 1-2lbs less per corner compared to 19's plus rotational mass is closer to the center. I can't wait to beat on them at the track

They should show up next week.

Checkcaptain · 10-28-2012, 02:37 PM

[quote=4sevens.com;12905110]Some people setup their cars for show and bragging rights and there are others who are more "go" than "show." I have bbk's for one reason - braking consistency on the track. These 18 in BBS FI are going to rock... They should be the lightest 18in forged rims out there. They should be 1-2lbs less per corner compared to 19's plus rotational mass is closer to the center. I can't wait to beat on them at the track

They should show up next

You will be happy like me ;-)

flipm3 · 10-28-2012, 02:38 PM

When the 19" FI first came out, the first thought that came to mind was, why did they not produce an even lighter 18".

If only I had the coin to afford these things!

Keep us posted on when you get them mounted!

4sevens.com · 10-28-2012, 04:15 PM

thanks checkcaptain! I'm going crazy with anticipation

FruitCake · 10-28-2012, 10:01 PM

nothing wrong with wanting to go for show, I did get it for that reason. I have 18" TE37s for track. I also have 20" dub LM-Rs for show too. but keep making fun of me, Im rather enjoying it.

bape_sta206 · 10-28-2012, 10:10 PM

I'm gonna be honest, I haven't tracked my wheels yet. So they are mostly for show at the moment.

4sevens.com · 10-28-2012, 10:14 PM

The first treatment these wheels will get will be R comps

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10-27-2012, 08:55 AM	#2
Stronie Captain Drives: 2009 Silverstone II E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 977 iTrader: (0)	Best race wheel! Wow, hopefully cheaper then $2.5k each.

10-27-2012, 01:49 PM	#3
truths2k05 Banned Drives: 11 M3 6 SPD, 12 135i PPK DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palm Trees And Sun Posts: 184 iTrader: (0)	Awesome. On a side note, are the bbs f1 standard on the Ferrari 599 gto? Take a look at those wheels they look identical. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferra...ht_40941wt_958

10-27-2012, 02:37 PM	#4
4sevens.com Major Drives: '11 LMB e90 M3; '99 LS6 Miata Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,475 iTrader: (3)	^ looks like it! except those are 20's

10-27-2012, 05:48 PM	#7
kaiv Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,117 iTrader: (12)	What brakes are those?!

10-27-2012, 06:14 PM	#8
Transfer Captain Drives: E90 M3, X1 xDrive28i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 806 iTrader: (0)	^+1. ///M rotors (that look like they're about to vaporize) with 6 piston Brembos? Awesome wheel too.

10-27-2012, 07:30 PM	#9
fuzzybam Private First Class Drives: One with wheels Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 166 iTrader: (0)	Siiiiiiiiiiiiick

10-28-2012, 01:19 AM	#10
kaiv Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,117 iTrader: (12)	I wonder if those are GTS brakes with repainted calipers

10-28-2012, 04:34 AM	#11
bape_sta206 tha_good_life Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,580 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.27]	Those rotors look bad.... Is that normal? Personally, 19s in these wheels look the best.

10-28-2012, 04:44 AM	#12
FruitCake Banned Drives: '10 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,687 iTrader: (19)	I dont regret getting 19s :/

10-28-2012, 05:35 AM	#14
M3SQRD Colonel Drives: E92 M3s, R56 Cooper S Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EC Posts: 2,347 iTrader: (2)	Congrats on an awesome set of functional wheels!

10-28-2012, 01:52 PM	#16
4sevens.com Major Drives: '11 LMB e90 M3; '99 LS6 Miata Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,475 iTrader: (3)	Some people setup their cars for show and bragging rights and there are others who are more "go" than "show." I have bbk's for one reason - braking consistency on the track. These 18 in BBS FI are going to rock... They should be the lightest 18in forged rims out there. They should be 1-2lbs less per corner compared to 19's plus rotational mass is closer to the center. I can't wait to beat on them at the track They should show up next week.

10-28-2012, 02:37 PM	#17
Checkcaptain Captain Drives: BMW M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 841 iTrader: (0)	[quote=4sevens.com;12905110]Some people setup their cars for show and bragging rights and there are others who are more "go" than "show." I have bbk's for one reason - braking consistency on the track. These 18 in BBS FI are going to rock... They should be the lightest 18in forged rims out there. They should be 1-2lbs less per corner compared to 19's plus rotational mass is closer to the center. I can't wait to beat on them at the track They should show up next You will be happy like me ;-)

10-28-2012, 04:15 PM	#19
4sevens.com Major Drives: '11 LMB e90 M3; '99 LS6 Miata Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,475 iTrader: (3)	thanks checkcaptain! I'm going crazy with anticipation

10-28-2012, 10:01 PM	#20
FruitCake Banned Drives: '10 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,687 iTrader: (19)	nothing wrong with wanting to go for show, I did get it for that reason. I have 18" TE37s for track. I also have 20" dub LM-Rs for show too. but keep making fun of me, Im rather enjoying it.

10-28-2012, 10:10 PM	#21
bape_sta206 tha_good_life Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,580 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.27]	I'm gonna be honest, I haven't tracked my wheels yet. So they are mostly for show at the moment.

10-28-2012, 10:14 PM	#22
4sevens.com Major Drives: '11 LMB e90 M3; '99 LS6 Miata Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,475 iTrader: (3)	The first treatment these wheels will get will be R comps