BBS FI - Alpine white

M3PO · 07-25-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Slug

This pic FTW! Love the contrast between old and new!

slicer · 07-25-2013, 07:21 PM

Gorgeous wheels.

The only thing that puzzles me is BBS's offsets (et28 front and et23 rear). The front is not aggressive enough and the rear is too aggressive. You can't run most 295/30/19's on the rear without rubbing.... Which forces stretching a 275/35/19 on a 10.5" wheel... And adding spacers to make it sit flush. The front will require spacers to run 275/30/19 tires with the most commonly used M3 coilovers (KW).... Which forces stretching 255/35/19 tires on a 9.5" wheel... and adding spacers to make it sit flush. I digress.....

TrevorM3 · 07-25-2013, 07:47 PM

dam that rubber looks good, lol

Slug · 07-26-2013, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by M3Carbon

Looks fantastic! That's the Titanium finish right?

Yes, titanium finish.

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Originally Posted by cambit

awesome wheels. couple questions, why 8 weeks wait? have you considered the RI-D's, they look pretty much the same but lighter.

Not sure, should have been 4 weeks from point of order, was frustrating but I was kept in the loop by Baan Velgen at all times as to progress.

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Originally Posted by slicer

Gorgeous wheels.

The only thing that puzzles me is BBS's offsets (et28 front and et23 rear). The front is not aggressive enough and the rear is too aggressive. You can't run most 295/30/19's on the rear without rubbing.... Which forces stretching a 275/35/19 on a 10.5" wheel... And adding spacers to make it sit flush. The front will require spacers to run 275/30/19 tires with the most commonly used M3 coilovers (KW).... Which forces stretching 255/35/19 tires on a 9.5" wheel... and adding spacers to make it sit flush. I digress.....

This is a good point. I have put 10 spacers on the front as I felt they really needed it and with the 245/35 tyre it is perfect, no rubbing and steering feels spot on.

As to the rears, 275/35, probably didn't need the spacers and I thought I had no rubbing until today when I noticed some marks from the fender, only slight and I guess this is occurring over bumps or fast corners, I can't hear it or feel it though. I guess a 5mm spacer might sort it or I will just remove it but then it looks slightly out of kilter with the fronts!!??

I don't feel as if the tyres look stretched really.

Thanks for all your kind comments everyone.

Olagüe · 07-26-2013, 01:04 PM

perfect! perfect car! very nice!

congrats!

Jay-K · 07-26-2013, 01:53 PM

Very nice,

saeedg48 · 07-26-2013, 01:58 PM

my favorite wheels!!!! OMG

dtm4me · 07-26-2013, 02:11 PM

Very, very nice combo.

Edward · 07-26-2013, 02:15 PM

This man knows how to mod.

And what is this about these BBS RI-D? Never seen them til now and they look great. Didn't know a rim so similar to FI was offered by BBS

saeedg48 · 07-26-2013, 02:29 PM

get wheel locks asap!

Slug · 07-27-2013, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by saeedg48

get wheel locks asap!

I have locking nuts.

roastbeef · 07-27-2013, 07:09 PM

absolutely beautiful. how much of a difference is there in acceleration, braking, and response with the lighter wheels?

Nang Vann · 07-27-2013, 07:29 PM

Awesome rims and tyres mate! 👍

THE-FN-MAN · 07-28-2013, 09:42 AM

Ultra clean, congrats

bmwaddict · 07-28-2013, 10:30 AM

jesus christ...

whats the FI spec?

Lagunae92 · 07-28-2013, 10:33 AM

Took 9 months to get mine! Best mod for me so far, car just wants to keep rolling more easily.

81bear · 07-28-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Slug

Well at last after a eight week wait they have finally arrived and after getting the C-Quartz on them I fitted them today. What suprised me most was how light they feel, the UPS guy who delivered thought it was tyres only!

Really pleased with the look and equally impressed with how the car now feels. Definitely feels more nimble and the steering is fantastic. Super chuffed.

Big thanks to some of the guys on here with their advice on tyre sizes, much appreciated.

Also a big thanks to Hendrik at Baan Velgen for supplying and his impeccable service.

Outstanding looking setup...

Powerbeast · 07-28-2013, 11:04 AM

Can't get enough, beautiful and so clean!

Slug · 07-28-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwaddict

jesus christ...

whats the FI spec?

9.5 front ET 28, 10.5 rear ET 23

Slug · 07-28-2013, 12:32 PM

Thanks all for your comments, much appreciated. I am so pleased that I did go ahead with this, car is as I want now and feels great. Possible front splitter but thats it I think.

bmwaddict · 07-28-2013, 01:35 PM

F$%@! SORRY I HAVE TO COMMENT AGAIN!!!

Incredible

Orjan · 07-28-2013, 03:26 PM

Outstandingly beautiful!

07-25-2013, 07:21 PM	#24
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07-26-2013, 01:04 PM	#27
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07-26-2013, 01:53 PM	#28
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07-26-2013, 02:11 PM	#30
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07-26-2013, 02:15 PM	#31
Edward Colonel 378 Rep 2,982 Posts Drives: 2013.9999 E92 Jerez ZCP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	This man knows how to mod. And what is this about these BBS RI-D? Never seen them til now and they look great. Didn't know a rim so similar to FI was offered by BBS
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07-26-2013, 02:29 PM	#32
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07-27-2013, 07:09 PM	#34
roastbeef Lieutenant General 11647 Rep 12,756 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	absolutely beautiful. how much of a difference is there in acceleration, braking, and response with the lighter wheels? __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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07-27-2013, 07:29 PM	#35
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07-28-2013, 09:42 AM	#36
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07-28-2013, 10:30 AM	#37
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07-28-2013, 10:33 AM	#38
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07-28-2013, 11:04 AM	#40
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07-28-2013, 12:32 PM	#42
Slug New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kent, England iTrader: (0)	Thanks all for your comments, much appreciated. I am so pleased that I did go ahead with this, car is as I want now and feels great. Possible front splitter but thats it I think.
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07-28-2013, 03:26 PM	#44
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