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      05-16-2019, 09:51 AM   #23
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Holy crap, these things are like jewelry. I probably should just hang them on my wall.

They are basically painted bright silver inside and out with a very fine machine finish on the face. Almost iridescent. Much more fine and they’d look polished. Pretty close to flawless.

I don’t think I’ll like cleaning these things, though. A lot of cool detail work, never mind the pristine finish, will take more effort to keep looking good. Fortunately I don’t drive my m3 in the rain and only about 1500 miles per year. Clean them I will.

Now to get them shod.

Just clean them like any other wheel, they're likely clearcoated on the face anyway.
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Just clean them like any other wheel, they're likely clearcoated on the face anyway.
Not quite what I meant. The number of nooks, crannies, spokes, etc will require more attention to detail to clean than my EC7s which now look like very simple wheels by comparison. The dark grey EC7s also better hide any missed spots of brake dust.

Maybe I’m overreacting. I’ll get them clean, it will just take longer I’m sure.
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pics!!!
I’ll try to find time soon.
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      05-16-2019, 01:26 PM   #26
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Not quite what I meant. The number of nooks, crannies, spokes, etc will require more attention to detail to clean than my EC7s which now look like very simple wheels by comparison. The dark grey EC7s also better hide any missed spots of brake dust.

Maybe I’m overreacting. I’ll get them clean, it will just take longer I’m sure.
Doesn't look any worse than the factory ZCP wheels. I eventually started using a second microfibre mitt for the wheels because brushes took 3x longer and still couldn't get all of the nooks and crannies.
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Doesn't look any worse than the factory ZCP wheels. I eventually started using a second microfibre mitt for the wheels because brushes took 3x longer and still couldn't get all of the nooks and crannies.
Sure, it’s all relative.
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19x10.5et25(effective with 12mm spacer)

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ECS 255/35R19
ECS 285/30R19

Vorshlag camber plates. Swift springs. No rubbing front or back, at all. It's been very overcast in the AM lately, so the wheels don't show as well. It's sunny today, and they really pop.






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Posted pics ^^
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      06-05-2019, 04:49 PM   #30
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Posted pics ^^
beautiful. It is such a nice wheel!
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      06-11-2019, 08:57 PM   #31
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Wow, these look amazing! Which color?

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Wheels:
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ECS 255/35R19
ECS 285/30R19

Vorshlag camber plates. Swift springs. No rubbing front or back, at all. It's been very overcast in the AM lately, so the wheels don't show as well. It's sunny today, and they really pop.





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Wow, these look amazing! Which color?
Clear machined. Dark clear is pictured at Bimmerworld.
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I want these in 18x10.5 in clear machined. Shut up and take my money.
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Nice looking set of wheels 2bit
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Yeah these don’t suck at all. I think these might be the nicest set of wheels I’ve ever owned

275/30-19 PS4S on 220M 9.5” (my backup square set) - 51.5lb

275/35-18 Conti ECS on TA16 18x10 et25 - 46.5lb. Woop woop
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^Looks great Rich!
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Yeah these don’t suck at all. I think these might be the nicest set of wheels I’ve ever owned

275/30-19 PS4S on 220M 9.5” (my backup square set) - 51.5lb

275/35-18 Conti ECS on TA16 18x10 et25 - 46.5lb. Woop woop
glad you went for them in the end! A great wheel!
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They are forsure a wheel you appreciate the details of once in your hands
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Yeah these don’t suck at all. I think these might be the nicest set of wheels I’ve ever owned
Nice! I agree. Definitely better than a kick in the balls.
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Now that I have a set of these, I have stopped shopping for wheels. This may well be the highest praise I am able to offer

Normally every winter I am looking for next year's wheel/tire setup for my car. Not this year
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Now that I have a set of these, I have stopped shopping for wheels. This may well be the highest praise I am able to offer

Normally every winter I am looking for next year's wheel/tire setup for my car. Not this year
They are awesome aren't they? Glad you're happy
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