Next on my list: RIMS

[Clanche]

Hey I haven't posted much lately, been busy with my new job and exams and all. Anyways, I think its time to get some wheels to replace those 15" steelies :) Here is what I have done so far:

Bilstein Sports Shocks
H&R Sports Springs
e46 front+rear suspension reinforcement plates
Solid steering bushings
UUC 8.5lbs flywheel
M5 Clutch
UUC SSK
*EDIT* Forgot about my new Brembo Slotted Brakes :)

I want to get 18x8.5" all around. Looking for a 5 spoke wheel (can be 5 spoke split) with some lip on it. I like the looks of the 3 piece rims so thats another opition too :)

Any suggestions?


I also thought maybe something like this would be nice:
http://www.spheregraphics.com/pics/rim_idea_4door.jpg

[dave101]

:drool:

[2m0a0x2]

that looks like my car...from the dark wheels to the smoked top portion of the tails to the spoiler on a black M3 sedan :P

[sgouki]

nice
Hey how is that M5 clutch working in comparison to your old one? I'm thinkin of that lightened flywheel + M5 clutch combo myself

as for lips the rieger non-m lip is a good choice or just get a M3 bumper. Unless you have an M3 then get yourself some velocity splitters for cheap

[Clanche]

Originally posted by sgouki
nice
Hey how is that M5 clutch working in comparison to your old one? I'm thinkin of that lightened flywheel + M5 clutch combo myself

as for lips the rieger non-m lip is a good choice or just get a M3 bumper. Unless you have an M3 then get yourself some velocity splitters for cheap

The M5 clutch is a god sent. The 318 clutches were always a joke. With the lightened flywheel.. i can make my tires spin in 2nd and 3rd gear .. and i only have 140ft/lbs of torque.. the clutch is definately overkill for the car until my supercharger arrives :drool:

[sgouki]

Exactly what I wanted to hear bro

I will now be saving for my clutch :D

Where did you get it installed? and how much did it cost you?

Dual mass flywheel ftl

[Clanche]

Originally posted by sgouki
Exactly what I wanted to hear bro

I will now be saving for my clutch :D

Where did you get it installed? and how much did it cost you?

Dual mass flywheel ftl

Go talk to Sheni at AutoTrend.. he does amazing work

[Clanche]

So anyways, any suggestions on nice 18" 5spoke rims with 120x5 bolt pattern?????????

[sgouki]

Will do sir
For wheels you should go check out bimmerforums.

The rims I'm looking at are more in the factory department ie. contours, M double spoke II, etc...all staggered ofcoarse :D

But with staggered wheels understeer is more prone so pick your wheels wisely.

Some really nice wheels are the CSL's at 18" @ 8.5
They aren't 5 spoke but they are hot

If you wanna stick with 5 spoke my two favorites are the hamanns and contours. Pinch your penny and go with replicas.

Good luck with your search

[FiveFreshFish]

How about a set of CSL replicas?

[Kaos]

3 piece wheels are pretty pricey.
Why not get some Work's?
At least then you get the option of choosing your offset's
If you dont want to spend alot of money, the Beyern Mesh are very nice. BMW fitment only.

[Tai-Lun]

pm sent.

[RX-7_TWINTURBO]

mille miglia mmII plus
http://www.millemiglia.co.uk/wheels/fullsize/mm11plusbmw.jpg

[djayz]

how is the ride with the H&rs and bilstein shocks?

also i say go with the 5 star split design like the picture you posted. Looks awesome

[Chrisw]

what the??...How are you running Brembo's under steelies? How does that even fit?

[benyl]

He is running rotors, not calipers...

Brembo makes some very small rotors

[silbergrau330]

I've got some sick 17" ACS Type II, check them out in the BMW Marketplace!

[topher91]

Originally posted by silbergrau330
I've got some sick 17" ACS Type II, check them out in the BMW Marketplace!

Woooah....those aer some sick rims!!!
:drool:

I just picked up some Hamann's HM2's 18 x 8.5 and I love em!!

http://adaptivestrategies.com/hamann-hm2.jpg

Chris

[scat19]

Thats a classic wheel^

Did you pick up auth or reps?

[topher91]

Originally posted by scat19
Thats a classic wheel^

Did you pick up auth or reps?

I got some for realz ones.... hehe.

Seriously though they are authentic.

Chris

[scat19]

sweet, need to come out sometime to see em!

[silbergrau330]

I have AUTHENTIC 17" AC Schnitzers with brand new tires for $1500! FUCKING STEAL!