mit Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Probably out of your price range, off topic, and I don't normally go for aftermarket wheels... but... http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/showroom/product_info.php/new-3sdm-006-alloys-silver-polished-with-deeper-concave-rear-et3540-p-3858 < what about these MRyan and tombo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colossuss Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 That's the runflat-cracking-the-alloy issue isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb15 Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 ^^ Don't know mate, took me long enough to find that 1 example so i think your prob right about the cheese like structure of the reps!! Ha Ha Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8man Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I bought some genuine BBS LMs off Ebay with tyres for £800 and they are mint! You just got to keep your eye out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das_flo Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I wouldn't bother with either jay tbh. I won't go into why I think that, but I'd be looking at something abit better quality, less 'done' and worthy of gracing a BMW if I were you. Bbs reps were cool in 2010, not no more (IMO). mit, Wash, Gaz and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks for your input guys My minds made up now, I'm not one of those who'll buy something based SOLEY on forum advice like some It'll not please everyone but I seem to make good choices with my cars as I regularly get complimented on how well I've done them (not wanting to blow my own trumpet) but I think I have done some pretty simple but swish creations in my time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sive s Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 These are my LM's that have been power coated in "smoked chrome" nice pics mate, where did you get it done from, tempted to get mine done in shadow chrome is it ok if you can inbox me some close up pics of it. thanks sorry jay for jacking your thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg320d Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 nice pics mate, where did you get it done from, tempted to get mine done in shadow chrome is it ok if you can inbox me some close up pics of it. thanks sorry jay for jacking your thread. I'm lucky dude, my mate runs "WHEEL CLINIC" so I get my wheels done all the time! They do courier delivered etc, seriously a good job. Yeah I'll send you some shots dude. They look there best when clean obviously! But it's a wicked colour, and unlike the factory diamond cut it doesn't pit or corrode sive s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sive s Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'm lucky dude, my mate runs "WHEEL CLINIC" so I get my wheels done all the time! They do courier delivered etc, seriously a good job. Yeah I'll send you some shots dude. They look there best when clean obviously! But it's a wicked colour, and unlike the factory diamond cut it doesn't pit or corrode thats cool mate, not alot of places do the shadow chrome finish. had a set bbs lm powdercoated in chrome, looks really nice and no annoying corroding on the alloys. thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumacher Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-3-series-98-06/bmw-3-series-e46-318ci-m-sport--stunning-car/1143083 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluminusbutterfly Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 horrible rs reps in that link there schuey Schumacher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das_flo Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 It's like going out for a drink in a fake Lacoste polo shirt. No-one in the pub would say anything, but everyone would know... tombo and mit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Meh, i'm one to wear F&F from Tesco, not into me brand names shafz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafz Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 tombo, mit, iuddin90 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Thanks for your input guys My minds made up now, I'm not one of those who'll buy something based SOLEY on forum advice like some It'll not please everyone but I seem to make good choices with my cars as I regularly get complimented on how well I've done them (not wanting to blow my own trumpet) but I think I have done some pretty simple but swish creations in my time Well? What ones are you getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 BBS LM'S in 18" Flavour 8J & 9J (hopefully as long as the sale of my current wheels goes through) shafz, sive s and mit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike- Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Could be interesting, always wanted to see some LMs in 18" not running stupid stretched tyres - just sat normally and flush. I'd desperate to find a set of like £600 legit but completely fubar and in need of repair RSs and just powdercoat the lot and run them sensibly. I think RS reps look way worse than LMs though. Lesser evil and all that. Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike- Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 But on another note: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E63-6-SERIES-18-ALLOYS-36116758777-GENUINE-BMW-BBS-VGC-SET-OF-4-/200896052004?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item2ec6567b24 I'm not sure if these would work or not, only 8" wide so the offset shouldn't be a problem. No clue on centrebore, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 How come you are going for 18's instead of 19's? I was sure you were one of the usual crowd that normally say how small they look in 18 flavour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 How come you are going for 18's instead of 19's? I was sure you were one of the usual crowd that normally say how small they look in 18 flavour! He's grown up... favours the ride quality and tyre price. Jay has agreed with me on tyre size as well as a bunch of other stuff lately. It's a sign of old age Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 How come you are going for 18's instead of 19's? I was sure you were one of the usual crowd that normally say how small they look in 18 flavour! Really? Can't think i've ever said that. I've had 2 sets of 18" Style 32's, one i sold you! I had 19" on the clubsport & although it looked great, it handled like s**te & i felt i lost a bit of acceleration, might have been placebo, plus being on 19" it looked quite high, even low on coilovers. I think 18" is the perfect size, its took a while, but i've learned the hard/expensive way. Plus it'll still look on its hoop And yes, think its got something to do with maturing eh mit, hell, i'm going to Trev1964's this weekend to swap out my carbon cube trim with mytrle wood! mit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Really? Can't think i've ever said that. I've had 2 sets of 18" Style 32's, one i sold you! Refering to LM's, not rims in general. I should have made that clearer really And yes, think its got something to do with maturing eh mit, hell, i'm going to Trev1964's this weekend to swap out my carbon cube trim with mytrle wood! Don't say that! I'm younger than you (I think, maybe same age) and I love my wood trim! Immature people can still love wooden trim! Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colossuss Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 The wood is disgusting you two Christian eventually saw the light, it's just a matter of time! sive s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 ^^^ I think someone's jealous of our interior trims Jay! Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 I've gone full circle tho, i had birch interior trim in the imola coupe & everyone hated on it! Although the wood was a kinda baby sick colour You need to remember , i'm coming FROM carbon trim to wood, its not like i've started off with it, its a choice to go to it Luke! yeah, i realised thats what you meant after i poted Gaz, yeah fair comment, i might have said LM's look a bit small in 18" Flavour, or was it CSL's? I cant remember. Only time will tell i suppose, having looked recently at the likes of C17RSF's 'vert on the same set up , they dont appear small etc, so hopefully will be ok. Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
