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Wheels fitted!
- thanatu55
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Wheels fitted!
Well, I promised there'd be pics so, let there be pics!
First off I haven't tackled the big brake upgrade yet which I think will make these look a lot better, but everything is there ready to do. Secondly the back wheels fit just fine but as predicted the fronts catch like a motherf****r, so I'm going to need smaller tyres. Now, on with the show!
Off with the old...
Nice shot from inside my dad's lockup...
The next job...
Wheels on...
Slightly more picturesque shots...
And we're back home ready for the next part...
First off I haven't tackled the big brake upgrade yet which I think will make these look a lot better, but everything is there ready to do. Secondly the back wheels fit just fine but as predicted the fronts catch like a motherf****r, so I'm going to need smaller tyres. Now, on with the show!
Off with the old...
Nice shot from inside my dad's lockup...
The next job...
Wheels on...
Slightly more picturesque shots...
And we're back home ready for the next part...
- Silverzedtom
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Wheels fitted!
Look great, love the dish on the rears
I like them with the bbs caps on too.
What bolts are you using out of interest? They look smart
I like them with the bbs caps on too.
What bolts are you using out of interest? They look smart
E85 2.5si
F55 Cooper S
F55 Cooper S
- thanatu55
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Wheels fitted!
Shotgun cartridges as wheel bolt covers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17mm-Black-Ca ... 2749.l2649
Need to swap one of the bolts on the back. They don't fit over the locking wheel nuts.
Need to swap one of the bolts on the back. They don't fit over the locking wheel nuts.
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Wheels fitted!
They look brilliant. Very smart indeed.
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Wheels fitted!
Very nice spot on pal nice touch with the cases
2004 z4 30i auto Toledo blue stubby Areo front back sideskirts and rear spoiler M/// MFSW DLV exhaust mod mma tips vanos overhaul 108s refurbed ram air scoop E46 M3 heated seats clear rear lights M/// sport black grills
- Mr Tidy
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Wheels fitted!
Looking great OP.
Glad you kept the BBS caps too - I mean they are BBS wheels, so why would anyone put BMW centres on them?
Glad you kept the BBS caps too - I mean they are BBS wheels, so why would anyone put BMW centres on them?
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- philip27
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Wheels fitted!
Looking good excellent choice.
Went to the dark side Porsche Cayman 987s
Crimson Red E89 23i -
Maldives Blue E85 2.5i - Sold
Crimson Red E89 23i -
Maldives Blue E85 2.5i - Sold
- JINGLE
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Wheels fitted!
Looking good mate! You know I'm waiting for the 2nd part
- thanatu55
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Wheels fitted!
Wheels look great! But I would be more focused on tidying up the number plate and missing tow plug.
But I do have OCD.
But I do have OCD.
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Wheels fitted!
Don't usually like black but this combination looks brilliant.
- ben g
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Wheels fitted!
Looks good but theres a bit too much arch gap to pull the look off, in my opinion.
Red Soft-top Sterling grey 3.0i - Z4M Front, Eibachs, Polybushed, Clear headlights, Triple clear spot rear lights, Shadow Chrome 107's, Sport MFSW, ZHP.
- jack07
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Wheels fitted!
Beauties!
This is the car I've been waiting for http://s611.photobucket.com/user/markhorner100/albums