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New Shoes and Socks

Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:29 pm
by Chidda
So I got some new shoes and socks for the boy today after trying hard (but failing) to love the 108s:
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Got some refurbed Style 32 staggered rims - exact same offset as the 108s.
Then wrapped them all in Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 5's 225/40 front with 12mm spacers and 255/35 rear with 15mm spacers.

Gives a much better overall look (in my biased opinion).

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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:57 pm
by scootr
Looks good. :thumbsup:
How many miles were on the old shocks? What shocks did you put on and how's the ride?

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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:03 pm
by Chidda
scootr wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:57 pm Looks good. :thumbsup:
How many miles were on the old shocks? What shocks did you put on and how's the ride?
No new shocks - sorry, I was trying to be cute with "shoes and socks" rather than "wheels and tyres". :oops:

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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:10 pm
by buzyg
Very tidy look. 8) :thumbsup:

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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:52 pm
by mr wilks
The 32s are a good bit lighter than the 108s (or any other 18inch Bmw wheel for that matter ) so its a winwin situation :driving:

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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:31 pm
by Chidda
mr wilks wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:52 pm The 32s are a good bit lighter than the 108s (or any other 18inch Bmw wheel for that matter ) so its a winwin situation :driving:
Yeah. I couldn’t believe how light they were when they arrived. Spent a couple of hours this weekend whacking a couple of coats of Maxcoat wheel guard sealant on the before the tyres were fitted.

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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:34 pm
by mr wilks
Chidda wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:31 pm
mr wilks wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:52 pm The 32s are a good bit lighter than the 108s (or any other 18inch Bmw wheel for that matter ) so its a winwin situation :driving:
Yeah. I couldn’t believe how light they were when they arrived. Spent a couple of hours this weekend whacking a couple of coats of Maxcoat wheel guard sealant on the before the tyres were fitted.
To the best of my knowledge there isn't a lighter OE Bmw wheel in any size than the staggered 18inch 32 with et 50 et 47 from E46 ( all the other sized style 32 are not lightweight )

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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:51 pm
by Mr Tidy
They look great OP. :thumbsup:

I've always liked the look of the 32s, and they make a change from the 224s and CSLs so many Coupes have now.

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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:00 pm
by Jollyjoiner
Looks smart :thumbsup:

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Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:54 pm
by Haggisman
Wheels suit the car and as has been said, a change from csl’s etc. I am a fan of lightweight wheels, reducing unstrung weight where you can does make a difference though more so on the track than the road. Nice looking coupe.

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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:16 am
by Oh4show
scootr wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:57 pm Looks good. :thumbsup:
How many miles were on the old shocks? What shocks did you put on and how's the ride?
Pmsl not a clue , it just needs lowered now on coilovers

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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 3:25 am
by enzed4
Oh4show wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:16 am
scootr wrote: Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:57 pm Looks good. :thumbsup:
How many miles were on the old shocks? What shocks did you put on and how's the ride?
Pmsl not a clue , it just needs lowered now on coilovers
That's a bit harsh isn't it? Taking the p*ss because someone (not from the UK) might not know the slang for tyres and wheels? :thumbsdown:

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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 3:53 am
by Oh4show
Edited.

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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:54 am
by enuff_zed
Oh4show wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 3:53 amEdited
Seems to be a trend developing here!

Mods.....do we have to put up with this numpty?

My 7-y-o grandson is taking an interest in Zs and occasionally looks over my shoulder at this forum.
Obviously I keep him away from the NSFW threads, but do I now need to vet every entry for language like this?

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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:03 am
by Tinker15
Hasn’t this idiot been banned before?