New Shoes and Socks

Chidda · Post by **Chidda** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:29 pm

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).

scootr · Post by **scootr** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:57 pm

Looks good.

How many miles were on the old shocks? What shocks did you put on and how's the ride?

Chidda · Post by **Chidda** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:03 pm

scootr wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:57 pm Looks good.
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".

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:10 pm

Very tidy look.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » 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

Chidda · Post by **Chidda** » 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

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.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:34 pm

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
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 )

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:51 pm

They look great OP.

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

Jollyjoiner · Post by **Jollyjoiner** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:00 pm

Looks smart

Haggisman · Post by **Haggisman** » Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:54 pm

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.

Oh4show · Post by **Oh4show** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:16 am

scootr wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:57 pm Looks good.
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

enzed4 · Post by **enzed4** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 3:25 am

Oh4show wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:16 am
scootr wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:57 pm Looks good.
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?

Oh4show · Post by **Oh4show** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 3:53 am

Edited.

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:54 am

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?

Tinker15 · Post by **Tinker15** » Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:03 am

Hasn’t this idiot been banned before?

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