Can I get away with wheels like this??

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:30 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bbs-rm-15-spl ... 2336947499

Can I have a set of wheels like this, and still maintain that my car is 'standard' and 'non council'??...

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:35 pm

Yes you can, although i wouldnt buy those ones

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:01 pm

No...they are a bit tatty, aren't they?....

How about these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4X-NEW-15-7J- ... 1c3c563d84

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:02 pm

You're entering council territory with the second link.

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:14 pm

Cloggy Saint wrote:You're entering council territory with the second link.

I think you are right!...so, I will need to invest the best part of £1000 for quality BBS split rims and good tyres..?..

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:35 pm

For RM's that's a pretty reasonable estimate.

For RS's, anywhere from £1500 to £3k+

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:48 pm

ross_jsy wrote:For RM's that's a pretty reasonable estimate.

For RS's, anywhere from £1500 to £3k+

Yes, I would think so...still, Im in no hurry, so I will keep my eyes peeled....

Does anyone know the correct offset I will need ?.....is it the same from and rear?

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:56 pm

979-SPORT wrote:
Cloggy Saint wrote:You're entering council territory with the second link.
I think you are right!...so, I will need to invest the best part of £1000 for welding before I worry about quality BBS split rims and good tyres..?..

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:03 pm

pacerpete wrote:
979-SPORT wrote:
Cloggy Saint wrote:You're entering council territory with the second link.
I think you are right!...so, I will need to invest the best part of £1000 for welding before I worry about quality BBS split rims and good tyres..?..

Right Pete, time to put your money where it counts..

....if my car needs substantial welding, I will buy you a set of BBS wheels....and....if my car doesnt need substantial welding, then you will buy ME a set of BBS wheels....how does that sound?..

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:07 pm

Given your location, I think Pete's money is safe

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:10 pm

ross_jsy wrote:Given your location, I think Pete's money is safe

I dont get that...are you saying that because I am from Birmingham it is inevitable that I will have bought, in the immortal words, 'a turd'??..

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:13 pm

All cars are turds, no matter how nice they are.

It means you have a high chance of getting a super rare Birmingham sport

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:16 pm

You have a 25 year old sport, they are all turdz !

Being a Scottish one that you bought in Birmingham after a brief respite in Bradford gives it extra turd kudos

It's a shame you are not nearer, for a kebab , I would pop around with a screwdriver , broom and magnet

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:20 pm

The said vehicle was indeed purchased in the Royal Borough of Birmingham...

....in fact, by Royal Decree, no car originating in the Royal Borough can in fact be deemed 'a turd'...possible grounds for treason, or similar...

.....ahem! lol

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:22 pm

979-SPORT wrote:The said vehicle was indeed purchased in the Royal Borough of Birmingham.......in fact, by Royal Decree, no car originating in the Royal Borough can in fact be deemed 'a turd'...possible grounds for treason, or similar........ahem! lol

At least it's not from Solihull !

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:24 pm

Anyway, said beast shall be in my hands in a matter of days....Kebabs at the ready, Pete?..

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:24 pm

979-SPORT wrote:Anyway, said beast shall be in my hands in a matter of days....Kebabs at the ready, Pete?..

Dont forget to post pics

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:32 pm

I do love the eagerness of these sorts of threads. "Will these wheels work?" "Is this exhaust good?" "How many extra bhp will this bolt-on bullsh!t air filter give me?" - all for a car that you don't actually have in your possession yet.

Seriously, hold on to your pennies until you're absolutely sure the car isn't a dealer-fit Colander edition. This sort of stuff can lurk behind prisitine panels:

(I love getting that pic out)

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:33 pm

Grrrmachine wrote:I do love the eagerness of these sorts of threads. "Will these wheels work?" "Is this exhaust good?" "How many extra bhp will this bolt-on bullsh!t air filter give me?" - all for a car that you don't actually have in your possession yet.

Seriously, hold on to your pennies until you're absolutely the car isn't a dealer-fit Colander edition. This sort of stuff can lurk behind prisitine panels:

Yes, quite right....I was just thinking ahead...

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:39 pm

DanThe wrote:
979-SPORT wrote:Anyway, said beast shall be in my hands in a matter of days....Kebabs at the ready, Pete?..
Dont forget to post pics

Yep...there will be pics-a-plenty!

Post Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:40 pm

pacerpete wrote:
979-SPORT wrote:The said vehicle was indeed purchased in the Royal Borough of Birmingham.......in fact, by Royal Decree, no car originating in the Royal Borough can in fact be deemed 'a turd'...possible grounds for treason, or similar........ahem! lol

At least it's not from Solihull !

Coont!!

Over here they're "Upmarket" sports.

Post Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:22 am

Post Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:27 pm

I have finally collected my Sport!..

...but I am busy for a couple of days, so I will take some photos when I get chance, later this week....( with my screwdriver, magnet and broom in hand!