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Which wheels do you like best?

(Classic) - 15" Motorsport BBS
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61%
(Euro) - 16" Kenkin KT's
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16%
(Comon) - 17" Alpina Reps
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23%
 
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:49 pm

Which wheels do you like best?

15" Classic Motorsport BBS
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16" Euro Style Keskins
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17" Alpina Replicas
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:53 pm

Having just gone to BBS's myself, I think those Motorsport BBS's look really really nice on your car Adam.
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:54 pm

Don't need to say anything. Vote is cast. :D
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:03 pm

well, our three votes say it all don't they
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:13 pm

Deffo the BBS for me too, I really don't think the keskins suit the car.
The car looks mighty fine in the first pic! 8O
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:36 pm

Your sport would still probably look nice with bottletops on it Adam...

As it is I like the Motorsport style BBS...looks wicked with those on it.

Post up some pics with the Keskins on the Cab and the touring (that'll keep you busy for a while) :lol:
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:41 pm

i feel really bad over this :oops:

adam , i think u should go with what u like man.

fcuk opinion, true style always starts with one guy who does something new

im sorry mate :cry:
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:43 pm

The only thing with the sport and BBS's is, because the back is so chunky, with the big rear spoiler, big bumper, deep valance, is that the wheels don't look quite phat enough, with BBS RS's though......

Or with the rear spoiler removed, a la euro stylee, it'd look cool.

This is all from that top picture, because the car has such a low aggressive stance, especially at the back.....

Anyone know what I'm on about? :lol:
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:51 pm

i'm a fan of the alpinas tbh, they really suit the lines of the e30. the bbs's are definately class and won't go out of fashion.

however, your new ones have great potential. once the rest of the car is more 'euro' then they'll look a lot better. it'll definately be different and without having to be max-power cheesy to manage it!

stick with them, they're a grower! :cool:
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:07 pm

I voted BBS but i think they all look great , just wish i could afford them all :cry:
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:18 pm

the motorsport BBS's do look very very good.

but

the the keskin's would look the dogs with no boot spoiler, and maybe some badge removing.
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:23 pm

Definitely the BBS at the moment, but with the rear spolier off the new ones would suit it a lot better :thumb:
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:23 pm

I think I'll keep all of them so I can chop and change as I wish.

I also have some 15" polished MIM Alpines but haven't got round to fitting them on the car yet :lol:
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:25 pm

E30Adam wrote:I also have some 15" polished MIM Alpines
:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:43 pm

E30Adam wrote: I also have some 15" polished MIM Alpines but haven't got round to fitting them on the car yet :lol:
They wouldn't suit it. They need plenty of chrome to go with them... & preferably (henna) red paint...! :thumb:
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BBS all the way :cool:
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Ziggy wrote:
E30Adam wrote: I also have some 15" polished MIM Alpines but haven't got round to fitting them on the car yet :lol:
They wouldn't suit it. They need plenty of chrome to go with them... & preferably (henna) red paint...! :thumb:
I might actually be getting rid shortly because I'm running rapidly out of space here. If you're interested then give me a buzz. My brothers storing them on his Mk1 Golf at the moment :lol:
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Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:00 am

bbs look nice

do the keskin 9in rears scrub with h and r adam??

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Karan wrote:bbs look nice

do the keskin 9in rears scrub with h and r adam??

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They don't rub with the car stationary, it's not driveable at the moment so I'm not sure about when cornering etc.
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Thu Feb 24, 2005 2:24 am

Motorsport rims + delphin = teh win.
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Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:45 am

You gotta dare to be different ... Keskins for me. As it is, but poss with some fatter tyres for the 9J's.
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Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:34 pm

Tough choice but BBS can do no wrong for me . Sweet looking motor with any of the 3 wheels though mate
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Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:10 pm

maybe a 225 tyre on those 9j keskins? it's a bit close to what the tyre should be? but i like the bbs, the best out of those 3
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Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:28 pm

Ziggy Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:43 am Post subject:

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They wouldn't suit it. They need plenty of chrome to go with them... & preferably (henna) red paint...!
:teehee:

keep trying ziggy, one day someone will sell you a set!

do you look on ebay? they don't go for much you know!
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Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:09 pm

E30Adam wrote:
Ziggy wrote: They wouldn't suit it. They need plenty of chrome to go with them... & preferably (henna) red paint...! :thumb:
I might actually be getting rid shortly because I'm running rapidly out of space here. If you're interested then give me a buzz. My brothers storing them on his Mk1 Golf at the moment :lol:
I'll definately be interested, despide being broke atm!! I've seen the pic of em on the Golf... they look almost as good as they do on an e30! :D He doesn't fancy a set of TSW cross-spokes instead does he?! :P
Toby_Unna wrote:keep trying ziggy, one day someone will sell you a set!

do you look on ebay? they don't go for much you know!
I'll keep a look out for em! :thumb: Not the best of times to be lookin though - severe lack of Ԛ£Ã”šÃ‚£ & space at the mo!
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severe lack of Ԛ£Ã”šÃ‚£ & space at the mo!
you don't need any extra space ziggy, they just fit where the cross-spokes went on the car :teehee:

so with that sorted (no need to thank me), now you just need to find some cash!!!
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Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:36 pm

Toby_Unna wrote:
severe lack of Ԛ£Ã”šÃ‚£ & space at the mo!
you don't need any extra space ziggy, they just fit where the cross-spokes went on the car :teehee:
Someone giva that man a medal! :jester:


Or alternatively, buy my capri, set of wheels off it, old e30 interior & set of bottletops, & I'm sorted! :mad:

Actually, I do like my TSWs - probably more than BBS even - better offset & they look better without caps too... But I *will* have some MIM 1900s at some point - preferably Adams!

edit; I've done a quick photoshop & I can't make my mind up which I prefer now! I'm sure the mims'd be best in the metal though...
Think I'd better leave that for another thread - this is probably :offtopic: enough!

Aaaaanyway, the BBS get my vote on Adams car as it is... but despoilered & sitting properly low, those Keskins will be awesome I bet. It's just a whole new look you can give it when you feel like it!
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Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:46 pm

hi adam
alpina reps for me as thats what came on my 325 when i bought it, tyres bloody dear :cry:
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