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The One That Didn't Get Away [100K Mile E30 325is]

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  • SteelBlueS
    SteelBlueS
    SteelBlue
    wrote on last edited by
    #169

    Can feel how much lighter these wheels are than the old ones. I knew the difference between light and heavy wheels, but now I've felt the difference.

    Really kind of liking the 14" look.

    5000745967692b6f0e3cak.jpgWalsh Residence by Eric, on Flickr

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    • KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRollsK
      KaiserRolls
      wrote on last edited by
      #170

      Buy some flow formed wheels, will make those 14s feel like they’re made out of lead lol

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      • suspencefulS
        suspencefulS
        suspenceful
        wrote on last edited by
        #171

        I must be a n00b because those stock wheels look just like the Style 5's you bought, lol.

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        • SteelBlueS
          SteelBlueS
          SteelBlue
          wrote on last edited by
          #172

          suspenceful said:

          I must be a n00b because those stock wheels look just like the Style 5's you bought, lol.

          They’re pretty much exactly the same except for the center waffles. These have the hex, other wheels have more of a flush center. Also the dimensions of the wheels.

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          • SteelBlueS
            SteelBlueS
            SteelBlue
            wrote on last edited by
            #173

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            It is known.

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            • KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRolls
              wrote on last edited by
              #174

              SteelBlue said:

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              It is known.

              https://www.twinperformanceengineering.com/product-page/e30-filler-plate

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              • SteelBlueS
                SteelBlueS
                SteelBlue
                wrote on last edited by
                #175

                KaiserRolls said:

                https://www.twinperformanceengineering.com/product-page/e30-filler-plate

                I had looked at these, but for $65? The plugs cost me $2

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                • B
                  B
                  B C
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #176

                  the plugs work for me and thats whats important

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                  • m42b32M
                    m42b32M
                    m42b32
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #177

                    SteelBlue said:

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                    It is known.

                    I've been meaning to get some of those, what size are the plugs?

                    1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                    • SteelBlueS
                      SteelBlueS
                      SteelBlue
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #178

                      m42b32 said:

                      I've been meaning to get some of those, what size are the plugs? 

                      I believe they are the 1" ones. I just used my key as a reference when I went into the store.

                      Got them from Ace/Kitz & Pfile in their hardware section.

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                      • SteelBlueS
                        SteelBlueS
                        SteelBlue
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #179

                        After talking with @MPW3RLee, he had suggested just having their wheel touch up guy at the shop take care of them after he got the tires mounted on the new wheels.

                        They came out great, look brand new. Saved me a ton of time and sanding working as well.

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                        I’m really happy with the result. These feel much more appropriate on the car. I think I’ll even be able to run the center waffles if I want to.

                        I am still waiting on the rear set. But seeing as I’m going to be up north for a week, figured I’d get these now.

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                        • SteelBlueS
                          SteelBlueS
                          SteelBlue
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #180

                          Just a couple of pictures highlighting the front as the rear fenders are getting rolled tomorrow. Can’t help myself but drive with the 16s up front and the 14s on the rear, love driving the car too much.

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                          And my drunk purchase that I didn’t know I made until I got the notification the next day.

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                          • SteelBlueS
                            SteelBlueS
                            SteelBlue
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #181

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                            Rears are on. Really happy with the car, so much better than before. Fitment is pretty much perfect all the way around. Thanks again to @suspenceful for the help with the rolling the fenders.

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                            • YoungCRY
                              YoungCRY
                              YoungCR
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #182

                              Fantastic 👍

                              Chris Young
                              BMWCCA #458972
                              1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                              • straight6pwrS
                                straight6pwrS
                                straight6pwr
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #183

                                those wheels look great!

                                dont forget to keep the appropriate tools in the car if you ever intend on changing a flat on the road. its a pain in the ass it is to remove the front adapters with a wrench/breaker once torqued down!

                                Dan
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                                • SteelBlueS
                                  SteelBlueS
                                  SteelBlue
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #184

                                  straight6pwr said:

                                  those wheels look great!

                                  dont forget to keep the appropriate tools in the car if you ever intend on changing a flat on the road. its a pain in the ass it is to remove the front adapters with a wrench/breaker once torqued down!

                                  Good call.

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                                  • SteelBlueS
                                    SteelBlueS
                                    SteelBlue
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #185

                                    Car had a full paint correction done on by Auto Trim Design in Neenah. After getting the car to my parents garage, spent the next couple of days costing the car in Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light and then topped with EXO V3. This should last me probably over 2 years with proper washing and no winter driving. I also coated the wheels.

                                     Paint correction and the coating have made it very red. Pictures really don’t do it justice how good it looks. If you’re still using waxes on your cars, make the switch. It’s very easy to apply.

                                    At Road America for Indy Car this weekend:

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                                    • KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRolls
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #186

                                      Looks great. 
                                       

                                      still don’t buy into all the ceramic coating snake oil shit though

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                                      • SteelBlueS
                                        SteelBlueS
                                        SteelBlue
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #187

                                        KaiserRolls said:

                                        Looks great. 
                                         

                                        still don’t buy into all the ceramic coating snake oil shit though 

                                        It depends where you are looking and what you're reading. After I applied and saw the results, I understand why the shift is being made within the industry.

                                        That being said, there is a lot of junk out there. Buy from reputable companies and do research like anything else.

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                                        • KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRolls
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #188

                                          SteelBlue said:

                                          It depends where you are looking and what you're reading. After I applied and saw the results, I understand why the shift is being made within the industry.

                                          That being said, there is a lot of junk out there. Buy from reputable companies and do research like anything else.

                                          I’m getting my info from the evo in the garage that had a 2year ceramic pro professionally applied And lasted all of 4/5 months with regular washing.

                                          the only way this stuff lasts 2 years is if it’s parked in the garage And the car is lightly used on the weekends. So at the price point it hits (when being professionally installed) a decent wax does the same thing.

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