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peppernick
11-10-2006, 06:36 PM
Got these today :D M3 fitment, 18X9.5 rears and 18X8.5 fronts. Best thing is, the 18X9.5 weighs 10.6kg each :cool: The finish on these wheels are top notch, some of the best I've seen.

Style ++++
Quality +++++
Value for money +++++
BBK friendly +++++

Test fitted one on my car today, the effect is phenomenal, looks so much cleaner than the OEM 18"s. Best thing is, behind the open spokes, all I can see is BBK :D Hardly any gap at all.

Proper pics to follow, when it stops raining so I can give the car a clean; but here is a teaser :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/111.jpg
m3cslboy
11-10-2006, 06:40 PM
Congrats Nick !!! top stuff mate !! :)

what wheels are they ? LOL !!!

when i get some cash im coming to see you and you can help me mod crazy styleee , like you do !!

congrats Nick ! :)
mystic sport
11-10-2006, 06:43 PM
Stop teasing and show us the wheel :p .
peppernick
11-10-2006, 06:51 PM
Stop teasing and show us the wheel :p .
Would you rather not watch a stripper who undo all in 2 secs? ;)
m3cslboy
11-10-2006, 06:59 PM
i know what wheel you have !! !

we have similar tastes and theres only 2 wheels i would have gone for from their selection !!!!

well done Nick !!!! :D :)
daytonaviolet
11-10-2006, 07:20 PM
pics please :)
mystic sport
11-10-2006, 07:21 PM
Would you rather not watch a stripper who undo all in 2 secs? ;)

Very eloquently put Nick, but it all depends on the stripper and my time :p .

In this instance I will be patient.
All ON U
11-10-2006, 07:45 PM
I am guessing they are the audi style wheel??
InvIs Inc
11-10-2006, 07:59 PM
ARGH teaser thread >.< look forward 2 the pics :D
ian_79a
11-10-2006, 08:49 PM
Is it VB3??? :D
dw_uk2000
11-10-2006, 09:03 PM
Nice one Nick, how long did they take to arrive?

Will be following your lead shortly :) just having some problems putting my order through.

Looking forward to seeing the fitted pics!
peppernick
11-10-2006, 09:12 PM
I chose to use Fed-Ex, so they arrived within 5 days.
BeemerBoy888
11-10-2006, 09:18 PM
Look forward to seeing them Nick!
churchwa
11-10-2006, 10:45 PM
VB3???
<img src="http://www.velocitymotoring.com/images/vb3angled.jpg">
Juber
11-10-2006, 10:46 PM
Nice one nick!!!

What ever they are, they sure will be good, you certianlly do have good taste on your mods .:)
Davidch
11-10-2006, 11:50 PM
There are some nice wheels on there site! I like the one's on the Silver Loon.
Raj
12-10-2006, 07:02 AM
You finally got 'em. Can't wait to see them fitted. One Q though bro, how come the 18x9.5 is only 7.85kg? The 18x8.5 I was looking at were 10.4kg.

Good choice though :cool: :cool: :cool:
girlpower
12-10-2006, 08:47 AM
Cant wait to see the pics Nick!!! :)
BigFas
12-10-2006, 08:49 AM
I told you Nick, they were NOT a good look

http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=tbn:Nj3GWbiglCTfwM:http://www.somethingabout.net/aussieka/alloys-teddy.jpg
mystic sport
12-10-2006, 08:53 AM
I told you Nick, they were NOT a good look

http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=tbn:Nj3GWbiglCTfwM:http://www.somethingabout.net/aussieka/alloys-teddy.jpg

Haha, how cute but he couldn't 'bear' to be seen with those rims - ok, sorry, I'll get me coat :p .
huzi7
12-10-2006, 09:33 AM
nice one nick!!!

are they the audi style alloys?

we want PICS!
Dirty Black
12-10-2006, 09:37 AM
nice one nick!!!

are they the audi style alloys?

we want PICS!

Tease = schmese :mad:
huzi7
12-10-2006, 09:44 AM
Tease = schmese :mad:

teaser not good enough! :mad:
peppernick
12-10-2006, 10:37 AM
I told you Nick, they were NOT a good look

http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=tbn:Nj3GWbiglCTfwM:http://www.somethingabout.net/aussieka/alloys-teddy.jpg
Wonder if they clear the BBKs :D
adood84
12-10-2006, 10:39 AM
Come one Nick .... tell us already lol
adood84
12-10-2006, 10:39 AM
Wonder if they clear the BBKs :D

We should buy them for teddy is a present :D:D
peppernick
12-10-2006, 10:41 AM
You finally got 'em. Can't wait to see them fitted. One Q though bro, how come the 18x9.5 is only 7.85kg? The 18x8.5 I was looking at were 10.4kg.

Good choice though :cool: :cool: :cool:
LOL ...... you're right, 785kg stamped inside the wheel is maximum load weight. The actual weight of the wheel is stamped as 10.6kg :o
Raj
12-10-2006, 11:35 AM
LOL ...... you're right, 785kg stamped inside the wheel is maximum load weight. The actual weight of the wheel is stamped as 10.6kg :o

You crack me up bro. It is good to see you can get it wrong sometimes too... :D :D :D :D

Now where are those pics of them fitted?????????
Stock323iSaloon
13-10-2006, 08:58 PM
Nick, found a light weight blue carbon fibre bonnet:)
peppernick
13-10-2006, 09:33 PM
Nick, found a light weight blue carbon fibre bonnet:)
Nice one :) TBH, the stock aluminium M3 bonnet is very light. I doubt a carbon fibre one will make much difference. However, a carbon roof in replacement of my 75lb roof with a sunroof is a different story altogether :D
Juber
14-10-2006, 09:07 AM
Cough*

Saturday - Can we have pics now please?:D :D :D :D :D
imu
14-10-2006, 09:18 AM
Congrats Nick ... :cool:

Where are the pics ? :D
nick_M3
14-10-2006, 10:23 AM
Nice one :) TBH, the stock aluminium M3 bonnet is very light. I doubt a carbon fibre one will make much difference. However, a carbon roof in replacement of my 75lb roof with a sunroof is a different story altogether :D


oooooohhhhhhh yeaaaaaahhhhh
i am thinking the same exactly for my heavy baby!!!!!! :):)
hey i "beat" you at the wheels....:):) the volk weight is 8,5 front and 9 back!!!! :):)

where are the pics from the new wheels!!!!!!!!!??????
peppernick
14-10-2006, 04:37 PM
OK guys, since it's Saturday, the teasing stops. Had them mounted on the car yesterday. They are the Velocity VB3 CSL reps in M3 fitment sizes. They don;t look too small on the car either :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/111431.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/111432.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/111435.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/111437.jpg


Also, had my front bumper re-sprayed and the splitters painted satin black ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/111434.jpg
B19 LBP
14-10-2006, 04:46 PM
that looks very :cool: :cool: :cool:
All ON U
14-10-2006, 04:49 PM
looking good Nick! :)
Imola
14-10-2006, 04:50 PM
looking good and the Brembo mod behind them :cool: :cool: like the black splitters ;)
peppernick
14-10-2006, 04:51 PM
The M3 is looking very smart and simple again, which is what I really like :cool:
mystic sport
14-10-2006, 05:24 PM
Stunning Nick!!!
adood84
14-10-2006, 05:31 PM
Looks nice , I love the CSL wheels
ash323ci
14-10-2006, 05:57 PM
awsome looking car. The wheels really make it.
InvIs Inc
14-10-2006, 06:24 PM
looking good dude :cool:
mattj
14-10-2006, 06:53 PM
looking good-the black splitters make a massive difference
imu
14-10-2006, 08:19 PM
Beautiful, Nick :) :cool:

Looking forward to seeing them in the metal :cool:
girlpower
14-10-2006, 08:55 PM
Nick your car looks great...really clean and smart. Well done! :)
mike 318is
14-10-2006, 09:10 PM
looking very nice

but can i ask why you did not get genuine csl wheels

also what you going to do with the bbs lm
Juber
14-10-2006, 09:35 PM
SICK ! the OEM look ones look soooooo nice!!

Just out of curiousity nick, how much we talking for a set, im thinking of CSL's on my car!

But back to subject, looks soooooo nice Nick.
James325
14-10-2006, 10:13 PM
i love it,
peppernick
14-10-2006, 10:27 PM
looking very nice

but can i ask why you did not get genuine csl wheels

also what you going to do with the bbs lm
Because I want 18"s, and reps are the only way forward for this size. BBS LMs are now on M3CSLboy's CSL :)


James, thanks for the new sig :cool:
Moe
14-10-2006, 10:45 PM
Very nice mate keep it up
BeemerBoy888
15-10-2006, 04:51 AM
Top car Nick, looking good bro
mike 318is
15-10-2006, 07:36 AM
Because I want 18"s, and reps are the only way forward for this size. BBS LMs are now on M3CSLboy's CSL :)


James, thanks for the new sig :cool:

thought they was 19's are they lighter than geniunes rims
nick_M3
15-10-2006, 08:49 AM
Because I want 18"s, and reps are the only way forward for this size.

well done mate!!!!
the car is a beauty!!!!

reps are not the only way my friend....
there are some other solutions....:)

once more the car is looking great....the entrire rim is .....brake!!!! love it!!!
peppernick
15-10-2006, 08:54 AM
thought they was 19's are they lighter than geniunes rims



Yes they are, 23lb for the 18x8.5 compared to 26lb for the OEM 18X9.0. There are several reasons why I opted for 18"s.

1) More choices of semi slick/cup tyres without having to resolve to the ultra expensive Michelin Pilot Cup Sport or Pirelli P-Zero Corsa.

2) I have a choice of running lower profile tyres (stock tyres are tall 40 rear and 45 front profiles). This essentially alter the final drive ratio, shortening it so I get better acceleration without having to change the rear diff.

3) 18"s tyres are plentiful and cheap, especially if I'm running 2.5 or more negative front camber.

4) The wheel and tyre combo are generally lighter than a typical 19" wheel/tyre combo.

5) CSL reps look good and are very cheap. Easy to replace if I ever damage them on the track.
mikem
15-10-2006, 09:05 AM
Beautiful Nick.
Stock323iSaloon
15-10-2006, 09:46 AM
Nick, did u consider Umnitza CSL reps?
peppernick
15-10-2006, 01:22 PM
Nick, did u consider Umnitza CSL reps?
TBH the CSL reps I was looking at are all the same, manufactured in Taiwan.
Raj
15-10-2006, 01:49 PM
Nice one Nick, looks the business. I am really glad you finally went for 18s...I knew it was only a matter of time. ;) :rolleyes: :cool: :cool: :cool:
MistaSmiff
15-10-2006, 04:28 PM
Looking Good Nick :cool:
Black Sabbath
15-10-2006, 09:00 PM
Like what you've done again Nick,top choice again.
Raja_SMGII
15-10-2006, 09:40 PM
Looks good - I can barely see a difference in its stance [thanks to your drop and eye candy BBK] to OEM 19s and you have the benefit of a more complacent ride:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/111437.jpg



http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/29/csl19sbg8.png

Off topic: I didn't know you changed your stoptech callipers for Brembo [or are they the same and a simple new transfer were applied?
InvIs Inc
15-10-2006, 11:34 PM
Off topic: I didn't know you changed your stoptech callipers for Brembo [or are they the same and a simple new transfer were applied?

lol there you go Nick a trained eye fell for it lol job well done

Raja where u been? lol CLICKY (http://87.194.35.237/showthread.php?t=9534)
Vert
16-10-2006, 12:48 AM
Nick, simply awesome! I love the CSL wheels! :eek: :eek: :cool:
dodgyken
16-10-2006, 06:19 AM
Nick - if you are going for slicks then you might want 17" rims - I jest not. A friend runs 13" rims on his Caterham with slicks and 15" for road tyres. Another M-coupe driver sticks to 17" for the slicks - very stiff sidewall etc.
Dirty Black
16-10-2006, 07:16 AM
Nick, are they deeper dished at the rear and any comparision shots with the fronn?
mystic sport
16-10-2006, 11:30 AM
Nick - if you are going for slicks then you might want 17" rims - I jest not. A friend runs 13" rims on his Caterham with slicks and 15" for road tyres. Another M-coupe driver sticks to 17" for the slicks - very stiff sidewall etc.

I don't think you could run 17s with a BBK with the size of calipers and disks Nick runs.
huzi7
16-10-2006, 11:35 AM
18" CSL rocks!!!!
ccfj1
16-10-2006, 01:42 PM
lovely, just lovely...:)
daytonaviolet
17-10-2006, 06:21 AM
very lovely.. the csl wheels and the return of the black splitters is very nice :)
cableguy
23-10-2006, 08:24 AM
18" OEM Style CSL Reps can be had here. http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/product.asp?numPageStartPosition=1&P_ID=547&strPageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&strSearchCriteria=&PT_ID=117

C.
peppernick
23-10-2006, 12:47 PM
18" OEM Style CSL Reps can be had here. http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/product.asp?numPageStartPosition=1&P_ID=547&strPageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&strSearchCriteria=&PT_ID=117

C.
Those reps that Rochford sells are no where hear the quality of the Velocity or SSDD CSLs, they are a lot heavier as well. Spoke design is not as neat too.



are they deeper dished at the rear and any comparision shots with the fronn?
Yes, the ones I got are specifically for M3 fitment only. So the rear dish is deeper than the that on the non-M CSLs.
mnathan
23-10-2006, 03:49 PM
Look amazing nick.........:)
reaver
23-10-2006, 04:44 PM
looks awsome nick! them BBK look huggeeee :D :cool: