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   supersize supersize supersize supersize supersize supersize Seller Details Rocket M3 Posts: 244 Registered: January 2011 Location: UK Feedback: None See Detailed Feedback Contact Seller View seller's other items Feeler: BBS Style Sport Evo Centrelock (peg drive) and 5 x 120 wheels 18" x 9J Quantity Views Date Posted 1 4234 Wed May 18, 2011   Asking Price Shipping Amount Condition £510.00 None Excellent   Description: We are looking at producing a batch of BBS style Sport Evo Centrelock wheels in Aluminium to Motorsport standards. This style of wheel is NLA from BMW. The new manufacturer is a well known Motorsport wheel manufacturer with vast experience in the industry Size: 18" x 9J Weight: approx 11.5kg Material: Cast Aluminium ALSi 12 MGSR The differences to the original wheels are as follows: Spoke depth approx 35mm instead of 40mm Spokes have increased draft angle to allow removal from the die. Some details cannot be reproduced - for instance the small indent with BBS will have 3 other letters... The indent with the date can be made with an old date ie 12/90 or with the new manufacturing date - feedback appreciated on this. The photos with 2 images shows the new wheel in silver and the original wheel in white. We are trying to get them as close to the originals as possible but there will be subtle differences due to the different manufacturing technique and ensuring copyright issues are covered. The 6 off holes with threaded inserts will also be incorporated on the front face and the surface finish will also be perfected for authenticity. Estimated price for a set of 4: £2040 inc VAT. Edit: There will also be a 5 x 120 option with offsets available from ET27 to ET71. Price to be confirmed. Images will follow soon. Any questions or interest please PM me on here or send an email to info@m3dtm.com Keywords: Feeler: BBS Style Sport Evo Centrelock (peg drive) 5 x 120 wheels 18" 9J

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   Mpower238 Registered: October 2006 Location: Paris Posts: 155	Comment Date: Wed May 18, 2011 Great ! ------------------------------
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   conrod Registered: September 2006 Location: NZ Posts: 1977	Comment Date: Wed May 18, 2011 unbelievably cool! glad to see someone run wiht this idea. ------------------------------ www.m3motorsport.co.nz 11771 by conrod on M3 Tech Forum
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   JulienM3 Registered: June 2010 Location: France Posts: 422	Comment Date: Wed May 18, 2011 I am interested by a 5x120 set
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   lars.m3 Registered: August 2007 Posts: 41	Comment Date: Thu May 19, 2011 I too am glad that someone has run with this idea, and I don't want to come across too negative. But unfortunately, 25+ pounds per wheel is not raceable for me. Even going from 17,5 to 22 lbs showed a very noticeable decrease in acceleration. Are there no other option for the production? Eddy's Apex wheels (flow formed) I think hit the scales at less than 20pounds, and there's got to be others that use the same process. I hope so, 'cause I would love to stock up on this wheel at a lighter weight...
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   Rocket M3 Registered: January 2011 Location: UK Posts: 244	Comment Date: Thu May 19, 2011 Thanks for the feedback. There are plenty of manufacturers that can flow form but it comes down to cost and minimum quantity orders. For this project the minimum quantity is 60 wheels (15 sets). Do you know a manufacturer that can provide a low minimum quantity and that can also split the batch into 5 x 120 and centrelock? We also prefer to have these made in Europe so we can work closely on the product with regard to the fine details such as surface finish and so forth.
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   Rocket M3 Registered: January 2011 Location: UK Posts: 244	Comment Date: Thu May 19, 2011 For info the Magnesium forged OE wheel weighs 9kg (20lbs) so an Aluminium version of this wheel is always going to be more than 20 lbs...
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   Rocket M3 Registered: January 2011 Location: UK Posts: 244	Comment Date: Mon June 6, 2011 To get a real idea of requirements, if you are genuinely interested please add your name to the list below and include whether you require Centrelock or 5 x 120 PCD. We are still waiting on images and weight for the 17" MS wheel - sorry for the delay. If you have added you name on S14.net then please don't add it here. Cheers. 18" x 9" MS wheel 1) 2) 3) 17" x 8" MS wheel 1) 2) 3)
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   Rocket M3 Registered: January 2011 Location: UK Posts: 244	Comment Date: Mon June 13, 2011 At last here are the details of the 17" x 8" wheel. This been designed 5 x 120 PCD only which means the weight can be reduced as the extra material needed around the centre for centrelock option is not needed. Weight 21lbs (9.5kg) Offset ET27 - can be adjusted if required. Have to say very pleased at how good this wheel looks in 17". Updated list below: 18" x 9" MS wheel 1) julien one set 5 x 120 2) RM x 1 set 3)Eric (either one, whichever is easier for you) 4)Mpower238 2 set centerlock 5) 17" x 8" MS wheel 1) Ken Garchow Centerlock or 5 x 120 2) 3)
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