First I'll wax them properly, then brakes cleaning and EBC Red Stuff install (they claim 90% less brake dust, will see is it true).
And only then - will install.
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Alloys upgrade - finally here we are 108
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First I'll wax them properly, then brakes cleaning and EBC Red Stuff install (they claim 90% less brake dust, will see is it true).
And only then - will install.
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Its true
........................ nice wheels.
Don't forget to line the badges up with the tyre valves when you put them in
was searching for them for ages. they are on ebay times to times, but 80% refurbished are painted as whole piece, while I wanted original diamond cut.Its true
I will indeed! Actually, BMW make a spinning badges, which stay upwards at any speed. On my purchase list already, but damn expensive.Don't forget to line the badges up with the tyre valves when you put them in
- Joined
- Feb 18, 2016
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- Model of Z
- Z3M Imola and Z4 (e89)
- Joined
- Feb 18, 2016
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- 231
- Model of Z
- Z3M Imola and Z4 (e89)
I asked to have my 108s diamond cut when I split them but one of the barrels was just slightly out meaning it could not be done. I didn't want to wait, find another, strip it etc. so I went for the brightest siler they could use. I was happy with the finished job.
Tony.
Yeah, they need to be structurally sound for diamond cut. I was lucky, I bought a set on FB for £230, they were terrible, recoated without disassembling, later painted with spray can. But, they were perfectly good in terms of geometry, all 4 went to CNC with zero issues. I think I was very lucky with the first shot. I was agreed with refurbishes that they strip them bare and then put to lathe to measure, and if something bad found - I was prepared to to put whole thing on hold and get another set, to mix and match. But i was lucky!
Very nice indeed
Yours looks great, btw! And they are most original!
that's the official photo from bmw z4 press-pack, I've managed to get original press package they used to send to countries BMW headquarters. My copy is from Ukraine, weirdly half of the thing is on Ukrainian language, which I happen to know as well. So I have a full press-pack, original pre-digital era photos as well, but they are to shiny for taking pictures. One day I'll scan them all...
very nice mine are in shed and i not bothered putting them on this year still shoudl be as good as when i split them and refurbed them last year...
62643468_382856709244073_2519984112882679808_n by handsomejackuk, on Flickr
62643468_382856709244073_2519984112882679808_n by handsomejackuk, on Flickrvery nice mine are in shed and i not bothered putting them on this year still shoudl be as good as when i split them and refurbed them last year...
It is a very tasteful upgrade to Z3! they do look great on your car!
just done mine too
common as muck this grey with silver finish....
and not sure which car to put them on
common as muck this grey with silver finish....
and not sure which car to put them on
These do look great! However I was after OEM
btw, interested in your bolts setup. seems like studs and nuts? Shall I get these? I am running 20mm spacers at rear and 10mm front, with just extended bolts. Are these any better?
I prefer the studs. Easier to place the wheels on and off too. I am using 20mm spacers with them also, They are available in lots of different lengths to suit different spacer setups. and the nuts can be bought in different colours, though they are aluminium.
I'm used to seeing the Z4 on those 19s Pete and I do like them. Has Mrs.G had a say on this?
Tony.
Tony.
of course she has,I'm used to seeing the Z4 on those 19s Pete and I do like them. Has Mrs.G had a say on this?
Tony.
I think she also prefers the 19's..... hence why the 108's are now on my car.
She has my Schnitzers on at the moment, as the 19s need 2 rear tyres.
anything for a quiet wife.....
