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« Reply #30 on: November 09, 2008, 01:11:32 PM »
15x7.5 Ronal LS Mesh

Good enough for me.

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« Reply #31 on: November 09, 2008, 10:27:31 PM »
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15x7.5 Ronal LS Mesh

Good enough for me.


Nice choice!  I've got those too and love 'em.
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« Reply #32 on: November 10, 2008, 04:30:35 PM »
Borbet Type T 16x7 or 7.5 dont remember which
205x50x16 Fuzion HRi's (came from Fulda Extremo's or whatever, they were better, except for price and snow performance, obviously)
1.5" drop up front and 1.0" in the back
Does anyone have rubbing issues with 215's up front, or back for that matter?
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« Reply #33 on: November 11, 2008, 10:48:00 PM »
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15x7.5 Ronal LS Mesh

Good enough for me.



Thats a clean looking car. What suspension do you have on it?
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« Reply #34 on: November 12, 2008, 01:26:20 AM »
thanks

I have vogtland springs, Billy sports, Cabby front and M3 rear sway bars, powerflex offset CABs. New bushings and mounts. Just today I replaced the brake rotors, brake pads, fluid and front brake lines (OEM) today so I'm getting closer to the goal.

Still on the radar is:
e36 steering rack, tint, amp and sub, refinish wheels.
And there are always other things to mess with...
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« Reply #35 on: November 12, 2008, 01:33:31 AM »
How do you like those sways Nomad?

Do you autoX or anything?
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« Reply #36 on: November 12, 2008, 08:30:14 PM »
when i had time and money i autocrossed a Miata i had before the E30. I then bought the E30 to have in its place (to put a baby seat in the rear) so i've been building it for autocross with the hope i'll be able to get back into it. I just have no time anymore and with this economy I don't have the money.

Having said that, yes, I like the sways. It's stiffer in the rear but without a tight alignment yet I have push earlier than I prefer in the front. It corners flat though. The new wheels are heavier than the stock baskets and it is certainly felt, but they do give more grip. The rear will step out in the wet and if i really pound/fling it in tight corners but the car is certainly underpowered. I'd like more power (who doesn't) but I've always been a momentum/handling guy. I'm not sold on the E30 after having been in a well prepped Miata but it's getting closer than it was before.

i think a tighter steering ratio, more negative camber and a lighter wheel/tire combo will really help it out. That's just the autocrosser talking. For now though, It's good enough for a tight feeling daily driver.
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« Reply #37 on: November 12, 2008, 08:50:21 PM »
Thats awesome.

I was looking to upgrade my sways (as I'm sure you can see from my signature) but I didn't want to go crazy.

Good info, thanks alot!
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« Reply #38 on: November 12, 2008, 09:20:58 PM »
E34 15x7 et20 Style 5's (aka BBS RZ) w/ 205/60/15 (had the tires, will change someday)

Refinished then myself. Was a pain, but they turned out pretty nice.



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« Reply #39 on: November 13, 2008, 02:13:40 PM »
Sweeeet!:D
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« Reply #40 on: November 14, 2008, 02:30:46 PM »
In the summer I run 17x7.5" Kopi's but I'll be throwing on some Blizzaks on my 5-spoke 16x7" wheels for winter. I'll have to gather pics later.
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« Reply #41 on: January 12, 2009, 10:05:34 PM »
Bringing back this thread.
I've actually had these wheels for some time now. I just need to get tires but the bodywork, paint and top come first....:(

18X8 M6 Replicas


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« Reply #42 on: January 13, 2009, 07:11:25 PM »



 kinda crappy pic on car but 18x7 with 215/35/18
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« Reply #43 on: January 13, 2009, 11:07:38 PM »
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Makes me want a 328is 4-door badly, knowing that it could look like that, haha.

Clean shit, didn't realize they made style 5's in a 15 inch.
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« Reply #44 on: January 13, 2009, 11:21:07 PM »
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These are awesome.
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