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  1. AndreaR32
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    05-06-2012 01:09 PM #1
    Hey everyone,

    finally found the set of "wheels" I have been looking for. Here is a picture:



    Specs are:
    Make: BBS RC
    Dimensions: 8x17 ET 35
    Weight: 7.4 kg / 16.3lbs

    I have a super busy week but when I have time I am taking them to a friend who has a shop and he will be cleaning them and refurbishing what is needed.

    Now I had the idea of paint them black but having the entire inside of the rims painted blue (probably candy blue or a sort of fluorenscent blue color). What do you guys think? Taking into consideration my car is reflex silver. Any other possible suggestions?



    The car should look nice in stance for sure thanks to the extra poke.



    Voila everyone. I'm loving the stance. Will have to get them painted though as they are "hurt" in a few places. Definitly feel the weight lose too. Fuel consumption is also down






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    05-06-2012 01:16 PM #2
    bbs
    Paint it black and take it back.
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    05-06-2012 02:13 PM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by AndreaR32 View Post
    Now I had the idea of paint them black but having the entire inside of the rims painted blue (probably candy blue or a sort of fluorenscent blue color). What do you guys think?
    Do it. Something like the jazz blue gti
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    05-06-2012 02:53 PM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by germanbycar View Post
    bbs



    Quote Originally Posted by tbobaggins View Post
    Do it. Something like the jazz blue gti
    For sure I think it will look great. Thanks for the support
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    05-06-2012 03:36 PM #5
    Wow no "rims" nazis in this thread yet
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    05-06-2012 03:56 PM #6
    Good choice of rims
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    05-06-2012 04:31 PM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by Aviator. View Post
    Good choice of rims

    Thanks. I have been decided on a set for 2 years now. Finally got these. 400 dollars with tires still good for the whole summer with me going hardcore on them so I'm very happy.
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    05-06-2012 04:47 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by AndreaR32 View Post
    Thanks. I have been decided on a set for 2 years now. Finally got these. 400 dollars with tires still good for the whole summer with me going hardcore on them so I'm very happy.
    Good deal
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    05-06-2012 05:09 PM #9
    Are they from an Audi A6?
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    05-06-2012 05:18 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by AWPower View Post
    Are they from an Audi A6?
    Yes they are.
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    05-06-2012 05:21 PM #11
    Sweet
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    05-06-2012 05:23 PM #12
    Quote Originally Posted by AWPower View Post
    Sweet
    Thanks. I was worried about fitment issue at first but the seller had it tested on a friends R32 and it fit tops.
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    05-06-2012 09:15 PM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by kingbeard View Post
    Wow no "rims" nazis in this thread yet
    You mean wheels

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    05-07-2012 01:24 AM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by zevion View Post
    You mean wheels

    ...and I thought it was "rimz yo"
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    05-07-2012 03:32 AM #15
    Quote Originally Posted by zevion View Post
    You mean wheels

    Quote Originally Posted by gottiR32 View Post
    ...and I thought it was "rimz yo"


    Ohh am I in the wrong by saying rims? lol
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    05-07-2012 07:01 PM #16
    Quote Originally Posted by kingbeard View Post
    Wow no "rims" nazis in this thread yet
    Stop asking for rimjobs, you freaks.
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    05-08-2012 02:25 AM #17
    those are gonna look great Andrea
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    05-08-2012 03:43 AM #18
    Quote Originally Posted by sixteen10 View Post
    those are gonna look great Andrea
    Thanks mate

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    05-08-2012 08:10 AM #19
    Wheels
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    05-27-2012 11:46 AM #20
    Updated with pictures and info
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    05-27-2012 12:23 PM #21
    looks good on the RCs
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    05-27-2012 08:28 PM #22
    There is a set for sale on the 5x112 forum right now for $500 but in much worse shape...

    I might pick them up for the winter...


    What type of bolts are you running?

    Any spacers?
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    05-28-2012 02:23 AM #23
    Looking good Andrea!
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    IMO the first major 'R' engine failure was they put that puny little 4 pot into it to begin with.
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    05-28-2012 03:27 AM #24
    RCs are great. I wish they came in 18". Looks good on your R...but it is iconic on MKIV GLI.
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    05-28-2012 05:36 AM #25
    Quote Originally Posted by AWPower View Post
    looks good on the RCs
    Thanks

    Quote Originally Posted by whitekryptonite View Post
    There is a set for sale on the 5x112 forum right now for $500 but in much worse shape...

    I might pick them up for the winter...


    What type of bolts are you running?

    Any spacers?
    Stock bolts without issues. I got mine for 450 with tires still good for one summer. The BBS logo on the caps though are f*©kd so I need to find new ones. I also need to get them repainted. No spacers either but I do get occasional rubbing but only in the back so I will get the fenders bent a bit.

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    Looking good Andrea!
    Thanks bro. Happy to finally have them. By far the best aquisition (peformance and esthetics) that I have made for the R32.

    Quote Originally Posted by oidoglr View Post
    RCs are great. I wish they came in 18". Looks good on your R...but it is iconic on MKIV GLI.
    They do come in 18 as well. I have seem some. These come from an audi but where originially made for the mk4 golf gti 25th edition here in Europe.
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    05-28-2012 05:45 AM #26
    Oh and they clear the brakes perfectly. The stance is much more "german" style being low and wide (h&r springs btw). The rears stick out a bit too much for swiss regulations however as the tire sticks out a bit further than the fender so fender bending time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AndreaR32 View Post

    Stock bolts without .
    Are you sure?

    No ball seat / cone seat issues?
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    05-28-2012 09:41 AM #28
    Quote Originally Posted by Mr_Peach View Post
    Are you sure?

    No ball seat / cone seat issues?
    Yep. I just used my stock bolts and they fit in flush and perfect. Length seems fine (also feels fine: no issues while driving (vibrations or other).
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    sweet tails bro
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    sweet tails bro
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    06-05-2012 12:51 PM #31
    Paint job is finished. I ended up opting for a sober but with a little extra touch idea. The blue and black was too much, and since the rims are 17's, a dark color would make them seem even smaller.

    Here they are. Tires are going on Friday so I am super impatient. The bbs logo in the center is going to be changed to carbon with silver BBS 3D writing. I am just waiting for them to arrive from order.


    Enjoy


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    06-11-2012 03:44 AM #32
    More update

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    06-11-2012 06:02 AM #33
    Looks great man. need more pics though
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    Quote Originally Posted by sixteen10 View Post
    Looks great man. need more pics though
    Pictures coming up of a meet we had with friends. mk4-mk6 R32's and R's plus an rs4 on 20 inch bbs ch-r's and supersprint exhaust.
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