My new BBS wheels and slippery slope updates!
09-16-2013, 03:33 PM
#32
Drifting
Thread Starter
Some updates for those interested in the reverse mount offsets.
Final would be:
8 x 18 et 38 / 11 x 18 et 41 (minus 7 if you want to include the rear spacer = 34)
Final would be:
8 x 18 et 38 / 11 x 18 et 41 (minus 7 if you want to include the rear spacer = 34)
Last edited by Knight; 02-24-2014 at 08:39 PM.
09-16-2013, 05:18 PM
#34
I want your car!....curious what you did to the bumper? or area right above the spoiler tips?....thanks
Hey all,
Figured it was time to do an update and of course include what everyone loves - plenty of pics!
Been looking for awhile now to give the car another appearance, just to change up the look from the existing RUF style wheels. The LM's were my #1 choice, inspired by Nurburger's reverse mount thread and Foude's silver 993 C2S. TripleG local to me has been running a set this past summer, only re-assured me these are my next set of wheels.
Thanks to a fellow Rennlister I found a set a few weeks back:
As we all know they are a 2-Piece Die Forged Aluminum Wheel and just so light, approx 22lbs front / 24lbs rear.
8 x 18 et 50 / 11 x 18 et 56 (before the reverse mount)
After the reverse mount and polished lips, it all comes together nicely IMO. Used my existing 7mm spacer in the rear. Running Bridgestone SO2s factory sizes 225/285.
And some other updates this year:
- Back in the winter, a full front end respray including headlight washers delete. As well a full clear bra on the front end, so far it's been great for that added protection. I'd recommend after a quality paint job!
- Gert FPB.
- Rear wiper delete.
- Walrod Bushings along with a fresh alignment/corner balance last week. Like everyone has said, it does totally gets rid of that annoying wheel vibration at 90-100 km/hr. Mine were slightly cracked after taking them out with MikeJ.
- Incoming next week will add some red seat belts.
Enjoy the pics!
Figured it was time to do an update and of course include what everyone loves - plenty of pics!
Been looking for awhile now to give the car another appearance, just to change up the look from the existing RUF style wheels. The LM's were my #1 choice, inspired by Nurburger's reverse mount thread and Foude's silver 993 C2S. TripleG local to me has been running a set this past summer, only re-assured me these are my next set of wheels.
Thanks to a fellow Rennlister I found a set a few weeks back:
As we all know they are a 2-Piece Die Forged Aluminum Wheel and just so light, approx 22lbs front / 24lbs rear.
8 x 18 et 50 / 11 x 18 et 56 (before the reverse mount)
After the reverse mount and polished lips, it all comes together nicely IMO. Used my existing 7mm spacer in the rear. Running Bridgestone SO2s factory sizes 225/285.
And some other updates this year:
- Back in the winter, a full front end respray including headlight washers delete. As well a full clear bra on the front end, so far it's been great for that added protection. I'd recommend after a quality paint job!
- Gert FPB.
- Rear wiper delete.
- Walrod Bushings along with a fresh alignment/corner balance last week. Like everyone has said, it does totally gets rid of that annoying wheel vibration at 90-100 km/hr. Mine were slightly cracked after taking them out with MikeJ.
- Incoming next week will add some red seat belts.
Enjoy the pics!
09-16-2013, 06:55 PM
#35
Drifting
Thread Starter
09-16-2013, 07:37 PM
#36
sorry, I meant right above the muffler tips....it's not black but greyish there?...is it just painted differently?
09-16-2013, 09:09 PM
#37
Drifting
Thread Starter
07-11-2014, 08:41 PM
#39
Drifting
Thread Starter
2014 updates!
Time for a mid year slope update, some items were definitely unplanned, however thinking of it as part of the fun in ownership. 
- Red seat belts, along with new Lloyd mats (with red piping).
- Thanks to RL CarreraX for the new 3 spoke wheel with leather airbag. Just as described, brand new!
- Got rid of the Bridgestone SO2As (225s/285s). Not a fan of the tires in terms of feel and performance and the profile of 225s with 285s wasn't working well visually too. Swapped in some Hankooks V12s (225s/295s).
Now the pricey slope was my suspension refresh after finding out I needed some new rear arms and bushings, decided to just do it all while I'm there in the RL spirit:
- OEM front tie rods.
- All new arms in the back consisting of the upper OEM camber and kinematic arms, lower RS a-arms and Tarett toe links with boots + locking plates.
- Elephant Racing rear subframe mounts/bushing kit (sport hardness)
- Of course back for another alignment.
Big thanks to MikeJ for all the help on the suspension re-fresh, the car now drives completely different!
And to finish it off with some new recent pics as many enjoy, RL KP993 has been giving me some great photography tips.
- Red seat belts, along with new Lloyd mats (with red piping).
- Thanks to RL CarreraX for the new 3 spoke wheel with leather airbag. Just as described, brand new!
- Got rid of the Bridgestone SO2As (225s/285s). Not a fan of the tires in terms of feel and performance and the profile of 225s with 285s wasn't working well visually too. Swapped in some Hankooks V12s (225s/295s).
Now the pricey slope was my suspension refresh after finding out I needed some new rear arms and bushings, decided to just do it all while I'm there in the RL spirit:
- OEM front tie rods.
- All new arms in the back consisting of the upper OEM camber and kinematic arms, lower RS a-arms and Tarett toe links with boots + locking plates.
- Elephant Racing rear subframe mounts/bushing kit (sport hardness)
- Of course back for another alignment.
Big thanks to MikeJ for all the help on the suspension re-fresh, the car now drives completely different!
And to finish it off with some new recent pics as many enjoy, RL KP993 has been giving me some great photography tips.
