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Old 04-12-2007, 05:08 AM
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where is your sunroof? how much weight did you save?
Old 04-12-2007, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Carrera GT
By the way, it's possible to run Sport Cups in 265's on the front.
We tried to get the 265 up front but there is really no room. The 9" wheel barely makes it and the 265 will not without modifications to the fender.
Old 04-12-2007, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Mind Over Motorsports
BBS Motorsports makes two versions of this wheel (for GT3's with or without PCCB's) so your are certain to get the right offset as long as you specify when ordering. We are an authorized BBS Motorsports Distributor if anyone else is interested in the same wheels. Here's a shot of a set painted red on a GT3 we are preparing currently. This car will be ready on Friday....more pics to come including a brand new set of these wheels for the car freshly painted red also.
Didn't realize there are two different wheels. Are the centers different?

Also, my reservation on the BBS as opposed to Fikse is the thinner rim halves. Great for track use, but suspect on the street (as of now I wouldn't trailer to the track so they have to be street worthy). Do you guys build up the wheels with thicker rim halves?
Old 04-12-2007, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by NJ-GT
where is your sunroof? how much weight did you save?
Car is at the shop now and the roof is being done next week. I will let you know as soon as it is out.
Old 04-12-2007, 07:58 PM
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Thought you guys might be interested in this:

http://www.nittotire.com/functions/n...pup.asp?ID=114

Also, reports from the bmw guys and a few porsche guys citing the nittos to be faster than the RA1.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...ighlight=nitto

Looking forward to trying them out.
Old 04-12-2007, 08:14 PM
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I don't see the correct rear size listed
Old 04-12-2007, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by grussell
Car is at the shop now and the roof is being done next week. I will let you know as soon as it is out.
Carbon or factory tin?

ps. Puh-leez post more pics of your car ...
Old 04-12-2007, 09:58 PM
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what's the weight of these wheels?

any reason why not use 8.5 in the front like stock?
Old 04-12-2007, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by krC2S
what's the weight of these wheels?

any reason why not use 8.5 in the front like stock?
A 9" has a wider range of tire selection.
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Originally Posted by grussell
I don't see the correct rear size listed

Didn't realize until now the nittos were only in a 30 series. Looks like Toyos it is.

Stock
235/35-19 25.5"...............................305/30-19 26.3"


RA1
245/40-18 25.6"...............................305/35-18 26.3
275/35-18 25.5"................................335/30-18 25.9


PSC
265/35-18" 25.2"...........................345/35-18 26.2
235/40-18" 25.4"...........................295/35-18 25.2"
....................................................315/35-18" 25.5"

Hooters
P245/35-18 24.7"...........................315/30-18 25.6"

Nitto
245/40-18 25.55..............................315/30-18 25.35"
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How to the 18" BBS compare to the 19" Champion wheels you have? Have you had both on the track yet.
Old 04-13-2007, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Carrera GT
Carbon or factory tin?

ps. Puh-leez post more pics of your car ...
Factory tin

When it is done in a few weeks I will take some new pictures and post them
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Originally Posted by mtalx
How to the 18" BBS compare to the 19" Champion wheels you have? Have you had both on the track yet.
first impression is that 18" is better



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