Center lock BBS for '10 GT3
03-10-2010 | 12:36 PM
#31
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What size tires would you run with 18"? I did a quick search recently. Couldn't find anything the the form of the usual suspects (RA1, R6, PSC, etc) that would provide roughly the same overall width.
BBS should know something about 18" in the next week or 2 they told me. Same with CCW.
In general I have a fear of tools, so here some stupid questions:
I have seen some tools mentioned in other threads from ToolTopia and SnapOn, but now that some Rennlisters have used the CL's for a few months, what are the cheapest tools that will get the job done to take them off and put them on?
- Breaker bar 48" (Really that long needed?) I guess I need to break it loose with the hand brake on, than jack up the car.
- Torque wrench that can get 370Lbs = 500Nm of torque
- Socket (Porsche part, comes with the car right?)
I assume it will be in the manual, but what is the procedure; Torque the nut, loosen a bit and torque again?
What do you use once you break the nut loose? Can you unscrew the rest of the nut by hand?
Is there a way to screw this up, because I will.
In general I have a fear of tools, so here some stupid questions:
I have seen some tools mentioned in other threads from ToolTopia and SnapOn, but now that some Rennlisters have used the CL's for a few months, what are the cheapest tools that will get the job done to take them off and put them on?
- Breaker bar 48" (Really that long needed?) I guess I need to break it loose with the hand brake on, than jack up the car.
- Torque wrench that can get 370Lbs = 500Nm of torque
- Socket (Porsche part, comes with the car right?)
I assume it will be in the manual, but what is the procedure; Torque the nut, loosen a bit and torque again?
What do you use once you break the nut loose? Can you unscrew the rest of the nut by hand?
Is there a way to screw this up, because I will.
03-27-2010 | 03:39 PM
#32
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I don't have the sizes handy, but I know whe have a choice of Toyo, Hoosier and Michelin and yokohama slicks..
I listed the RA1's and Hoosiers R6 out for myself and that is no problem compared to the OEM Revs per mile..
Anyone hear something about wheels? I'd like to hit the track soon..
I listed the RA1's and Hoosiers R6 out for myself and that is no problem compared to the OEM Revs per mile..
Anyone hear something about wheels? I'd like to hit the track soon..
03-27-2010 | 04:32 PM
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I don't have the sizes handy, but I know whe have a choice of Toyo, Hoosier and Michelin and yokohama slicks..
I listed the RA1's and Hoosiers R6 out for myself and that is no problem compared to the OEM Revs per mile..
Anyone hear something about wheels? I'd like to hit the track soon..
I listed the RA1's and Hoosiers R6 out for myself and that is no problem compared to the OEM Revs per mile..
Anyone hear something about wheels? I'd like to hit the track soon..
03-27-2010 | 05:16 PM
#34
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I've been told by BBS that the 18" and 19" 3-piece wheels are ready to go. They come in 9" and 12" width.
They differ from the standard Cup wheels in that Cup wheel is flat in the center-bore area and uses a spring plate that is attached with three small screws. The RS wheel is tapered in the center-bore and is locked on with a special nut.
I was told that the RS wheel at this time only comes in silver, but I found the pictures below of the Rohrl car from the Sport Auto site. I don't think I like the entire wheel painted red. Do you think just the center painted red would look good on my grey/red RS?
They differ from the standard Cup wheels in that Cup wheel is flat in the center-bore area and uses a spring plate that is attached with three small screws. The RS wheel is tapered in the center-bore and is locked on with a special nut.
I was told that the RS wheel at this time only comes in silver, but I found the pictures below of the Rohrl car from the Sport Auto site. I don't think I like the entire wheel painted red. Do you think just the center painted red would look good on my grey/red RS?
03-27-2010 | 08:41 PM
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03-28-2010 | 11:20 AM
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Personally, I think your car will look better with the BBS wheel spoke painted in the standard BBS silver paint.
but you might want to add the RED centerlock Bolt,
to make it even better.(Contrasting Color)
because the RED Centerlock Bolt will look in harmony with the Red BBS sticker on the wheel lips.
plus Silver spoke wheel will better suit any brake caliper color (red/yellow caliper).
03-29-2010 | 05:04 PM
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03-30-2010 | 10:28 AM
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From: Regretfully not at a track... :(
It would seem that BBS will be doing both a monoblock (RE- specifically for new GT3) and various E 3-piece wheels in centrelock option (E28, E88)...
Website link:
http://www.bbs-racing-wheels.com/seiten/framee.htm
Website link:
http://www.bbs-racing-wheels.com/seiten/framee.htm
03-30-2010 | 03:35 PM
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From: S.F Bay Area
03-30-2010 | 08:27 PM
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From: Regretfully not at a track... :(