BBS Monoblock 19" 5lug Group Buy Feeler
05-04-2015, 04:46 PM
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Great News!!
I just got emails from BBS that they are committing to the project in full force. They have preliminary drawings and are working on each of the 4 wheels we requested.
To those that have stuck around I appreciate your patience.
They said they'll have drawings within 2 weeks and can produce the wheels by June/July timeframes...
To those that have stuck around I appreciate your patience.
They said they'll have drawings within 2 weeks and can produce the wheels by June/July timeframes...
05-04-2015, 06:49 PM
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Wow, excellent work here!
I am interested in these wheels and always interested in weights, and just want to give a notice that I actually believe you guys will be surprised with the weight!
Majority of the time people e.g. in 6bling advertise their "forged race spec wheels" at much lower weights than in reality. That's very problematic if you order your wheels based on those kinds of claims...Never believe them unless it's a proper wheel house like BBS or it has been independently verified (finish, offset and bolt pattern all impact weight as well, not only width and diameter).
My data for BBS Monoblock 19" in Porsche center lock:
7.9 kg front 9x19" (this is 17.4 lbs)
9.3 kg rear 12x19" (this is 20.5 lbs)
And, the best part that remains to be seen with this project, IMHO centerlock wheels are lighter than the same wheels in 5-lugs, I checked that once with OZ Ultraleggera, and now same thing with OZ Superforgiata:
For example:
OZ Superforgiata 8.5x19" is 0.6 kg lighter in 5x130 vs. center lock
OZ Superforgiata 12x19" Is 1.1 kg(!) lighter in 5x130 vs. center lock
Those are very big differences in a very light wheel. Of course, those weights exclude the bolts.
Majority of the time people e.g. in 6bling advertise their "forged race spec wheels" at much lower weights than in reality. That's very problematic if you order your wheels based on those kinds of claims...Never believe them unless it's a proper wheel house like BBS or it has been independently verified (finish, offset and bolt pattern all impact weight as well, not only width and diameter).
My data for BBS Monoblock 19" in Porsche center lock:
7.9 kg front 9x19" (this is 17.4 lbs)
9.3 kg rear 12x19" (this is 20.5 lbs)
And, the best part that remains to be seen with this project, IMHO centerlock wheels are lighter than the same wheels in 5-lugs, I checked that once with OZ Ultraleggera, and now same thing with OZ Superforgiata:
For example:
OZ Superforgiata 8.5x19" is 0.6 kg lighter in 5x130 vs. center lock
OZ Superforgiata 12x19" Is 1.1 kg(!) lighter in 5x130 vs. center lock
Those are very big differences in a very light wheel. Of course, those weights exclude the bolts.
05-04-2015, 10:22 PM
#108
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I just got emails from BBS that they are committing to the project in full force. They have preliminary drawings and are working on each of the 4 wheels we requested. To those that have stuck around I appreciate your patience. They said they'll have drawings within 2 weeks and can produce the wheels by June/July timeframes...
05-12-2015, 03:15 AM
#110
Burning Brakes
1. Jamie_GT3: Set D in Gloss Black
2. BMWTYE: Set B in Motorsports Polish (add $600)
3. BeakerGT3: Set A in Motorsports Silver
4. /Five: Set A in Satin Black (add $600 custom color)
5. Rocketman: Set C in ???
6. E46/997 Guy: Set A in Motorsports Silver
7. ammo_collector: Set C in Motorsport Silver
8. Nizer???
9.Fongster : Set c in motorsports silver
2. BMWTYE: Set B in Motorsports Polish (add $600)
3. BeakerGT3: Set A in Motorsports Silver
4. /Five: Set A in Satin Black (add $600 custom color)
5. Rocketman: Set C in ???
6. E46/997 Guy: Set A in Motorsports Silver
7. ammo_collector: Set C in Motorsport Silver
8. Nizer???
9.Fongster : Set c in motorsports silver
05-15-2015, 09:24 PM
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Not sure if anyone knows the answer but if I have a 2008 GT2 and plan on putting the fender flares, should I be getting the Cup front 19x9.5 ET 42 or is this too wide of a wheel?
05-15-2015, 10:25 PM
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05-25-2015, 03:41 PM
#118
Update
So we've gone back and forth a bit. Originally the designer at BBS wanted a very flat profile, this wasn't what we wanted or started the project to accomplish. After some coaxing, but them to go back to the Cup spoke profile.
This pic is to show the curvature on on the 19x9 ET50. All the others will have more concavity than this. Gives you a good idea how they will look
We're on course to have wheels completed by the end of July (summer is vacation season in Germany...)
This pic is to show the curvature on on the 19x9 ET50. All the others will have more concavity than this. Gives you a good idea how they will look
We're on course to have wheels completed by the end of July (summer is vacation season in Germany...)
05-25-2015, 05:41 PM
#120
Weight of the 19" centerlock wheels are 17.9lbs for 9" front and 21.7lbs 12" rear. 9.5" aren't made yet and 5 lug will add a little weight to them.
Don't know the weights of the GT2 wheels, if they're like the GT3 wheels then they're boat anchors...
Don't know the weights of the GT2 wheels, if they're like the GT3 wheels then they're boat anchors...