New Boots {** NOW DAMAGED**}
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Topic: New Boots {** NOW DAMAGED**}
Posted By: ///M3Mick
Subject: New Boots {** NOW DAMAGED**}
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 12:44
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Lads A few pics of the new rims and BBK. Haven't taken many cos the car is really dirty and needs a detailing but it will follow. Anyway, they are BBS RS-GT's in brilliant silver, 19x8.5 and 19x10 with Toyo proxes 245/35 and 275/30s. I absolutely love these rims ever since I saw THorlief Nielsens CSL with them at the ring. They are BBK friendly and the ultra lightweight thin spoke design really shows off the calipers. The fronts weigh less than 10kgs and are actually 6lbs lighter than the OEM 18"s!!!!! BBK is a Stoptech 4 wheel kit, with 355mm discs all round and 4-pot calipers both front and Rear. Major thanks to Al and Richie for the installation at a great price, and now they are bedded in I frankly can't believe the stopping power. On the night I bedded them in, my stomach gave way before the brakes did, which has never happened before. They just do not fade now matter how hard I try to provoke them, can't wait for next day at mondello now. Finally, I can't believe the amount of attention the car is getting now. Guys in the office with no interest in cars have been coming up asking about it. It really has transformed the look, and is almost disconcerting. Last week myself and the other half went for lunch in malahide and we could see the car from the restaurant window. At least 10 groups of people that went past stopped to point at the brakes and stuff, it freaked me out and I couldnt concentrate on my szechuan chicken! Maybe I should have got black calipers! More pics to follow when car is detailed and I get my CSL bootlid.      |
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Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 13:10
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Nice one Mick. They really do look the business. If I were you I'd fit 5 locking wheel nuts on each wheel though. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: mbbaz
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 13:18
| lovely setup mate, would those 355s and calipers fit with standard M3 19s? |
Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 13:23
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The backs will fit, but you would need 10mm spacers and new longer wheel bolts at the front. Mick |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 13:29
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm (can't find the drooling icon!) ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 15:58
car looks great MicK!!!!! ------------- Previous: 2001 M3 2004 M3 CS. Current: 2007 318D SE SALOON. |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 16:31
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Oh my God, that's epic.
------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254"> 
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 16:35
 Will this one do?  ..think them callipers could be a bit brighter don't you?  ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 17:52
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Update: You just can't make this stuff up. I was going back to my car in the gym earlier, when I saw the car beside me reversing out. When I was about 30 meters from the car, I heard a sickening crunch. You've guessed it, he put on lock too early and has damaged the rear wing, my rear bumper and 1 brand spanking new BBS RS-GT which just depreciated by about €500 euro. He has offered me his number, and apparently "has a mate in a garage" who can refurbish the wheel but I am not hopeful. The rim is damaged right on the lip, about a 2 inch area where he has taken the surface off. I think it might be impossible (or do more damage to the rim) to repair and am throughly sickened. I will wait until its light tomorrow to assess the damage to it and the bodywork.  Mick |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 18:52
 sweet dude. ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 18:54
oh my god Mick!!! sorry to hear that  some people are just clueless when it comes to driving.. at least you witnessed it yourself, if that's any consolation!!------------- Previous: 2001 M3 2004 M3 CS. Current: 2007 318D SE SALOON. |
Posted By: JohnH
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 20:03
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Ouch - sorry to hear that Mick. I think he'll be phoning his insurance company rather than his mate when he hears the price of the replacement wheel. At least you saw him and got his number, would have been worse if it was a drive off. |
Posted By: ivanovoitch
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 20:51
Nicest wheels...baddest news! Your car is so sweet it would probably be fair if you shoot the whilst making lurve to his wife! ------------- |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 21:01
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bad bad they looked stunning, if the're that new I be looking for replacement not refurb tho ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 21:04
same here looks savage though mick!!! ------------- |
Derek M5 wrote:Posted By: mbbaz
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 21:28
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Id be looking for a replacement mate, leave him with the damaged wheel if he kicks up a fuss. Make sure and get a BMW quote on the quarter panel work also that will surely run into insurance money! Your lucky you caught the ------------- E46 M3 |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 21:36
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Oh my god! I would not be looking to get the wheel refurbished. I have the reciept for your rims if you want. It is only dated a few weeks ago. I would demand a new rim, find you can repain the bumper but new rims! Wait till I tell M5 that M3 got into a accident... he will be devistated. ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 18-November-2006 at 22:18
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that's depressing news, Mick. At least you were there... ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 19-November-2006 at 13:56
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Typical in this country, get a quote in a dealers for the full repair work and you never know it might go towards getting the CSL bootlid resprayed also. New rim only and no refurb as your rims have that coating on them so go through his insurance and you will be able to keep the damaged rim as a spare ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 19-November-2006 at 15:36
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Thats shocking Mick. You really were lucky to be there. Hope it all works out. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Aidan316i
Date Posted: 19-November-2006 at 16:08
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Thats shocking mate! The car is looking absolutly gorgeous!
------------- www.ni-bmw.co.uk E46 316i Saloon E36 323i Touring 
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Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 20-November-2006 at 11:32
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The wheels are only on a few days, so make sure you get a new wheel! Sorry to hear about what happened. Sickening. O/T Why has Pits edited nearly every post on this thread? ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 20-November-2006 at 11:39
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???..the edited post authors should know... Back on topic: Sorry to hear that, as previously said, get the new damaged wheel replaced...don't settle for a refurb! After all, they are new! ------------- |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 20-November-2006 at 16:15
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He did mine because the auto filter didn't censor the word XXXX in my post as I thought it would.... As for the others not sure, got carried away? Still at this rate he'll wear out his edit button and will quieten down again soon
and I edited yours cos ye'd misspelt editted! ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: Bopsy
Date Posted: 20-November-2006 at 16:51
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Enough with the editing. Up with free speech, constitutional right and all that. ------------- Bopsy! 
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Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 20-November-2006 at 21:25
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I'm all for that - but just to remind you this is an open forum and rules is rules - http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=10&PN=1 - http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=10&P N=1 In particular - • Do not use objectionable language. It is our intention to keep the language levels appropriate for family viewing. Any offensive wording will be edited! (not my capitals nor underline, but Killians!)
so, keep it clean, and it won't get edited . ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 22-November-2006 at 17:00
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Mick whats happening are you getting a new rim or are you being fecked around hope it is sorted quickly and not dragged out ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 22-November-2006 at 17:07
Was talking to Micky B this morning, turns out that the bumper scuff was superficial and buffed out. The rim damage is very slight and not noticable after a bit of gentlle rubbing.  Looks like Mick might leave it be... too much hassle than it is worth. Truth be told the time it would take Mick to chase up the claim he would have made more money if he was busy at work.  I am sure he will chime in soon... ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 22-November-2006 at 17:41
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The only thing with his rims is if the laquer is damaged the winter will take its toll and then it will lift and get a white appearance etc under the laquer he should still pursue the rim replacement anyway just to be on the safe side ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 22-November-2006 at 19:56
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Agreed, get yourself a new rim Mick. ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 22-November-2006 at 20:04
Yeah... can I have the spare one to make a coffee table? 
------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 22-November-2006 at 20:17
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Get in line I am encouriging him to get a new one and I have a nice piece of glass that would look lovely on top of that rim ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 08:51
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Lads I need some time & daylight! to really assess the damage. His car was a silver 407 or 607, so in the dark when I looked at it first with horizontal white lines down my rear panel and bumper I thought it was going to be much worse. Next day I went down with some Megs detailing spray and took it all off, all of the paint was his thank god. On the rim, again I took all of his paint off and used some meguiars metal polish to clean up the area and I am down to a small area of approx 1" in length of damage. Would anyone else notice it if I didn't point it out? Probably not. I don't really know what to do now, because while its easy for everyone to say "make sure you get a new rim", as you all know its a right pain in the ar$e in the circumstances. The amount of my time thats going to be involved etc I am still pissed off about it because if anyone was going to kerb these wheels I wanted it to be me.
Mick |
Posted By: BigPhil
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 10:01
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Hey mick, was that you driving up Domnick street, 6.15pm wed eve.......I was sitting in traffic there, you passed me when you turned off the Street. ------------- 997 C2 now. |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 10:18
Its all right Phil he has turned into a bit of Snob latelty with his new rims and brakes ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: BigPhil
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 10:23
He probably wont reply to me know as Ive only got standard 19's and BMW brakes.  ------------- 997 C2 now. |
Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 10:51
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LOFL Phil was that you in that car full of romanians? Lol seriously, when I turned back on to Dorset street on wednesday I was stuck in traffic, and this really old car with 5 people in it was on the inside lane. I happened to glance over and noticed they were all pointing at the rims. The driver started laughing when he saw me looking and motioned for me to lower my window. I was a bit suspicious but then he just said "You have very nice car" in an eastern european accent. So it could have been me alright, but I don't know which one Domenick street is? I take all these rat runs where I don't know the name of the fecking streets. And no Niall, I haven't lost the run of myself yet. The supercharger will take care of that
Mick
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Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 11:01
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You forgot to mention the CSL Bootlid as well ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: BigPhil
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 11:01
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Dominick street -- you turn up it off Dorset Street, its up a hill, leads up to the Subaru Dealers. Car looked nice. Supercharger ?? How much € ? Who fits it ? How much HP when fitted ? WHen ? ------------- 997 C2 now. |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 11:07
Jeez... what Mick will do to get one up on me in the BHP stakes. 
------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 11:13
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and considering that he's already faster than you... ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 11:20
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We will see in the dry the next time... I have a little ace up my sleeve come next trackday. ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: llatsni
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 11:22
you hired the stig as your stunt-double???? ------------- 1996 e34 525i SE Touring [uberwagon!] 1992 e36 325i Coupe [track car] 1998 e36 316i SE Saloon [sold... but missed] |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 11:25
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------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 11:29
My understudy? Na.... 
------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 11:32
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No Kin will go out first and let Mick get stuck with the rest or else he is going to bring fuel down and run on a light tank ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 11:36
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I'm going with nobbly tires and raised suspension. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 11:39
 Damn... why am I laughing at myself... ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 11:48
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He's not going to take passengers, while at the same time ensuring that Mick has Digweed, myself and another person (who'll have to be small to fit in with us!) on board!!! ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 12:21
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Niall That won't work, I would still catch him up. Fey! That won't work either because I can only take one passenger in a coupe :) NO I rather think its either: a) A penknife for my tyres b) A bag of sugar for my fuel tank c) A racelogic traction control system :) d) A lotus elise :o Mick |
Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 13:36
Well heres one example: http://www.active-autowerke.co.uk/supercharger-system.shtml - http://www.active-autowerke.co.uk/supercharger-system.shtml There are various stages, from 440 bhp upwards. Theres not much difference in the cost of the different stages on the face of it, but in reality they get more expensive as you go along because beyond stage one you need high flow cats, freer breathing backbox, uprated clutch and flywheel etc You can of course get stage 1, and then add those items at a later stage. ca-automotive can install them, and I am trying to organise attending one of their demo days at brunthingthorpe airbase to see if its something I would be interested in, but atm it is definitely the number one project for next year, hopefully before Augusts Ring Trip!!! For more examples go here; http://www.bmwpsi.com - www.bmwpsi.com Mick |
Posted By: BigPhil
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 14:15
 looks viscious, best of luck.------------- 997 C2 now. |
Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 14:59
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WOW, a supercharger.. noe thats bleedin savage Mick!! ------------- Previous: 2001 M3 2004 M3 CS. Current: 2007 318D SE SALOON. |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 15:20
None of the above. Racelogic is for the ring so only going to install it later on. E39 TC is crap for the ring and I am too chicken shi7 still to push it too hard without any aids, so the 20% slip the racelogic allows will be a nice compromise. ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 23-November-2006 at 16:21
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Don't be such a big girls blouse. Just turn it off man. Waste of money if you ask me. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |