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  • PaintPro21
    Mod Crazy
    • Jul 2007
    • 660

    #316
    Originally posted by Blip Bavarian
    Is there a 4lug bbk that will fill this wheel? I saw the wilwood 6 piston, but that was m3 5lug fitment....
    Lee Vuong of Massive brakes who makes that 6 piston kit you saw makes, three different 4 lug BBK's for the regular e30 as well.



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    • Blip Bavarian
      Wrencher
      • May 2009
      • 236

      #317
      All 3 of the e30 4 lug setups say, requires a 15inch wheel. Am i missing something??
      My LS1 swap thread:
      http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=160030

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      • Bishop
        R3V Elite
        • May 2009
        • 4913

        #318
        Probably a minimum of a 15" wheel, this is just a guess though

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        • Blip Bavarian
          Wrencher
          • May 2009
          • 236

          #319
          Originally posted by Bishop
          Probably a minimum of a 15" wheel, this is just a guess though

          yes its minimum. i am curious what 4 lug bbk's actually require a 17 inch to clear...
          My LS1 swap thread:
          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=160030

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          • PaintPro21
            Mod Crazy
            • Jul 2007
            • 660

            #320
            Originally posted by Blip Bavarian
            yes its minimum. i am curious what 4 lug bbk's actually require a 17 inch to clear...
            Only certain 15" wheels have the barrel clearance to fit over the caliper. It's not a guarantee. You'd want to discuss fitment with Lee.

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            • Blip Bavarian
              Wrencher
              • May 2009
              • 236

              #321
              Originally posted by PaintPro21
              Only certain 15" wheels have the barrel clearance to fit over the caliper. It's not a guarantee. You'd want to discuss fitment with Lee.

              i understand that, and no offense but thats not the nature of my question. is there is a 4 lug bbk that will not fit a 15 or 16" wheel, but actually will only fit with a 17"?

              if not, i would rather run a 15/16 and save money on rubber. Thanks for your responses guys
              My LS1 swap thread:
              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=160030

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              • Fidhle007
                I can fly, motherfucker
                • Oct 2005
                • 7209

                #322
                If you're looking for brakes for looks, I think you've missed the point...
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                • rneedham1979
                  E30 Modder
                  • Jul 2008
                  • 852

                  #323
                  Let me get this straight. You want to buy a BBK but you are trying to limit your wheel size in order to save money on tires? Do you go through so many tires that 17" are that much more expensive than 15s or 16's? I am confused...


                  Originally posted by Blip Bavarian
                  i understand that, and no offense but thats not the nature of my question. is there is a 4 lug bbk that will not fit a 15 or 16" wheel, but actually will only fit with a 17"?

                  if not, i would rather run a 15/16 and save money on rubber. Thanks for your responses guys
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                  • Fidhle007
                    I can fly, motherfucker
                    • Oct 2005
                    • 7209

                    #324
                    Originally posted by rneedham1979
                    Let me get this straight. You want to buy a BBK but you are trying to limit your wheel size in order to save money on tires? Do you go through so many tires that 17" are that much more expensive than 15s or 16's? I am confused...
                    He's just looking for that "Filled-up wheel" look. If you want the largest 4-lug BBK on the market I think K-Sport is your best option but they're pricey and unproven.
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                    • Bishop
                      R3V Elite
                      • May 2009
                      • 4913

                      #325
                      it's like buying a hooker and taking her to a nice restaurant.... No need.

                      PM me for detailing services in the Longmont / Boulder Area in Colorado!
                      Originally posted by DTM190
                      "fuck the kangaroo dude, his toilet water swirls the wrong way anyway, plus i never liked crocodile dundee or Steve Irwin and vegemite tastes like shit"

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                      • Blip Bavarian
                        Wrencher
                        • May 2009
                        • 236

                        #326
                        Originally posted by Fidhle007
                        If you're looking for brakes for looks, I think you've missed the point...

                        If i end up with a BBK that will work with 15 inch wheels, then i will buy 15 inch wheels, as opposed to going with 17's "for the look".

                        i dont want to buy a wheel that limits my BBK options down the road, and conversely i dont want to buy a wheel that is more size than I will ever need.

                        back to the question... What is the largest 4 lug BBK that people are running.
                        My LS1 swap thread:
                        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=160030

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                        • Blip Bavarian
                          Wrencher
                          • May 2009
                          • 236

                          #327
                          Originally posted by Fidhle007
                          He's just looking for that "Filled-up wheel" look. If you want the largest 4-lug BBK on the market I think K-Sport is your best option but they're pricey and unproven.

                          when did i say that i am looking for the "filled up look" I am not looking for a BBK for the bling dude. I am asking a simple question.

                          Havent heard many good things about K sport..
                          Last edited by Blip Bavarian; 06-16-2009, 07:33 AM.
                          My LS1 swap thread:
                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=160030

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                          • Blip Bavarian
                            Wrencher
                            • May 2009
                            • 236

                            #328
                            thanks for the insight. Ill switch to Burger King.


                            Originally posted by Bishop
                            it's like buying a hooker and taking her to a nice restaurant.... No need.
                            My LS1 swap thread:
                            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=160030

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                            • Bishop
                              R3V Elite
                              • May 2009
                              • 4913

                              #329
                              cause there's not many good things to say about k sport LOL. You say you want something that won't limit your bbk options. Well a 17 makes more sense than 15 or 16. Cool, If you can find a kit to fit those wheels, but then your stuck. Buy same kit with bigger wheels and you have room to improve if need be. Why might I ask are you looking for a bbk anyway?

                              PM me for detailing services in the Longmont / Boulder Area in Colorado!
                              Originally posted by DTM190
                              "fuck the kangaroo dude, his toilet water swirls the wrong way anyway, plus i never liked crocodile dundee or Steve Irwin and vegemite tastes like shit"

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                              • Blip Bavarian
                                Wrencher
                                • May 2009
                                • 236

                                #330
                                Originally posted by Bishop
                                cause there's not many good things to say about k sport LOL. You say you want something that won't limit your bbk options. Well a 17 makes more sense than 15 or 16. Cool, If you can find a kit to fit those wheels, but then your stuck. Buy same kit with bigger wheels and you have room to improve if need be. Why might I ask are you looking for a bbk anyway?

                                cause my stock brakes are shit. I want a setup thats not gonna fade after 2 laps.

                                Brakes for me are down the road though, i have got to finish getting my suspension sorted. I'm trying to decide whether or not to jump in on this GB.
                                My LS1 swap thread:
                                http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=160030

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