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  • tak7
    E30 Modder
    • Sep 2010
    • 856

    #16
    Very nice! Keep the t stars for a back/switch up?

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    • PaladinReed
      E30 Mastermind
      • Feb 2008
      • 1524

      #17
      more adapter action? I like where this is going.
      Late model granitesilber 325i convertible FS:
      http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=293701

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      • Jb325is
        R3VLimited
        • Oct 2003
        • 2136

        #18
        I bet they'll look great coverless, with stars or turbines.. Probably my favorite set of wheels ever produced. I've sold two staggered sets and regret selling both. How much did you pay for those if you don't mind me asking.
        - '88 m54 coupe

        <3

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        • pwagon717
          E30 Enthusiast
          • Jun 2007
          • 1197

          #19
          I am going to have hurry up and get some done up because that was next wheel of choice.

          Adapter or you going to 5-lug it.
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          Rep Savannah Crew

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          • RainierHooker
            R3VLimited
            • Jul 2009
            • 2026

            #20
            I love love love turbines. I've got a set for the M too...

            1984 Hennarot 325e - 1990 Brillantrot M3 - 1938 Buick Special Business Coupe

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            • Gooch
              E30 Mastermind
              • Dec 2006
              • 1674

              #21
              Nice! I can't wait to get my set done, keep us updated.

              '91 318is - OBD-II S52 swapped - E30 M3 5-lug - 5x120 BBS RC090 (E39 Style 5) - TCK D/A coilovers 550/700 [SOLD]
              '87 535i - Vacuum brake conversion [SOLD]
              '93 525iT - 5-speed swap - 320k and counting
              '09 328xi - 6-speed

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              • 8380 Labs
                Forum Sponsor
                • Oct 2006
                • 2990

                #22
                Originally posted by tak7
                Very nice! Keep the t stars for a back/switch up?
                they really don't appeal to me much.

                Originally posted by PaladinReed
                more adapter action? I like where this is going.
                yessir, thanks.

                Originally posted by Jb325is
                I bet they'll look great coverless, with stars or turbines.. Probably my favorite set of wheels ever produced. I've sold two staggered sets and regret selling both. How much did you pay for those if you don't mind me asking.
                coverless and with the turbines, check :). i got them from "eric" on here, he's a great seller and i got a really good deal, they were less than $1k.

                Originally posted by RainierHooker
                I love love love turbines. I've got a set for the M too...
                that's the ultimate combination.
                8380 Laboratories
                M3 Champs Poster

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                • Stephen
                  Шлем ишака
                  • Aug 2008
                  • 10774

                  #23
                  Good choice. One of my favorites, not on e30s enough.

                  Onl thing i can say is you may want a bigger front lip for 17s

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                  • 8380 Labs
                    Forum Sponsor
                    • Oct 2006
                    • 2990

                    #24
                    Originally posted by Stephen
                    Onl thing i can say is you may want a bigger front lip for 17s
                    i don't get it.
                    8380 Laboratories
                    M3 Champs Poster

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                    • pwagon717
                      E30 Enthusiast
                      • Jun 2007
                      • 1197

                      #25
                      Originally posted by Stephen
                      Good choice. One of my favorites, not on e30s enough.

                      Onl thing i can say is you may want a bigger front lip for 17s
                      Man that is some major miracle welding right there

                      Originally posted by LedJetta
                      i don't get it.
                      I just laughed for 2.3 seconds
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                      Rep Savannah Crew

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                      • 5spoke
                        E30 Mastermind
                        • Sep 2007
                        • 1729

                        #26
                        Originally posted by E30 F34R
                        So the center covers for the stars are being sold and the turbine covers are going onto the stars above them? Not sure how that will look. In for pictures :p
                        You pretend you know everything, but apparently know nothing. The centers only cover the black 5 spoke real center of those wheels. The throwing star and turbines are just covers for the center of the wheel. They can be removed and replaced. Any turbine you have ever seen, looked exactly the same that these will look.

                        Just for you "These wheels were 8x17J, but came with directional bolted-on wheel covers. Under the cover was a black 5-spoke alloy wheel. The press was critical of the design, often claiming it gave the M5 the appearance of having "white-wall" tires. In 1992 BMW changed the design and a new cover was produced – the M-System II. The original intent of the M-System cover was to direct more air to the brake assembly to increase cooling. The cover actually integrated a fin assembly behind the cover. The M-System II covers, known as the "throwing stars" did not have as much capability to direct air to the brake assemblies."
                        Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
                        This is the internet. Just make something up.

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                        • Huff
                          R3VLimited
                          • May 2006
                          • 2488

                          #27
                          Turbines (well, the whole M system) are my favorite BMW wheels of all time.

                          I can not wait to see this in action.

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                          • Zacm829
                            E30 Mastermind
                            • Jan 2008
                            • 1919

                            #28
                            Great choice! What are the staggered sizes?
                            1987 325i-M60b44 swap

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                            • Butler
                              E30 Mastermind
                              • Nov 2009
                              • 1613

                              #29
                              Those are going to be tasty. Nice find.
                              -Nick
                              Originally posted by 87e30
                              First of all: calm the fuck down; second of all; cool story bro.

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                              • 8380 Labs
                                Forum Sponsor
                                • Oct 2006
                                • 2990

                                #30
                                Originally posted by Zacm829
                                Great choice! What are the staggered sizes?
                                17x8/9.
                                8380 Laboratories
                                M3 Champs Poster

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