Quick and Dirty Pics of the New Rims

[Digitalwave]

Seems like you could afford a set of non-replica rims with all the work into your car. I like the look of both but the old rims fit the style of the car better overall I think.

[DavidV]

Seems like you could afford a set of non-replica rims with all the work into your car. I like the look of both but the old rims fit the style of the car better overall I think.

You actually raise a good point. I hate to say it, but the reason the car has turned out as close to how I imagined its potential is that when I had to, I cut corners and "faked it" for the benefit of the overall look.

Let's say I bought real RS's, then I probably couldn't justify doing the Alpina interior - which if you think about it, is technically also "fake" since all I did was reupholster the stock seats with Alpina fabric. Real RS's and a worn vinyl interior for the same money is not what I wanted for my project.

For that matter, my headlight wipers are not functional (never bought the motor, wiring, switch and reservoir) and none of that bothers me one bit because I could care less about wiping my headlights and more about being true to how the car might have looked as a German gangster mobile on the streets of Munich or Frankfurt back in the day. Maybe that's ricey, but I have a track car that is 100% JDM high dollar upgrades and is easily 10x the money pit that this one is, and I couldn't in good conscience do that again with my daily driver.

Life is often about choices, and while I had a solid working budget set aside to to get the look right, things like a hardtop, Alpina seats, rims, suspension, paint, etc. all add up to big money in the end. For me, I'd rather have a very close approximation that has all the bases covered than over spend in any one area.

On that note, I was shocked by how blatant of a copy the Konigs are. The inside of the trim ring even says "Made in Germany" - they are truly a one to one reproduction. In this case, there is even an argument to be made that the copy is better than the original (esp. since you can't buy new 16" E30 RSs these days). For a daily driver, not having to deal with multi-piece wheels that may or may not seal correctly after all those years of street use is a big plus.

My $0.02.

Anyway, thanks for all the comments, everyone. The feedback - both good and bad - is welcome and I am not in the least but surprised that there is a divided opinion on the new rollers. I can handle the criticism and built the car to suit my taste/vision, so no one is going to hurt my feelings if they would have done it differently.

-- DavidV :D

[Digitalwave]

I respect the build man, you raise very good points.

[machined]

You actually raise a good point. I hate to say it, but the reason the car has turned out as close to how I imagined its potential is that when I had to, I cut corners and "faked it" for the benefit of the overall look.

Let's say I bought real RS's, then I probably couldn't justify doing the Alpina interior - which if you think about it, is technically also "fake" since all I did was reupholster the stock seats with Alpina fabric. Real RS's and a worn vinyl interior for the same money is not what I wanted for my project.

For that matter, my headlight wipers are not functional (never bought the motor, wiring, switch and reservoir) and none of that bothers me one bit because I could care less about wiping my headlights and more about being true to how the car might have looked as a German gangster mobile on the streets of Munich or Frankfurt back in the day. Maybe that's ricey, but I have a track car that is 100% JDM high dollar upgrades and is easily 10x the money pit that this one is, and I couldn't in good conscience do that again with my daily driver.

Life is often about choices, and while I had a solid working budget set aside to to get the look right, things like a hardtop, Alpina seats, rims, suspension, paint, etc. all add up to big money in the end. For me, I'd rather have a very close approximation that has all the bases covered than over spend in any one area.

On that note, I was shocked by how blatant of a copy the Konigs are. The inside of the trim ring even says "Made in Germany" - they are truly a one to one reproduction. In this case, there is even an argument to be made that the copy is better than the original (esp. since you can't buy new 16" E30 RSs these days). For a daily driver, not having to deal with multi-piece wheels that may or may not seal correctly after all those years of street use is a big plus.

My $0.02.

Anyway, thanks for all the comments, everyone. The feedback - both good and bad - is welcome and I am not in the least but surprised that there is a divided opinion on the new rollers. I can handle the criticism and built the car to suit my taste/vision, so no one is going to hurt my feelings if they would have done it differently.

-- DavidV :D

With all that said, your car is still better than those wheels. They still look great though even though you skimped ;)

[Jand3rson]

You actually raise a good point. I hate to say it, but the reason the car has turned out as close to how I imagined its potential is that when I had to, I cut corners and "faked it" for the benefit of the overall look.

Let's say I bought real RS's, then I probably couldn't justify doing the Alpina interior - which if you think about it, is technically also "fake" since all I did was reupholster the stock seats with Alpina fabric. Real RS's and a worn vinyl interior for the same money is not what I wanted for my project.

For that matter, my headlight wipers are not functional (never bought the motor, wiring, switch and reservoir) and none of that bothers me one bit because I could care less about wiping my headlights and more about being true to how the car might have looked as a German gangster mobile on the streets of Munich or Frankfurt back in the day. Maybe that's ricey, but I have a track car that is 100% JDM high dollar upgrades and is easily 10x the money pit that this one is, and I couldn't in good conscience do that again with my daily driver.

Life is often about choices, and while I had a solid working budget set aside to to get the look right, things like a hardtop, Alpina seats, rims, suspension, paint, etc. all add up to big money in the end. For me, I'd rather have a very close approximation that has all the bases covered than over spend in any one area.

On that note, I was shocked by how blatant of a copy the Konigs are. The inside of the trim ring even says "Made in Germany" - they are truly a one to one reproduction. In this case, there is even an argument to be made that the copy is better than the original (esp. since you can't buy new 16" E30 RSs these days). For a daily driver, not having to deal with multi-piece wheels that may or may not seal correctly after all those years of street use is a big plus.

My $0.02.

Anyway, thanks for all the comments, everyone. The feedback - both good and bad - is welcome and I am not in the least but surprised that there is a divided opinion on the new rollers. I can handle the criticism and built the car to suit my taste/vision, so no one is going to hurt my feelings if they would have done it differently.

-- DavidV :D

Right on man, right on. :D Excellent response.

[325iCabrio]

You make some good points. And I wouldn't worry about looking similar to cars on e30.de--it's not like you're going to drive to Germany anytime soon.

[adept]

These new rims are wayyyy better man

[StereoInstaller1]

So I seem to be in a minority in not really caring for your ex-wheels.

I mean, they were OK, but nothing special, IMO.

The new Faux-BBS are awesome, but...kinda common for a car of that stature.

I imagine quite a lot of thinking went into the choice. Timeless classic is not exactly a bad thing...especially on a classic cabrio.

Nice job, mang.

Luke

[MR 325]

Fucking LOVE the new wheels! The people hating on them because they are not real RS' can go to hell. :)

[Streetspec_iS]

all class.

[KangamangusDriver]

Im not a purist!

With that being said, I fucking LOVE YOUR CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!

Real or not, they look great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tomgt325]

i kid you not, my wheel choices were down to your old wedsport knock offs and the konigs. i personally love both, but was leaning towards the weds. then i found the RKs on fleabay and snatched 'em up. i think on a car as clean as yours, the konigs fit the bill perfectly. (i woulda gone with gold though ;)).

sexy car sir, sexy car.


oh, did u sell the wheels and spacers together? if not, i'm still interested in the spacers.

[RCWells]

I'll throw my vote in for the previous set of wheels. They looked lighter, more sporty. These just make the car look heavy to me. Not bad, just not as hot as the previous wheels. Still a hot cabbie.

[M42Technik]

Need more pictures!

Just wish there was more dish to them!

[Dustin]

i personally like them, but i like weaves. are they a true three piece wheel? that's the only thing stopping me from buying them, i want a TRUE three piece so i can do the "add some dish" mod.