Official E30 2012 Picnic Weekend Photo Thread!

[ryan.ororke]

I saw two sets of these wheels at the picnic, probably the ones i liked best out of all of them, but thats just my taste, and price range. However I have no clue what they are, all i know is that they are SSR's. Type C's maybe? I don't know the owner of this car, just the only car out of two that had them at the picnic.

i know someone will know, thanks

also not my pics (if not obvious)

[Van Westervelt]

SSR competitions or type c's is what they are called. Great lightweight wheel. The original ones are better than the later ones as SSR sold to tire rack and the quality went down hill. Some speculation says this wheel is what killed SSR as the technology was expensive but sales were lackluster. I've had three sets, and still have one set.

Find them used on eBay and forums is your best best. They were 350-400 a corner new if my memory serves me right.

[Sparkle']

^ I recall a set of Borbet Type C's being for sale.. Ssr?

[Big Willy]

[brutus87]

Looks like it was a lot of fun, wish I could have made the whole way. I was really looking forward to going for the first time.
The only picture that includes my car, doesn't even show my car :(
One day ill get a rolling shot, just like the cool kids.

[r0ckrat]

I'm still skeptical of $100K. Unless he has some insane one-off billit block and head, I'm calling BS

A knock-off of the carbon fiber airbox is over $1000. The factory unit (which I think that was) is MUCH more expensive. And that is just one piece.

The S14 is not a cheap engine. The block alone is worth well over $5k these days because they are in short supply.

With all the factory-original rare bits on that car, I can easily see it being over $100k. He wouldn't be able to sell it for that, but to get it there? Easily.

[BastosBill]

I'm still skeptical of $100K. Unless he has some insane one-off billit block and head, I'm calling BS

Well, I have $90,000 into my M3.

Lets talk figures: 11,000 for a very basic run of the mill 2.5L longblock, 3500 for the head/valves, 3500 for labor to assemble, 4000 for various firewall forward parts and labor. So $21,000 for a BASIC build S14.

You want horsepower and MAF/Alpha N, large cams, you are looking at 25,000 to 35,000. Have you priced out a set of 4 high compression balanced pistons/rods for an S14? It will make you weak in the knees:) Add on a set of 48mm throttle bodies or slide throttles from Germany.

10,000 for good quality paint job. Add on Body work.
3500 for new front bumper/Splitter/rear wing.
5,000 for good barely used suspension.
1500 for new rear diff.
1500 for control arms
1500 for oil pan
3-400 for oil pump
800 for driveline
New M5 oil cooler and lines.
Don't forget complete new bushings/powdercoated subframes/welding toe/camber adjusters/new wheels/Rollbar/ Complete new interior etc.

The list goes on.

I have all receipts. PM me and come up to my house for beer and BBQ and we'll go over them:) Serious invitation! I always love talking S14's/M3's!

Then you can come on here and call BS if you still feel that way.;-)

[Van Westervelt]

And thats being conservative. Im with ya Bill. I had approx 40-50k into my old swapped e30 and paint was never done. New and OE are not cheap.

[2mAn]

I saw two sets of these wheels at the picnic, probably the ones i liked best out of all of them, but thats just my taste, and price range. However I have no clue what they are, all i know is that they are SSR's. Type C's maybe? I don't know the owner of this car, just the only car out of two that had them at the picnic.

i know someone will know, thanks

also not my pics (if not obvious)

thats my ugly mug :)

SSR, my fav wheel



function/ form

11lb 16" wheels, yea you guys keep your BBS wheels, ill enjoy mine

as far as the 100k M3, Id be pretty pissed if I spent all that money and had poor results. anyone remember the dyno day. he bounced right after his disappointing dyno #s I hope he got that figured out

[BastosBill]

thats my ugly mug :)

SSR, my fav wheel



function/ form

11lb 16" wheels, yea you guys keep your BBS wheels, ill enjoy mine

I agree. I love the SSR's, and wish I had a set. But, they don't go with the DTM theme so I'm stuck with BBS. I have a set of Kosei's for the track ( if and when I get it back on the track ) so will use those.

Thanks for posting all the pictures of the picnic! I have poured over every link posted. Looked like fun, and I'm sorry I missed it this year, but still have the car up on jackstands putting more DTM goodies on the car that I have acquired over the last couple of years, as well as some needed maintenance on the S14.

You have some absolutely beautiful E30's. I need one to drive:)

Cheers,
Bill

[sschin]

[330i ZHP]

nice shots

i really am kicking myself for being right there and not remembering to attend

[MR 325]

So many beautiful E30s in the PNW.

Cary, your car looks good as ever my friend. So happy you have it back on the road!

[Mark 42]

Did anyone take a picture from the roof of the building or up in a tree?
Next year I should bring my climbing gaffs and get one from up a tree or telephone pole.

[cbouchez]

^^I have some ideas for next one.