New BBS E88's on my GT3

[LaSource]

Steve, I assume you mean the barrel (as it is a two piece wheel). It's very difficult to find LM 'spares'. I understand the LMs are made in Japan as opposed to many other BBS models which are made in Germany. The Japanese apparently only supply full wheels.

I needed a barrel a couple or years ago and in the end was lucky enough to bump into someone in a Nurburgring pit garage with an unwanted spare rim!

I think with 3 piece wheels it is easier to find someone who can make up an outer rim.

[ArcticGT3]

Maybe speak to image wheels and see if they have something or know of a supplier.

[Jamie Summers]

Steve Rance said:

Slightly off topic chaps but does anybody know where to get a set of outer rims for the Le Mans wheel? I know that BBS don't offer them but was rather hoping that somebody else did?

Hi Steve,
Here's a couple of places to try (no affiliation, just have the sites stored as favourites should I ever need them.)

http://www.titanium-touch.de/felgenringe_sterne_uk...
http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/
http://voodoomotorsport.co.uk/?page_id=309

Good luck !

Jamie

[Trev450]

Steve Rance said:

Slightly off topic chaps but does anybody know where to get a set of outer rims for the Le Mans wheel? I know that BBS don't offer them but was rather hoping that somebody else did?

Have you considered contacting Image Wheels in Birmingham as they manufacture replicas.

[ontheloop]

keep it lit said:

Ok my front are slightly wider 9J x 18" ET46 so my gap isn't so close... interesting on the studs, have considered this a few times myself. Did you make your own studs or buy some?

I used the Tarett Engineering ones (http://www.tarett.com/items/996-997-products/996-997-engine~transmission~brakes~electrical/brake-caliper-stud-kit-bcsk-detail.htm)

[ontheloop]

keep it lit said:

Ok my front are slightly wider 9J x 18" ET46 so my gap isn't so close... interesting on the studs, have considered this a few times myself. Did you make your own studs or buy some?

I used the Tarett Engineering ones (http://www.tarett.com/items/996-997-products/996-997-engine~transmission~brakes~electrical/brake-caliper-stud-kit-bcsk-detail.htm)

[marky911]

Jmracing66 said:

Another Gold BBS fan here....

That looks great JM!
Could you have been spotted in this thread? Just remembered it when I seen yours were gold. I had thought they were silver.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Too many cool cars on this thread to mention.

[Neil Allan]

Also worth trying on www.wheel-wes.com loads of people with rare split rim wheels on there.

I love E88's and the idea of anodised barrels as I use to hate trying to keep ontop of the raw polished lip on my LM's, ended up getting the outers chrome powder coated 90% of the looks with no hassle.

[Jmracing66]

marky911 said:

That looks great JM!
Could you have been spotted in this thread? Just remembered it when I seen yours were gold. I had thought they were silver.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Too many cool cars on this thread to mention.

Thanks...I missed that thread...That must have been me !

[Mitch911]

OP, does Gert have a website or could you PM me his email? Many thanks.

And congrats on the wheels, lovely.

If these turn out to be too dear for me, what would people recommend for a set of track rims for a 996.2? OZ Alleggeritas?

[rallyeman]

LaSource said:

Here is a set of gold BBS LM's. Not as hardcore as E88s but a bit similar...

Wow, that's low! What's your set up ?

[sleep envy]

Mitch911 said:

OP, does Gert have a website or could you PM me his email? Many thanks.

Linky

http://www.carnewal.com/Wheels#All

[ontheloop]

sleep envy said:

Linky

http://www.carnewal.com/Wheels#All

Beat me to it.

[slodge]

"The price for the 9 and 11 x18 BBS E88 is 3400 euro +21%vat = 4114 euro. The current lead time is 6-10 weeks. Don't hesitate to contact me for further information. Thanks, Gert."

Such a good looking wheel. I am counting my pennies!!

Cheers

Slodge

[keep it lit]

[LaSource]

rallyeman said:

LaSource said:

Here is a set of gold BBS LM's. Not as hardcore as E88s but a bit similar...

Wow, that's low! What's your set up ?

Hi - yes it does run pretty low at the front. It looks even lower due to the amount of camber it is running...the fronts disappear into the arches

You've actually been in the passenger seat for a lap around the ring back in April this year

The car is running Nitron 3-way dampers, top mounts, dual springs at each corner (mains stiffer than oem, but the helpers soften things on the road).
Front camber was around -3 with almost straight toe. Rears slightly less cambered
Since April we had the rear diff rebuilt with motorsport plates and tightened up the geo a little bit more.
Also brakes uprated to GiroDiscs & RS29s
All work carried out by NineExcellence.

...it runs sublime now
No wayward behaviour on the road
Although running low there is no crashing on the suspension or hitting bumps tops
Funnily enough I have not lost the front splitter either ever!
Plus just tried Cup 2 tyres as well following the previous AD08s
...and the handling on track is so very sharp...with the new diff it just grips and rotates and grips and rotates!

To give you a comparison, I was not altogether happy back in April at the Ring. Something about the conditions (lower temps) and the open diff was not working. Lap times were way down compared to my 996 RS.
After your pax lap in April I had the diff done, geo tightened, brakes changed, and the Cup 2 tyres.

At the next trip at DN10 the car, the conditions, and my commitment were some 30 seconds faster BTG! Back to a similar pace as the 996 RS (actually slightly quicker due to a more aggressive setup, more commitment/cheaper car...despite the lack of a great clear lap)
I know sounds crazy...unless you had a big breakfast the first time

Edited by LaSource on Monday 4th August 22:13

Edited by LaSource on Monday 4th August 22:14

[LaSource]

keep it lit said:

Oooh...if you are going to do a white 996 RS with Gold wheels...
..then take that..!