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VW Bora - Winter Gathering - New Wheels!
- Thread starter AllanHardie
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Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
Yeah 5x120, having adaptors made up in the next couple weeks to get properly test fitted, i have cambershims sitting waiting to go on aswell to aid clearance.
Yeah 5x120, having adaptors made up in the next couple weeks to get properly test fitted, i have cambershims sitting waiting to go on aswell to aid clearance.
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
Look like the Style 42's off the e39 5 series - also known as the RS744/745. They're 18x9 (et24) and 18x8 (et20), 5x120 bolt pattern.
These are 17's, but you get the idea.
Look like the Style 42's off the e39 5 series - also known as the RS744/745. They're 18x9 (et24) and 18x8 (et20), 5x120 bolt pattern.
These are 17's, but you get the idea.
_Tom
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
Woah! What size?! My red one above were 9J ET19 once spaced out.
Woah! What size?! My red one above were 9J ET19 once spaced out.
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
18" 8j et20 9j et24, so once i get 12mm adaptors it will be 8j et8 and 9j et12, so will need camber and possibly my arches rolled out (flared) to make them fit.
18" 8j et20 9j et24, so once i get 12mm adaptors it will be 8j et8 and 9j et12, so will need camber and possibly my arches rolled out (flared) to make them fit.
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
can have 10mm made up, but the 2mm will make a difference, anymore than 12 and it will poke too much i think.
can have 10mm made up, but the 2mm will make a difference, anymore than 12 and it will poke too much i think.
_Tom
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
I bet you can but i'd want a min of 15/20mm for PCD adapters. That's not much thread for your studs. Make sure you get very good quality ones.
I bet you can but i'd want a min of 15/20mm for PCD adapters. That's not much thread for your studs. Make sure you get very good quality ones.
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
The ones im getting come with a lifetime warrenty and their own insurance policy from america, custom made to fit the centre bore of the bora and the bmw wheels.
The ones im getting come with a lifetime warrenty and their own insurance policy from america, custom made to fit the centre bore of the bora and the bmw wheels.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
I can just see the tiny disclaimer hidden in the guarantee somewhere... "For show use only". I'd want 1300kgs or whatever it weighs on more than a few threads per stud too personally.
I can just see the tiny disclaimer hidden in the guarantee somewhere... "For show use only". I'd want 1300kgs or whatever it weighs on more than a few threads per stud too personally.
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
Never thought of that in all honesty, will read through the garuntee to make sure they are made to withstand day to day usage, thanks for the heads up gaz.
Never thought of that in all honesty, will read through the garuntee to make sure they are made to withstand day to day usage, thanks for the heads up gaz.
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
Thanks
i too look forward to it being finished.
Thanks
i too look forward to it being finished.
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
i dont think much people will like where the alloys are going, but this is my plans (photoshop).
i dont think much people will like where the alloys are going, but this is my plans (photoshop).
SQ5
That won't cover outside of the states though.....
BMW M4; S1000 RR
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
Nahh not got adaptors yet, things haven't went to plan financially, I split the wheels ad whilst doing so I have threaded some of the bolt and also snapped a few so need to have them drilled out.
Nahh not got adaptors yet, things haven't went to plan financially, I split the wheels ad whilst doing so I have threaded some of the bolt and also snapped a few so need to have them drilled out.
Some of it does with the spigot there. All of it does if there's no spigot. You seriously think 5mm of spigot is taking the full load?
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
Quick preview of wheels from the refurb company, still more work to be done to them, decided once I have them back they are up for sale! Going to poke too much on my car and want wheels that will fit perfectly flush.
Quick preview of wheels from the refurb company, still more work to be done to them, decided once I have them back they are up for sale! Going to poke too much on my car and want wheels that will fit perfectly flush.
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
Thanks, the rears of the barrels are going a deep purple colour, just a small detail people would see if you are up very close to the car, unless a deposit is made on them ASAP I can change the purple to any other colour suitable.
Thanks, the rears of the barrels are going a deep purple colour, just a small detail people would see if you are up very close to the car, unless a deposit is made on them ASAP I can change the purple to any other colour suitable.
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
No.
The bbs were for the bora but due to the chance of 3cm poke I have decided to sell up, therefore your point is invalid.
No.
The bbs were for the bora but due to the chance of 3cm poke I have decided to sell up, therefore your point is invalid.
123D Coupe + MK1 MX5
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
But you haven't posted a single picture of them actually on the Bora.
Bit like me saying...
Yeah my EK9 has a turbo, 550bhp.
Not bough it or anything, just have it sitting in the factory ready to be put on my car.
But you haven't posted a single picture of them actually on the Bora.
Bit like me saying...
Yeah my EK9 has a turbo, 550bhp.
Not bough it or anything, just have it sitting in the factory ready to be put on my car.
123D Coupe + MK1 MX5
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
The fact they won't fit without adaptors? And that I don't have the adaptors to fit them. Then there's the fact they need a refurb and are currently in the progress of being refurbed. At the end of the day, it's a progress thread, and I'm posting up my progress.
If you can make a progress thread, document that you have bought an updated turbo such as a Garret and show that it is possible to reach 550bhp then do so, I won't hesitate to comment.
Hopefully they do give me the funds required for a nice set of alloys, hopefully X5 tiger claws or 3sdm 0.05 or any other wheel that catches my eye, and also a set of coilovers of possible from the sale.
The fact they won't fit without adaptors? And that I don't have the adaptors to fit them. Then there's the fact they need a refurb and are currently in the progress of being refurbed. At the end of the day, it's a progress thread, and I'm posting up my progress.
If you can make a progress thread, document that you have bought an updated turbo such as a Garret and show that it is possible to reach 550bhp then do so, I won't hesitate to comment.
Hopefully they do give me the funds required for a nice set of alloys, hopefully X5 tiger claws or 3sdm 0.05 or any other wheel that catches my eye, and also a set of coilovers of possible from the sale.
Jason_E
ClioSport Club Member
Elise, 530d
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
If you're going down the static route, 18's are the winners. Easy to get some nice fitment on them. 17's leave arch gap, even if you're low. You can see from mine, when the chassis is sitting on the floor is the only time I don't have arch gap! And 19's will make you look like you're going green laneing.
If you're going down the static route, 18's are the winners. Easy to get some nice fitment on them. 17's leave arch gap, even if you're low. You can see from mine, when the chassis is sitting on the floor is the only time I don't have arch gap! And 19's will make you look like you're going green laneing.
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
As soon as they are sold then I will order up coilovers and a new arb, thinking about going for an R32 one if they fit the bora if not a whiteline arb it is, then its all about looking for decently conclaves wheels. As soon a I have the alloys back I will do a mock up of them against the bora, and a mock up with 20mm gap between the wheel and hub to see how bad the poke really is, so expect pictures in a week or 2.
As soon as they are sold then I will order up coilovers and a new arb, thinking about going for an R32 one if they fit the bora if not a whiteline arb it is, then its all about looking for decently conclaves wheels. As soon a I have the alloys back I will do a mock up of them against the bora, and a mock up with 20mm gap between the wheel and hub to see how bad the poke really is, so expect pictures in a week or 2.
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
Any chance you would know what damage if any running without an arb would do to the car?
Any chance you would know what damage if any running without an arb would do to the car?
Jason_E
ClioSport Club Member
Elise, 530d
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
None. So many people wrongly assume it'll f**k stuff up, if anything keeping it on is more damaging.
In essence, the ARB is there so the manufacturer can soften up the suspension without losing cornering stability. By fitting coilovers, you're making the ride pretty hard as it is. I noticed no difference at all on both cars when removing it. Only thing different was there wasnt a painful grinding noise when driving.
None. So many people wrongly assume it'll f**k stuff up, if anything keeping it on is more damaging.
In essence, the ARB is there so the manufacturer can soften up the suspension without losing cornering stability. By fitting coilovers, you're making the ride pretty hard as it is. I noticed no difference at all on both cars when removing it. Only thing different was there wasnt a painful grinding noise when driving.
Bora.
Re: Bora With Genuine BBS splits
So save money and run without one, are new/ uprated drop links essential when lowering the car?
So save money and run without one, are new/ uprated drop links essential when lowering the car?
