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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:48 am Post subject: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
Greets,
How good/reliable are they ?
Are they safe for or above 200km per hour usages ?
Regards.
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:51 pm Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
are your tires safe to 200km/h???
SAMBK Top Poster
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:22 pm Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
xsjado wrote:
are your tires safe to 200km/h???
Yup, Bridgestong Potenza GIII tires.
Regards.
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:08 am Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
Bro, this is very complicated topic lor. Judging by the road conditions, type of tyres and weather conditions no wheels is safe.
If its reliable maybe... but I'm not quite sure, todays market got taiwan, japs and the deustchland. I recalled a few years back, one of my friend commented that once you use Alpina 17" E30, the wear and tear of your bushing is fast and not to forget your front wheel bearing. I dont know why.
Most of us are using the 'used' rims, so... is it safe?
If you manage to get the original new rims from the certified Alpina supplier, you might get a warranty from the factory itself. If shit happened when you're travelling at 200kmh... than you are eligible to sue them lor... if everything base in their warranty terms.
It just like the Audi TT case which the car flipped over. mmm... thinking of Alpina wheels eh? Nice.... leleh..... sluuurrpppp.
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:58 am Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
Greets,
Noted. Thanks for the inputs.
Am only eyeing an e30 Alpina replica rims only not ori, very tempting, adoi !!!
Worst case, I get some reputable & brand new rims similar to alpina, hahaha.
Regards.
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:14 am Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
oh i manage to contact me friend, he said it is about the weight lor...mmm..can try infact one of our member pung ada pakai gak. tapi jarang jumpa die lor...
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SAMBK Top Poster
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 4:50 am Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
Greets,
Emmmmm, might just stick with them current old rims using now.
Regards.
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
Bro, if u want comfy, u can opt for 15". There's still BBS 15" in the market. As for 16", few Taiwan's brand is available. 17" pun still banyak lagi, replicas of course.
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
go 16...best of both worlds!!!!!also the maximum size should be for e30s...according to many testimonies on the net laa.....beyond that its a compromise with handling and comfort.
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:59 pm Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
200km/j ooi jangan bahaya la ?? 198km/j just nice haha.........
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Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:53 am Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
Okay bro, few days back i saw E39 with alpina rims..damn cun wei! especially when the car on the road wwooaaahhhh
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SAMBK Top Poster
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Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 3:57 am Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
Greets,
If its an M5, then those Alpina are brand new rims.
I see 2 M5 with those rims everday at work, bosses punyer maaaaa.
Regards.
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
Woiii SAMBK.....where la you driving at this 200 kph.....??you a works driver for BMW or what....speed limit 110 sj la friend now reduced for the Deeparaya festival as well.... you obviously plan on breaking them i see....heh heh heh....go for it man......!!!!
As for your question, replica rims are safe as long as you use thicker tires to protect them. if you use tires which are 45 series and below then the chances of kerbing or damaging your rims are greater. but anyways normal cast rims don't break thru normal use. when i say normal i mean hitting potholes and the such. if you were to fall into a hole or off a cliff then your rims could break but these things rarely do happen. of course driving at 200kph upps the odds.
as for e 30's unless you have an m3 then 16 would be the right size in terms of comfort and safety.no strain on your steering rack as well. but if looks are your only criteria then by all means slap on some 17 inch buggers.
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:43 am Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
Greets,
Thanks bro for the advice.
Speed limits does not apply to me when I'm on the highway, especially when I'm off back to my hometown Ipoh & the roads are clear laa, hehehe.
I don't own an e30 m3 but my ECU is remapped to its specs, hehehe.
Using 16in rims now on my ride, so far so good, its some unknown Jap rims, hehehe.
Regards.
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Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:17 pm Post subject: Re: e30 Alpina Replica Rims, Safe ?
remapped to m3 specs ehhh....very interesting.... what engine you using to run this particular ignition timing and air fuel ratio larr....??....ok larr you also can play pickup race with Tombstone's car when it comes out from his workshop. it is an m3 beater.
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