I don't hate bottlecaps (as much) anymore! -

fretburnr · 11-13-2007, 02:26 AM

I decided that I don't really hate the wheels, I just hate the way they fit on a lowered car... they're narrow, they sit sunk into the wheel wells, etc. I picked up a used TMS stud kit and 20mm FK spacers from a local friend (Stig), along with some lugnuts from turner, and made the car ready for winter rally season. Narrow snow tires + caps FTW.

A before shot from last year showing fitment (I know, I know, everyone's seen bottlecaps):

a before shot right now

and after

It's certainly no euro-poke monster, and there's plenty more room to space further if I felt like it.. but it definitely looks a lot nicer than it did, and the added track width has made a noticable change in how the car feels on 14s. It feels far more stable both going straight and turning.

... i'm still considering painting the 'caps gold though

Also, i'd definitely recommend these tires for anyone in a snowy climate - Dunlop SP Wintersport M3 in 185/65-14... I used them for half of last year's snow season, and they've got remarkable snow/slush traction and are still semi-sporty feeling.

ZoHeB318 · 11-13-2007, 02:28 AM

Your car is too high J

fretburnr · 11-13-2007, 02:32 AM

Too much wheel gap Z? These tires are 3% undersize.

Also, i'm not on coilovers so I can't adjust. With proper size and fitment summer tires, i'm just barely keeping out of rub zone.

ZoHeB318 · 11-13-2007, 02:33 AM

Actually I was being sarcastic

I want a lip soooo bad just not sure which one to get. Sucks because theres only a couple of options and I want something different

fretburnr · 11-13-2007, 09:51 AM

my sarcasm detector doesn't work after 3am apparently

FWIW I don't really like that max velocity lip that seems so popular on bf.c - it's too bulky for the front of an e36 IMO.

eurospek · 11-13-2007, 03:37 PM

Love the way it looks and

for the decal.

**Timmahhh** · 11-13-2007, 05:00 PM

Wow, huge difference! They should have come that way from the factory!

bmw540i · 11-14-2007, 09:56 PM

they look good...i just dont feel teh bottle caps...WEAVES FTW

2000S4CE · 11-14-2007, 11:51 PM

great looking e30

uiuc240 · 11-15-2007, 07:14 PM

needs rattlecan paint job (on bottlecaps)

theStig · 11-15-2007, 08:55 PM

For some reason, seeing these pics, I almost wish bottlecaps would fit on my car. I still think they're cooler than my snow setup.

fretburnr · 11-16-2007, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theStig

For some reason, seeing these pics, I almost wish bottlecaps would fit on my car. I still think they're cooler than my snow setup.

'caps are still haggard wheels man!

see if you can locate the e36 325 5-lug bottlecaps if you really want them

kostas86 · 11-16-2007, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw540i

they look good...i just dont feel teh bottle caps...WEAVES FTW

agreed

adevera86 · 11-16-2007, 02:35 PM

nice... but i still hate bottle caps lol hey thats ty warner park. i see your car there alot during lunch as i work around the corner at bmw probably seen my e30 on the street at times

fretburnr · 11-16-2007, 03:27 PM

yeah man - i like to go there to get away from work

11-13-2007, 02:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
fretburnr Heel + Toe Hero Join Date: May 2004 Location: Downers Grove Posts: 1,854 Car: 91 MR2 Turbo Images: 4	I don't hate bottlecaps (as much) anymore! I decided that I don't really hate the wheels, I just hate the way they fit on a lowered car... they're narrow, they sit sunk into the wheel wells, etc. I picked up a used TMS stud kit and 20mm FK spacers from a local friend (Stig), along with some lugnuts from turner, and made the car ready for winter rally season. Narrow snow tires + caps FTW. A before shot from last year showing fitment (I know, I know, everyone's seen bottlecaps): a before shot right now and after It's certainly no euro-poke monster, and there's plenty more room to space further if I felt like it.. but it definitely looks a lot nicer than it did, and the added track width has made a noticable change in how the car feels on 14s. It feels far more stable both going straight and turning. ... i'm still considering painting the 'caps gold though Also, i'd definitely recommend these tires for anyone in a snowy climate - Dunlop SP Wintersport M3 in 185/65-14... I used them for half of last year's snow season, and they've got remarkable snow/slush traction and are still semi-sporty feeling. __________________ Jay

11-13-2007, 02:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZoHeB318 non-emo x-dressing brick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Palatine Posts: 15,714 Car: Current: 1999 BMW M3 - Alpine White with AA TS Past: 1998 BMW M3 - Faded Estoril w/ M-Technic int Images: 4	Your car is too high J __________________ 1999 Alpine White/Dove - Stock RIP 1998 Estoril M3 - the one and only faded paint cone pooper

11-13-2007, 02:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
fretburnr Heel + Toe Hero Join Date: May 2004 Location: Downers Grove Posts: 1,854 Car: 91 MR2 Turbo Images: 4	Too much wheel gap Z? These tires are 3% undersize. Also, i'm not on coilovers so I can't adjust. With proper size and fitment summer tires, i'm just barely keeping out of rub zone. __________________ Jay

11-13-2007, 02:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
ZoHeB318 non-emo x-dressing brick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Palatine Posts: 15,714 Car: Current: 1999 BMW M3 - Alpine White with AA TS Past: 1998 BMW M3 - Faded Estoril w/ M-Technic int Images: 4	Actually I was being sarcastic I want a lip soooo bad just not sure which one to get. Sucks because theres only a couple of options and I want something different __________________ 1999 Alpine White/Dove - Stock RIP 1998 Estoril M3 - the one and only faded paint cone pooper

11-13-2007, 09:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
fretburnr Heel + Toe Hero Join Date: May 2004 Location: Downers Grove Posts: 1,854 Car: 91 MR2 Turbo Images: 4	my sarcasm detector doesn't work after 3am apparently FWIW I don't really like that max velocity lip that seems so popular on bf.c - it's too bulky for the front of an e36 IMO. __________________ Jay

11-13-2007, 03:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
eurospek Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,018 Car: 2005 SAAB 9-2X AERO 4eat Stage 2 Protuned	Love the way it looks and for the decal. __________________ 2005 SAAB 9-2X AERO Arctic Silver 4eat \| COBB Stage 2 Protuned

11-13-2007, 05:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Timmahhh Postage & Handling Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hoffman Estates Posts: 14,212 Car: '89 325is, '05 9-2x Images: 13	Wow, huge difference! They should have come that way from the factory! __________________ Tim

11-14-2007, 09:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
bmw540i Banned by EuroTek Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mountains of Prospect Posts: 5,412 Car: 97 540i e30 m3	they look good...i just dont feel teh bottle caps...WEAVES FTW

11-14-2007, 11:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
2000S4CE Learner's permit Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 609 Car: Current: 09 BMW 135I, 93 Honda Shadow VLX, 79 Chevy K20, 88 Dodge Ram Past: 09 BMW 328i, 00 Audi S4	great looking e30 __________________ Driving is like sex. You think your amazing till you are with a pro-Jay Leno

11-15-2007, 07:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
uiuc240 WTB BMW ... need $$ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wheaton, IL, USA Posts: 1,104 Car: 2002 Mazda Protege5 1994 BMW 325is (sold) 1999 Honda CR-V 1989 240sx w/SR20DET (sold) 1990 Acura Integra LS (totaled) 1987 Volkswagen Jetta GL (good riddance!)	needs rattlecan paint job (on bottlecaps) __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 (my daily...replaced 1994 325is) 1999 Honda CR-V (her daily)

11-15-2007, 08:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
theStig ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Greater "Woodfield-land" Area Posts: 352 Car: '99 TiAg E36 Images: 7	For some reason, seeing these pics, I almost wish bottlecaps would fit on my car. I still think they're cooler than my snow setup. __________________ *The Three* that "rolls" like a Seven.**

11-16-2007, 02:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
adevera86 BMW service advisor Join Date: May 2005 Location: chicago Posts: 2,180 Car: DINAN M5 honda civic eg 1200 Harley Nightster	nice... but i still hate bottle caps lol hey thats ty warner park. i see your car there alot during lunch as i work around the corner at bmw probably seen my e30 on the street at times

11-16-2007, 03:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
fretburnr Heel + Toe Hero Join Date: May 2004 Location: Downers Grove Posts: 1,854 Car: 91 MR2 Turbo Images: 4	yeah man - i like to go there to get away from work __________________ Jay

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