Have I got these the wrong way round?
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Printed Date: 19-May-2024 at 17:45
Topic: Have I got these the wrong way round?
Posted By: Horsetan
Subject: Have I got these the wrong way round?
Date Posted: 19-August-2006 at 19:24
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After only....ooh... two years in my possession, I finally got round to getting myself a set of part-worn tyres today, and couldn't wait to get stuck in It was only when I'd enthusiastically gone round the lot and had them all on that I began to suspect something might be wrong. So, have I fitted the wrong wheels on the wrong sides?
I'd also take this opportunity to confirm that there's absolutely feck-all clearance behind the front pair of wheels..... -------------   
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Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 19-August-2006 at 19:33
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It looks like they're ok, but there again..maybe not. maybe it's the angle at which the photo's have been taken.. ------------- |
(BMW Style 21's Shooting Stars)Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 19-August-2006 at 19:57
I really need a definitive answer on this one.
It was only when I had a shower afterwards that a horrible realisation struck me..... -------------
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RossiS wrote:
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 19-August-2006 at 23:23
ok, they are the right way round , but they don't suit the car. Multispoke for a classical car IMHO  ------------- |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 20-August-2006 at 00:39
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Is this a classic case of... ...oooops? fraid they don't suit the car imho. Alpina's would or BBS cross spokes. Or howabout a nice set of TRX's?  ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 20-August-2006 at 01:39
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Ars*
I'm not paying nine hundred quid for genuine Alpinas. Cross-spokes can forget it because I don't want to spend an entire day cleaning them.
Thin ice, Rhys... Best back away there..... -------------
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Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 20-August-2006 at 01:44
Whats wrong with TRX's....  ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: GraemeH
Date Posted: 20-August-2006 at 08:22
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Look right to me: re: mine also (ie. picture left). . . . re: classical car. Nah, that's "classical music" versus a "classic" car". Different thing altogether. |
I say: Here's to those very fine wheels! Hey, but I would . . . Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 20-August-2006 at 16:30
Your avatar's too small
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Posted By: jamie (e39)528i
Date Posted: 20-August-2006 at 17:15
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Ivan,i think they look ok but IMO i think the six looks nice on x-spokes or alpina's but thats my opinion. However they are easy to clean!!! If you think they look ok keep them,i say! ------------- |
Posted By: 3.0csl
Date Posted: 20-August-2006 at 18:16
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A set of viper stripes would look good. ------------- Rohan Murphy 3.0 csl 2285146 3.0 csl 2275522 |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 20-August-2006 at 18:39
You've just sold yours on eBay -------------
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 20-August-2006 at 18:58
Always put a body kit on it? ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 20-August-2006 at 21:38
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another way of putting it is: Yes the wheels are the right way round but, they're on the wrong car IMHO ------------- |
Posted By: phb10186
Date Posted: 21-August-2006 at 09:53
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Hey, you've waited 2 years to fit them - so enjoy them!!! You have taken the picture when the wheels still have the soapy lube they paint on the tyre rims. Wait until thats gone, and they are a bit worn in, and they will look fine. I would prefer your wheels to a cheap replica set of alpinas with the steering bouncing everywhere! I am sure the improvement in ride will be huge. Regarding the clearance behind the front wheels - does it rubb on full lock, or on any lock that is? -------------  
1985 635 CSI with Style 134's 1998 Z3 2.8i |
Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 21-August-2006 at 11:05
So you're tight and lazy. I'm a bit like that myself so I went for Style 32's which have an Alpina look to them but are cheaper (& easier to clean) and seem to suit the car rather well (so I'm told). I'll reserve comment on your wheels as I know how touchy you get when someone tells you they're a crap choice! ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: mjf297
Date Posted: 21-August-2006 at 21:44
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I think the wheels might be on the wrong sides... as they are called throwing stars i thought the longer "fin" of the spoke should point in the direction of rotation... as you can (just) see here: <IMG>http://www.bigcoupe.com/photos/lacoste.jpg<IMG > I think they look alright, who says you have to have old style wheels on an old style car!!
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Posted By: mjf297
Date Posted: 21-August-2006 at 21:46
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Oops that link was supposed to appear in the post. Nevermind just try clicking here: http://www.bigcoupe.com/photos/lacoste.jpg - http://www.bigcoupe.com/photos/lacoste.jpg Ooh i'm a senior member! cheers -------------
1988 E24 635CSi HIGHLINE ZINNOBER RED - Whitesands Bay, Cornwall |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 21-August-2006 at 23:16
Yeah, almost the perfect credentials for a Geordie living in the middle of nowhere (for which, read somewhere in the "Yaarksher" Dales)
Ah, right so, I get it now..... -------------
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Posted By: ian M635UK
Date Posted: 24-August-2006 at 19:12
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Why do they look so good on the red car on so sh*te on the brown sh*te car? Ah ha Suspension me thinks. Get your finger out Horestan an lob some height off them springs.
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Posted By: Robmw
Date Posted: 24-August-2006 at 19:51
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Or park it on longer grass ? ------------- Robert Born |
Posted By: popeye76s
Date Posted: 24-August-2006 at 20:44
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Popeye Better to have loved and lost, than be stuck with the psycho for the rest of your life!!! |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 24-August-2006 at 22:19
Feck, it does look brown..... Mind you, the Ro80 I had
until last year was metallic brown.....
Ars* -------------
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Posted By: phb10186
Date Posted: 25-August-2006 at 23:13
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Trick photography; you have to get the angles right, the colours and the gradients, and a lot more if your using a SLR. If you spent a bit of time, and drove it to a field etc etc, the pics would make your 6 look a whole lot better. -------------
1985 635 CSI with Style 134's 1998 Z3 2.8i |
Posted By: Brucey
Date Posted: 26-August-2006 at 07:55
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Ivan, a little tyrewall black, a bit of spit and polish on the bodywork, an inch off the ride height, and a bit of photographic magic (location, location location...?) and I'm sure your trusty steed will look the dog's. -But don't get sucked into the awful world of concours, -per-lease! I went to the BMWCC GB meet at Gaydon, and yes, it was nice to see some shiny cars, (and yes, I even polished mine- a bit like buffing up a big turd, I know...) but I have to say I worry a little about the mental heath of some... Five minute after arriving, some cars were in the air with the wheels off, the wheelarches being cleaned with toothbrushes etc. Polishing the insides of the exhaust pipes. I could go on, but my head may implode.... At least there were not too many who's cars arrived on trailers, I suppose... cheers
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 26-August-2006 at 10:12
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Oh I couldn't be bothered with all that cleaning malarky.. Squirt a bit of fairy on the roof the next time it slings it down - that does me... (or the local jet wash if I'm feeling adventerous) Ivan, take some more pics of your car - might look better second time round (straight side on pics)  ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 26-August-2006 at 12:49
It needs a darker day. Bright sun fools a digital camera into making a burgundy car look brown.....
There are some cars that only come out for concours....
Compulsive obsessives? Or obsessive compulsives? -------------
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Posted By: phb10186
Date Posted: 27-August-2006 at 22:26
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"Compulsive obsessives? Or obsessive compulsives?" Whats the difference? - the medication's all the same anyway! -------------
1985 635 CSI with Style 134's 1998 Z3 2.8i |