BM Autosport LM Reps
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Printed Date: 03-May-2024 at 10:48
Topic: BM Autosport LM Reps
Posted By: Bertone
Subject: BM Autosport LM Reps
Date Posted: 09-May-2010 at 17:01
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Hello all
I was wondering if anyone has had / got LM reps that's were purchased from BM Autosport? If so what is the quality like? Don't want to end up buying them if they will corrode in no time at all. Dave. |
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Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 09-May-2010 at 18:07
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I had a set from there They will corrode eventually especially the bolts
If you can go for Linea Corse reps They last longer and the bolts are metal instead of plastic Why not give Julian at Turriff Tyres a call and ask what he can supply I know they have the mat and gloss black ones ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 09-May-2010 at 18:10
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http://www.lineacorse.co.uk/linea/index.html - http://www.lineacorse.co.uk/linea/index.html ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: HairyHaggis
Date Posted: 10-May-2010 at 10:08
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I have the LM reps from Turriff ... came on the car .... Seem to have lasted longer than other reps, although starting to look a bit worse for wear now that the winter gave them a right kicking .... Bolts especially flaking pretty bad but otherwise for the severity of the winter, they have held their own, and I would definitely recommend this replica brand. ------------- 
BMW E36 328is M52B28 - SOLD BMW E36 318is M44 - SOLD |
Posted By: coupe king
Date Posted: 10-May-2010 at 12:47
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Keep them well waxed, dont power wash them, keep them clean and dont use acidic wheel cleaner and they will probably last twice as long. ------------- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/coupe_king/IMG_1101-1.jpg - My Car - Click Here 
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Posted By: Bertone
Date Posted: 10-May-2010 at 20:34
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Cheers for the comments guys.
I just can't decide what to do, LMs will look awesome but I will be gutted if they only last 5 minutes and start looking sh*te in no time. Other wheels I had in mind were CSL reps which is theory should look newer for longer.... |
Posted By: coupe king
Date Posted: 11-May-2010 at 09:55
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The CSL reps are ok too and will last longer, however in my opinion just dont look right as the backs are the same as the front, they dont look right without the concave face due to the originals being wider......thats just my opinion. With the LM's, it depends how long your definition of lasting 5 minutes is and how well you are willing to look after them. Would you accept them lasting 2 years? Thats how long mine lasted without really looking after them (ACS reps)
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Bertone wrote:Posted By: Bertone
Date Posted: 11-May-2010 at 12:35
I have the same opinion about the CSL reps, I'm sure you can get a staggered set up but arch work might be needed? 2 years would be good ha! I'm a fussy man and would want the wheels to be tip top all the time. So yours only started to corrode 2 years into owning them? |
Posted By: coupe king
Date Posted: 11-May-2010 at 12:48
There are a staggered set of CSL rims on bmautosport, but as you say i would think arch rolling would be required, which is fine if you are happy to mess with your arches. The lips lasted about 2 years the studs a bit less time, however i wasnt overly bothered about the studs. ------------- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/coupe_king/IMG_1101-1.jpg - My Car - Click Here
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Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 11-May-2010 at 16:17
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Remind me what car is it you have? ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: Bertone
Date Posted: 11-May-2010 at 18:44
E36 323 Coupe, prevously owned by Ally |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 11-May-2010 at 20:33
i think my wheels are LM reps? (but in a 4 stud pattern)
don't know the maker or supplier but some of the "fake bolts" have got slight corrosion/flaking & they were fitted by the last owner about 4 mths ago. ------------- 2003-530i SE 
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Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 11-May-2010 at 21:49
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Ah so it is Well in that case i dont CSL is the wheel for you ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: coupe king
Date Posted: 12-May-2010 at 13:37
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I still think these look great on a silver coupe
Here is the LM's on silver
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Posted By: Bertone
Date Posted: 13-May-2010 at 09:43
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[QUOTE=coupe king] I still think these
Here is the LM's on silver
OTE] That's the wheels that were standard on the 328 yeah? They are nice wheels! Great pictures mate, cheers for that! Been thinking about a replacement set of ACS Type IIIs, I'm a nightmare ha!! |
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Date Posted: 13-May-2010 at 16:26
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Or you could refurbish the ones you had like i did ...in fact dont, it was a pain and almost as expensive as a new set lol ------------- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/coupe_king/IMG_1101-1.jpg - My Car - Click Here
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Posted By: Bertone
Date Posted: 13-May-2010 at 17:11
I did have a crack at refurbing them myself and like you say it was a total pain and not worth the hassle. |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 13-May-2010 at 23:16
Eh Eh Eye!! ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: coupe king
Date Posted: 14-May-2010 at 09:51
LMFAO! ------------- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/coupe_king/IMG_1101-1.jpg - My Car - Click Here
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(sorry guys private joke lol)Posted By: ally
Date Posted: 15-May-2010 at 17:59
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If I was doing it again, I would probably go for ACS Type III, but non racing ones, or the LM reps, I think the BBS should be unique to the 328 ------------- E39 530i Sport Aegean Blue Edition Saab 9-5T SE Estate E36 318i loon...sold E36 323i coupe...sold |