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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Custom Wheels For M3 Sedan

Just a few images of a wheel we just built for an E92 M3. The wheels are finished in a graphite with hand brushed lips and inner barrels. The fronts are 20 x 9.5 and the rears are 20 x 10.5. Let me know what you think.







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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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It needs a drop, bad. Why do ppl upsize wheels and not adjust the suspension? At least, it appears stock....
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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nice...how deep is the lip? it looks crazy deep

nice job!
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by synth19
It needs a drop, bad. Why do ppl upsize wheels and not adjust the suspension? At least, it appears stock....
it would look a lot better dropped but if i lived in NYC, i'd probably leave it the way it is. those roads are horrible. i once bent a rim on a trip there with my old car
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Car is getting dropped (PS9's) with carbon fiber trunk and hood. Also we will be doing a full Meisterschaft Exhaust setup.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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it would look a lot better dropped but if i lived in NYC, i'd probably leave it the way it is. those roads are horrible. i once bent a rim on a trip there with my old car
no excuse, drop is mandatory.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Car is getting dropped (PS9's) with carbon fiber trunk and hood. Also we will be doing a full Meisterschaft Exhaust setup.
Good to hear!
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bigman
Car is getting dropped (PS9's) with carbon fiber trunk and hood. Also we will be doing a full Meisterschaft Exhaust setup.
Baller!
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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My favorite color combo. I think they look good on the car.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bigman
Car is getting dropped (PS9's) with carbon fiber trunk and hood. Also we will be doing a full Meisterschaft Exhaust setup.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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they look nice, remind me of HRE's
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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The customer wanted that style so I built it. It goes well with the car.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Can I assume you have a serious background in mechanical engineering
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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I like how the lip doesn't have a defined edge before it flares toward the tire.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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You make wheels?
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:44 AM
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Yes, my company builds custom wheels from stock designs and one offs for street and race applications.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 06:30 AM
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although i like the look of the 20's on the M3's...i can't imagine driving around on rubber bands everyday. What are you thoughts?
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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although i like the look of the 20's on the M3's...i can't imagine driving around on rubber bands everyday. What are you thoughts?
It rights very well suprisingly. But i personally wouldnt chance it. But the car is a garage queen anyway, so it wont see much use, especially once it gets its drop done.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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The wheels are great, but I don't think the thin spokes go well with the car.

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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Must be nice to have so much money that you can buy an expensive car, murder it out, then not even have to drive it unless it's dry out and you're *that* bored.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
The wheels are great, but I don't think the thin spokes go well with the car.

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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Neat,
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Very nice car. Wheels seem too big and needs a drop
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 01:19 AM
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awesome
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
The wheels are great, but I don't think the thin spokes go well with the car.

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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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nice color combo and love the deep dish...
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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I love those thin spokes!
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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You could take a nap on that lip DAMN lol
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
The wheels are great, but I don't think the thin spokes go well with the car.

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Gotta agree. The car has such a muscular stance and the thin spokes seem to be too underwhelming for that car.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Very nice job! What rims are those based off of?
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Don't like these either...(Comparing to the Infiniti in another thread)
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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I like the style but not feeling that finish on the lip.

Did you clear coat it or something?
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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I like the wheels, but not the stretched tires.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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The lips are brushed with a clear cloat. The customer wanted an industrial look and didnt want the usual multispoke bbs style setup that M's always have. He was extremely happy and really, thats all that matters. But i appreciate the constructive criticism. It's what makes my job great. When making a custom set, sometimes the customer knows that not everyone will like it, but he will get exactly what he wants and doesnt have to settle on anything but his own vision.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Custom rims are designed for that person... so as long as he likes it, nothing else matters.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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But the car is a garage queen anyway, so it wont see much use, especially once it gets its drop done.
That's a shame. These ladies need to be driven.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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I love the m3 sedan, I want one with speed cloth seats!
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