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Frank's C32 Obsidian Obsession
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
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Originally Posted by appleguy
Hey Frank, did it scrape off the paint off of those pretty Brembo's? 
I hope it's a simple fix for ya!
I hope it's a simple fix for ya!
problem fixed with 3mm spacer. had the caliper checked...it's on properly, so really dunno wtf. lol
latest news...found a thumb size bubble on one of the front tires.
dun't feel like getting new tires yet. time to drive conservatively.and thanks guys for the props
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Originally Posted by FrankW
yea, unfortunately it did scrap off some paint.
problem fixed with 3mm spacer. had the caliper checked...it's on properly, so really dunno wtf. lol
problem fixed with 3mm spacer. had the caliper checked...it's on properly, so really dunno wtf. lol
oh well, they still look good.
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
dude, that sucks! I thought the reason why you got rid of the HRE's was b/c you didn't want to run spacers... now, you got these custom made brand new wheels and you have to run spacers...
oh well, they still look good.
oh well, they still look good.
but this leaves me hanging as on why the heck did the caliper hit the rims when turning if it clears going straight...
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From: Singapore, Bay Area, Jakarta, Hong Kong
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WOw the picture is taken infront of The Wheel Supply!
They did a good job on my previous car.
Anyway the wheels looks very nice on your car.
Send my regards to Sander!
It has been a long time!!
They did a good job on my previous car.
Anyway the wheels looks very nice on your car.
Send my regards to Sander!
It has been a long time!!
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I like the HRE's the best when you had them. I guess you finally sold the 1/16's to someone so you bought these. What's next on the list? I'm sure your going to get bored of these new ones and than get something else.
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Originally Posted by razorfish228
I like the HRE's the best when you had them. I guess you finally sold the 1/16's to someone so you bought these. What's next on the list? I'm sure your going to get bored of these new ones and than get something else.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
nah...i didn't want to run spacer in the rear cuz that's what I had to do with the HREs cuz those didn't clear my rear caliper. didn't have problem with the 3mm since it doesn't affect anything.
but this leaves me hanging as on why the heck did the caliper hit the rims when turning if it clears going straight...
but this leaves me hanging as on why the heck did the caliper hit the rims when turning if it clears going straight...
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Originally Posted by pshek
Maybe it's because the brembo rotors are floating rotors, and floating rotors shake.
it's on TEIN SS and the C32 never came with a trunk spoiler.
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Originally Posted by JamE55
Looks good Frank! Hey do you kow if Pete is back from his vacation?
So did you guys race after the photos shoot? lol
So did you guys race after the photos shoot? lol
we were gonna do a red light run, but my friend just got the car and couldn't drive stick for crap.
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Originally Posted by rlee02135
they look great.
any rubbing problems?
i have my teins set higher then yours and still get rubbing with 2 people in the back
any rubbing problems?
i have my teins set higher then yours and still get rubbing with 2 people in the back
forgot this pic.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Frank, good choice going with those DCR's. Really like the look a lot.
but i like my friend's upgrade better !! 328i to M5
LOL
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Originally Posted by FrankW
thx drex
but i like my friend's upgrade better !! 328i to M5 LOL
but i like my friend's upgrade better !! 328i to M5
LOL
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Originally Posted by FrankW
latest news...found a thumb size bubble on one of the front tires. dun't feel like getting new tires yet. time to drive conservatively.
dun't feel like getting new tires yet. time to drive conservatively.Gotta ask yourself - which do I want to do more - replace 2 tires, or one rim?
Rims do look really nice. Do you know the actual weight of them, or just that they're much lighter than the Carlsson's?
