janusgrimnitz

It's great to hear the dealers here in shanghai take good care of their clients especially during after sales service and rgd warranty issues.

I can't wait to get my new C180 😁

janusgrimnitz

Btw does anyone know if Vossen rims are produced in China ? Found a seller in Ningbo offering a good deal claiming they are 100% originals.

J__

Vossen cast vvs line are made in china, the vf forged line are made in USA

janusgrimnitz

Thx chief !

janusgrimnitz

Can someone recommend a wastegate brand ? Been looking online and all wastegates I can find a universal.

vic viper

Why would you need a universal wastegate?

janusgrimnitz

I'm getting a Racechip and id like to get another wastegate with a bit more noise.

vic viper

I guess you mean a blow off valve?

That wont work as this engine (M274) uses a closed loop charge air system, the air flow meter is excpecting the extra air from the internal BOV,and when dumping the charge air into the atmosphere the engine will run rich at times causing all sorts of problems.

janusgrimnitz

Ah right sorry. My bad got them mixed up. OK so no go on the blow off valve. Got ya !

J__

Ya external bov will mess up our engine. If you get a cone intake you'll be able to here the extra air purge back into the intake system. Kind of sounds like a BOV but not as loud. Unfortunately our cars aren't suited for external bov's =(


here's what mine sounds like after putting in a cone intake:
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDYzMjY2NzA0.html

janusgrimnitz

Not exactly what I was hoping for but that filter does give the engine a little more roar !!

J__

the video's sound is a bit distorted as I was beside a freeway, but the 'psssh' sound after throttle release is the closest you'll get to a BOV sound on these engines. Not that loud but audible inside the car if you turn off the radio haha

janusgrimnitz

That's cool enough ;-)

Mate, u gotta recommend me a wheel dealer in town !

janusgrimnitz

Next question : wheels again

Will the following fit

Front 18" ET35 8,5
Tire 225/40/18

Rear 18" ET35 9,5
Tire 245/40/18

vic viper

No they wont

janusgrimnitz

What will then in 18 inches

vic viper

Youll need higher ET, 45mm in front and 55mm in the rear.

janusgrimnitz

Not sure if I can't get 55ET but 45 I can for sure. 45 would fit the rear too right ? Just won't have the same look ?

Knightmare69

I've got 18x8.5 +35 on 225/40/18 lowered on hr ss with no problems. If he's not lowering then he should clear with the 9.5 rears on 245/40/18.

vic viper

Yeah, it might clear but in my opinion it looks like crap.

janusgrimnitz

can I see a picture of ur car? I found a guy selling ET 45 but not 55..

Glyn M Ruck

For comfort sake in a company car I would go for 17 inch wheels with higher profile tyres.