[MVista]

Originally Posted by Js.M2CS

Patiently waited and now waiting for some ceramic coating to cure. Finally joining the bbs e88 fam.
UPDATED: finally got time to put the new kicks on and man, so worth the wait! Thanks @slicer for coming through clutch.

What are the specs? Thinking about ordering a set myself.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by EtotheD

Finally got some newer pics. Height dialed to 590/595 and switched to the red center caps.

That's exactly the height I'm looking for. Sounds strange, but 595/600 just doesn't hit as hard.

I also think your car looks a bit more aggressive due to the shorter OEM tires with the big stretch at the back, hood, and front splitter.

I'll get there at some point.

And if we can, we do. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

[EtotheD]

Originally Posted by W///

Literally my dream spec for my LBB M2C if money was no object, apart from adding CS hood. I love how the red calipers and cap pop with LBB.

Nice job!

Thanks! It's been a fun 1.5 years moding this car all DIY. I think it's finally done... I hope haha.

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

That's exactly the height I'm looking for. Sounds strange, but 595/600 just doesn't hit as hard.

I also think your car looks a bit more aggressive due to the shorter OEM tires with the big stretch at the back, hood, and front splitter.

I'll get there at some point.

Yeah I wasn't sure about the big stretch and didn't want my almost new PSS to go to waste. It's grown on me now and zero clearance issues. I'll probably go up one size next set for a milder stretch but that will be ages from now.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by EtotheD

Yeah I wasn't sure about the big stretch and didn't want my almost new PSS to go to waste. It's grown on me now and zero clearance issues. I'll probably go up one size next set for a milder stretch but that will be ages from now.

I think the slightly taller tire suits it as well, but really benefits from that additional 5-7mm of drop.

I'll also say that the V601's have made a believer out of me. Not only are the sidewalls flawlessly matched (identical tw ratio's front to rear), but they grab harder than the PSS (280 tw vs 300 tw), have nearly as much tread (9/32 vs 10/32), are significantly less expensive ($390), have a great looking sidewall and tread, do well in the rain, and they're noticeably quieter. My next tire is going to be the RT660, but I'm going to miss these V601's!

Front. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

Cocked FI-R by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

Rear. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

[Telluride]

Finally some pics to share…

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by Telluride

Finally some pics to share…

Close up of those brakes brother!!!

[Telluride]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Close up of those brakes brother!!!

Only closeups I have… basic but will give you a look

[Telluride]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Close up of those brakes brother!!!

I should have never followed your pics with my pics! The quality difference between a photographer with skill vs mine... laughable!

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by Telluride

I should have never followed your pics with my pics! The quality difference between a photographer with skill vs mine... laughable!

Haha, no worries, that's what I do for a living, so I hope I'm pretty good at it.

Your whole wheel/tire/brake thing is just pure win!!!

[Telluride]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Haha, no worries, that's what I do for a living, so I hope I'm pretty good at it.

Your whole wheel/tire/brake thing is just pure win!!!

Ha! You're damn good. I thought you were just pursuing your hobby but this makes total sense.

Thank you! Your pics of your own car and plenty of others you've shared, helped me with my upgrade decisions… especially diamond silver fi-r's. And it was the right call😀

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by Telluride

Thank you! Your pics of your own car and plenty of others you've shared, helped me with my upgrade decisions… especially diamond silver fi-r's. And it was the right call😀

Damn straight it was!

You should be posting these bigger though! Such a fantastic looking car.

[Carrera2RS]

Ride heights looks spot on, I am not a fan of an aggressive rake, and this looks right, not too nose down

[GjXray]

Originally Posted by Telluride

Only closeups I have… basic but will give you a look

Beautiful!

[Carrera2RS]

Any issue with rear clearance ET35 10.5's ? Looks like you are still on 245/265 ?

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by Carrera2RS

Any issue with rear clearance ET35 10.5's ? Looks like you are still on 245/265 ?

That always depends.

With the standard height MPS suspension (595/600) the stock 265 fits easily, as well as every 275 I've heard of. By my calculations there is still 5mm left, so depending on the 285 you choose, those could fit as well. The rear is never the problem, it's the front.

[Carrera2RS]

I'm running 10.5 et 40 (et 45 with a 5mm Turner motorsport spacer) and intend to move to 275/35 I dont like the 285/30 too low profile for me.

I'm 9.5 et22 at the front with 245/35 I will go to 255/35. Ride heights currently 598/593.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by Carrera2RS

I'm running 10.5 et 40 (et 45 with a 5mm Turner motorsport spacer) and intend to move to 275/35 I dont like the 285/30 too low profile for me.

I'm 9.5 et22 at the front with 245/35 I will go to 255/35. Ride heights currently 598/593.

The exact make and model of tire make a difference as well. What are you on? And why is your front higher than your rear?

[Telluride]

Originally Posted by Carrera2RS

Any issue with rear clearance ET35 10.5's ? Looks like you are still on 245/265 ?

No issue with rears. You're correct - still on 245/265 Michelin Pilot Super Sport.

However I do need to get the front passenger checked out. Believe I'm getting rub under moderate/heavy corner load, when turning left. Regardless of the amount of steering input, i.e. a slight amount of turn or full wheel lock.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by Telluride

No issue with rears. You're correct - still on 245/265 Michelin Pilot Super Sport.

However I do need to get the front passenger checked out. Believe I'm getting rub under moderate/heavy corner load, when turning left. Regardless of the amount of steering input, i.e. a slight amount of turn or full wheel lock.

No need to get it checked out, it's been long known that stock front tires on FI-R's rub under cornering/turning. Take the wheel off and see where it's rubbing. I suspect it's no issue.

No rubbing on the front with my 255/35 V601's because the TW is 8.6 vs the stock 245 having an 8.8 TW. That's how wide that stock front tire is.

A Long Beach sunset. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

[Carrera2RS]

Apex with stock tyres 2.25 neg F and 2.0 rear, I will hopefully be on 275/35 and 255/35 soon enough

They are not BBS's but I think they look quite BMW, classic track style

[Telluride]

[QUOTE=///MPhatic;29226588]No need to get it checked out, it's been long known that stock front tires on FI-R's rub under cornering/turning. Take the wheel off and see where it's rubbing. I suspect it's no issue.

No rubbing on the front with my 255/35 V601's because the TW is 8.6 vs the stock 245 having an 8.8 TW. That's how wide that stock front tire is.

Interesting. Pulled up TireRack and looked at detailed tire stats. The differences in width yet different tire sizes... nuts! That 0.2" would provide the smidge more clearance I need. Ha!

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by Telluride

Interesting. Pulled up TireRack and looked at detailed tire stats. The differences in width yet different tire sizes... nuts! That 0.2" would provide the smidge more clearance I need. Ha!

Yeah, it's amazing to see the tw's on tires. Michelin especially is all over the place because of their star spec. They create the tires to suit the car. The stock PSS is wide in the front, and skinny in the back to make it more playful.