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Old 01-25-2019, 11:39 AM
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Old 01-25-2019, 11:42 AM
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apparently this guy put ZR1 brakes on his M235i

this is wild

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apparently this guy put ZR1 brakes on his M235i

this is wild

https://www.instagram.com/p/9bVr33Ln...n-by=f22_gmail

Badass - one of the few BMW's these days I'd like to own
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how do I convince my wife I need $4000 wheels

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how do I convince my wife I need $4000 wheels
Buy her >$4k of whatever she wants...
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Buy her >$4k of whatever she wants...
that usually works!
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Do your best puppy dog impersonation...………
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I installed a horn block off (finally) from Artisan Research, which is just a guy in his garage making cool stuff:

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I installed a horn block off (finally) from Artisan Research, which is just a guy in his garage making cool stuff:

That wheel is nice was it tough to install? Price? I like the Apsis stuff but $$$

Can you get an inspection sticker w/o a horn??? Doesn't seem like it
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Old 03-01-2019, 08:51 AM
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out here in the boonies we don't have inspections so I don't have to worry about that

For my installation I used an adapter and a quick release (which isn't necessary)

the hardest part is that Corvette wheels don't just slide off like most manufacturers seem to. It requires a puller (only $15 dollars or so)

other than that it was very straightforward
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Old 05-22-2019, 10:35 AM
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I have a track day on June 22nd, so soon I will go through some of the things I need to get ready. Just finished a bathroom remodel and have to finish a second powder room before I can get my car out of the back of the garage though
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did all fluids and new Powerstop Trackday pads yesterday:



Had it aligned this morning:

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A 390mm rotor and ZR1 caliper is almost certainly going to require a 19" wheel. Did you really believe an oem C5Z 17x9.5 would clear those brakes?
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A 390mm rotor and ZR1 caliper is almost certainly going to require a 19" wheel. Did you really believe an oem C5Z 17x9.5 would clear those brakes?
I don’t own any 17” z06 wheels
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Old 06-17-2019, 08:35 PM
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Did you answer your own question?

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Nahh, I'm done here. Have a nice day.
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Car looks great man. Can't wait to see some pics and vids of track time.
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So what wheels did you go with?>
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Old 06-24-2019, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by nsogiba
Car looks great man. Can't wait to see some pics and vids of track time.
thanks!

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So what wheels did you go with?>
I'm selling the BBK instead. I like the z06 wheels too much





















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Old 06-24-2019, 08:15 AM
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audio is trash and my GoPro isn't compatible with external mics (time to upgrade!)


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