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Gurpartap Singh · 28th December 2009, 14:53

I fail to understand the hype behind BBS wheels. I don't fancy their designs, what else do they score at compared to ones eks already has on the black M3?

aparth · 28th December 2009, 15:52

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Originally Posted by Gurpartap Singh

I fail to understand the hype behind BBS wheels. I don't fancy their designs, what else do they score at compared to ones eks already has on the black M3?

They are one of the most renowned brands in the tuning world, they are extremely light weight, they improve the dynamics and handling of the car and plus they have got one of the most amazing designs with great finish.

BBS is also the OE supplier to Audi, Jaguar, Ferrari, Saab and the likes.

YC.BALENO.CHD · 28th December 2009, 17:25

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Originally Posted by Gurpartap Singh

I fail to understand the hype behind BBS wheels. I don't fancy their designs, what else do they score at compared to ones eks already has on the black M3?

Lightweight aside, dont tell me you dont fancy a black M3 with black rims.

suhaas307 · 28th December 2009, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Gurpartap Singh

I fail to understand the hype behind BBS wheels. I don't fancy their designs, what else do they score at compared to ones eks already has on the black M3?

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Originally Posted by aparth

They are one of the most renowned brands in the tuning world, they are extremely light weight, they improve the dynamics and handling of the car and plus they have got one of the most amazing designs with great finish.

BBS is also the OE supplier to Audi, Jaguar, Ferrari, Saab and the likes.

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Originally Posted by YC.BALENO.CHD

Lightweight aside, dont tell me you dont fancy a black M3 with black rims.

To each his own I guess.

If I could, I would buy a set of BBS RS/LMs and just hang them on my wall and just stare at them all day! I wouldn't get bored!

(Can't slap them on my Civic because we do a lot of travelling across Karnataka and that would destroy them)

YC.BALENO.CHD · 28th December 2009, 20:31

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

To each his own I guess.

If I could, I would buy a set of BBS RS/LMs and just hang them on my wall and just stare at them all day! I wouldn't get bored!

(Can't slap them on my Civic because we do a lot of travelling across Karnataka and that would destroy them)

So what, id still slap them on if i had a civic(if someone gifted me those rims)

kbk_75 · 29th December 2009, 17:39

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Originally Posted by ecksreturns

Still no word on the GTR but I do have some other information to share . I have sold off the white M3 to a buyer in Delhi and got a 2008 JB(jerez black) 6sp M3! I got a really good deal on the black M3 and I couldn't resist. I handed over the white M3 as a stock car and took off all my mods , which are being transferred on the black M3 as we speak. Will get the car by evening today and will post pictures.
Now as to why I did so? Well the feeling of rowing through gears and driving that high revving V8 in manual config was too good to resist + I can now comfortably bolt on the supercharger and get 630+ Hp from this motor and strengthen the transmission.

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Originally Posted by ecksreturns

I don't know who is feeding you such info but I have not sold them.

Just got back from the workshop 30 mins ago. The difference in character b/w the dct and M/T is right there. It just feels so much more alive and real now. I have to drive it for a week or so just to get in sync with this new experience. Even though the car is the same, but it just feels different.

Welcome to the right side of the fence! ;-)

ecksreturns · 29th December 2009, 17:53

Thanks buddy! The E92 M feels just 'right' with the 6sp and this I could have found it only after driving both. Glad I came back in to the light. =)

Gurpartap Singh · 29th December 2009, 18:54

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Originally Posted by YC.BALENO.CHD

Lightweight aside, dont tell me you dont fancy a black M3 with black rims.

Contrast would be nicer element to project instead of going all evil. There were days when I liked it the evil way too though. But how would I know without having a black M3 myself. Wait a few years please. (:

I feel like this M3 might not go all black, maybe.

Scorcher · 29th December 2009, 21:51

@Gurpratap- It is always personal choice brother. Every one have their tastes and opinions, So does Karan. Its his car, his dough and his taste(even his thread).

IMHO, I just love the all black look. If he retain the Red lip on the new set of CH-R's, "Purrfect !!" (if it gets yellow lips as matching the brembos too will look good).

ecksreturns · 29th December 2009, 22:00

My plan for the M is :

1 - BBS -CH-R with red ring and the "bbs motoring" in the middle of the rims will be in red
2 - Red calipers of the Brembo's (as they originally are)
3 - Red supercharger plenum (under the hood)

Scorcher · 29th December 2009, 22:11

Oh god, that is Lovely. Even i'm all in for the Red'Black combo(even my specs shows it, lol). Can't get more character out of an M3. Kudos bro. So when can i see her in all that glory ?

Sn1p3r · 30th December 2009, 11:54

@ecks try this site I found their configuration system nice NuTek Wheel Configurator

I was not able to select many options @ bbs website.

Rest your configuration is delicious

Scorcher · 30th December 2009, 13:54

Ecks, dont you think its time to expell the 'Samurais' from the thread title ? Or, is there still a 'ray of hope' left ?

sidindica · 31st December 2009, 12:01

Ecks, how about the LF-A? Only about 500 are earmarked for production, at least we can see one in India.

Nikhilb2008 · 31st December 2009, 12:11

The LF-A is ridiculously priced. Anything Ecks buys will be exclusive in India. I dont think it's worth the huge amount Lexus is asking for the LF-A. The LF-A is priced at close to $400,000. It's pointless. It will be almost 5 crores when it lands in India.

It's much better to buy a proper hypercar from Italy for that money!

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Gurpartap Singh BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandigarh — PB Posts: 209 Thanked: 4 Times	I fail to understand the hype behind BBS wheels. I don't fancy their designs, what else do they score at compared to ones eks already has on the black M3?
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ecksreturns Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,418 Thanked: 535 Times	Thanks buddy! The E92 M feels just 'right' with the 6sp and this I could have found it only after driving both. Glad I came back in to the light. =)
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Scorcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Trivandrum, KL Posts: 4,921 Thanked: 7,156 Times	@Gurpratap- It is always personal choice brother. Every one have their tastes and opinions, So does Karan. Its his car, his dough and his taste(even his thread). IMHO, I just love the all black look. If he retain the Red lip on the new set of CH-R's, "Purrfect !!" (if it gets yellow lips as matching the brembos too will look good).
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29th December 2009, 22:00	#1465
ecksreturns Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,418 Thanked: 535 Times	My plan for the M is : 1 - BBS -CH-R with red ring and the "bbs motoring" in the middle of the rims will be in red 2 - Red calipers of the Brembo's (as they originally are) 3 - Red supercharger plenum (under the hood)
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Scorcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Trivandrum, KL Posts: 4,921 Thanked: 7,156 Times	Oh god, that is Lovely. Even i'm all in for the Red'Black combo(even my specs shows it, lol). Can't get more character out of an M3. Kudos bro. So when can i see her in all that glory ?
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Sn1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 1,022 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	@ecks try this site I found their configuration system nice NuTek Wheel Configurator I was not able to select many options @ bbs website. Rest your configuration is delicious
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Scorcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Trivandrum, KL Posts: 4,921 Thanked: 7,156 Times	Ecks, dont you think its time to expell the 'Samurais' from the thread title ? Or, is there still a 'ray of hope' left ? Last edited by Scorcher : 30th December 2009 at 13:59.
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sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,895 Thanked: 8,153 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Ecks, how about the LF-A? Only about 500 are earmarked for production, at least we can see one in India. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sidindica : 31st December 2009 at 12:06.
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Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,152 Times	The LF-A is ridiculously priced. Anything Ecks buys will be exclusive in India. I dont think it's worth the huge amount Lexus is asking for the LF-A. The LF-A is priced at close to $400,000. It's pointless. It will be almost 5 crores when it lands in India. It's much better to buy a proper hypercar from Italy for that money!
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