BBS e88

**glendog74** · 05-03-2011, 07:46 PM

I fitted my BBS E88 track wheels today to see if there were any issues with widths or arch/suspension clearances, etc.

I decided last year that i would change from wheel bolts to wheel studs/nuts for convenience so i fitted these first. It was a straight forward job and involved cleaning the hub threads prior to applying a drop of Loctite 262 high strength threadlocker and torque tightening the studs to 16 ft lbs.

The 10.5 x 18J rears went on without spacers and fitted nicely with a little clearance from the wheel arch and without any issues with suspension.

The 9.5 x 18J fronts had to have 12mm spacers fitted to fit ok and even so the inner edge of the rim is at most 5mm away from my KW Clubsport spring/strut upright... The top outer edge of the tyre looks like it would come into contact with the arch but this is partly down to only having around -2.2 degrees camber set on the fronts vice the -3.2 that i use on track.

I took it for a gentle test drive and am relieved to report that all seemed well although i was careful to not make the suspension compress at any point! I'm not overly keen on the wider front 18's 'blocky' appearance either but the drive felt so different to standard wheels and was almost go-kart like despite the Cups scrabbling for grip in the cold temperatures.

It will be interesting to see what this set-up is like on track! Looking forward to Donny on the 18th

monkeycsl · 05-03-2011, 07:55 PM

looking good personally prefer original csl wheels but for track option very good.liking the nice clean arches too

cslgirl · 05-03-2011, 08:20 PM

Looking good!!!!

_Nathan_ · 05-03-2011, 09:31 PM

Love them, prefer the gold centres though.

10mm spacer on the front would give you a little more room on the outside?

baldydaz · 05-03-2011, 10:59 PM

i'm doing donington on the 18th too. i'll try not to get in your way

ando · 05-03-2011, 11:19 PM

Wheels look

liking then a lot.

Ando.

Roland · 06-03-2011, 09:07 AM

Looking good Rob

daniel · 06-03-2011, 10:37 AM

Looks good!

What offset do they work out to be? I say they will rub at the point where the wing meets the bumper.

Bealo · 06-03-2011, 12:14 PM

Looking good Shortstuff

**DazBlackCSL** · 06-03-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bealo

Looking good Shortstuff

Nice Rob .. Gold centres needed also

My cups are in storage at ze ring :-(

05-03-2011, 07:46 PM	#1
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	BBS e88 I fitted my BBS E88 track wheels today to see if there were any issues with widths or arch/suspension clearances, etc. I decided last year that i would change from wheel bolts to wheel studs/nuts for convenience so i fitted these first. It was a straight forward job and involved cleaning the hub threads prior to applying a drop of Loctite 262 high strength threadlocker and torque tightening the studs to 16 ft lbs. The 10.5 x 18J rears went on without spacers and fitted nicely with a little clearance from the wheel arch and without any issues with suspension. The 9.5 x 18J fronts had to have 12mm spacers fitted to fit ok and even so the inner edge of the rim is at most 5mm away from my KW Clubsport spring/strut upright... The top outer edge of the tyre looks like it would come into contact with the arch but this is partly down to only having around -2.2 degrees camber set on the fronts vice the -3.2 that i use on track. I took it for a gentle test drive and am relieved to report that all seemed well although i was careful to not make the suspension compress at any point! I'm not overly keen on the wider front 18's 'blocky' appearance either but the drive felt so different to standard wheels and was almost go-kart like despite the Cups scrabbling for grip in the cold temperatures. It will be interesting to see what this set-up is like on track! Looking forward to Donny on the 18th __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

05-03-2011, 09:31 PM	#4
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Love them, prefer the gold centres though. 10mm spacer on the front would give you a little more room on the outside? __________________ Nathan

06-03-2011, 09:07 AM	#7
Roland S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ///Munich Posts: 952 Casino cash: $26748	Looking good Rob __________________

06-03-2011, 12:14 PM	#9
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	Looking good Shortstuff __________________

05-03-2011, 07:55 PM	#2
monkeycsl S5 - Full Throttle BMX Park Champion! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: essex Posts: 444 Casino cash: $18732	looking good personally prefer original csl wheels but for track option very good.liking the nice clean arches too

05-03-2011, 08:20 PM	#3
cslgirl S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Simon Champion! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,498 Casino cash: $33392	Looking good!!!!

05-03-2011, 10:59 PM	#5
baldydaz S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 86 Casino cash: $1042	i'm doing donington on the 18th too. i'll try not to get in your way

05-03-2011, 11:19 PM	#6
ando S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 193 Casino cash: $3801	Wheels look liking then a lot. Ando.

06-03-2011, 10:37 AM	#8
daniel S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 247 Casino cash: $11332	Looks good! What offset do they work out to be? I say they will rub at the point where the wing meets the bumper.