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Jez · 25 May 2021 at 14:21

Definitely leave that stock - these cars look great as they are aging, but not when modified IMO.

Akagi · 26 May 2021 at 11:28

almoststew1990 said:
I don't think they suit the pre facelift tbh!

I don't think they suit anything, MV2's are my least favourite E46 wheel.

watercooledman · 26 May 2021 at 11:34

almoststew1990 said:
What do you think... yay or nay

The wheels I like
Buy 18" Wider Rear VEEMANN VC359 Hyper Silver Alloy Wheels - Wheelbase (wheelbasealloys.com)

How similar-but-not-that-similar-at-all wheels look like on a similar car

My car (orient blue 17 years ago).

I would ask on the E46 Facebook group but all the requests are mostly "what gainz do I get if I remap my 320d"

tough one but i would just leave it as it is.

almoststew1990 · 26 May 2021 at 11:52

Hmm the place that is quoting to do the refurb can't give me any assurances that refurbing the wheels will actually stop the air leaking due to the micro/ fine cracking on the wheels themselves. I was just going to get them refurbed (at half the cost of new wheels) but if it isn't actually going to fix the problem then I am a bit stuck

Akagi · 26 May 2021 at 11:54

Sounds like something they are saying to cover themselves. Not heard that one before myself?

Kenai · 26 May 2021 at 12:14

Sounds more like they're quoting to repaint the wheels, rather than refurbish/repair to any extent.

watercooledman · 26 May 2021 at 12:20

well if you decide go for these or replicas

https://www.bimmerworld.com/E46-M3-CSL-19x85-ET44-Front-Wheel-car-left-front.jpg

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AWPC · 26 May 2021 at 12:29

almoststew1990 said:
Hmm the place that is quoting to do the refurb can't give me any assurances that refurbing the wheels will actually stop the air leaking due to the micro/ fine cracking on the wheels themselves. I was just going to get them refurbed (at half the cost of new wheels) but if it isn't actually going to fix the problem then I am a bit stuck

Over time most alloys do become in need of proper refurbs due to the way the material eventually develops small flaws. Personally I would just buy a new set of decent alloys as you can get some for around £600-700 plus throw another £50 at a friendly tyre fitter to move your tyres across.

Proper alloy refurbs (where they put it on a milling machine to smooth it) cost about 2/3 of new so new might be the best option. Best quotes I have seen for proper refurbs (not just respraying which you can DIY with K2 or Plastidip for around £70!) are around £150-200 per alloy!!

adam cool dude · 26 May 2021 at 13:32

AWPC said:
Over time most alloys do become in need of proper refurbs due to the way the material eventually develops small flaws. Personally I would just buy a new set of decent alloys as you can get some for around £600-700 plus throw another £50 at a friendly tyre fitter to move your tyres across.

Proper alloy refurbs (where they put it on a milling machine to smooth it) cost about 2/3 of new so new might be the best option. Best quotes I have seen for proper refurbs (not just respraying which you can DIY with K2 or Plastidip for around £70!) are around £150-200 per alloy!!

I paid £500 for a set of wheels to be done. Wheels straightened. Stripped, cleaned up and then painted and flat back. Not powder coated which I think is just a silly idea for wheels. As soon as they chip they are done.

They are like a grand second hand with center caps however so was worth the cost.

Raymond Lin · 28 May 2021 at 20:45

This almost never happens, came back to find someone with another C30 parked next to me, another T5 at that, even one with a Polestar tune. The guy was getting out as I got there and he went "Snap!" lol

Akagi · 28 May 2021 at 21:37

I do like when that happens

ShiWarrior · 28 May 2021 at 21:41

nice

please tell me yours is the red one, i like that

Raymond Lin · 28 May 2021 at 21:44

ShiWarrior said:
nice

please tell me yours is the red one, i like that

Yeah, mine is the red one. Technically he has the better spec, in manual and the tune. But he has an aftermarket exhaust whereas mine is all stock.

ShiWarrior · 28 May 2021 at 21:48

but red is much nicer

Raymond Lin · 28 May 2021 at 22:12

ShiWarrior said:
but red is much nicer

Red gives extra 5hp.

ShiWarrior · 28 May 2021 at 22:17

oo nice

watercooledman · 29 May 2021 at 11:13

strange looking car them volvos

TheVoice · 29 May 2021 at 13:44

It's a shame Volvo discontinued the C30, I'd really like to have seen what they could've done with it with their current design language.

Akagi · 29 May 2021 at 14:27

TheVoice said:
It's a shame Volvo discontinued the C30, I'd really like to have seen what they could've done with it with their current design language.

The V40 is the C30 replacement.

Cookeh · 29 May 2021 at 19:10

I mean...no...no it isn't. I really like the C30s, very underrated, and surprisingly rare.