Christmas came early...

rayz · 12-30-2011, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by luster

*whistles while changing sig* LCI paddles is what I ended up going with and all i have

Doesn't hurt to ask though. Damn these LCI paddles are hard to find...and the wheel with LCI paddles even.

luster · 12-30-2011, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rayz

Doesn't hurt to ask though. Damn these LCI paddles are hard to find...and the wheel with LCI paddles even.

thats why i got them

rayz · 12-30-2011, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by luster

thats why i got them

Where did you get them - new or from another forum member? How much did you get it for? And did you do a retrofit as well?

Sorry for the 20 questions...

luster · 12-30-2011, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rayz

Where did you get them - new or from another forum member? How much did you get it for? And did you do a retrofit as well?

Sorry for the 20 questions...

I bought it brand new from Romania (wheel and paddles together).

It cost about $550 and took 5 weeks to arrive.

Stu special ordered the harness for it and installed the wheel, on Christmas Eve!

Ninjaoz · 12-30-2011, 04:16 AM

looks good Luster, any plans for a drop?

rayz · 12-30-2011, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by luster

I bought it brand new from Romania (wheel and paddles together).

It cost about $550 and took 5 weeks to arrive.

Stu special ordered the harness for it and installed the wheel, on Christmas Eve!

5 weeks?!?!?! Wow. And talk about cutting it real close to Christmas but a great Christmas present no doubt!!

I heard of this Romainian seller on the forums - will try to search the forums. You got a lead? Thanks!

Ninjaoz · 12-30-2011, 04:44 AM

Is this Romainian seller competitive? As good as Schmiedmann and getbmwparts?

sbce90 · 12-30-2011, 05:57 AM

have you swapped the spacers around yet?

luster · 12-30-2011, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

have you swapped the spacers around yet?

I've ordered new wheels, the spacers are too big, I keep imagining seeing a wheel running down the road and then...*BANG* *scchhhhhhhhhhhhh*

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Originally Posted by Ninja333

Is this Romainian seller competitive? As good as Schmiedmann and getbmwparts?

About half price, but stock isn't always available.

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Originally Posted by rayz

5 weeks?!?!?! Wow. And talk about cutting it real close to Christmas but a great Christmas present no doubt!!

I heard of this Romainian seller on the forums - will try to search the forums. You got a lead? Thanks!

I emailed him a few hours ago, only got M3 with paddles

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Originally Posted by Ninja333

looks good Luster, any plans for a drop?

Not yet, rubs quite a bit in the back already. We'll see how it goes when her new shoes arrive!

sbce90 · 12-30-2011, 06:16 AM

What wheels are you going with? Something from the VMR deal?

Ninjaoz · 12-30-2011, 06:43 AM

another set of wheels..mad!

I'm tempted to get a set of VB3 19", but think i'll save up for a set of genuine 313 performance wheels.

luster · 12-30-2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

What wheels are you going with? Something from the VMR deal?

Organising some original 163M ZCP (CSL) wheels. Fingers crossed that the deal with go through! Would love some originals.

sbce90 · 12-30-2011, 06:52 AM

Why don't you just buy some wheels that will fit?

luster · 12-30-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

Why don't you just buy some wheels that will fit?

lol, thats option 2. (i really want originals if i can make it happen)

Ninjaoz · 12-30-2011, 06:55 AM

are there any noticeable differences between OEM 163M and VB3?

luster · 12-30-2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninja333

are there any noticeable differences between OEM 163M and VB3?

only up close, they are very very close otherwise

sbce90 · 12-30-2011, 07:27 AM

Just get some reps and save yourself a potential headache. Fitment will be easy and the 10" rears on the reps look better than OEM.

Ninjaoz · 12-30-2011, 07:29 AM

SBC, does your car currently fitted with VB3? how do you rate them? quality-wise.

sbce90 · 12-30-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninja333

SBC, does your car currently fitted with VB3? how do you rate them? quality-wise.

I've got Jason's GTCS which are essentially the same kind of thing. They're holding up pretty well with no real damage or anything. Probably a couple of tiny spots if I try and look closely but they've handled Sydney's wonderful roads (and road quality) perfectly well.

Ninjaoz · 12-30-2011, 07:36 AM

nice..the current special offer is dirt cheap. i'm just a little skeptical cos its such a bargain.

kaitan · 12-30-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by luster

Hmm I got the M3 dct paddles instead !!

Hey clint, we need to catch up again

and with all the earth polluter boys too

We should have a diesel coffee meet

johnca · 12-30-2011, 10:44 PM

Look very hot!!!

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