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We just landed a sample set of E39 Height adjustable shocks and springs if you are interested. $895, cheers.

haha +1

^ That last shot shows how much extra guard work needs to be done to make them fit. They are definitely not factory, and looking at the tyre you can't legally run that much stretch here in NZ

Hi Mike Welcome to the forums. We have a lot of BBS Replica and OE replica wheels in stock that will suit your 330 perfectly. we can also help out with with lowering if you need. Pop in and see us in Penrose sometime. cheers Johno

Those wheels always look good on BMW's, and we can do a super sharp deal for you as you are a BS member. Spacers - I can't comment as professionally it doesn't look good to recommend something that is potentially going to be illegal.

A while back John (E30ftw) posted up a copy of the new tyre/rim width combinations. I am sure from memory you now have a have a 225 on a 9" wide rim (depending on size/profile etc)

They won't fit. A 17x9 at 35 will foul big time on the front suspension.

That's an M3, they have a different offset on the rear to standard E46's. OP - to get that stance you will need coilovers and some serious guard work. Cert laws here mean that you can't run a very stretched tyre any more so you prob won't get it exactlyt like your pic.

Really 750mm - 3/4's of a metre

Without actually viewing the car it is pretty hard to diagnose what the problem is. Are there any marks on the tyre that indicate it is rubbing on the guard? If there are no scuff marks then the tyre isn't rubbing and the noise will be something else.

Unfortunately it does matter If your wheels are different to the size stated on your cert plate then you can get green/pink stickered. It is a silly rule but your wheels must be the size/width stated. If you change them then you have to get it recerted.

Well said It is a constant battle we have as well and it is all to do with the incredibly low volume of high end tyres we use compared to other countries world wide. To put things into perspective if you took the entire country's tyre sales for a year, it would comfortably fit into a weeks production for most tyre factories. OP: What brand and size tyre are you looking for? Give us a go - you never know. Also, other members have told you to include the extra charges but no one has mentioned fitting and balancing as well.

springs vary in price as mentioned in the posts above. However................. The cost is in the labour on E39's. The rear springs are a PITA to get to, and you have to remove the rear seats, parcel tray etc to access the rear shock. Budget around 3-4 hours worth of labour so probably between $600-$800 incl installation.

I would have to disagree with you there. From all the feedback we get, 99% of our customers prefer the R888's. maybe you need to learn how to drive smoothly

Nice! About time something like this happened. I actually don't understand why NZV8's don't just run old V8 Supercars. Surely it isn't hard to put a rule in place that says they must be 2 years old (or something similar). The current NZV8's really are dinosaurs. They can't even have a standing start!

you don't need a tape measure King springs are approx 45mm lower than factory springs. If you have the correct size tyres, correct offset wheels, even when you lower a car it won't rub. If your shocks are worn out, even with the factory springs it will probably still rub. I am not trying to be a w*nker, just merely pointing out that changing springs may not solve the problem what size tyres are you running in the rear and what offset are the wheels?

The factory springs should be the same length as the 320 springs. King Springs are generally around 45mm lower than factory springs. and........... it sounds like you need new shocks not springs. If your shocks are worn out they will bottom out just as you describe. Have you checked the bumpstops to see what condition they are in? It also sounds like you may not have the right tyre size/wheel offset on there. You could double the rate of your springs and it will still behave as you say if the shocks are not working properly.

We can do 17" BBS with new tyres for well under $1500

The 320 springs will more than likely be the same length as your 318 springs. However due to the 6 cyclinder being heavier the front springs will be a thicker diameter wire or "stronger" to compensate for the extra weight. If you put them in it will raise your 318. The rears should be identical.

I am not sure what the laws are in Aust but here any spacer/adaptor must either be mounted to the hub(bolt on type) or to the wheel (what Josh did) to pass an LVV cert. I can only assume the rules in OZ will either be the same or tighter.

Chocolate Mint we don't get that here

view our listing on Trade Me Wheels are all in very good condition - $295 for all 4 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-358257050.htm

You definitley need hubcentric rings. Your hub on the E30 should be 57mm. If you can measure the wheel bore diameter i will see if I have any rings here

I am glad you saw the sarcasm font... other members on here *cough cough* would probably have gotten their e-panties in a twist BTW - nice perspex on those wheels - something for you to contemplate on the m3??

great bit of advice to give a noob . You must have an awesome engineering shop . Try putting a 19x10.5 on the front of a commodore! Not everyone wants the hella flush, poked and stanced look. The majority of people just want a good looking wheel that fits legally and properly without the addition of spacers, guard rolling etc Back OT - Matt - it is generally around $100 to get all 4 wheels machined out but you wil have to get the tyres stripped off first so that they can put the wheel on the lathe. We have new options available in 19" with new tyres for under $2k cheers Johno