New 17" BBS RC's on my car, impressions and pics
08-06-2000, 07:35 PM
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New 17" BBS RC's on my car, impressions and pics
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/elot-1.JPG"></center><p>I got the wheels this past Thursday and by using the Audi lug nut wrench and emergency jack, I put the wheels on myself (I hope the wheels don't fall off hehe). The car has a slight vibration at 65+ MPH since putting on the new wheels that may be a result of a poor balancing job or a change in the allignment.
Here are my impressions of the new setup:
BBS RC 17x8 polished
Pirelli P7000 SS 225/45 ZR17
-was expecting a harsher ride but the ride was almost the same as the stock sports package ride, just barely stiffer going over moerately sized bumps and potholes
-buddies noted the ride quality remained the same, they probably couldn't detect the minor changes from the stock sport wheel ride
-haven't stress tested the tires, gonna give them a couple hundred miles of wear-in before I corner hard with them
-the wheels look more chrome in direct sunlight (I don't like chrome wheels) but they have a nice matte brushed metal look under most lighting
-these wheels are relately lighter than most other wheels, although I can't feel the lower unsprung weight (very negligible difference when you consider the weight of the brake/suspension assembly)
-wider tires should help with cornering
-cleaning off the infamous quantities of brake dust is very tedious
-absolutely no rubbing of tires in the wheel well
Sorry about the size of the picture.<p>Ed from Troy
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01 1.8Tqmsc silver/onyx retrofit HID's, 17" BBS RC polished, Pirelli P7000 SS
Here are my impressions of the new setup:
BBS RC 17x8 polished
Pirelli P7000 SS 225/45 ZR17
-was expecting a harsher ride but the ride was almost the same as the stock sports package ride, just barely stiffer going over moerately sized bumps and potholes
-buddies noted the ride quality remained the same, they probably couldn't detect the minor changes from the stock sport wheel ride
-haven't stress tested the tires, gonna give them a couple hundred miles of wear-in before I corner hard with them
-the wheels look more chrome in direct sunlight (I don't like chrome wheels) but they have a nice matte brushed metal look under most lighting
-these wheels are relately lighter than most other wheels, although I can't feel the lower unsprung weight (very negligible difference when you consider the weight of the brake/suspension assembly)
-wider tires should help with cornering
-cleaning off the infamous quantities of brake dust is very tedious
-absolutely no rubbing of tires in the wheel well
Sorry about the size of the picture.<p>Ed from Troy
98 2.8-30Vqt black/ecru
01 1.8Tqmsc silver/onyx retrofit HID's, 17" BBS RC polished, Pirelli P7000 SS
08-06-2000, 07:36 PM
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<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/elot-2.JPG"></center><p><p>Ed from Troy
98 2.8-30Vqt black/ecru
01 1.8Tqmsc silver/onyx retrofit HID's, 17" BBS RC polished, Pirelli P7000 SS
98 2.8-30Vqt black/ecru
01 1.8Tqmsc silver/onyx retrofit HID's, 17" BBS RC polished, Pirelli P7000 SS
08-06-2000, 07:37 PM
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<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/elot-3.JPG"></center><p><p>Ed from Troy
98 2.8-30Vqt black/ecru
01 1.8Tqmsc silver/onyx retrofit HID's, 17" BBS RC polished, Pirelli P7000 SS
98 2.8-30Vqt black/ecru
01 1.8Tqmsc silver/onyx retrofit HID's, 17" BBS RC polished, Pirelli P7000 SS
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<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/elot-4.JPG"></center><p><p>Ed from Troy
98 2.8-30Vqt black/ecru
01 1.8Tqmsc silver/onyx retrofit HID's, 17" BBS RC polished, Pirelli P7000 SS
98 2.8-30Vqt black/ecru
01 1.8Tqmsc silver/onyx retrofit HID's, 17" BBS RC polished, Pirelli P7000 SS
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Slam it doode!
<p>- <a href="mailto:adhand@san.rr.com">Anand Dhanda</a>
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08-06-2000, 07:40 PM
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08-06-2000, 07:43 PM
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Hehe, a lowered ride will make my front teeth fall out
My buddy has an A3 Jetta with a extremely lowered suspension and a set of super low profile tires. I can hear the change in my pocket rattle when I go for a ride in his car.<p>Ed from Troy
98 2.8-30Vqt black/ecru
01 1.8Tqmsc silver/onyx retrofit HID's, 17" BBS RC polished, Pirelli P7000 SS
98 2.8-30Vqt black/ecru
01 1.8Tqmsc silver/onyx retrofit HID's, 17" BBS RC polished, Pirelli P7000 SS
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Yes, green ones in the inside surface of the bolt pattern
<p>Ed from Troy
98 2.8-30Vqt black/ecru
01 1.8Tqmsc silver/onyx retrofit HID's, 17" BBS RC polished, Pirelli P7000 SS
98 2.8-30Vqt black/ecru
01 1.8Tqmsc silver/onyx retrofit HID's, 17" BBS RC polished, Pirelli P7000 SS