ZCPorn

[JupiterBMW]

The new wheels arrived today. Specs are as follows...

Replicas of the 'ZCP' rims on the E9x ///M3 (Competition Package). Basically, they're a classic look, but something different than CSL reps. I feel the CSL wheels are a little played out, and the ZCP reps are a little more current and aggressive looking, plus I've only seen these wheels on ONE E46, an ///M I saw searching on Google.

Avant Garde M359
18 x 8.5" square
ET 35

Tires are Yokohama S-Drive, 245/35-18

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[Vas]

Whats the weight of the wheels?

[M0nk3y]

Very nice, I like the choice for sure

[JupiterBMW]

No idea... I will weigh them before I get them mounted...

[Vas]

Thanks Chap :)

[Pip]

Nice thread title. I feel like I've been looking at car pr0n with all these water beading trunk shots. Great looking wheels :thumbsup


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[johnrando]

Perfect choice. I want! Definitely curious about the weight.

[danewilson77]

Those are gonna look sick Jon.

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[zhpnsnv]

Drooltown. So your car is okay, then?

[JupiterBMW]

Hah, no telling yet... Wheels were ordered a couple weeks ago, just arrived today. In fact, those two tires have been in my garage for a week or so. Made the accident that much more painful!

[static667]

Sweet. :drool

[gr330zhp]

Beautiful wheels!


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[zhpnsnv]

Hah, no telling yet... Wheels were ordered a couple weeks ago, just arrived today. In fact, those two tires have been in my garage for a week or so. Made the accident that much more painful!

Oh okay - fingers crossed for ya.

[JupiterBMW]

Oh okay - fingers crossed for ya.

Thanks man, I'm hoping for the best. The positive energy from the family makes it ok at the moment.

[Crickett]

:drool I soooo want these wheels! I'm 90% certain that if / when I get new wheels it will be this exact setup! (That last 10% will be based on how they look on your car. No pressure. :shifty)


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[JKO_ZHP]

:drool:drool:drool

[derbo]

I've been waiting to see what these look like on a ZHP! I wanted to get these rims for daily. They definitely look great! I can't wait to see them on the car. I'm surprised you didn't go with 255/35/18 tires.

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks again guys.

Crickett- Hah, ok, well I will make sure to take some insanely good photos if they do make it on the car. I'm very excited to see them on it too, the finish on these wheels is freaking amazing... Especially considering my 135s are in pretty rough shape...

Derek- Yeah, I was thinking about that, but I was concerned with rubbing on the fronts. Suspension is and will remain stock, but wasn't sure about the offset. If they fit without issue, the next set will probably be 255s... We'll see... 245 is plenty wide enough on this car as it is I feel...

[UdubBadger]

Would look great with 10mm spacers ;)


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[danewilson77]

Would look great with 10mm spacers ;)


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:rofl

[JupiterBMW]

Would look great with 10mm spacers ;)


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You sound like me going after Marc's perforated leather shift knob... :rofl

Once they get fitted, if I find spacing desired or necessary, you'll be the first one I call. :thumbsup

[webster]

i think i deserve some credit for finding these lol! i definitely fell in love, and after seeing those pics, i kinda regret not pulling the trigger, however....

..i actually had these on order, but in staggered fitment, which apparently will only fit M3 on E46 chassis. i was notified they wouldn't fit and advised to change my order. went with the M310s instead, and while i do like them, i still think these look better. but the 18x9.5 ET33 just wouldn't fit out back, at least so i was told...

does anyone here with a coupe run staggered tire sizes on square wheels?

[Ryans323i]

Those are gonna look sick Jon.

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+100 :thumbsup

[JupiterBMW]

Wes- Yeah, I know you mentioned that you had ordered them, but at least in my case, I was already well decided. I've said a few times before, I personally love the newer BMWs and an E90 ///M3 competition would be my ultimate car. So, I knew these were the wheels I wanted a long time ago...

But anyway, you do get some props for also knowing these wheels are sick. I'm super pumped to get them on the car...

And also Wes, I remember you saying something about not getting BMW center caps or M stickers with your set. Where did you order from? mine came with both the center caps and the M stickers. And do you mind me asking what you paid??

[webster]

Mine came with Avant Garde wheel caps. The M310s have a slightly smaller diameter for the center caps v. OEM (65mm v 68mm I believe), so the caps from my 135s didn't fit. I ordered a set of 65mm roundel overlays from ebay ($10) and they look perfect. No ///M stickers on the M310s since they are not factory reps.

I paid $999+ tax w/ free shipping. Mounting/balancing was about a hundred bucks or so.

[JupiterBMW]

Ahh ok. Yeah, I knew they weren't reps, but didn't know if they still had the M sticker. As for the center caps, thats cool, as long as they look good, then I'd be happy. I haven't looked to see if the OEM center caps would fit on my wheels, but they do look like the AG centers are smaller. Either way, having the BMW caps is great. Maybe you could call AG and see if they'd send you a set??

Sounds like you got a good price too. I paid $950 shipped, no tax.

[johnrando]

You got yours directly from AG Jon?

[JupiterBMW]

No, I got them through E90post... A member there works at an online ordering place in California... www.pyspeed.com

[derbo]

Thanks again guys.

Crickett- Hah, ok, well I will make sure to take some insanely good photos if they do make it on the car. I'm very excited to see them on it too, the finish on these wheels is freaking amazing... Especially considering my 135s are in pretty rough shape...

Derek- Yeah, I was thinking about that, but I was concerned with rubbing on the fronts. Suspension is and will remain stock, but wasn't sure about the offset. If they fit without issue, the next set will probably be 255s... We'll see... 245 is plenty wide enough on this car as it is I feel...

Jon,

I am running 255/35/18 all around on 18x8.5 +40 and I rub only on the rear (though I am pretty low.) The front never ran into problems. I don't think you will run into issues with stock suspension.

[danewilson77]

^Good data.

Dayum. Square with 255's!! Like a bauce.

May want to capture that here as well.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1234-Official-Thread-Will-these-wheels-fit-on-my-car&p=214111#post214111

[derbo]

^Good data.

Dayum. Square with 255's!! Like a bauce.

May want to capture that here as well.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1234-Official-Thread-Will-these-wheels-fit-on-my-car&p=214111#post214111

Added.


Hopefully your car is fixed soon so you can put those badboys on soon!!!

[JupiterBMW]

Derek- Ugh, tell me about it! I cannot wait to see these wheels mounted. Will look soooo freakin hot! As for the widths, to be honest, with the 245s up front the week or so before the accident, I would get a little rubbing when I turned the wheel hard over (pulling in and out of parking spots)... Not sure what's up with that because I'm totally stock in terms of suspension and stuff.

Anyway, I am wondering if I can upsize to a square 255/35 next time... We'll see. Needless to say, I will be MUCH more shy about hard cornering and stuff with the car now. I don't ever again want to go through the crap I am right now, so I'll be driving her even more cautiously...

[derbo]

Derek- Ugh, tell me about it! I cannot wait to see these wheels mounted. Will look soooo freakin hot! As for the widths, to be honest, with the 245s up front the week or so before the accident, I would get a little rubbing when I turned the wheel hard over (pulling in and out of parking spots)... Not sure what's up with that because I'm totally stock in terms of suspension and stuff.

Anyway, I am wondering if I can upsize to a square 255/35 next time... We'll see. Needless to say, I will be MUCH more shy about hard cornering and stuff with the car now. I don't ever again want to go through the crap I am right now, so I'll be driving her even more cautiously...

That is definitely strange! I would never expect 245s to rub. What is the actual tire size? 245/35 or 245/40 18s? The 245/40 are about 0.70 inch taller than the 255/35/18s and the 245/35/18 are about 0.30inch shorter than the 255/35/18 in overall diameter. I can see the 245/40 being an issue for rubbing with almost 3/4th an inch extra diameter in the tire.

I definitely understand where you don't want to drive it as hard. Just remember DCS is there to be a nanny! I have it yell at me constantly during daily drive. At least my nanny lets me play at the playground (track). The front 225 on the rear probably didnt help either for you! :(

[JupiterBMW]

Yeah I was surprised too. I did all the calculations before I chose the size I did. I'm on the 245/35 as they're closest to stock. They're a touch undersize, which always gives me just a touch of extra room when looking at the speedo. Its nice to know that if the speedo says 80, I'll probably only get pulled over for going 79. That 1mph can be a lifesaver sometimes! :rofl

And you're right about DSC. I'm totally not the type to leave it off all the time. I don't like to put any extra stresses on the car, nor do I want to waste tires away, they're expensive enough as it is. I've just been messing with it lately because I knew these tires already had replacements on standby...

With the new wheels and tires, DSC will NOT be coming off!!

[derbo]

This is OT:

I remember a customer that complained his GPS was reading at 65mph and his Speedo was reading 70mph.

Apparently there is a guideline/bulletin that BMW has that says the speedometer can have 10% variance from the actual speed of the vehicle but it cannot be lower than the actual speed of the vehicle. I need to find that. but thats saying you can read 110mph and really be going 100mph.....



Anyways I can't wait to see them on the car! I would rub with those offsets but I certainly like the rim itself.

[JupiterBMW]

You know, I believe that 100%. My last car was off as well, always read 3 mph over my actual speed when at freeway speeds... What sucks is that mileage is then accumulated faster as well... I don't like that part...

But oh well...

[JupiterBMW]

Omfg they look soooo gooooood... (teaser post)

:biggrin


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[Crickett]

^ Hate & malice. nono



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[328ioc]

Omfg they look soooo gooooood... (teaser post)

:biggrin


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[derbo]

Omfg they look soooo gooooood... (teaser post)

:biggrin


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:shifty I cant see anything

[JupiterBMW]

Ok ok... I didn't post initially because I didn't pick the car up til dark, and I don't have any good pics. Here's a couple quickie shot from the garage though.

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[midlandtech]

Sexy


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[danewilson77]

Looks great Joop.

[BlackNTan]

Really nice wheels. If I were going to change my 135s, yours would be the ones.

[johnrando]

Oh yeah! :thumbsup

[Crickett]

:drool That's it. I'm sold. 18" E9x ZCPs will be my next wheels. I'll refer my wife to you when she sees the bill. :thumbsup

[wsmeyer]

+1

Love the look of those

[JupiterBMW]

One more before bed.... Good, daytime pics coming tomorrow...

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[Avetiso]

Gorgeous.

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks for the replies guys... I'm really happy with the look, but dammit, need to lower the front end... Looking into suspension goodies now. :biggrin

[danewilson77]

One more before bed.... Good, daytime pics coming tomorrow...

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Ahem.....waiting.

[JupiterBMW]

Ahem.....waiting.

I should video chat or call your ass so you can hear the baby screaming...

But, I think today is going to bring a full wash and maybe even wax, so trust me, pics fo' sho'!

[Ryans323i]

New wheels look great!

[echo46]

Nice wheels, indeed.

[Vas]

Pics of fitment please

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks again... I haven't washed her yet, so don't mind the dirty look, but here are some daytime pics and pics of fitment.

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[wsmeyer]

Damn that looks perfect. Must stop looking.

[derbo]

Damn they look good. Are they like a polish silver?


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[JupiterBMW]

Damn they look good. Are they like a polish silver?


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Kind of. I forget exactly what it's called. Hyper silver maybe? More so than regular silver or the OEM wheels that's for sure.


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[Avetiso]

Those wheels are...hardcore. ;)

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[webster]

love 'em, looks great Jon.

[johnrando]

Holy crap those are awesome!

[cakM3]

Looking great Jon! :chuck

[BCS_ZHP]

One more before bed.... Good, daytime pics coming tomorrow...

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After all you've been through, I was shocked to see her sleeping outside. Understand cramped garages but.......

[danewilson77]

After all you've been through, I was shocked to see her sleeping outside. Understand cramped garages but.......

She may not have been tucked in yet.

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[nike001]

How much do you rub?

[Hornung418]

How much do you rub?

With these pics...I rub every hour...bazinga.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[JupiterBMW]

After all you've been through, I was shocked to see her sleeping outside. Understand cramped garages but.......


She may not have been tucked in yet.

DW with the win. Very rarely do either of the cars stay outside, but she actually did that night. And unlocked too... :eeps I got home late from the tire shop and by the time I unloaded the old wheels and tires (which are separate too) I didn't have room to put the ZHP inside. Not to mention, it requires backing her in and folding the mirrors in to fit. And on top of all that, the alcantara interior was all in the garage too (had to take it out of the trunk to put the wheels/tires in. I'm a little cramped on space at the moment. Wheels and tires go into storage, and the interior back into the trunk of the car for now... Then all will be ok. What a PITA... Will be making sure the interior and stock wheels/tires are sold as soon as I'm home.



How much do you rub?


With these pics...I rub every hour...bazinga.

This. :rofl No seriously, I don't rub at all. Stock suspension, and it shows. I've got a little 4x4 status though, so I'm looking at suspension setups... :shifty

[Pip]

I can't believe you fit the alcantara interior in your trunk!? I tried fitting one convertible seat in my trunk and wouldn't even try because I was afraid I'd damage the car (too big).

[JupiterBMW]

I can't believe you fit the alcantara interior in your trunk!? I tried fitting one convertible seat in my trunk and wouldn't even try because I was afraid I'd damage the car (too big).

Let me rephrase... Part of the alcantara interior. Only the door panels are in my trunk. The front seats are wrapped in plastic and sitting on the workbench, and the rest of it is tucked into cabinets in my garage. I basically just wanted it all in an enclosed space so that no dust would accumulate on it while I'm gone. Keeping it so fresh and so clean... :biggrin


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