Wheel Clearance Measurement Day

Johan@WSTO · 04-06-2009, 10:26 PM

It was a relatively nice day in Chicago, and we decided to take some Brake Clearance measurements for our 135i.
The 135i is one BMW that really doesn't seem to follow any of its brothers and sisters, whether it be the size, looks or the brakes.

The brake calipers on the 135i are huge, especially considering the size and weight of the Mini Bimmer (it's a beast at hear nonetheless..).

Although, large in appearance, the "x-factor" was a little small and of course the back spacing and front spacing were also small. This is a nightmare for 3pc wheel companies as this set up is not favorable for "fat-lip" wheels.

I just hope that our buddies over at Klassen can pull it off. I have my hopes up and I am confident that they will pull it off, just nice.

Motorsports_3 · 04-06-2009, 10:30 PM

I have faith

1013mm · 04-06-2009, 10:46 PM

the gods have answered our calls, well kinda. nice.

ptack · 04-07-2009, 05:20 AM

What wheels are you looking to get?

wu2x · 04-07-2009, 11:09 AM

Thanks for doing this Johan. Are they looking at 18's or 19's for fitment?

Johan@WSTO · 04-07-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

What wheels are you looking to get?

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Originally Posted by saikelol

Thanks for doing this Johan. Are they looking at 18's or 19's for fitment?

We are getting 19inch Klassen K5.1 wheels for our 135i

ptack · 04-07-2009, 07:15 PM

Nice. Are the Klassens custom made or a stock size? Any special finish?

Johan@WSTO · 04-07-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

Nice. Are the Klassens custom made or a stock size? Any special finish?

They are costom made and the finish will be liquid black center and liquid smoke lip.

Ryan@IND · 04-07-2009, 11:03 PM

sneak peak of the finish and style:

same style and finish on a Porsche GT2

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ptack · 04-08-2009, 01:06 AM

Wow. Please let me know if they or HRE offer a half-off sale - I'm there.

04-06-2009, 10:26 PM	#1
Johan@WSTO Colonel 200 Rep 2,117 Posts Drives: BMW E89 Z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	Wheel Clearance Measurement Day It was a relatively nice day in Chicago, and we decided to take some Brake Clearance measurements for our 135i. The 135i is one BMW that really doesn't seem to follow any of its brothers and sisters, whether it be the size, looks or the brakes. The brake calipers on the 135i are huge, especially considering the size and weight of the Mini Bimmer (it's a beast at hear nonetheless..). Although, large in appearance, the "x-factor" was a little small and of course the back spacing and front spacing were also small. This is a nightmare for 3pc wheel companies as this set up is not favorable for "fat-lip" wheels. I just hope that our buddies over at Klassen can pull it off. I have my hopes up and I am confident that they will pull it off, just nice. __________________
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Motorsports_3 E30 Addict 38 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2008 135, 1988 325 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (3)	I have faith __________________ Check out my e30 project! http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...6#post11306896
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1013mm aka 1013MM 1249 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	the gods have answered our calls, well kinda. nice. __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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04-07-2009, 05:20 AM	#4
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	What wheels are you looking to get? __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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04-07-2009, 11:09 AM	#5
wu2x Captain 36 Rep 717 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Thanks for doing this Johan. Are they looking at 18's or 19's for fitment?
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Nice. Are the Klassens custom made or a stock size? Any special finish? __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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Ryan@IND 1765 Rep 7,650 Posts Drives: ACR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (18)	sneak peak of the finish and style: same style and finish on a Porsche GT2 __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Wow. Please let me know if they or HRE offer a half-off sale - I'm there. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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