Are you ****ing kidding me???

Harlequin · 05-12-2011, 09:59 AM

Bought a set of the 313s from Tischer.

Evan was extremely helpful and they're sending them as 2 shipments so that I don't have to pay Duty and Tax.

Came out to about $2400 USD which is $2260 at current exchange rates.

That's a little over 1/3rd of what my dealer wanted.

CAN'T WAIT TO GET THEM ON!!!!

- Harlequin

Harlequin · 05-12-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Honny

I used the BMW performance configurator, not available online you'll have to request one from your dealer. Give me some time and I'll do one in AW for you.

That would be awesome. As I said above, I've just bought a set but would still like some pretty pictures...

Thanks mate.

Jeef Beef · 05-12-2011, 10:02 AM

313s are the ultimate sex wheels. I prefer them in 19", but 18s are more practical without sacrificing much look. Good choice mate, sounds like a bargain too.

Harlequin · 05-12-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

313s are the ultimate sex wheels. I prefer them in 19", but 18s are more practical without sacrificing much look. Good choice mate, sounds like a bargain too.

Yeah... from what I've read the 19"s make the ride a bit to jarring and I wanted to use my OEM tyres - they only have 2200Kms on them...

Next is the BMW Performance Suspension

I'm still on the fence about getting non-RFTs... Will see how it rides after the upgrade to the running gear...

- Harlequin.

Jeef Beef · 05-12-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Yeah... from what I've read the 19"s make the ride a bit to jarring and I wanted to use my OEM tyres - they only have 2200Kms on them...

Next is the BMW Performance Suspension

I'm still on the fence about getting non-RFTs... Will see how it rides after the upgrade to the running gear...

- Harlequin.

RFTs really destroy the ride quality, our cars are actually quite comfy. Not to mention the extra price of the tyres, the lack of progressive grip and the fact that they aren't supposed to be repaired. The downsides just completely outweigh the benefits for me. Still, if you've only got 2k on them then by all means burn them up

You could look into coilover kits vs BMW perf suspension. They're about the same price, but the perf suspension is just a different set of springs and shocks from stock. Coilovers are a much better overall package.

Harlequin · 05-12-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

RFTs really destroy the ride quality, our cars are actually quite comfy. Not to mention the extra price of the tyres, the lack of progressive grip and the fact that they aren't supposed to be repaired. The downsides just completely outweigh the benefits for me. Still, if you've only got 2k on them then by all means burn them up

My plan is to go for the Michelin PS2s or PSSs down the track.... Just can't justify the cost when I still have 95% of the tread on my runcraps....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

You could look into coilover kits vs BMW perf suspension. They're about the same price, but the perf suspension is just a different set of springs and shocks from stock. Coilovers are a much better overall package.

Yeah... looked into that option and could probably get the KW V3 coilovers for less than the BMWPerf kit if I went the overseas route again but at this point my warranty is the most important thing to me... If not for that....

Jeef Beef · 05-12-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

My plan is to go for the Michelin PS2s or PSSs down the track.... Just can't justify the cost when I still have 95% of the tread on my runcraps....

Yeah... looked into that option and could probably get the KW V3 coilovers for less than the BMWPerf kit if I went the overseas route again but at this point my warranty is the most important thing to me... If not for that....

PSS's look pretty promising, and it's gonna be a whole new world for you after getting rid of the RFTs. Get a tune to end their lives quicker

V3s are BALLER and are definitely better than the performance suspension. It's unlikely to give you any woes with warranty unless you have a massive suspension failure for some reason. Even then, they'll have to prove that it was the KWs that caused it.

ANYWAY back onto the topic of 313s. Drool.

Harlequin · 05-12-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

V3s are BALLER and are definitely better than the performance suspension. It's unlikely to give you any woes with warranty unless you have a massive suspension failure for some reason. Even then, they'll have to prove that it was the KWs that caused it.

Hmm....

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

ANYWAY back onto the topic of 313s. Drool.

Yah. Excited. Seriously.

130iguy · 05-12-2011, 10:46 AM

i doubt that the suspension will void your warranty, i would LOVE to hear them weasle their way out of replacing the HPFP cos you're running V3's

MrBlonde · 05-12-2011, 07:00 PM

Harley, go for new non runflats and forget BMW Performance suspension, go with KW coilovers.

Make determined warranty decisions, not knee jerk!

P'cisT · 05-12-2011, 07:01 PM

If anyone from Melbourne is thinking of upgrading, I am interested in your stock 18's.

Caduceus · 05-12-2011, 07:46 PM

Not only will you get your new wheels at a good price from O/S but if you want to sell your OEM rims here you will get a large portion of your money back. There's strong demand for the 18" rims from people who did not go for the M-sport package when they bought their cars.

Harlequin · 05-12-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Caduceus

Not only will you get your new wheels at a good price from O/S but if you want to sell your OEM rims here you will get a large portion of your money back. There's strong demand for the 18" rims from people who did not go for the M-sport package when they bought their cars.

Yup. I plan to list the 261s on here once I get the new rims. Will be just the rims as I am re-using my rubber and TPMS but if anyone's interested let me know.

- Harlequin.

Orlin · 05-12-2011, 09:37 PM

whats the going rate on a second hand set of 261s? I might sell mine to upgrade to the 313s.

130iguy · 05-12-2011, 09:37 PM

actually now that you mention it, in my car (2006 model) will i be able to switch out the TPMS sensor??

Harlequin · 05-12-2011, 09:42 PM

Apparently, yes. But I'm not an expert.

Harlequin · 05-12-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Orlin

whats the going rate on a second hand set of 261s? I might sell mine to upgrade to the 313s.

Dunno. They cost $1000 a corner from BMW...

Hawkeye 135i · 05-13-2011, 12:09 AM

I'm probably wrong but I didn't think there were TPMS in wheels on Oz cars only US spec?

Harlequin · 05-13-2011, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye 135i

I'm probably wrong but I didn't think there were TPMS in wheels on Oz cars only US spec?

There's gotta be something in there coz my iDrive can tell me if my tyre pressures are ok or not...

Hawkeye 135i · 05-13-2011, 12:54 AM

^^^ That's a nice feature!

alik01 · 05-13-2011, 01:02 AM

The TPMS in Australia, as far I've been led to believe, are a function of the ABS sensors which determine inflation by measuring the wheels rolling relative to the others.

In the US, each tyre has a proper sensor which sends real time data back so you can actually check the exact pressures on each wheel and can be checked on the display.

Harlequin, Did you option that when you bought it?

130iguy · 05-13-2011, 01:27 AM

yeh thats what i thought!

I know that in the states it is mandatory for all new cars to come with the sensors in the wheels from factory, but i noticed that on this part of the forum at least, there was no one saying "oh i got new wheels and tyres and now the TPMS isnt working/its giving me warinings"

so as you can imgaine i have been quite confused about the issue but didnt think it was a "thread-worthy" topic

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Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	313s are the ultimate sex wheels. I prefer them in 19", but 18s are more practical without sacrificing much look. Good choice mate, sounds like a bargain too. __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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130iguy I'm Riley, I'm awesome 30 Rep 696 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Comp Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Qld, Australia iTrader: (0)	i doubt that the suspension will void your warranty, i would LOVE to hear them weasle their way out of replacing the HPFP cos you're running V3's
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Orlin Major 44 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	whats the going rate on a second hand set of 261s? I might sell mine to upgrade to the 313s.
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Hawkeye 135i Private First Class 3 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	I'm probably wrong but I didn't think there were TPMS in wheels on Oz cars only US spec?
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alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	The TPMS in Australia, as far I've been led to believe, are a function of the ABS sensors which determine inflation by measuring the wheels rolling relative to the others. In the US, each tyre has a proper sensor which sends real time data back so you can actually check the exact pressures on each wheel and can be checked on the display. Harlequin, Did you option that when you bought it? __________________
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130iguy I'm Riley, I'm awesome 30 Rep 696 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Comp Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Qld, Australia iTrader: (0)	yeh thats what i thought! I know that in the states it is mandatory for all new cars to come with the sensors in the wheels from factory, but i noticed that on this part of the forum at least, there was no one saying "oh i got new wheels and tyres and now the TPMS isnt working/its giving me warinings" so as you can imgaine i have been quite confused about the issue but didnt think it was a "thread-worthy" topic
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