[drwillb]

The spend never ends.....

Ordered one set of ARC 8 wheels through the group buy, all 18 x 9.5 et22. That's what I'll run in the end but, for now, I'll also need 18 x 9.5 et58 +10mm spacer to work with the M3 rear suspension under 135i bodywork. Add another set of ARC 8s to spend: 4 x et58 so I end up with a street set and a track set.

I already had Conti DW 255/35-18 in the rear so just need two of those finish off a square setup for the street. Good thing I looked into this today, seems that the DW is being phased out. 245 and 255 18s are no longer available on Tirerack site. I did source the 255s elsewhere.

Front fenders, bumper, etc. arrived today at my local dealer. Now have to send those out for paint.

Rear end is problematic. I had some long text messages and a couple of calls with the guys that sold me the parts. I am not happy at all with what they sold me. They've agreed to make good with parts from another car but who knows how long that will take. In the meantime, the clock keeps ticking, the weather has not been helping, and my garage is a mess from some home improvement projects.

I need a green beer (for future reader's: it's St. Patty's Day today)