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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: illyun on 11 December 2007, 19:27

Title: Genuine BBS LM's vs Fakes - sorry I mean replicas :)
Post by: illyun on 11 December 2007, 19:27
Anyone know how to tell the difference between genuine BBS LM and Replicas?  :huh:
Title: Re: Genuine BBS LM's vs Fakes - sorry I mean replicas :)
Post by: Phil mcavity on 11 December 2007, 19:37
the persons bank balance maybe??  :laugh:
Title: Re: Genuine BBS LM's vs Fakes - sorry I mean replicas :)
Post by: Komenda on 11 December 2007, 21:18
The BBS ones have BBS stamped into the metal as seen here. Replica/Fakes do not

(http://www.harrisonmotorsports.com/shop/images/LM_DSPK_sm.jpg)
Title: Re: Genuine BBS LM's vs Fakes - sorry I mean replicas :)
Post by: illyun on 11 December 2007, 21:53
Quote from: Komenda on 11 December 2007, 21:18
The BBS ones have BBS stamped into the metal as seen here. Replica/Fakes do not

(http://www.harrisonmotorsports.com/shop/images/LM_DSPK_sm.jpg)

Thanks... that looks  :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Genuine BBS LM's vs Fakes - sorry I mean replicas :)
Post by: illyun on 11 December 2007, 21:54
Quote from: Phil mcavity on 11 December 2007, 19:37
the persons bank balance maybe??  :laugh:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Genuine BBS LM's vs Fakes - sorry I mean replicas :)
Post by: Hurdy on 11 December 2007, 23:55
Fakes are one piece alloys :sick:. BBS are better built to a higher spec and are stronger :wink:. Also are probably lighter :undecided:
Title: Re: Genuine BBS LM's vs Fakes - sorry I mean replicas :)
Post by: illyun on 12 December 2007, 00:03
Quote from: Hurdy on 11 December 2007, 23:55
Fakes are one piece alloys :sick:. BBS are better built to a higher spec and are stronger :wink:. Also are probably lighter :undecided:

Yes.. I'd never buy fakes, but wanted to know what to look for to make sure I was getting a genuine set if buying second hand.
Title: Re: Genuine BBS LM's vs Fakes - sorry I mean replicas :)
Post by: Komenda on 12 December 2007, 14:21
I've got a set of reps on order from the U.S. They guy said they are one piece and heavier, but not much. He said the finish is excellent but recommended treating them before use to prevent damage from salt etc as the polished area is not the high grade that BBS use so may mark if left unprotected.

I have a set of genuine CH's but just couldn't resist these at the price. My plan is to get the centres done gold like the race wheels and use them as my winter wheels.

I'll update as to the quality when they arrive.
Title: Re: Genuine BBS LM's vs Fakes - sorry I mean replicas :)
Post by: joesgti on 12 December 2007, 17:25
BBS LM'S ARE AMAZING!!!  :drool: mine come soon aswell, everyone wants them now :grin: they should really come standard!!  :evil:
Title: Re: Genuine BBS LM's vs Fakes - sorry I mean replicas :)
Post by: illyun on 12 December 2007, 18:32
Quote from: joesgti on 12 December 2007, 17:25
BBS LM'S ARE AMAZING!!!  :drool: mine come soon aswell, everyone wants them now :grin: they should really come standard!!  :evil:

We'll have to have a Mk5 GTI with BBS LM stand at Inters next year  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Genuine BBS LM's vs Fakes - sorry I mean replicas :)
Post by: Komenda on 12 December 2007, 21:23
Quote from: illyun on 12 December 2007, 18:32


We'll have to have a Mk5 GTI with BBS LM stand at Inters next year  :grin: :grin: :grin:

I'll have to bring my Mk1 aswell. Although that won't be on BBS, but it will be slammed on 14x7 Theo Decker Essens  :cool: