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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: LaserBlue on 29 March 2008, 17:55
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Well as most of you know BBS as filed for bankruptcy because of a major customer pulling out of renewing contract
Who is this customer? VW, SAAB VAUXHALL, VOLVO?
Ive been searching through the net and came across the m5board they have a long thread all about it saying the company isnt dead but close to it and would be wise to buy your desired BBS alloys NOW.
As in the future they will be worth a bomb!!
Also BBS alloys which you cant buy with a car e.g BBS CH with motorsport written on them will be worth more than the ED30 alloys basically non manufacture supplies
This got me thinking about buying a decent set of BBS wheels.. To be honest i have noticed of a few alloy sites the prices are a little higher most over £1000!!
I love the BBS CK
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/118d-Sport/black-gti-8.jpg)
BUT ive just purchased a set of S3 alloys so im keeping an eye on ebay and other site for a decent set of BBS
Anyway which are your desired BBS alloys?
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BBS LM's :drool:
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well tbh i dont think there an investment at there still readily available and will be for the forseable future, that said there is some very nice rims by BBS
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Apparently BBS have been going to go bust for about two years. You can go to many alloy wheel places and get any set of BBS with relative ease. I have just picked up there 2008 product catalogue. I don't think BBS are going bust at all, it is just a rumour that has bin exaggerated massively. :smiley:
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Anyway which are your desired BBS alloys?
oh and i love BBS ck's too
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/182_blue/IMG_0928.jpg)
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If you look at this in the cold light of day..............car parts as an 'investment'? :shocked:
In the true sense of the word ?
No way :grin:
Unless of course someone can point to an aftermarket part that's making well above its original purchase price, and may well be setting a trend ?
I won't be holding my breath.
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BBS are continuing to trade.
They were purchased by a large company called Punch International early 07. We have been appointed the UK importer and have been suppling the current range of wheels since June 07.
Most styles are available ex factory with only some of the RX wheels on back order.
The new additions to the BBS range are pictured below.
(http://www.bbs.com/typo3temp/pics/RR_matt567_04_ec7849b64d.jpg)
(http://www.bbs.com/typo3temp/pics/CH_black_persp567_04_281910b398.jpg)
(http://www.bbs.com/typo3temp/pics/CX_R_perspSmall_01_d4fa578494.jpg)
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BBS are continuing to trade.
They were purchased by a large company called Punch International early 07. We have been appointed the UK importer and have been suppling the current range of wheels since June 07.
Most styles are available ex factory with only some of the RX wheels on back order.
The new additions to the BBS range are pictured below.
(http://www.bbs.com/typo3temp/pics/RR_matt567_04_ec7849b64d.jpg)
(http://www.bbs.com/typo3temp/pics/CH_black_persp567_04_281910b398.jpg)
(http://www.bbs.com/typo3temp/pics/CX_R_perspSmall_01_d4fa578494.jpg)
hi Phillip, nice to see you here, if anyone wants BBS rims i cant recommend Phillip enough :-)
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BBS are continuing to trade.
They were purchased by a large company called Punch International early 07. We have been appointed the UK importer and have been suppling the current range of wheels since June 07.
Most styles are available ex factory with only some of the RX wheels on back order.
The new additions to the BBS range are pictured below.
(http://www.bbs.com/typo3temp/pics/RR_matt567_04_ec7849b64d.jpg)
(http://www.bbs.com/typo3temp/pics/CH_black_persp567_04_281910b398.jpg)
(http://www.bbs.com/typo3temp/pics/CX_R_perspSmall_01_d4fa578494.jpg)
Do you stock the BBS CH or BBS CK alloys??
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running the risk of answering for him, but yes he does, if not in stock he gets them very quickly, got my Ck's from him :-)
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Hi all..... I got mine from Philip at PW Motorsport. Had a slight issue with two of the wheels that had been delivered direct from germany, but Philip sorted for me 100%
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b299/martininwillerby/29022008064.jpg)
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Me Again.... When you buy a full set/kit from Philip at PW Motorsport (01437 563793) you get all the bits you didn't think you needed, like
Four boxes...
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b299/martininwillerby/26022008044.jpg)
Four sprocket rings and four sets of BBS wheel bolts...
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b299/martininwillerby/26022008041.jpg)
Four BBS wheel/tyre valves...
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b299/martininwillerby/26022008040.jpg)
Four CF (look) BBS centre caps...
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b299/martininwillerby/07032008133.jpg)
Four wheels... BBS CH's 8x19 ET50
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b299/martininwillerby/07032008123.jpg)
All for a very good (had to haggle him down) price.....
martininwillerby
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wow nothing like a sparkling set of bbs in there boxes :cool:
im after the ch or ck... ive sent him pm aswell see if he replies
ive just purchased some s3 alloys they are so cool and the ride seems well smoother than with the monza 18s less rattles aswell, the wheel guy said itsa partly because ive gotten rid of the horrd conti sports 2s which was making my ride feel like a 1989 fiesta.
anyway im also after the ch or ck for the summer :smug:
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i concur
i also got a can or lager in mine :-)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/182_blue/IMG_0824.jpg)
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PW Motorsport has a website and is on ebay.....
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and the ride seems well smoother than with the monza 18s less rattles aswell, the wheel guy said itsa partly because ive gotten rid of the horrd conti sports 2s which was making my ride feel like a 1989 fiesta.
What tyres are you riding on now then, for comparison ?
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ive got the Goodyear Eagle F1s..
The guy at the tyre shop said hes removed a few continental sport tyres off cars before with cracks in the center of the tyre he thinks its due to over inflating and they have a poor sidewall.
I could tell the difference straight away soon as i drove away with eagle f1s, but they aint all weather tyres.
For maximum grip in the rain/snow Toya Tyres are superb i had them on my beemer and they stuck to the road in the wet so well. .
Ive tried toya, yokohoma, conti, dunlop, bridgestone and pirelli on my cars before and have to say the bridgestone and goodyear have been the best.
I aint tried the michellin pilot sport i hear there still the top dog tyres.
Id spend any amount of money on tyres to get the best available i think there the most important and basic safety mod you can do to a car could even save your life!
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funny that, i still have my old ST alloys to sell, and looking at them the other day i can see cracks in some of the centre sections ?
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Those BBS wheels are gorgeous, are they 18" or 19"?
As for tyres, I have tried most types, and the ones I really recommend are the Michelin Pilot Sport 2's. They keep road noise down, especially on motorways, and are an excellent all weather tyre. I always change my tyres to these now.
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if you mean mine then yes there 19" as are the CH's above
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Thanks for the feedback, those wheels are looking good.
You can ring for details if you prefer,
Please call
01437 563793
Philip
P W Motorsport Ltd
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wow nothing like a sparkling set of bbs in there boxes :cool:
im after the ch or ck... ive sent him pm aswell see if he replies
ive just purchased some s3 alloys they are so cool and the ride seems well smoother than with the monza 18s less rattles aswell, the wheel guy said itsa partly because ive gotten rid of the horrd conti sports 2s which was making my ride feel like a 1989 fiesta.
anyway im also after the ch or ck for the summer :smug:
Hi
Not had a PM, but you are welcome to call.
Regs
Philip
P W Motorsport Ltd
01473 563793
01437 563793
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i like my RS-GT's, shame i have red centers, im painting them on sunday thow!!!
(http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd153/joesgti/rs-gt1.jpg)
hey pw motorsport can you get me some black centers that are 65mm PLEASE PLEASE!! :smiley: :smiley:
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Joesgti: wow thats some dish on your rs-gts.. do you got any pix of them on your car?
ive seen these rims on other cars they look so small and larger car but retro and cool, i like em!
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Don't think there the actual rims fitted to Joes car, his car is black and in the picture you can see a bit of yellow. I could be wrong though
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Not sure I can get the black and gold center caps for your replica`s.
Will find out during tommorow for you.