rear wheels on the front

[cslsuperfan]

Matt,
thanks for your take on all things square
your cesil looks mint with the black wheels....front end looks even sharper with the black rims....oh christ! i've now got a spare set of rims so post munich i'll refurb in black....your bbk really stands out...loving it!!

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

I'll guarantee you Ben the Tram lining will eventually P**S you off good & proper on our pot hole ridden roads. Yes ! it looks great but...
I run a square 19" rears all round (albeit) E46 M3 19" rears which are the same size & off set as the CSL rears but a little heavier. It lasted less than 8 months and I'm now back to OEM 19" CSL set up with full PHAT CUPs and 12 mm H&R spacers @ the front + 10 mm H&R spacers @ the back. For me this combination is sweet as a nut

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

Matt,
thanks for your take on all things square
your cesil looks mint with the black wheels....front end looks even sharper with the black rims....oh christ! i've now got a spare set of rims so post munich i'll refurb in black....your bbk really stands out...loving it!!

Oh No !!! Look what I've done now !!! Oh well ... here's a few more pix for Satin Black wheel inspiration
Yeah the Red BREMBO BBK really stood out against the black wheel but I just prefer the "Sleeper" OEM look with cheeky spacers

[northernjim]

Neil define 'optimum' it all depends on your priorities

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

80 mile test drive today.

no rubbing on front arches on road test

car clatters a little more over poor road surfaces(30 profile doesn't seem to affect speedo accuracy.. 80mph @ 3000 rpm which is what it was before running 235's on the front)

tramlining is interesting!!

turn in is sharp!!! cesil behaved well but the tramlining keeps you honest and both hands definitely on the wheel

i'll bring both front wheels on the munich trip just incase i have a change of heart

I would drive on the front wheels, and bring the rears for the ring and the salzburgring.....
then you will look tough on track where it counts and won't wear your inner edges on the million mile motorway journey

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by northernjim

I would drive on the front wheels, and bring the rears for the ring and the salzburgring.....
then you will look tough on track where it counts and won't wear your inner edges on the million mile motorway journey

That's the most sensible thing you've said in a while Jim ... U feeling OK mate ?

[northernjim]

I do have the odd moment of clarity Matt

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by northernjim

I do have the odd moment of clarity Matt

Fortunately (for us) it's only momentary

[AlexGTT]

Originally Posted by northernjim

I would drive on the front wheels, and bring the rears for the ring and the salzburgring.....
then you will look tough on track where it counts and won't wear your inner edges on the million mile motorway journey

That's what I do now Jim. Also well covered for any puncture issues on the road, front or rear.

[cslsuperfan]

Originally Posted by northernjim

I would drive on the front wheels, and bring the rears for the ring and the salzburgring.....
then you will look tough on track where it counts and won't wear your inner edges on the million mile motorway journey

point taken jim,

rears in the boot on route

[Neil M]

Originally Posted by northernjim

Neil define 'optimum' it all depends on your priorities

'Optimum' The best or most favorable condition, the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances, you had to ask Jimbo

My understanding is that the CSL was developed on a track, specifically the 'Ring', however as most normal roads bare little or no resemblance to that, what we have is a compromise in the interests of general usability.

[glendog74]

Ben,

What was your outcome in the end?

Do you run 19" rears all round all the time or only on special occasions?

Rob