New wheels/tires installed yesterday....

lip277 · 04-04-2009, 12:15 PM

I finally was able to get the wheels and tires installed yesterday - We've had such crappy weather recently, the CS was not able to get out for anything - till then.
I had the tires ordered some time back so I'm sure Discount Tire was happy to finally see the car....

and get rid of my parts.

I selected Falken FK-452 tires to put on the Alpina wheels.
The car drives (with the 16's) just as nice as it did with the "OE" 14's - I was concerned it would be too harsh. Just a shade bit firmer - very nice actually.

So - here we go!

Oh - and just for grins and giggles... Had the fleet together for the first time... Thought you might like to see.....

lupinsea · 04-06-2009, 02:19 PM

hfh330i · 04-07-2009, 02:06 PM

Looks fantastic!

TD · 04-07-2009, 04:44 PM

Beautiful cars, Kevin.

equ · 04-07-2009, 05:09 PM

Beautiful pics!

lip277 · 04-08-2009, 11:31 AM

Thanks guys...

I'm still on the fence about letting the 2002 go-
I have been driving the CS a bit now (I have about 1,100 miles on it since Oct) and LOVE the smoothness of it all.
But - I can see how the 2002 is much more tossable - and probably near as fast in the twisties.. Plus - having had that car for 26 years now, I know EVERYTHING about it - good and bad.

Nutz.... I guess time will tell.

lupinsea · 04-08-2009, 11:46 AM

If you're not short on space at your house why not keep it?

Nick M3 · 04-08-2009, 01:51 PM

After 26 years with that car, you're going to seriously regret selling it at some point down the line. Keep it.

FC · 04-08-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick M3

After 26 years with that car, you're going to seriously regret selling it at some point down the line. Keep it.

Hell yeah.

...Unless it's worth a lot and you could use the money for other priorities. But

John V · 04-08-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lip277

I selected Falken FK-452 tires to put on the Alpina wheels.
The car drives (with the 16's) just as nice as it did with the "OE" 14's - I was concerned it would be too harsh. Just a shade bit firmer - very nice actually.

Not a fan of the bottlecaps on the 02, but the Alpinas and the CS are a perfect match to my eye. Nice.

04-04-2009, 12:15 PM	#1
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	New wheels/tires installed yesterday.... I finally was able to get the wheels and tires installed yesterday - We've had such crappy weather recently, the CS was not able to get out for anything - till then. I had the tires ordered some time back so I'm sure Discount Tire was happy to finally see the car.... and get rid of my parts. I selected Falken FK-452 tires to put on the Alpina wheels. The car drives (with the 16's) just as nice as it did with the "OE" 14's - I was concerned it would be too harsh. Just a shade bit firmer - very nice actually. So - here we go! Oh - and just for grins and giggles... Had the fleet together for the first time... Thought you might like to see..... Attached Thumbnails __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

04-06-2009, 02:19 PM	#2
lupinsea Jeeped Join Date: Sep 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Modified Jeep Tj and '07 Miata Location: Seattle Posts: 10,214	__________________ . My website "Jeep is the only true American sports car" - Enzo Ferrari Or something to that effect.

04-07-2009, 02:06 PM	#3
hfh330i Jaded Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 308	Looks fantastic! __________________ 2013 M3

04-08-2009, 11:31 AM	#6
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	Thanks guys... I'm still on the fence about letting the 2002 go- I have been driving the CS a bit now (I have about 1,100 miles on it since Oct) and LOVE the smoothness of it all. But - I can see how the 2002 is much more tossable - and probably near as fast in the twisties.. Plus - having had that car for 26 years now, I know EVERYTHING about it - good and bad. Nutz.... I guess time will tell. __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

04-08-2009, 11:46 AM	#7
lupinsea Jeeped Join Date: Sep 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Modified Jeep Tj and '07 Miata Location: Seattle Posts: 10,214	If you're not short on space at your house why not keep it? __________________ . My website "Jeep is the only true American sports car" - Enzo Ferrari Or something to that effect.

04-07-2009, 04:44 PM	#4
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	Beautiful cars, Kevin.

04-07-2009, 05:09 PM	#5
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,584	Beautiful pics!

04-08-2009, 01:51 PM	#8
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,458	After 26 years with that car, you're going to seriously regret selling it at some point down the line. Keep it. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

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