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      05-24-2011, 03:33 AM   #1
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OK! I have had it. My lazy 550i! Oops. Turns out to be the wheels. The OEM 356 20" are just too heavy for this car. Turns out they weight about 15.6Kg each according to OEM specification! That's a whooping 34.4lbs!

Always wonder why the car turns a bit lazy, and also a bit lazy off the line. I know the 550i has enough power but..... wheels... hmm....


So I looked thru all the wheels. The only breyton I want will be the GTSR-M but it only fits M vehicles. So I went for the tried and trusted (by RC3) Forgestar F14. Sent and email off to Forgestar inquring about weight. Low and behold, the F14 20" for the F10 is about 24-25.5lbs! That's almost a 10lbs saving each wheel!

And I managed to locate a set locally. But only set here is in gunmetal (sorry RC3..... no choice but to follow your beautiful wheels). On my "old" PZero Heros. Boy! The 550i is a completely different car off the line! Haven't tried cornering yet as I had to rush home to pick up my daughter.

I can really tell the differences between the F14 and the 356 in terms of city driving so far:


1) Snappy off the line from stop. The lazy feeling is gone
2) Snappy acceleration!
3) Bonus: Braking is now way more responsive.

Haven't really toss the car around yet so can't really comment on the steering response. Hope to test it soon

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      05-24-2011, 03:44 AM   #2
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nice! didnt know msport comes with chrome window trim in HK!
the whitelines are really growing on me after seeng them in person on Jaekangs car teh other day!
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      05-24-2011, 04:08 AM   #3
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Geezzz. We are twins now mali. Just kidding, you have a much better car.

Can't go wrong with the Forgestar, congrats! They are really value for money. But you should have let me know and I will sell you mine. Just joking. The Breyton GTSR-M is also light weight while all other Breyton models are really not that much lighter than the OEM. And the Forgestar is made in USA. So you made an excellent choice mlai. BTW, you have the 9JF and 10.5JR?

Alex, mlai's car is retrofitted with M aero kit. He got the aluminum window trim option. No M-sport here in Hong Kong yet.
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      05-24-2011, 04:18 AM   #4
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I would have loved the F14 in Machine-Black 2-tone, though



The sad part is that I like the design and look of the 356 better and I have to part with those

Ah well, I can always hope for something better to come along

PS. Asked around for BBS FI, Vossen, i-Forge.... etc. All have to order and looking at more than 2.5month wait.
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That's right. All these brands have to be custom made and wait. I waited 2 months for mine. But I ordered them well in advance. Hehe. You are so fortunate to have a readily available set. If I have the $ like you and can wait, my choices will be I-forged, Adv.1, HRE or Forged1.

The machine black two tones is discontinued man. Don't know if they still make them.

I know you like the 356 better, but what's the use of pretty shoes which can't dance.
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I know you like the 356 better, but what's the use of pretty shoes which can't dance.
Well said!
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Can we have better photos please? Actually I'd like too see how the gunmetal works with the M aero. Not many gunmetal out there with dark color M sport.
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oh man.........
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Dyip, still waiting to see yours bro.
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oh man.........
You still waiting for your CF-5? Must have been 10 years already
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Can we have better photos please? Actually I'd like too see how the gunmetal works with the M aero. Not many gunmetal out there with dark color M sport.
Sure! But probably need to wait for better weather
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don't know why my vendor are not shipping out my rims. and answering my e-mails.
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oh my .. how do you get things done so quickly man?

that big of a difference? 10lbs+ per rim on 600nm car .. may i should switch to 18lb 18" rims from my 28.5lbs ones ..with 310nm it should feel like twice the difference!
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Wow nice wheels! The Forgestars really look great on the F10.

I will have to agree with you that machine black works even better than gunmetal grey for Sophisto.

Maybe you can try Morr VS8.2? That's what I'm gonna install in mine except mine will be in Sig Silver. Took almost 2.5 months to get my wheels but they should arrive this monday. 22.8 lbs front and 23.4 lbs rear.
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Nice wheels! Considered Morrs but a real hassle to get them to Hong Kong.....
Did you order from Morrs direct and have them shipped to HK airport?
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Went through one of the vendors here...I ordered wheels plus tires and have him Fedex it to my address. Shipping is $800.
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800hkd shipping For rims and tires? That's very cheap! What size rims are u getting? Looking forward to ur pix
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I think he ment USD800....
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It's US$800. That includes shipping for tires and rims door to door. Size is 20 x 9 and 20 x 10.5.
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It's US$800. That includes shipping for tires and rims door to door. Size is 20 x 9 and 20 x 10.5.
Got it! Wanted the name of the shipping company if it was 800hkd! Have a piano to ship if it was so cheap!
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wow, looks like a piece of art
Jxnco, why you ship tires as well, special combo for the rims? what kind of tires?
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Had the 1st problem of the wider F14 wheels! The F14s recommended fitment for the BMW F10s are 20X9 and 20X10.5 vs OEM 20X8.5/20X10. As such, the outter rim disk protrudes a little more than the OEM.

Consequence is that the rims are less protected by the tyres! So I had my first scratch on a side curb today. Painful. Getting it fixed now.

May actually go and order a set of Morrs in 20X8.5 and 20X10, probably better suited for HK (or just me)
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