AAA F80 Journal Grigio Telesto; Dinan; HRE; 3D; Akrapovic

[manuelf]

Originally Posted by aaa335

If anyone is interested I'm putting my HRE p101 up for sale.

What will be the replacement? Did you think about completely black wheels? I expect it to look cool with grigio telesto...

[Bch53211]

Just sick dude - one of the nicest cars I've seen on here

[aaa335]

Originally Posted by manuelf

What will be the replacement? Did you think about completely black wheels? I expect it to look cool with grigio telesto...

Got some r101's on order...will be a custom finish in Grigio Telesto . A little worried it will be too much body colored , but it is a dark color so hopefully it will look good.

[manuelf]

Originally Posted by aaa335

Got some r101's on order...will be a custom finish in Grigio Telesto . A little worried it will be too much body colored , but it is a dark color so hopefully it will look good.

Ok. So from the looks, P101 and R101 are completely the same? Or is there a difference? Regarding weight - how much lighter is the R101? (And price delta? )

[aaa335]

Originally Posted by manuelf

Ok. So from the looks, P101 and R101 are completely the same? Or is there a difference? Regarding weight - how much lighter is the R101? (And price delta? )

you are correct, the styling is very similar with the P101's being a little thinner spoke and more concave. The R101 is the track wheel so the aim is for lighter weight. The r101's also have a inner bead that helps to hold the tire on the wheel in high stress situations. In reality I suspect the p101's and r101's would be the very similar weights in the same size. However they don't make them in the same size. the r101's are 18" or 19" and the p101's are 20" and up.
The main reason I switched is because of the tire selection. There is really only one choice if you are going to run a 20" wheel and that is the MPSS. And for a long time they were on back order and were not even available. The Michelin pilot sport cup 2's, Pirelli P zero's, Toyo R888's and Brigestone Potenza RE040's are not available in 20" sizing that fits our cars but they are all options if you go down to 19's... Plus the more I looked and lived with the 20'' wheel I really felt that the 19" sizing with a chunkier tire was a better choice. So that's why I switched.

If I chose a similar finish the r101's would have been 1k cheaper. but with the custom finish they were about the same. Im getting 19x10 front and 19x20 rear....I hope they fit up front.

[manuelf]

Thank you for your kind reply!
Your comment regarding 20 vs 19 is interessting ... the more since BMW decided to go for 20 with the comp package ...

Originally Posted by aaa335

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Im getting 19x10 front and 19x20 rear....I hope they fit up front.

Holy shit - that rear axle I would like to see in person
Anyway - even your 12 inch are massive!

[aaa335]

Originally Posted by manuelf

Thank you for your kind reply!
Your comment regarding 20 vs 19 is interessting ... the more since BMW decided to go for 20 with the comp package ...

Holy shit - that rear axle I would like to see in person
Anyway - even your 12 inch are massive!

I could run a 605 in the rear!!

They will be 19x11

[aaa335]

i got a few more pieces from IND. Picked up the 3d rear diffuser and sides to complete the kit.

DSC_1890 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr
DSC_1894 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr
DSC_1891 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr
DSC_1893 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr
DSC_1892 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr

[aaa335]

I also got a stud conversion kit and project kics lugs.
DSC_1885 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr
DSC_1886 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr

the lugs have a colored insert that can be removed with a special tool while on the car without removing the lugs.

DSC_1887 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr
DSC_1888 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr

the gold is not an exact match to the calipers, I am not very fond of the gold calipers on the CCB. I really want to paint them red, orange, or yellow but worried it may screw them up some how. Ill probably just leave them gold.

http://DSC_1889 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr

[Desborough]

Originally Posted by aaa335

i got a few more pieces from IND. Picked up the 3d rear diffuser and sides to complete the kit.

DSC_1890 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr
DSC_1894 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr
DSC_1891 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr
DSC_1893 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr
DSC_1892 by Amir Alavi, on Flickr

Great looking rear diffuser Amir this is going to be good

[dubsesd]

Excellent choice on parts! I actually really like the satin gold finisb on the calipers. They are unlike any other manufacturer or brand

[aaa335]

M4 gts wheel

[Rocnic]

What is the BMW paint code for Telesto pearl?

[Desborough]

Any update on the new HRE's?

[aaa335]

Originally Posted by rocnica

What is the BMW paint code for Telesto pearl?

not sure, I just sent them a pic of the color plate and under the hood and they are going to match it with that.

[aaa335]

Originally Posted by Desborough

Any update on the new HRE's?

nothing yet, I ordered on may 25th, so I am hoping to hear something in the next few weeks. Im assuming the custom color takes a little longer plus summer is their busiest season .

[aaa335]

Wheels are done! Making their 3,000 mile trip to me. HRE->wheels boutique->Dallas , ....lets see how long this takes.

[aaa335]

Cold start, I think the sound is much better now that it is broken in

[Desborough]

Originally Posted by aaa335

Cold start, I think the sound is much better now that it is broken in

Sounds mean I think I'm going to swap out the MP diffuser and Status Gruppe side skirts for the 3D one you have. The more I see it the more I like that
Can't wait to see the wheels installed

[aaa335]

Originally Posted by Desborough

Sounds mean I think I'm going to swap out the MP diffuser and Status Gruppe side skirts for the 3D one you have. The more I see it the more I like that
Can't wait to see the wheels installed

Thanks man, did you ever start a thread for your car? I was looking for pics of all the upgrades you did

[Desborough]

Originally Posted by aaa335

Thanks man, did you ever start a thread for your car? I was looking for pics of all the upgrades you did

I have not I have to do that. I've just been posting up various pics here and there but I need to do it. Looking forward to your new pics

[kerbellh]

Beautiful car!!!

About the hre's can you pm the best price you will be asking for them, I am in search for a good set and they look in great condition.

Thanks

Kerbell