[W126 Coupe] BBS RS Wheels
Chiappinelli, Joseph
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Sure , unsprung weight is a consideration. The less the better. But =
again, at what cost? If you can pick up at set on the cheap as Talbir =
has done, then the equation changes and becomes more attractive. =
However, using Talbir's estimate of $4500 for a set of new 3-piece =
wheels vs about $1200 for one piece leaves $3300 left over for =
suspension or other mods that might have a more significant impact on =
performance.
=20
J.Chip
-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com]On =
Behalf Of Axel Wulff
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 12:09 PM
To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] BBS RS Wheels
Joe,
I respectfully disagree. Talbir's second point, lighter weight, is a key =
element of suspension design, namely lowering unsprung weight.
The unsprung weight determines to a great extent how the car handles, =
what suspension set-ups are possible and all the parameters of the =
suspension components.
We all know that the ride goes to hell if you put those 20" rims on a =
car (or 24"+ on Cadillac SUVs..). A lot of it has to do with the tires =
with non-existent sidewalls, shortened and harsh springs, etc., but a =
significant part of it is due to the added weight of the wheels =
themselves.
So, if you want the bigger wheels (which will alter the suspension =
parameters), it is all the more important to pay attention to the weight =
issue to lessen the overall negative impact.
Regards,=20
Axel J. Wulff=20
>From: "Chiappinelli, Joseph" <joseph.chiappinelli@mirant.com>=20
>Reply-To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com=20
>To: <mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com>=20
>Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] BBS RS Wheels=20
>Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:17:30 -0500=20
>=20
>To me, the first two advantages wouldn't justify a 300% premium in cost =
and the 3rd advantage is subjective. I do know they are harder to clean =
with all those fasteners.=20
>=20
>-----Original Message-----=20
>From: mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com =
[mailto:mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com]On=20
>Behalf Of Sharan Bains=20
>Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 8:17 AM=20
>To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com=20
>Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] BBS RS Wheels=20
>=20
>=20
>Advantages of fabricating a wheel by the assembly of multiple parts =
(rim,=20
>hub, fasteners, gaskets, etc)as opposed to machining one from a solid =
forged=20
>billet of aluminum alloy :=20
>=20
>=20
>Significant advantage no 1 - you can replace components instead of =
having to=20
>replace an entire wheel. If you seriously kerb your one piece alloy, =
you've=20
>no option but to buy an entire wheel. With a split rim, you can just =
buy the=20
>outer rim (which is cheap).=20
>=20
>Significant advantage no 2 - split rims are lighter. The outer and =
inner=20
>rims can be made from lighter alloy, hence saving weight.=20
>=20
>Significant advantage no 3 - they look 10x better than one piece =
wheels.=20
>=20
>Disadvantage - they cost 3x more, but only due to the labour that is=20
>involved in putting them together. The component parts would cost no =
more=20
>than the one piece wheels.=20
>=20
>=20
>talbir=20
>=20
>=20
>=20
> >From: "Chiappinelli, Joseph" <joseph.chiappinelli@mirant.com>=20
> >Reply-To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com=20
> >To: <mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com>=20
> >Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] BBS RS Wheels=20
> >Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 07:53:38 -0500=20
> >=20
> >Can someone explain the advantages of fabricating a wheel by the =
assembly=20
> >of multiple parts (rim, hub, fasteners, gaskets, etc)as opposed to=20
> >machining one from a solid forged billet of aluminum alloy?=20
> >=20
> >J.Chip=20
> >=20
> >-----Original Message-----=20
> >From: mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com =
[mailto:mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com]On=20
> >Behalf Of Sharan Bains=20
> >Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 5:19 AM=20
> >To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com=20
> >Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] BBS RS Wheels=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >Great wheels Jim !=20
> >=20
> >I have refurbished two sets of BBS RS 3-piece wheels. And you do NOT =
need=20
> >professional wheel refurbishers - you can do this all yourself. =
You'll only=20
> >need finishers for the outer rim and the centre piece coloring - the =
labour=20
> >part, which is the greatest on split rims, you can do yourself and =
save=20
> >alot=20
> >of money.=20
> >=20
> >I have also refurbished 3-pice AMG wheels. The only difference =
between the=20
> >two is that the BBS RS wheels have 2 rubber gaskets, the AMG only =
one. This=20
> >is due to the fact that on the AMG wheels, the centre piece sits =
INSIDE the=20
> >inner rim and the fasteners go through the inner rim, then the outer =
rim=20
> >and=20
> >then the centre piece.=20
> >=20
> >Here are links to pics showing refurb of AMG 3-piece wheels - nothing =
> >different for BBS RS's except the RS's have 2 gaskets and have =
12-point=20
> >fastener heads. The OZ AMG's have 10-point heads.=20
> >=20
> =
>http://www.printroom.com/ViewAlbum.asp?userid=3Dhakkinen&album_id=3D1645=
82=20
> >=20
> =
>http://www.printroom.com/ViewAlbum.asp?userid=3Dhakkinen&album_id=3D1732=
11=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >On the BBS RS's, the centre piece sits between inner and outer rim, =
hence=20
> >two gaskets, one between inner rim and centre piece and then another =
one=20
> >between outer rim and centre piece. You'll see what I mean when you =
split=20
> >the rims.=20
> >=20
> >Also, you do not need the gaskets - you can use RVT sealant. It's far =
more=20
> >durable than the rubber gaskets. And it should be availbe fromgood =
auto=20
> >parts stores. There are 2 types of RVT sealant - clear and black. The =
clear=20
> >is the better sealant to use.=20
> >=20
> >Here's some main points :=20
> >=20
> >- on the BBS RS rims, you'll need 8mm and 10mm 12-point sockets, with =
1/2"=20
> >drive. The fastener head is 8mm and the nut on the rear is 10mm.=20
> >=20
> >- before beginning loosening of the nuts, spry penetrating oil on the =
10mm=20
> >nuts, and leave for a couple of hours=20
> >=20
> >- you may need to hold the fastener head with the 8mm socket whilst=20
> >loosening the 10mm nuts on each fastener, as the fastener tends to =
turn=20
> >with=20
> >the nut=20
> >=20
> >- some of the fasteners may be seized (especially on wheels which =
have been=20
> >used on the front where there is excessive brake dust etc). You may =
need to=20
> >heat these before attempting to loosen - otherwise too much force =
will just=20
> >break the fastener. Some of them maybe so seized that they'll break =
anyway.=20
> >You may need to source additional BBS fasteners for these wheels - DO =
NOT=20
> >use aftermarket fasteners. The BBS fasteners are 10.9 tensile =
strength and=20
> >have this figure imprinted on the head of each one, as well as the =
words=20
> >'BBS'. I haev about 100 spare fasteners - they need =
chroming/polishing, but=20
> >they are original BBS RS fasteners. If you break some, let me know =
and I'll=20
> >ship you some.=20
> >=20
> >- Once all the fasteners are out, you'll need to cut the rubber =
gaskets,=20
> >visible on the sides of the rims. There are two on the BBS RS's (it =
may=20
> >vary=20
> >for each type of RS wheel, but usually there are two) - take a =
stanley=20
> >knife=20
> >and run it all the way along the gasket.=20
> >=20
> >- Once gasket is cut, take a flat face screwdriver and place it =
between=20
> >outer rim and centre piece, on the gasket and hammer gently. Do this =
a few=20
> >points round the rim and eventually, the outer rim and centre piece =
will be=20
> >prised apart.=20
> >=20
> >- Do the same for the centre piece and inner rim seperation, cutting =
gasket=20
> >and splitting with screwdriver.=20
> >=20
> >- That's it - wheel will be in 3 seperate pieces.=20
> >=20
> >- the outer rim (dish) should be hand polished, by a specialist =
aluminium=20
> >polisher. They should NOT be chromed. The fastners too should be =
polished.=20
> >=20
> >- the centre pieces and inner rims should be sand blasted, powder =
coated=20
> >and=20
> >lacquered. Great if you color-code the centre pieces - vintage 80's =
stuff.=20
> >=20
> >- when putting rims back together, just use 8 fasteners evenly round =
the=20
> >wheel, in the beginning to hold it all together, but do not tighten =
them=20
> >fully. Leave about a 1mm gap between the inner rim and centre piece =
and=20
> >outer rim and centre piece. In this gap, fill RVT sealant, all the =
way=20
> >round, in both gaps.=20
> >=20
> >- when you tighten the 8 fasteners fully, the sealant will form the =
seal=20
> >and=20
> >at this point you need to wipe off the excess sealant. It drys =
quickly so=20
> >do=20
> >this before beginning the fitting of the other fasteners.=20
> >=20
> >- Once sealant is nicely wiped, it will look like an original gasket. =
But=20
> >it's alot better than the gaskets.=20
> >=20
> >- fit remaining fasteners. Each fastener should be tightened to 40 Nm =
> >torque.=20
> >=20
> >- allow wheels to sit for 24hrs so sealant dries, before fitting =
tyres=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >That's it ! Fit nice steel air valves and fit the correct size tyres. =
Once=20
> >refurbished and on the car, these BBS RS wheels will now last for a =
good 10=20
> >years without any further need for refurbishment. The BBS and AMG's =
are all=20
> >forged alloy and very strong. You just need to have the correct tyres =
and=20
> >look after them.=20
> >=20
> >To maintain the outer polished dish, use Autosol cream or brasso - =
it does=20
> >mean a good 10-15 minutes of hard work, but you only need to do it =
once=20
> >each=20
> >month.=20
> >=20
> >Whatever you do, do not have the outer rims chromed or lacquered. =
They'll=20
> >be=20
> >ruined forever.=20
> >=20
> >BBS RS's look great on the SEC. I bought one set for my E500, but the =
BBS=20
> >RS's look too dated for that car - but they are great on the SEC. =
Almost as=20
> >good as the AMG 3-piece's....=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >If you have any questions, let me know.=20
> >=20
> >talbir=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> > >From: JR560SEC@aol.com=20
> > >Reply-To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com=20
> > >To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com=20
> > >Subject: [W126 Coupe] BBS RS Wheels=20
> > >Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 18:51:45 EST=20
> > >=20
> > >Greetings, all, and Happy New Year--------=20
> > >=20
> > >I just received my shipment of 17 inch BBS RS 200 wheels from =
Germany.=20
> > >These=20
> > >are the 1980s-vintage 3-piece "honeycomb" wheels with 34 bolts =
holding=20
> >the=20
> > >two flanges onto the central hub. I will be disassembling them to =
clean=20
> > >them,=20
> > >repaint the centers and exchanging the inner flanges on one pair of =
the=20
> > >wheels=20
> > >to make a "staggered" set for my 1990 560SEC Euro conversion =
project.=20
> > >=20
> > >My questions: Does anybody know a source for the gaskets which go=20
> >between=20
> > >the three pieces? What are the torque values for the bolts used to =
> > >attached the=20
> > >pieces together? Has anybody found an interest group, and are =
there any=20
> > >directions for disassembly/reassembly? I've only seen one set in =
the=20
> > >members'=20
> > >cars pictures. Who else has a set on their SEC?=20
> > >=20
> > >Thanks in advance.........Jim Rothrock, Windermere, Florida=20
> >=20
> >=20
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<DIV><SPAN class=3D987174618-07012005><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff =
size=3D2>Sure ,=20
unsprung weight is a consideration. The less the better. But again, at =
what=20
cost? If you can pick up at set on the cheap as Talbir has done, then =
the=20
equation changes and becomes more attractive. However, using Talbir's =
estimate=20
of $4500 for a set of new 3-piece wheels vs about $1200 for one piece =
leaves=20
$3300 left over for suspension or other mods that might have a more =
significant=20
impact on performance.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D987174618-07012005><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff =
size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D987174618-07012005><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff =
size=3D2>J.Chip</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<DIV class=3DOutlookMessageHeader dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT =
face=3DTahoma=20
size=3D2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> =
mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com=20
[mailto:mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com]<B>On Behalf Of </B>Axel=20
Wulff<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, January 07, 2005 12:09 PM<BR><B>To:</B>=20
mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [W126 Coupe] BBS RS=20
Wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<P><BR><BR></P>
<DIV>
<DIV class=3DRTE>
<P>Joe,</P>
<P>I respectfully disagree. Talbir's second point, lighter weight, is =
a key=20
element of suspension design, namely lowering unsprung weight.</P>
<P>The unsprung weight determines to a great extent how the car =
handles, what=20
suspension set-ups are possible and all the parameters of the =
suspension=20
components.</P>
<P>We all know that the ride goes to hell if you put those 20" rims on =
a car=20
(or 24"+ on Cadillac SUVs..). A lot of it has to do with the tires =
with=20
non-existent sidewalls, shortened and harsh springs, etc., but=20
a significant part of it is due to the added =
weight of the=20
wheels themselves.</P>
<P>So, if you want the bigger wheels (which will alter the suspension=20
parameters), it is all the more important to pay attention to the =
weight issue=20
to lessen the overall negative impact.<BR><BR><BR>Regards, </P></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>Axel J. Wulff=20
<DIV></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>>From: "Chiappinelli, Joseph"=20
<joseph.chiappinelli@mirant.com>=20
<DIV></DIV>>Reply-To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com=20
<DIV></DIV>>To: <mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com>=20
<DIV></DIV>>Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] BBS RS Wheels=20
<DIV></DIV>>Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:17:30 -0500=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>>To me, the first two advantages wouldn't justify a 300% =
premium=20
in cost and the 3rd advantage is subjective. I do know they are harder =
to=20
clean with all those fasteners.=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>>-----Original Message-----=20
<DIV></DIV>>From: mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com=20
[mailto:mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com]On=20
<DIV></DIV>>Behalf Of Sharan Bains=20
<DIV></DIV>>Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 8:17 AM=20
<DIV></DIV>>To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com=20
<DIV></DIV>>Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] BBS RS Wheels=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>>Advantages of fabricating a wheel by the assembly of =
multiple=20
parts (rim,=20
<DIV></DIV>>hub, fasteners, gaskets, etc)as opposed to machining =
one from a=20
solid forged=20
<DIV></DIV>>billet of aluminum alloy :=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>>Significant advantage no 1 - you can replace components =
instead=20
of having to=20
<DIV></DIV>>replace an entire wheel. If you seriously kerb your one =
piece=20
alloy, you've=20
<DIV></DIV>>no option but to buy an entire wheel. With a split rim, =
you can=20
just buy the=20
<DIV></DIV>>outer rim (which is cheap).=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>>Significant advantage no 2 - split rims are lighter. =
The outer=20
and inner=20
<DIV></DIV>>rims can be made from lighter alloy, hence saving =
weight.=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>>Significant advantage no 3 - they look 10x better than =
one=20
piece wheels.=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>>Disadvantage - they cost 3x more, but only due to the =
labour=20
that is=20
<DIV></DIV>>involved in putting them together. The component parts =
would=20
cost no more=20
<DIV></DIV>>than the one piece wheels.=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>>talbir=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
<DIV></DIV>> >From: "Chiappinelli, Joseph"=20
<joseph.chiappinelli@mirant.com>=20
<DIV></DIV>> >Reply-To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com=20
<DIV></DIV>> >To: <mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com>=20
<DIV></DIV>> >Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] BBS RS Wheels=20
<DIV></DIV>> >Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 07:53:38 -0500=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >Can someone explain the advantages of fabricating =
a wheel=20
by the assembly=20
<DIV></DIV>> >of multiple parts (rim, hub, fasteners, gaskets, =
etc)as=20
opposed to=20
<DIV></DIV>> >machining one from a solid forged billet of =
aluminum=20
alloy?=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >J.Chip=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >-----Original Message-----=20
<DIV></DIV>> >From: mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com=20
[mailto:mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com]On=20
<DIV></DIV>> >Behalf Of Sharan Bains=20
<DIV></DIV>> >Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 5:19 AM=20
<DIV></DIV>> >To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com=20
<DIV></DIV>> >Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] BBS RS Wheels=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >Great wheels Jim !=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >I have refurbished two sets of BBS RS 3-piece =
wheels. And=20
you do NOT need=20
<DIV></DIV>> >professional wheel refurbishers - you can do this =
all=20
yourself. You'll only=20
<DIV></DIV>> >need finishers for the outer rim and the centre =
piece=20
coloring - the labour=20
<DIV></DIV>> >part, which is the greatest on split rims, you can =
do=20
yourself and save=20
<DIV></DIV>> >alot=20
<DIV></DIV>> >of money.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >I have also refurbished 3-pice AMG wheels. The =
only=20
difference between the=20
<DIV></DIV>> >two is that the BBS RS wheels have 2 rubber =
gaskets, the=20
AMG only one. This=20
<DIV></DIV>> >is due to the fact that on the AMG wheels, the =
centre=20
piece sits INSIDE the=20
<DIV></DIV>> >inner rim and the fasteners go through the inner =
rim, then=20
the outer rim=20
<DIV></DIV>> >and=20
<DIV></DIV>> >then the centre piece.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >Here are links to pics showing refurb of AMG =
3-piece=20
wheels - nothing=20
<DIV></DIV>> >different for BBS RS's except the RS's have 2 =
gaskets and=20
have 12-point=20
<DIV></DIV>> >fastener heads. The OZ AMG's have 10-point heads.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
=
>http://www.printroom.com/ViewAlbum.asp?userid=3Dhakkinen&album_id=
=3D164582=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>>=20
=
>http://www.printroom.com/ViewAlbum.asp?userid=3Dhakkinen&album_id=
=3D173211=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >On the BBS RS's, the centre piece sits between =
inner and=20
outer rim, hence=20
<DIV></DIV>> >two gaskets, one between inner rim and centre =
piece and=20
then another one=20
<DIV></DIV>> >between outer rim and centre piece. You'll see =
what I mean=20
when you split=20
<DIV></DIV>> >the rims.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >Also, you do not need the gaskets - you can use =
RVT=20
sealant. It's far more=20
<DIV></DIV>> >durable than the rubber gaskets. And it should be =
availbe=20
fromgood auto=20
<DIV></DIV>> >parts stores. There are 2 types of RVT sealant - =
clear and=20
black. The clear=20
<DIV></DIV>> >is the better sealant to use.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >Here's some main points :=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >- on the BBS RS rims, you'll need 8mm and 10mm =
12-point=20
sockets, with 1/2"=20
<DIV></DIV>> >drive. The fastener head is 8mm and the nut on the =
rear is=20
10mm.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >- before beginning loosening of the nuts, spry =
penetrating=20
oil on the 10mm=20
<DIV></DIV>> >nuts, and leave for a couple of hours=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >- you may need to hold the fastener head with the =
8mm=20
socket whilst=20
<DIV></DIV>> >loosening the 10mm nuts on each fastener, as the =
fastener=20
tends to turn=20
<DIV></DIV>> >with=20
<DIV></DIV>> >the nut=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >- some of the fasteners may be seized (especially =
on=20
wheels which have been=20
<DIV></DIV>> >used on the front where there is excessive brake =
dust=20
etc). You may need to=20
<DIV></DIV>> >heat these before attempting to loosen - otherwise =
too=20
much force will just=20
<DIV></DIV>> >break the fastener. Some of them maybe so seized =
that=20
they'll break anyway.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >You may need to source additional BBS fasteners =
for these=20
wheels - DO NOT=20
<DIV></DIV>> >use aftermarket fasteners. The BBS fasteners are =
10.9=20
tensile strength and=20
<DIV></DIV>> >have this figure imprinted on the head of each =
one, as=20
well as the words=20
<DIV></DIV>> >'BBS'. I haev about 100 spare fasteners - they =
need=20
chroming/polishing, but=20
<DIV></DIV>> >they are original BBS RS fasteners. If you break =
some, let=20
me know and I'll=20
<DIV></DIV>> >ship you some.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >- Once all the fasteners are out, you'll need to =
cut the=20
rubber gaskets,=20
<DIV></DIV>> >visible on the sides of the rims. There are two on =
the BBS=20
RS's (it may=20
<DIV></DIV>> >vary=20
<DIV></DIV>> >for each type of RS wheel, but usually there are =
two) -=20
take a stanley=20
<DIV></DIV>> >knife=20
<DIV></DIV>> >and run it all the way along the gasket.=20
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<DIV></DIV>> >- Once gasket is cut, take a flat face screwdriver =
and=20
place it between=20
<DIV></DIV>> >outer rim and centre piece, on the gasket and =
hammer=20
gently. Do this a few=20
<DIV></DIV>> >points round the rim and eventually, the outer rim =
and=20
centre piece will be=20
<DIV></DIV>> >prised apart.=20
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<DIV></DIV>> >- Do the same for the centre piece and inner rim=20
seperation, cutting gasket=20
<DIV></DIV>> >and splitting with screwdriver.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >- That's it - wheel will be in 3 seperate pieces.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >- the outer rim (dish) should be hand polished, by =
a=20
specialist aluminium=20
<DIV></DIV>> >polisher. They should NOT be chromed. The fastners =
too=20
should be polished.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >- the centre pieces and inner rims should be sand =
blasted,=20
powder coated=20
<DIV></DIV>> >and=20
<DIV></DIV>> >lacquered. Great if you color-code the centre =
pieces -=20
vintage 80's stuff.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >- when putting rims back together, just use 8 =
fasteners=20
evenly round the=20
<DIV></DIV>> >wheel, in the beginning to hold it all together, =
but do=20
not tighten them=20
<DIV></DIV>> >fully. Leave about a 1mm gap between the inner rim =
and=20
centre piece and=20
<DIV></DIV>> >outer rim and centre piece. In this gap, fill RVT =
sealant,=20
all the way=20
<DIV></DIV>> >round, in both gaps.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >- when you tighten the 8 fasteners fully, the =
sealant will=20
form the seal=20
<DIV></DIV>> >and=20
<DIV></DIV>> >at this point you need to wipe off the excess =
sealant. It=20
drys quickly so=20
<DIV></DIV>> >do=20
<DIV></DIV>> >this before beginning the fitting of the other =
fasteners.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >- Once sealant is nicely wiped, it will look like =
an=20
original gasket. But=20
<DIV></DIV>> >it's alot better than the gaskets.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >- fit remaining fasteners. Each fastener should be =
tightened to 40 Nm=20
<DIV></DIV>> >torque.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >- allow wheels to sit for 24hrs so sealant dries, =
before=20
fitting tyres=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >That's it ! Fit nice steel air valves and fit the =
correct=20
size tyres. Once=20
<DIV></DIV>> >refurbished and on the car, these BBS RS wheels =
will now=20
last for a good 10=20
<DIV></DIV>> >years without any further need for refurbishment. =
The BBS=20
and AMG's are all=20
<DIV></DIV>> >forged alloy and very strong. You just need to =
have the=20
correct tyres and=20
<DIV></DIV>> >look after them.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >To maintain the outer polished dish, use Autosol =
cream or=20
brasso - it does=20
<DIV></DIV>> >mean a good 10-15 minutes of hard work, but you =
only need=20
to do it once=20
<DIV></DIV>> >each=20
<DIV></DIV>> >month.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >Whatever you do, do not have the outer rims =
chromed or=20
lacquered. They'll=20
<DIV></DIV>> >be=20
<DIV></DIV>> >ruined forever.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >BBS RS's look great on the SEC. I bought one set =
for my=20
E500, but the BBS=20
<DIV></DIV>> >RS's look too dated for that car - but they are =
great on=20
the SEC. Almost as=20
<DIV></DIV>> >good as the AMG 3-piece's....=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >If you have any questions, let me know.=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >talbir=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> >=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >From: JR560SEC@aol.com=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >Reply-To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >Subject: [W126 Coupe] BBS RS Wheels=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 18:51:45 EST=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >Greetings, all, and Happy New Year--------=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >I just received my shipment of 17 inch BBS RS =
200=20
wheels from Germany.=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >These=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >are the 1980s-vintage 3-piece "honeycomb" =
wheels with=20
34 bolts holding=20
<DIV></DIV>> >the=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >two flanges onto the central =
hub. I will=20
be disassembling them to clean=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >them,=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >repaint the centers and exchanging the inner =
flanges=20
on one pair of the=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >wheels=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >to make a "staggered" set for my 1990 560SEC =
Euro=20
conversion project.=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >My questions: Does anybody know a =
source=20
for the gaskets which go=20
<DIV></DIV>> >between=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >the three pieces? What are the =
torque=20
values for the bolts used to=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >attached the=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >pieces together? Has anybody found =
an=20
interest group, and are there any=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >directions for=20
disassembly/reassembly? I've only seen one set in the=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >members'=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >cars pictures. Who else has a set =
on their=20
SEC?=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >=20
<DIV></DIV>> > >Thanks in advance.........Jim Rothrock, =
Windermere,=20
Florida=20
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