Need all 20 of them to replace the short studs in my rotors on a 3.0CS. Bought 16" BBS wheels and need longer studs to mount them.
WTB--Lug studs from an E3/Bavaria that are at least 1 3/4" long
- Thread starter Drew Gregg
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You might give this guy a call. Just ran across it
https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/pts/d/bmw-e3-bavaria-nos-fenderstons-of-nla/6796851643.html
https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/pts/d/bmw-e3-bavaria-nos-fenderstons-of-nla/6796851643.html
Drew needs new longer studs.
I like your new BBS Mahles Gregg! Gold on blue should look nice! 
These may be a bit long.
http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/item/12x65arppressin.html
Much cheaper - same quality brand:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI-M2DwrOE4AIVVx-tBh1hlg9iEAAYAiAAEgI6uvD_BwE
These may be a bit long.
http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/item/12x65arppressin.html
Much cheaper - same quality brand:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI-M2DwrOE4AIVVx-tBh1hlg9iEAAYAiAAEgI6uvD_BwE
I like your new BBS Mahles Gregg! Gold on blue should look nice!
These may be a bit long.
http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/item/12x65arppressin.html
Much cheaper - same quality brand:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI-M2DwrOE4AIVVx-tBh1hlg9iEAAYAiAAEgI6uvD_BwE
I used the summit racing ones also. Same thread pitch and longer. Running BBS RS also and the studs are fine.
Well, took some time to locate these in the parts stash, but perhaps these will work , they are not perfect, but they are Momo brand, and there are 20 of them :
Those are cool! Not studs though.
I need longer lug studs,but thanks for the offer for the lug bolts. I have those lug bolts on my '01 X5 and it's a chore to mount the wheel and then thread those bolts into the hub.
I have gold basketweave wheels on my Malaga 2002. I'm thinking of a titanium metallic gray with polished rims for the Blue Coupe. your thoughts?I like your new BBS Mahles Gregg! Gold on blue should look nice!
These may be a bit long.
http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/item/12x65arppressin.html
Much cheaper - same quality brand:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI-M2DwrOE4AIVVx-tBh1hlg9iEAAYAiAAEgI6uvD_BwE
Great sources! Note the studs at both sites are the same 265mm (2.60")length. The OEM stud is only 48.5mm long. Where can I buy those drilled & slotted rotors? And where did you get new calipers? I might need them. I also found a company that makes lug studs--Dorman. Don't know yet if they make a 2.60" stud.
Meant to say 65 mm, not 265mm.
Thanks for the web-sites. The gold centers look good on your red car.I like your new BBS Mahles Gregg! Gold on blue should look nice!
These may be a bit long.
http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/item/12x65arppressin.html
Much cheaper - same quality brand:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI-M2DwrOE4AIVVx-tBh1hlg9iEAAYAiAAEgI6uvD_BwE
I think they will look good. Gold on blue looks great also.
Take a look at this thread for a peak at silver with polished lips.
https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/s...-staggered-bbs-mahle-w-new-tires-1-000.30103/
If you just want to fit-test the wheels, you can buy a set of nuts like these:
Dorman is a well-known, reputable stud manufacturer.
Drew, Dorman may be the OE manufacturer on the summit racing ones, not 100% sure. The calipers were rebuilt then re zinc plated by Jim at Mesa (he sends them out...jim is great and a real good resource for us in OC), front rotors were Ireland engineering...just add the drill and slotted option when u buy them. Rears, a buddy with an early e24 had a new set of rotors he gave me (must be 272×19) then I had them drilled and slotted.
Hi Drew,
You are going to need to press the studs out of the hub/stud flange. Up front you need to remove the caliper. Remove the castle but on the axle stub. Pull the rotor/hub/stud flange. Then remove the hex screws that secure the hub/flange to the rotor. Once done you end up with what is seen below. It is a good opportunity to swap the bearings.
You can drill a stud access hole in your rear backing plate to do the tears if you are feeling lazy...
If you want to get the ball rolling up front without tearing your car apart, you can have these for $25. Shipping will be $14. I actually have two sets. Thanks!
You are going to need to press the studs out of the hub/stud flange. Up front you need to remove the caliper. Remove the castle but on the axle stub. Pull the rotor/hub/stud flange. Then remove the hex screws that secure the hub/flange to the rotor. Once done you end up with what is seen below. It is a good opportunity to swap the bearings.
You can drill a stud access hole in your rear backing plate to do the tears if you are feeling lazy...
If you want to get the ball rolling up front without tearing your car apart, you can have these for $25. Shipping will be $14. I actually have two sets. Thanks!
Markos--I did see these wheels and wish I could have bought them last November. The BBS wheels I bought on the BAT auction are the same made in 1983. The ET11 clears the front strut by about a inch. Where did you get the rims polished? I found a guy in Texas that strips the wheels to bare metal and paints the centers and polishes the rims like your silver wheels. But his prices are pretty steep. I'd like to find another source. Thanks, Drew
Thanks! I bought mine that way. The only bummer is that they were powder coated. You lose all of the fidelity around the part numbers, offset etc with powder. In general, I'm not a fan. I powder coated my Weds however since there is nothing meaningful in the lug area. In general, wheel shops are expensive. You can't get a good polish on your BBS without screwing up the paint. You are looking at about $200 a wheel to refinish them. Honestly I think they look great as-is.
One thing you can do is have the lips machined. You can't do it though if the wheels are out-of-round. These are pics from a buddy in Seattle...
One thing you can do is have the lips machined. You can't do it though if the wheels are out-of-round. These are pics from a buddy in Seattle...
Markos--I test fitted the BBS on my stock hubs. The studs barely let me screw on the OEM tapered lug nuts. The stud was 16/32" short in the front and 13/32" short in the rear. I measured the depth with a tire tread gage. So I need 1/2" longer studs. Or can I use these extra thread lug nuts you have pictured? Where do I buy them? Could you possibly lend me one nut to see how many turns I can get on my existing studs to make sure this is a safe way to avoid tearing apart the calipers? Thanks--pics here to show you the wheels on the lug studs, and 2 OEM lug nuts screwed down in the tapered holes .
