Give me some tips on my Borbet A's

[michel3171]

Hey Guys!

I'm running 17inch staggered Borbet A's on my BMW E36, wich I plan to redo/paint/polish/finish sometime in the future.

They're one piece wheels, but I'd like to differentiate the inner color from the outer. Insides will be White, or maybe a gray? The deep dish will be polished mirror-like.

Before I do all this, I want to make sure the wheels are 100% straight. I'm not sure what metal they're made out of, and how bad they are. I know that one of the rears has a slight bump somewhere, since spinning it while off the ground makes it look like it's wobbling. Is this possible with these wheels? (aka won't they crack)

Also, should I sandblast them? Use paint stripper? Chemical paint stripping by a pro? Previous owner just painted over the original paint as far as I can tell. Also keep in mind the hubcaps/covers are plastic, and will be the same color as the rest.

Thanks guys, appreciate anything you have to say about em!

[OptimusGlen]

For the potential wobbly, I'd bring the wheel to a tire shop and have them spin it up. bring a paint pen and mark where it's wrong. Maybe find a wheel repair shop if you're not comfortable pounding out the wheel yourself.

As for stripping, chemical is better in my opinion. I just use aircraft paint stripper, I've read that oven cleaner can have a similar effect but I don't have experience with it.

[Diesel.Merc]

I can't help you with anything, but I'm just stopping by to say your wheels are badass.

[Miatafanatic77]

Give me some tips on my Borbet As

All stock 11" 535i non-Msprt.
Looking to drop it with OEM wheels. Thinking BC coilovers or spring.
What spring give you the lowest drop?

[michel3171]

I can't help you with anything, but I'm just stopping by to say your wheels are badass.

Thanks! But far from perfect...

[michel3171]

I don't know man, I just bought the cheapest coilover kit I could find.

This happens to be a TA-Technix Adjustable coilover kit.