Build Journal: A special series

The wheels BBS didn't build.

BBS introduced flow forming technologies in 1996 and BMW M quickly jumped on board for the CSL.

The wheels promised to be lighter & stronger than cast wheels when using similar load rating, and barely more expensive to produced.

It wasn't all perfect.

In this Special Series, I document my process to reimagining the classic CSL style using modern forged manufacturing processes.

Enjoy,
- Matt / @m3_epoustouflant

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Forged OEM+ 163M CSL style wheels

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