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View Poll Results: Which set would you buy?
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ASA AR2
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CSL replicas
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01-12-2007, 06:51 PM
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E36: ASA AR2 (anthracite) vs. CSL Replica
Which would be a better option on a black E36 sedan w/ M3 front bumper?
I love the CSL replicas to death and the AR2s have a similar look, it's the polished lip I like about them. To me, the AR2s are like the CSL replicas but with a sweet lip. The CSLs are a timeless, subtle and understated design, whereas the AR2 have a more "modded" feel to them.
I just can't decide on a set to buy this summer  ... both are so sweet and there's no way you can go wrong with CSL replicas, but then there's the AR2s!!!!
The worst part is that the price difference is literally $3/rim. So I can't take the pricing approach to solving this. Also, the CSLs are 18x8.5 all around and AR2s are 18x8F and 18x9R.
PICS: (keep in mind the AR2s have a gunmetal-ish Anthracite finish)
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Last edited by dbworld4k; 01-12-2007 at 06:56 PM.
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01-12-2007, 08:21 PM
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Boots, not boost
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Brampton
Posts: 11,118
Car: 325is
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Lip > All.
get the ASAs.
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01-12-2007, 08:44 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Port Perry
Posts: 7,152
Car: God's Chariot
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your arguement stands up for the ASAs.. so if I was you, I'd get em.
Me personally still like the CSLs tho 
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01-12-2007, 11:17 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: North York
Posts: 6,741
Car: 540ia
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it's all good
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01-13-2007, 12:37 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Toronto
Posts: 21,143
Car: Gamitemobile
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The ASA's look better off the car, but I've seen them on a car, and the CSL wheels look better.
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01-13-2007, 02:01 PM
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My other car's a jet.
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Milton, Ontario
Posts: 1,073
Car: 1998 328i 2007 STI
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I like the CSL's. 
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01-25-2007, 12:16 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Victoria - BC
Posts: 522
Car: Euro E34 M5; '92 325I[SOLD]
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Both are nice rims, but personally I would go with the CSA's... a) I like the lip, b) They are staggered.
Good luck with whatever you go for!
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01-26-2007, 09:24 AM
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V-Dub in da House
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Ancaster
Posts: 4,903
Car: 07 GTI, 96 Harliquin
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I like the ASA's. The CSL's are nice but seem to be becoming more common now... that is to say, more people seem to be getting them, havn't seen a lot in person but I hear people talking about getting them a lot.
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07 GTI, Revo Stage II, 3" catless GHL exhaust, OEM R32 rear conversion, 17x9 + 17x11 215/45/17 all around on genuine BBS RS's, B&G RSII coilovers
96 Harliquin Golf
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01-26-2007, 10:41 AM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,055
Car: '95 325is & '06 S4
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Here's a pic of the AR1s in 17x8 and 17x9:
I may be interested in selling... The wheels have only been driven 2 summers and stored in my garage for the winter. They are MINT except for one tiny spot on the rear right wheel (which I could have refinished if the price is right).
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01-26-2007, 11:03 AM
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I'd be interested, but not in 17s. If only there were 18"
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'01 330Ci Titanium Silver on Coral Red
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01-26-2007, 12:26 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Toronto
Posts: 12,583
Car: MK4 Jetta TDI
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Go for the CSL's. They give the car more of an OEM look!
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01-26-2007, 12:29 PM
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holy old school...
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: ny.on.ca
Posts: 2,431
Car: '90 325is, '85 318i
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ASA's FTW 
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01-26-2007, 04:06 PM
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V-Dub in da House
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Ancaster
Posts: 4,903
Car: 07 GTI, 96 Harliquin
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look good. these aren't the same rims that are available at crappy tire are they?
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07 GTI, Revo Stage II, 3" catless GHL exhaust, OEM R32 rear conversion, 17x9 + 17x11 215/45/17 all around on genuine BBS RS's, B&G RSII coilovers
96 Harliquin Golf
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01-27-2007, 12:36 AM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Port Perry
Posts: 7,152
Car: God's Chariot
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^^ nope
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