F54 My Moonwalk Grey '17 Clubman
#1
My Moonwalk Grey '17 Clubman
Busy weekend. Finally had the chance to install (then drive on):
1. the 18" Black Spoke Wheel/Continental DWS06 Tires w/ 12.5mm Spacers
2. the Out Motoring Heavy Duty rear-bumper load protector
3. the roof rack
The following photos are of the ‘as delivered’ wheels. They’re well made, sharp in black, just not my style (they’re also for sale). Note that they’re smaller in diameter at 225/45/R17 than the replacements at 225/45R18.
A bit tucked for my taste, spacers or a lower offset would help here.
First order of business was to clean the new wheels. I used Griots Interior Cleaner. It’s safe on rubber, water based and wouldn’t harm the finish on the wheels.
Then a coat of carnuba wax. Helps prevent build up of brake dust and makes cleaning simpler.
Final product ready to mount.
Comparison to the 17”
The install process - see the F54 Spacer thread for more on the spacers.
The final result… I am going to need mud flaps.
Another pre-photo for comparison, note the difference… particularly in the rear
Only been driven once prior to install- and once after- but no noticeable degradation in handling or ride.
Will post a few more pics this weekend of the rear bumper guard and my attempt adding the OE sport stripes.
1. the 18" Black Spoke Wheel/Continental DWS06 Tires w/ 12.5mm Spacers
2. the Out Motoring Heavy Duty rear-bumper load protector
3. the roof rack
The following photos are of the ‘as delivered’ wheels. They’re well made, sharp in black, just not my style (they’re also for sale). Note that they’re smaller in diameter at 225/45/R17 than the replacements at 225/45R18.
A bit tucked for my taste, spacers or a lower offset would help here.
First order of business was to clean the new wheels. I used Griots Interior Cleaner. It’s safe on rubber, water based and wouldn’t harm the finish on the wheels.
Then a coat of carnuba wax. Helps prevent build up of brake dust and makes cleaning simpler.
Final product ready to mount.
Comparison to the 17”
The install process - see the F54 Spacer thread for more on the spacers.
The final result… I am going to need mud flaps.
Another pre-photo for comparison, note the difference… particularly in the rear
Only been driven once prior to install- and once after- but no noticeable degradation in handling or ride.
Will post a few more pics this weekend of the rear bumper guard and my attempt adding the OE sport stripes.
Last edited by riSurf; 11-14-2016 at 07:52 PM.
#4
I sort of whiffed on the install; I didn't seat it far enough back (toward the center of the car), so there's a little bit of an overhang. Likely imperceptible, but I know it's there...
This photo, more than the others makes me hope that Mini will release black headlight/tail light surrounds.
#5
Well done again. Love the looks. Hopefully, more blackline will come out for the F54 soon.
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#6
How easy/difficult are the cross bars to install? Are you going to use factory attachments or aftermarket such as Yakima or Thule with them? BTW, I ordered the roof rails with my clubby (due mid-Dec) and as part of the purchase, the dealer is throwing in the cross bars. I have Yakima bike roof attachments that I plan on using.
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#8
How easy/difficult are the cross bars to install? Are you going to use factory attachments or aftermarket such as Yakima or Thule with them? BTW, I ordered the roof rails with my clubby (due mid-Dec) and as part of the purchase, the dealer is throwing in the cross bars. I have Yakima bike roof attachments that I plan on using.
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