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Old 07-24-2008, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by roofaS
Jerjer - those are so so sick

Why two different offsets though?
Work offers different pad heights for brake clearance vs. lip.
 
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Old 07-24-2008, 08:16 PM
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Finally!

Came in the other day, pleased with them so far.
Tires are BFG UHP a/s. Suprised by the performance of these. The turn in is still quite crisp, no squeeling on tight corners and they are very quiet.
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Old 07-24-2008, 08:19 PM
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Ah, my bad, 16" Konig Feathers. Factory suspension.
Needs a little lowering
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by PGT
Work offers different pad heights for brake clearance vs. lip.

Ahh, OK Dan - I thought it was for a staggered look. Funny what a difference a drop makes. I thought they looked a bit ordinary when I first saw them but now they just look stunning.
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 01:27 AM
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i did do 2 different face (pad height i suppose?) and 2 differnt offset because better clearnace for my brakes up front, and a slightly 1/2inch more lip at the back... want to have a more flush look to balance the wider stance at the front
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jerjer
Nothing really changed, still the same wheels but slightly lower than before
Very HOT ! One of the best lookin MCS's ive seen in awhile. Just my opinion. Love the wheels !

Kenchan, new wheels look great. I like the 5-spokers you had too. Car always looks good
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 04:22 PM
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I have an electric blue and white MCS 04, anyone have the same paint with cool rims, I'm trying to get some ideas. Looking for 17" rims.
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 04:27 PM
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Check this thread out for some ideas.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=60148
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 06:34 PM
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more picts of the BBS







 
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Old 07-25-2008, 07:02 PM
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You car looks amazing as always Ken. Of course, I like the classy oem look of the new BBS wheels also !
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 07:38 PM
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thanks PORTmcs, and urs is 1 of my fav too. loving those HRE!
 
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Originally Posted by kenchan
more picts of the BBS

I swear this pic looks like CG or something. So friggin hot!!
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by cooper99
You car looks amazing as always Ken. Of course, I like the classy oem look of the new BBS wheels also !
thanks! yah, MINI should offer these wheels as dealer options.


Originally Posted by PGT
I swear this pic looks like CG or something. So friggin hot!!
yah, the CV's have nice curves near the hub, but i can't capture
it well in my picts unless it's a closeup like that one. they look so
much better in person. and it's not some cheap silver either, it's
got some depth to the color.


and i think the tires could've used a tad more dressing too.
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 08:42 PM
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yep....the finish is amazing. not a MINI, but a set we just put on my bud's car (thanks to Dan at Mach V for the work):

 
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Old 07-25-2008, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
more picts of the BBS


Very nice, Ken!
 
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Old 07-26-2008, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ofioliti
Very nice, Ken!
thanks, ofioliti. man, it looks so much better in person i
need to learn more camera taking tricks.


PGT- yah, your pict has more color depth than my picts but that's
the kinda warmth/depth the BBS's silver have. it's very purreeetty.
 
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Old 07-26-2008, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Konky
nothing new, just a newer pic:


As always, Konky... very very nice. That look works so well with the car.


Kenchan, awesome choice too. I love when a car is modified in a way that looks like it was meant to be that way from the beginning.
 
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Old 07-26-2008, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JCW Driver
Kenchan, awesome choice too. I love when a car is modified in a way that looks like it was meant to be that way from the beginning.
thanks, JCW. yah, i like the car to look aggressive, yet OE-ish.
 
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Old 07-26-2008, 07:32 PM
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nice bbs wheels!
 
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Hey JCW rider, I really like your wheel set-up. I've been looking for some good ideas. Mind telling me what kind of wheels are those?

NEOI26 EB/W MCS04
 
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Old 07-26-2008, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Konky
Schmidt Racelites

17x8 all around • offset 35
Originally Posted by neoi26
Hey JCW rider, I really like your wheel set-up. I've been looking for some good ideas. Mind telling me what kind of wheels are those?

NEOI26 EB/W MCS04
Not JCW rider's these are Konky's previous page.

Schmidt Racelites

17x8 all around • offset 35
 
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Old 07-27-2008, 12:46 PM
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Hey guys just got back from MTTS Chicago and fell in love with the GP 18x7 wheels for the MCS GP is there any way i can order them for my 2008 MCS...? any help or info thanks!!!!
 
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Old 07-27-2008, 01:23 PM
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You most likely won't get an OEM set from a dealer(about $265 each) without a GP VIN.Unless you can find someone selling them(slim chance) replica's are your answer.I got mine from a company in the UK.
http://www.twenga.co.uk/brand/11109-Worx.html
 
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And the easiest way to find a GP vin is on ebay
 


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