I just replaced the original Anthracite down tubes with the carbon fiber versions. While the original down tubes were in the vehicle for only 2,000 miles, they do show a little wear. One area is from the placement of the cupholder, as when it came off it left a very, very faint line. if you have a cupholder this will be covered up easily. The other blemish is on the front crest of the passenger side tube. I wouldn't be surprised if this is the part of the tube that over time gets the most blemishes, as it protrudes the most. I think my bleshish came from a small brieface being on the seat and sliding forward on a short stop and hitting the tube. In any case, the blemish is noticeable, but not prominent (in fact with a little black marker it is now almost not noticeable unless you are really looking out for it). In any case, based on the advertisement at this link: http://www.myminiparts.com/proddetai...od=MMCP&cat=10 it would seem the going wholesale rate on a pair is $55, so I'll sell these for less than half that price, or $25, which means aboout $35 shipped. For anyone possibly thinking of covering these in leather, like the link above provides, then the minor blemishses are rendered meaningless. Anyone?

11/8/06 - SOLD!

 

bump! bump!

 

Private messages have been received and replied to; current offers of $25 shipped against asking of $35 shipped. I will split the difference and take $30 shipped with first shot going to initial offerer. Thanks.

 

Pm sent on down tubes

 

Several PMs have come in with offers on these tubes; all will get individual replies, but it seems that one of these will be concluded with a sale. Thanks.

 

Sold!