You guys should get some of that black stuff from the new Spiderman 3 movie. It'll make your roof black for free and add some HP too

(sorry I was watching the trailer and remembered this thread)

 

Lemme look for it, will respond soon

 

"Repl Roof Panel" is listed ar $463.00 with 17.5 hours of labor (not included). "Refin Roof Panel" is listed as no price (probably figured in with the roof) and 2.8hours of labor (not included). Then at the end of the itemized list I have "Color Sand and Buff" $31, "Mask for Overspray" $9.52, and "PAINT/MATERIALS" $374. which comes to a total of $414.52. That was to paint my bonnet and roof, so a roof would probably run about $350. If I am reading the thing correctly.

 

It looks as SoulFire is ready for take off

Love the wheels (wonder if they will fit GyPsy)
if you find anything about the antenna let me know .. the original one and the spoiler are on each other's way.. plus I would like the sharkfin again!!

Congratulations on the New Look....

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Only if you let me have GyPsy's wheels!!

 

Marina, Soulfire has R105 18" JCW wheels (23.3lb each), and will definitely fit GyPsy. So will the R95 18" JCW wheels (23.5lb each) I have, and the new R109 18" JCW wheels (two piece - weight not measured yet).

However, the R107 18" JCW wheels that came with GyPsy are the lightest 18" JCW wheels available, at only 19.8lb. In fact, they are lighter than all of the OEM 17" wheels, and even some of the OEM 16" wheels!

The wheels you have on GyPsy are fantastic. I'd LOVE a set myself, just like Stacey indicated. You can't buy them - anywhere... unless they come with a GP.

Take look at this MINI2 OEM Wheel & Tyre FAQ, which lists all of the OEM wheels from 15" to 18", including pictures.

 

Nice wing for Soulfire !

All the ideas the black roof, that nice Dragon graphic, and this wing . . . sounds like some awesome stuff, trying to imagine what all you coud do with that! Can't wait to check this out at the next event, and see what's in store for Soulfire next.

Nice

Craig

 

Edge,

thank you for the link and the info on the wheel.. I love the GP wheels just would like to save them and put something cheaper.. but I didn 't realize the weight difference ... guess I will stay w/ the original wheels, of course in days like today I must keep wheels and car in the garage.... :(

Have another quick question for you... I have the OEM spare for Streghina will it fit GyPsy?


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You mean the Cooper spare? If so, the answer is yes and no at the same time. The Cooper spare will not fit over the front JCW brakes, they are too big. However, the Cooper spare tire will fit over the rear brakes (they are the exact same size as on regular Coopers and Cooper Ses). Sooo... if you were to get a flat tire on one of the front wheels, you could simply move one of the back wheels to the front, and put the spare on the back. It would be a bit more work to have to swap out two wheels instead of one, but it is still an option that could get you out of trouble!

However, by "OEM spare", if you meant a regular OEM wheel and tire, the answer is yes - if it's a 17" wheel, and "probably not" if it's a 16" wheel. Only one or two of the available OEM 16" wheels will fit over the front JCW brakes. Since the wheels you have on Streghina are the 17" S-Lites, they would also fit on GyPsy (including the front) if you needed them to. Of course they are also the heaviest wheel that MINI makes!

 

You're just used to driving an anonymous Japanese sedan.

 

interesting thank you edge
it looks like I need to buy a new GP wheel and tire .. just in case..

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If you figure out how to do that, let me know. They are extremely rare. I know that people have had a VERY hard time getting them. Since you are an actual GP owner, you have a better chance than I would (from the point of view of "approval to buy")... but keep us posted on how that search goes!

 

And if you can...can you buy me 4?

 

Hey I hope you guys like your new antenna! It was almost like that antenna was made for that wing!!!

 

How about them wheels? Are they out yet?

 

Them wheels are great!! And no they are still sitting in the car. I am going to see if I can store them in my buddies garage until I need them. (p.s. Thank you soo much Paul and Katie!!!!!!!! )

 

Just placed an order for two wheels - Funny I couldn't even get the price w/o my VIN #, first...
Each wheel is $ 438.00 shopped around and TATE gave me a good deal .. but of course are on order... Hope don't have to wait too long.

Once I finish with using the stock tires (the autox every other week end will make this fast ) I am planning to go with a more fancy set of tires.. suggestions ??


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