Oh-thanks -wish they offered it on hardtops.

 

not a problem!

 

Just found this thread. I love my color and my MINI. Frodo has been with me for a year and a half. Can't believe it has been that long.

We are all bundled up inside today. 12" of snow on the ground and the Portland/Vancouver area is shut down. Freezing rain is next.

 

Happy Anniversary to my beautiful SS!! One year of automotive joy!

 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

 

Thanks! Oddly enough, I have a couple of errands to run but will be taking the CR/B instead since the SS is out of gas and I can't get the discounted Navy Exchange gas without Steve being around. So the SS gets it's anniversay off.

 

Mini2na -It's reassuring to know that others are also enraptured with their SS minis.


Happy anniversary Minicooperwill!Hope my luck is as good.


gemgirlpa-that's some decked out convetible SS mini you have there.

 

Thanks!!

 

SS Mini's don't even look dirty w/ all the road salt on them!

 

GemgirlPA - What type of wheels do you have? Are those a part of the sidewalk package? I like em.

 

Jbcola - what wheels are those?

 

Yes sidewalk pkg.

 

I really need to change my signature photo so it shows my wheels, cuz the new people never go back here https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post2317100
to look at my nice wheels.

 

OK I like those wheels too. Can you give me link for where you bought them?

I've been researching wheels to replace mine when my run-flats are worn out. I don't mind the design of the OEMs but they are heavy and the silver finish matches nothing on the outside of the car (only the trim rings inside ). My wife wants an all polished or chrome-like wheel, but seeing the black (to match the roof) with the polished lip makes me think twice.

Were there any other wheels in contention when you purchased?

 

You could always paint your rims black - it was cheap, easy and looks great (IMO)

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...41-post40.html

 

When I was looking for wheels (and I looked for a LONG time), I found what I liked and then checked to see if any of the local shops could get them. So when I went to the Tenzo-R site http://www.tenzoracingsports.com/main.php?page=wheels I got all the specs I needed then called around.

Besides the Tenzo-R DC5 Version 2, I also looked at Rota Subzeroes and Torque http://www.rotawheels.com/wheelcatalog.asp and some of the Enkei (I think it was the RPF1) http://www.enkei.com/RacingSeriesSpecs/RPF1.html

I knew I wanted something in a non-gloss black (everybody seems to have a different name for it) and a polished lip. I also wanted something lighter than OEM. A nice site to check for the weights is http://www.wheelweights.net/

I also didn't want to spend a fortune. The Tenzo-R that I got are the best combination to meet my demands and I have been very happy with them.

 

Toolazy: Nice look on your car! I may go that way for $$s sake, but really want some polished look on the wheel too. I'll be interested to see how they hold up with some winter driving.

MiniCooperWill: Wow! That was a very complete answer! It sounds you had the same criteria I have for wheels. I'll give them a hard look. THANK YOU!

Merry Christmas to all!

 

Have a safe and Merry Christmas!!!

 

Thanks! Here's wishing you and Daphne and all of us SS owners and cars a safe and incident-free 2009!

 

Happy Holidays to all!!!

 

MC Ordered Today!
SS/B/Bonnet Stripes/Sport Seats/Fac Nav/Cold Weather,Premium,Convenience Pkgs/Auto Trans/Fogs F&R/White Turn Signals/Xenon's/All Season Tires.
So now the wait begins ....Finner

 

Looks like a good setup!! Welcome to the SSOC!! Great choice. Enjoy the wait.

 

Congrats Finner! That is one loaded MINI. The wait will seem forever. Be sure to keep an eye out on the 1st Gear forums. There will be others in your production week and you can track your baby as it crosses over the pond. The wait will seem forever, but it will all be worth it. You're going to love it.

 

I forgot to mention that I really like the wheels on my CR MCS as well, but since I already had them on the red, decided to go with something different for the SS. But they'd look great on the SS too! Here's a link in case my pic doesn't work: http://www.xxrwheels.com/sportmax_003.shtml

 

Now these I like!!!