They wear out really fast on a street car, thats why people save them.

 

New wheels and tires today... and a state inspection sticker.

 

Looks fantastic! Those are my favorite wheels. I want them in black.

 

What wheels are those? They look great.

 

jcw r105 18".


...and I don't know why the site suddenly won't let me type in caps.

 

JCW R105 wheels

 

I got my factory stubby antenna installed today. Not much, I know, but tomorrow it is being dropped off for the installation of bonnet stripes.

 

Lol. Think we were typing at the same time.

Question....since you have the 18", do you have the steering angle stop or whatever it's called on your MINI?

 

No, I left off the Steering Stop. Consensus opinion seemed to be it wasn't needed. The 205/40-18 tires aren't significantly wider or taller than the 205/45-17 tires, and I haven't lowered the car.

 

Okay cool. That's what I took from it too...wasn't really needed. I do plan on lowering my car, so I may opt for the 17", just to avoid any issues. But your 18's look great

 

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

 

. Tire was only choosen for lap time numbers to compete with the orig GP and so bad on wet roads to the point of being dangerous which would be aok for garage queen but not a semi-daily driver as in my case...

 

I daily drive mine in the city of New York in all weather conditions with no issues. They drive surprisingly well in the rain. I'm not driving crazy when it rains, but they've lasted me this long at 3000 miles.

 

Those do look great, the R105 JCW Double spokes come in all Black and then the Gloss Turned Face / Black like the pictures above. Don't see to many MINI out there. They are a great looking wheel for 18" option.






R105 JCW Double Spoke Wheel 18" (4x100) Black part number 36116778428


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/36116778428/


&

R105 JCW Double Spoke Wheel 18" (4x100) Bright Turned part number 36116777973


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/36116777973/



For the steering wheel stop, turn your MINI steering wheel all the way to the left then right , even if lowered and check the wheel well material mesh for rubbing. Sometimes need for 18" wheels and up, lowered or running wider then stock tires. If it clears then you are good to go.

R55 R56 R57 & R58 R59 Gen 2 models Part number 32106777974


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/32106777974/


R50 R52 R53 models Gen 1 Part number 32110303293


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/32110303293/



Thanks and post up some more pics , those look great.

 

Last night was a busy night...I installed front & rear mud flaps on my new Clubman, an NM Engineering Titanium Turbo Heat Shield, and a set of wheel locks.

 

Installed a TWM shift **** during my lunch hour

 

Metal shift ****? I hope you have a cloth for the summer days and winter days, or you don't like skin on your right palm.

 

Took a stay-cation the past two weeks with grand plans of frittering the days away on the backroads. On the first day of vacation the half power CEL went on. No fair! Finally got to the dealer yesterday and the problem was the coolant temp sensor. I'd had that fixed once before so hopefully the latest version of the part will do the trick.

While the Mini was home sick, I installed the OEM roof rack. Now we're ready to hit the road again. If only I had that vacation time back...

 

Not the first car I've had a metal shift **** in; I think I'll survive. Also, I'm having my windows tinted next week which should help a bit.

 

Replaced the OEM air filter an AFE panel filter in the hardtop. Took Merlin out for a spin right away to listen to the wonderful boost in the engine sound!

 

Fair enough. BTW have you ever gone back to the Edgewater meet?

 

Nope, haven't had a chance. I'm free this Thursday, though... maybe I'll head over there

 

Another trip up to Sequoia National Park.

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Took it to the beach

 

Got my Blackline tail lights. Just waiting for some of the rain to drip off my car, then install.