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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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Photoshop:




What I have now:


 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 01:27 PM
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For you, I think it looks just fine.
OK, bordering on perfect.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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If you want them enough to justify the $$$, get them. It's hard to make a MINI look bad.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 01:58 PM
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I am not asking about the money. I am asking what others think of them looks-wise.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 02:00 PM
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They look good with one exception, the front wheel is sitting on the driveway!!

No they really do look good.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 02:15 PM
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I think those look nice. Good choice! :smile:
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 03:07 PM
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Ants-

I am a big fan of the six spoke look, and those white ones look hot on yours. Go for it!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 03:15 PM
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Here is a closeup....


 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 03:15 PM
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i think they look too similar to the 5 spokes.. at least from those two pictures. they don't look bad just too similar.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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Nomo I posted a closeup also....
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 03:26 PM
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ants, I think they look pretty good on you MC!


 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 03:29 PM
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Anyone know about those logos on the wheel? How do they hold up over time? I am wondering if the brake dust will kill them?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 03:31 PM
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i dont like them
they look cheap
seems like they belong on a 1991 escort or hyundai

get some ssr, volk, hamann, hre, work, hartge, or brands like that :smile:
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 03:47 PM
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less is more

 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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no i dont work for hamann


 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 04:38 PM
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>>no i dont work for hamann
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Those look worse...talk about Honda. I thought you hated bling?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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Just something I noticed after starring at your photos a dozen times in the last 5 hours-
That is a really nice house you got there! How about a few more pics of the house. It might make
my evaluation of the right wheels easier.

About 5 vs 6 spoke design. Sure it is close but maybe that is why it appeals to you. If you were
after a radically different design then you would have chose it. 6 spoke is fairly common however.
What is good is the white color for you. Maybe stick with something simple and understated.
Good luck and take more pictures!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 04:53 PM
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I have to agree with NoMo...They look too much like the ones you've already got. Not bad looking, just too similar, IMO.

 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 04:55 PM
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Yeah I am looking for something a little more sharp but not over the top...i.e. chrome. I like the way the six spoke cover less of the rotors too. Also the wheels have to be white cause thats what matches my car best so that narrows it down. I just dont think R90s would look good on my car.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 05:27 PM
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Yes.... they look TOO similar to what you have on right now...

May I suggest something like this?


 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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Mighty where did that last white wheel you posted come from? Might wanna order that one.... Keep the suggestions rollin!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 05:47 PM
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To AntsMIni ...

1) those APEX wheels looks great .... .sooo nice ... but one concern ... I had wheels with the arche cruved inwards and I've gotten really bad experiences with them ... the wheels couldn't take the bumps and stress from the road .. and it cracked ... sooo just to let you know about those kinda tires ... but overall ... its looks great on your mini ...

2) those Hamann wheel really makes the Mini look like a Muscle Car .. no good .. :smile:
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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>>Those look worse...talk about Honda. I thought you hated bling?


:smile:

ken and mini--guess my mini will be a muschle car
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 05:55 PM
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How much Muscles !?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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i am not that much of a baller
and i dont bling with 19s

i am just getting 17 inch ones

and i am a lip fan, and the hamann are the only deep lipped ones

oh well..guess my mini will be an ugly/blinging/muscle car
 
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