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1st Gear
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 35
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From: Omaha, NE
Looks great. Nice color. I'm sure you will have many miles of great driving pleasure.
3rd Gear
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 257
Likes: 1
From: Western Massachusetts
Thanks Mr. T,
Motegi Racing MR125 Matte Gray Wheels
17 x 7.5
4 x 100 bolt pattern
42mm Offset
16.2lbs my MINI Conical's where 17 x 7.0, 22.2lbs so a savings of 6lbs per corner
BF Goodrich Extreme Performance Rivals
215/45R - 17
Tires where the same weight as the stock run flats.
My suspension is stock.
Due to the wider rim and offset the new tires are just a little taller. I'd say less than a 1/4" and stick out about 1/2" further than stock. the ride is a million times better than the stock run flat conti's. Boy do they stick on the corners.
Got them at Tire Rack right in time for MINI's On Top.
Andy
Motegi Racing MR125 Matte Gray Wheels
17 x 7.5
4 x 100 bolt pattern
42mm Offset
16.2lbs my MINI Conical's where 17 x 7.0, 22.2lbs so a savings of 6lbs per corner
BF Goodrich Extreme Performance Rivals
215/45R - 17
Tires where the same weight as the stock run flats.
My suspension is stock.
Due to the wider rim and offset the new tires are just a little taller. I'd say less than a 1/4" and stick out about 1/2" further than stock. the ride is a million times better than the stock run flat conti's. Boy do they stick on the corners.
Got them at Tire Rack right in time for MINI's On Top.
Andy
Last edited by Zulu0001; Jun 24, 2014 at 02:39 PM.
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,614
Likes: 56
From: Western PA
I hate to brake it to you but he does look a little intimidated by how close to the side curb he is parked, as if he's scared in the little corner of the space . . . 
Oh boy, when looking at that truck I can't help but feel: where does waste stops...?
Oh boy, when looking at that truck I can't help but feel: where does waste stops...?
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,341
Likes: 10
From: Nr. Boston, MA
I was there first! That's my door-ding avoidance spot!
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,614
Likes: 56
From: Western PA
I knew that . . . I do the same when ever I can.
I was kidding based on your initial comment.
Put two eyes on the MINI looking down sideways and you get the feel of being terrified
I was kidding based on your initial comment.
Put two eyes on the MINI looking down sideways and you get the feel of being terrified
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,341
Likes: 10
From: Nr. Boston, MA
Mr.T,
I was with a dear friend at Angeles Crest Hyw 2, near Mt.Wilson. We were there very early this morning (around 7am) before all the suicidal biker show up . It was very fun.
One more reason thing to be in Sunny Southern California.
TONY
I was with a dear friend at Angeles Crest Hyw 2, near Mt.Wilson. We were there very early this morning (around 7am) before all the suicidal biker show up
. It was very fun.One more reason thing to be in Sunny Southern California.
TONY
Last edited by dosomething; Jun 29, 2014 at 08:13 PM.
It is a perfect place to spend an early Sunday morning.
Happy motoring.
TONY
. . . 
That's an epic picture right there. Nice shot.
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,070
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From: Plainfield, IL
I've been trying to accomplish this mod for some time now and I can finally claim success. I had the stock black brake ducts chromed. No, this isn't one for you "Black-Out" boys and girls 
but I feel it finishes off BUSTER's look nicely. Hopefully a manufacturer will see these and perhaps decide to start making them for the JCW trim. It would certainly save other people from the agony I suffered getting this mod accomplished.
I had the stock black brake ducts chromed. No, this isn't one for you "Black-Out" boys and girls but I feel it finishes off BUSTER's look nicely. Hopefully a manufacturer will see these and perhaps decide to start making them for the JCW trim. It would certainly save other people from the agony I suffered getting this mod accomplished.
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,341
Likes: 10
From: Nr. Boston, MA
I've been trying to accomplish this mod for some time now and I can finally claim success. I had the stock black brake ducts chromed. No, this isn't one for you "Black-Out" boys and girls but I feel it finishes off BUSTER's look nicely. Hopefully a manufacturer will see these and perhaps decide to start making them for the JCW trim. It would certainly save other people from the agony I suffered getting this mod accomplished.
I had the stock black brake ducts chromed. No, this isn't one for you "Black-Out" boys and girls but I feel it finishes off BUSTER's look nicely. Hopefully a manufacturer will see these and perhaps decide to start making them for the JCW trim. It would certainly save other people from the agony I suffered getting this mod accomplished.
1st Gear
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 35
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From: Omaha, NE
I've been trying to accomplish this mod for some time now and I can finally claim success. I had the stock black brake ducts chromed. No, this isn't one for you "Black-Out" boys and girls but I feel it finishes off BUSTER's look nicely. Hopefully a manufacturer will see these and perhaps decide to start making them for the JCW trim. It would certainly save other people from the agony I suffered getting this mod accomplished.
I had the stock black brake ducts chromed. No, this isn't one for you "Black-Out" boys and girls but I feel it finishes off BUSTER's look nicely. Hopefully a manufacturer will see these and perhaps decide to start making them for the JCW trim. It would certainly save other people from the agony I suffered getting this mod accomplished.
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 8
From: Chicago
I've been trying to accomplish this mod for some time now and I can finally claim success. I had the stock black brake ducts chromed. No, this isn't one for you "Black-Out" boys and girls but I feel it finishes off BUSTER's look nicely. Hopefully a manufacturer will see these and perhaps decide to start making them for the JCW trim. It would certainly save other people from the agony I suffered getting this mod accomplished.
I had the stock black brake ducts chromed. No, this isn't one for you "Black-Out" boys and girls but I feel it finishes off BUSTER's look nicely. Hopefully a manufacturer will see these and perhaps decide to start making them for the JCW trim. It would certainly save other people from the agony I suffered getting this mod accomplished. That had to be a pain, bravo!-Steven