Thanks! I thought about swapping summers onto these at one point, but I went for the Breyton 18's in the end. Looking forward to getting them back on!

 

I can see why!

 

Thanks Spiney for your winter tire input!

I've heard too that using RF snows helps minimize the dry winter "mushey-ness" the non-studded snows typically exhibit in dry winter driving conditions.

Suspect I'll be looking at Bridgestone Blizzaks, Michelin xIce 3s and Nokian Hakappelita R2s for next winter on dedicated winter wheels for our R59.

 

Out for some sunshine before the last snow that's coming tomorrow..

 

...and back under cover. Ready to roll after this last quick snow.

 

The snow finally melted and it's dried out enough to finally bring Rojo Calor out of hibernation in the back shed. And as a "Welcome to Spring", we made the change from the OEM Run Flats. The new shoes are Michelin Premier A/S mounted on 17X7.5 Sport Tuning Black/Machined wheels. I liked at the black/silver JCW R112 wheels, but cost from MINI was too much. The new wheels were as close to the JCW look as I could find at a more reasonable cost.

Also posted in the NAM Marketplace to sell the (4) R112 JCW silver wheels with OEM Conti ContactSport 3 SSR R/F and TPMS. Wheels are perfect, 7500 miles on tires with 7/32 tread. $600 w/ pickup (I can deliver within 75 miles of northern IL (60511). PM me if you know anyone interested!

 

All these lightweights getting their cars out now the snow is melting...

 

[QUOTE=spiney;4058685]All these lightweights getting their cars out now the snow is melting...

Yes, I admit I have a 3 season Roadster! In our area, you don't go out very much when it snows from Jan-March unless you have 4 wheel drive...plows are pretty scarce on our rural roads, and they drift over an hour after the plows go through.

And I didn't want to consider an All-4 Countryman...

 

You're brave, KennyR, considering how schizophrenic the weather is in the midwest.

 

she has almost 7500 miles on her, in the 5 months i've had her. still needs a name, but i am having the most fun ever with this car. i love it so much. best decision i ever made.

 

Coral

 

That's just about how I feel so far.

16,000 miles now, we're going on our second year by this August, and It's still such a thrill to drive every time

It still feels brand new with no issues.
The only bug I found is very rarely the window will get out of sync and not clear the A pillar plastic properly when closing the door. I think it has to do with we opening the door to quickly or moving the windows or something... Once the door is closed again it's all back to normal. I could mention it to the dealer but I don't know they can do anything about it... I'll mention it the next time most likely but since it's so rare I doubt they'll find something. Sometime you ask them to check into a mystery issue and they'll do more damage trying to trouble shoot

 

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Ha ha,

 

Nice, we need it to show up.

 

It's been a messy Winter, so finally got the Lil Giy cleaned up, eve did the clay bar bit. Maybe a complete wax job next week end.

 

My spring project has been to add new Tenzo DC5 wheels and de-chrome my 2013 Cooper S Roadster. (Still not sure what to do with side decal yet - whether to keep, remove, or replace with something more red.)

 

Rich: Very nice...good looking wheels! I don't think the side decals fit the theme you're looking for...if you really want a decal, maybe one that's black-on-black...subtle, but noticeable??? Now, time to ride!

 

Good thoughts - yeah, I'm thinking that no side decals might be best option, though my wife still likes the white ones, so I have not done snything yet. But these seem to compete with the rest of the car.

 

Yes, nice to see the R59's are coming out with better weather.

If you are looking for the JCW side stripes:



#2 style , here are the colors.

JCW Side Stripes Pair - Black Part # 51142232633

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51142232633/

&

JCW Side Stripes Pair - Silver Part # 51142232634

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51142232634/


&

JCW Side Stripes Pair - Red Part # 51142232635

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51142232635/



Thanks and hope that helps.


https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...e-stripes.html

 

I tend to agree with you. The side stripes seem to be competing a bit with the overall aesthetic. If they were removed, I think it would go far to highlight and draw your eye to the wheels and calipers. It would also allow them to tie in better with the bold contrast of your viper stripes. I vote for no side stripes.

 

Me too. If not none at all, red or black/dark grey would probably look better.

 

Thanks for all the feedback. You guys have finally swayed my wife, so I'm losing the stripes!!!! I'll post when I have the new look completed.

 

Our CR R59 S arrived at the dealership and was delivered 4/22 after PDI and an xPel front vinyl application. Made its first public appearance today at a local Cars & Coffee event...was sunny and 51 degrees...perfect top down weather thanks to heated seats

AT, JCW Interior w/ fabric seats, Cold Weather, center armrest, auto dimming mirrors, H/K sound, PDC, & Rear Fogs. Black/Red Dot Cocomats & ProClip iPhone dash mount added.

A few shots from when it got home today....

 

Awesome Rick. The fun just started