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Elmj 06-27-2013 09:04 AM


Originally Posted by iriedevil32 (Post 3764484)
225/50/18

Nice

Elmj 06-27-2013 09:06 AM


Originally Posted by pidge1114 (Post 3764759)
Switched out my 17" rims & runflats with 19" R129 Replica Black Rims with 225 45ZR19 Tires.

Did you feel the ride suffered? because of the 19's, as soon as my 17" runflats are toast I'm making a move

pidge1114 06-27-2013 10:18 AM


Originally Posted by Elmj (Post 3764851)
Did you feel the ride suffered? because of the 19's, as soon as my 17" runflats are toast I'm making a move

no, if anything I feel the ride is improved. I also don't get the annoying bounce when hitting slight bumps at speeds over 50mph, where with the runflats I felt like I was getting air time. My car feels planted now.

I did opt for 225 45's rather than the more popular 225 40's, as I wanted more meat between me and the disastrous roads here in NY. Plus I feel like it fills the wheel wells nicely, as I don't intend to drop my suspension.

Elmj 06-27-2013 11:05 AM


Originally Posted by pidge1114 (Post 3764905)
no, if anything I feel the ride is improved. I also don't get the annoying bounce when hitting slight bumps at speeds over 50mph, where with the runflats I felt like I was getting air time. My car feels planted now.

I did opt for 225 45's rather than the more popular 225 40's, as I wanted more meat between me and the disastrous roads here in NY. Plus I feel like it fills the wheel wells nicely, as I don't intend to drop my suspension.

That's great news , I was leaning toward 19's but a friend said that it may be too harsh , I told him I have runflats how much worse could it be , if you think the roads in NY are crap, you should see what we drive on here in N. California

iriedevil32 06-27-2013 02:27 PM


Originally Posted by Elmj (Post 3764944)

That's great news , I was leaning toward 19's but a friend said that it may be too harsh , I told him I have runflats how much worse could it be , if you think the roads in NY are crap, you should see what we drive on here in N. California

No where could be worst than the Bronx.

Dajadeturtle 06-27-2013 03:48 PM

I blew out\blistered one of my run flats in Queens NY, well actually just got her back today she is running now on 225\55\17 non run flats..... ride much nicer, handling eh, lets just say body roll is now amplified....

minibluez 06-27-2013 09:31 PM


Originally Posted by pidge1114 (Post 3764759)
Switched out my 17" rims & runflats with 19" R129 Replica Black Rims with 225 45ZR19 Tires.

Nice one! I love the blue calipers too. I'm thinking of the same for mine. What paint would you recommend pls?

pidge1114 06-28-2013 06:25 AM


Originally Posted by minibluez (Post 3765261)
Nice one! I love the blue calipers too. I'm thinking of the same for mine. What paint would you recommend pls?

I used G2 brake caliper paint:

http://www.g2usa.com/product/G45.html

I got mine off eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLUE-G2-BRAKE-CALIPER-PAINT-EPOXY-STYLE-KIT-FREE-SHIP-/360253326837?hash=item53e0c585f5&vxp=mtr

minibluez 06-28-2013 11:33 AM

Got it, thanks! Nice job again :)

minibluez 06-28-2013 01:31 PM

Got it, thanks! Nice job again :)

MiniLynsk 06-28-2013 04:28 PM

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Installed vip driving lights.

1bigpea 06-28-2013 07:40 PM


Originally Posted by MiniLynsk (Post 3765632)
Installed vip driving lights.

Looks bad a**! :thumbsup:

MiniLynsk 06-28-2013 09:02 PM


Originally Posted by 1bigpea (Post 3765729)

Looks bad a**! :thumbsup:

Thanks!

shark715 06-29-2013 07:18 PM


Originally Posted by 1bigpea (Post 3765729)
Looks bad a**! :thumbsup:

+1:thumbsup:

Kado 06-30-2013 02:50 PM

Just got my windows tinted today, Looks great =)

EHans 06-30-2013 03:04 PM


Originally Posted by Kado (Post 3766535)
Just got my windows tinted today, Looks great =)

Pics or it didn't happen! :grin:

MIminiclubman 06-30-2013 06:51 PM

Cheap Mod
 
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Took some red Vaspar plastic paint to my driving light covers.

EHans 06-30-2013 07:58 PM


Originally Posted by MIminiclubman (Post 3766662)
Took some red Vaspar plastic paint to my driving light covers.

What color are the covers originally?

I ordered the lights with the black rims and not sure I'll ever cover them.

Rywan 06-30-2013 08:06 PM

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New gauges !!!!

Mical 06-30-2013 08:20 PM

Nice

EHans 06-30-2013 08:53 PM


Originally Posted by Rywan (Post 3766709)
New gauges !!!!

Oh, but you screwed it up when you put it back together! The steering wheel is on the wrong side! :lol:

Seriously, how do you like those? How difficult were they to install? I am thinking about getting those too, but I don't want to rip the dash half apart.

bmrguy03 06-30-2013 09:33 PM

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A few days ago I installed "Black Checkered" Side Scuttles from Red Hot Champion Edition and "Black Line" Edition Headlight and Taillight Trim. Next on list, updated 2013 front dash with Chrome Line and MINI LED Fog/DRL. :)

MIminiclubman 07-01-2013 03:11 AM


Originally Posted by EHans (Post 3766705)
What color are the covers originally?

I ordered the lights with the black rims and not sure I'll ever cover them.

The covers were black. I have a set of white covers from my Clubbie also. I will probably only have covers on a few weeks when I don't drive in the dark to, from, or both in the dark.

took 4 coats to get coverage, only 15mins bwteen coats. Not an Eco friendly paint.

Rywan 07-01-2013 08:52 AM

EHans you are spot on! Dash was 70% removed! B4 I have hands on the gauge face, I assume it's a replacement. But it's overlay with double side tape instead. But I am still pretty happy with the final result. I can Email u the instruction if u need them (r56 step by step not r60).

EHans 07-01-2013 12:50 PM


Originally Posted by Rywan (Post 3766886)
EHans you are spot on! Dash was 70% removed! B4 I have hands on the gauge face, I assume it's a replacement. But it's overlay with double side tape instead. But I am still pretty happy with the final result. I can Email u the instruction if u need them (r56 step by step not r60).

Thanks. I'll probably pass. I don't want to get into a project that involved. Thanks for the offer though. Your's looks sharp! :thumbsup:


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