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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by fdavid
Finally I got around it! Here are my Hamann 18's.
Here's some quick pics:



nice wheels!

what are the specs on wheels and tires?
 
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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fdavid ... that is a sweet rig ... are those KDW2's?
 
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by fdavid
Finally I got around it! Here are my Hamann 18's.
Here's some quick pics:
I LOVE your wheels! Why did I by the Superleggera's?
I gues the price for the hamann's was to high
 
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 07:11 AM
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That is one clean ride fdavid! I wish I cud afford the Hamann's myself, they fit the MCS so well and have a sick lip that most wheels will never have for the MCS! Congrats!

Now if only my SSW wheels wud come some time soonn Im tired of waitingg!

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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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Woo!! Nothing like strolling through Mini pics at work
Oops, gotta go!
 
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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thanks guys!! I am really in shock about how good the ride looks. Unfortunately as walked into the studio I noticed that one of the tires went flat!!
Actually afterwashing it last night I could tell there were some bubbles coming out of the front wheel lip so its not a total surprise I asked a friend and he thinks it might have been bad installation and that the tire didn't "pop" into place correctly.
TIRE INFO:
215/35 ZR18 BF GOODRICH g-force T/A kdw
Suggestions from the pros here?
thanks guys
heres a pic:



 
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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Ok I just spoke to the guys at bavarian auto and they agree that the tire is the right size but perhaps not properly installed. I'll keep you guys posted.
 
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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You should've gotten the VS-XX in your sig. :drool:
 
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by fj0
You should've gotten the VS-XX in your sig. :drool:
isn't that bbs RGR that the guy has?
 
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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umm....if it never was fully seated on the bead it would not have ever filled up with any air...

They might have completely botched it and like a chunk of the bead on the tire got f'd up. Let us know what they say when you take it back.
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jerjer
isn't that bbs RGR that the guy has?
Damn, I think you're right.
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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Here you go

Weight it at 37 pounds each wheel with tire mount. Waiting on 15% pulley to be install next weekend at the party, Borla street cat back is coming and if anyone can help with some pictures on how to do the springs I would be very apreciated.

I want to get the springs on before the party next week :-)

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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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HPzie,
That street is familiar. Do you see a MC JB/W w/ white stripes in the middle come by your street sometimes? I have family at Patina and I sometimes visit.
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 10:48 AM
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Ditto

Originally Posted by MSFIT
umm....if it never was fully seated on the bead it would not have ever filled up with any air...

They might have completely botched it and like a chunk of the bead on the tire got f'd up. Let us know what they say when you take it back.
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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HPzie, are those 17"? tire is a 205/45?
Looking good. Love those RP F1 wheels.
Thanks.
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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Yes .... I had seen you a few time, let me know the next time you in the area. Maybe even this week to help me with my springs . j/k

Originally Posted by dn3dgamer
HPzie,
That street is familiar. Do you see a MC JB/W w/ white stripes in the middle come by your street sometimes? I have family at Patina and I sometimes visit.
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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Yes ... Those are 17- 205/40. Thank you

Originally Posted by rl48mini
HPzie, are those 17"? tire is a 205/45?
Looking good. Love those RP F1 wheels.
Thanks.
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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is your car RG or DS? Looks good
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by HPzie
Yes .... I had seen you a few time, let me know the next time you in the area. Maybe even this week to help me with my springs . j/k
I thought that area looked familiar. I would help since my dad has an actual Snap-On spring compressor but I am over here at Claremont. Maybe the guy with the Viper can help you there.
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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17' BBS
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Been living here 6 years and I had never talk to the guy,but I seen him drove by all the time though. If I can just get some pictures of how to's ..... I am sure I can do it on my own.



Originally Posted by dn3dgamer
I thought that area looked familiar. I would help since my dad has an actual Snap-On spring compressor but I am over here at Claremont. Maybe the guy with the Viper can help you there.
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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I am a NewB and all this Coopers stuff is so new to me, so I am not sure of what RG and DS mean .

Originally Posted by RallyMINI
is your car RG or DS? Looks good
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by HPzie
I am a NewB and all this Coopers stuff is so new to me, so I am not sure of what RG and DS mean .
just meant the color....Dark Silver or Royal Gray. And im almost 99% sure its Royal Gray right?
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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OIC ....... The car is Royal Gray w/ silver top.

Originally Posted by RallyMINI
just meant the color....Dark Silver or Royal Gray. And im almost 99% sure its Royal Gray right?
 
Old Apr 30, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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I just got home from a pool party and saw your Mini JCW in front of your family home, very nice. I am heading to StarBucks with my Mini .... so feel free to swing by to said hello

Originally Posted by dn3dgamer
HPzie,
That street is familiar. Do you see a MC JB/W w/ white stripes in the middle come by your street sometimes? I have family at Patina and I sometimes visit.
 



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