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Oct 2, 2006 | 10:38 AM

#2951

DOPAMINE

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From: nyc

konky-

love the idea and love the wheels...is it possible to see a profile shot? for a distance perhaps. its hard to see what the car looks like with them on.

Oct 2, 2006 | 10:40 AM

#2952

HC0624

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Konky

...and another new set of wheels

Porsche Phone Dials

I like the Porsche wheels, and the idea on the MINI. Nice....,

JOHN

Oct 2, 2006 | 10:45 AM

#2953

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Here's mine...

16*7 ET35 BBS RG-F

JOHN

Oct 2, 2006 | 10:50 AM

#2954

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Konky

They're not lookalikes, they're the real deal, I'm running adapters, hence the 5 lug... and if they made the Ronal Teddy Bears in 17", I'd totally rock them

to each their own

i think they look great!

i like your artistic approach unlike
most of us here with these j-tuner (or wannabie) wheels...

ok, so im one of the ultimate jtuner dorks... SSR!

and if tirerack
had TE37's, id be sporting those.

nice job on your car.

Oct 2, 2006 | 10:53 AM

#2955

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Originally Posted by HC0624

I like the Porsche wheels

+1!

Oct 2, 2006 | 11:05 AM

#2956

sandtoast500

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I dig the phone dials. I would like it if they had more holes, like a larger version of the 15" stock holies, tho...

Nice work hooking up the adapters. That really opens up some 5 lug wheel possibilities.

Oct 2, 2006 | 12:40 PM

#2957

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From: DC Metro

Quote:

Originally Posted by HC0624

Here's mine...

16*7 ET35 BBS RG-F

JOHN

that looks so much better than mine in 15"

Oct 2, 2006 | 05:02 PM

#2958

Passat774

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Originally Posted by Patagonian GT

that looks so much better than mine in 15"

The main reason it looks better is that his car has been lowered ! Your 15's will look sweet too if your car was lowered that much

Oct 2, 2006 | 05:05 PM

#2959

XAlfa

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Passat774

The main reason it looks better is that his car has been lowered ! Your 15's will look sweet too if your car was lowered that much

Relatively sweet.

Oct 2, 2006 | 05:09 PM

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HC0624

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Passat774

The main reason it looks better is that his car has been lowered ! Your 15's will look sweet too if your car was lowered that much

Agree!! Patagonian GT, just get some coils, and slap it! Don't sell them, they look lovely !!

JOHN

Oct 2, 2006 | 05:18 PM

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From: DC Metro

I've already got new Volks on order.....custom made...only ten sets in the country and mine will be the only ones on a MINI, so the BBS are for sale.

EDIT - I just showed my wife the pic of yours and she quipped 'your's looks stupid with 15's'.

BWAAHAHAHAA!! Now you know why I've got bigger ones on the way.

Oct 2, 2006 | 05:48 PM

#2962

HC0624

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Originally Posted by Patagonian GT

BWAAHAHAHAA!! Now you know why I've got bigger ones on the way.

Hahaha !! Good luck with Volks!

JOHN

Oct 2, 2006 | 05:58 PM

#2963

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Originally Posted by typer139

Well.. here they are, Axis TC Evo's in 18x7.5 with a 42 offset. I had to run a 5mm spacer on the fronts to clear the brakes... Tires are a Kumo ESCTA 215/35-18. Without bogging down this thread, click the link below for my Axis TC Evo folder in my gallery.. I initially didn't run the white (technically "reflective silver", but they look like reflective white to me) rim lip rings but I think I like it with them on.. it pulls in the white roof and stripes..

I'm debating on dropping the stripes..

Axis TC Evo Pics

looks awesome... thats wat i wanna do but i wanna have a darker center... it seems like your local.. we should have a lil photoshoot i have an ab. also

Oct 2, 2006 | 06:24 PM

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jerjer

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wow, nice wheels ! and about the adapter, is there any that changes into BMW's bolt size? where did u get yours? are they safe and permenant? thanks for answers !! great wheels again !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konky

...and another new set of wheels

Porsche Phone Dials

Oct 3, 2006 | 07:19 AM

#2965

Konky

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Originally Posted by RIVAL

konky-

love the idea and love the wheels...is it possible to see a profile shot? for a distance perhaps. its hard to see what the car looks like with them on.

Oct 3, 2006 | 07:21 AM

#2966

Konky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jerjer

wow, nice wheels ! and about the adapter, is there any that changes into BMW's bolt size? where did u get yours? are they safe and permenant? thanks for answers !! great wheels again !

The adapters I got came with all new hardware... got em custom made from a company in Kentucky... safe, yes... permenant, no

thanks

Oct 3, 2006 | 07:30 AM

#2967

oldschool

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Love the phone dials ... someone else with VW roots??

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Originally Posted by Konky

Oct 3, 2006 | 07:52 AM

#2968

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Not feeling them but props for something new.

Oct 3, 2006 | 08:19 AM

#2969

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Originally Posted by oldschool

Love the phone dials ... someone else with VW roots??

yep, last car was a corrado

Oct 3, 2006 | 08:34 AM

#2970

lurch70

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Konky

this just looks amazing!

Oct 3, 2006 | 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lurch70

this just looks amazing!

ditto!!! are those 16s? any rubbing issues? what offset?

Oct 3, 2006 | 11:24 AM

#2972

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From: EastSide .: =0)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konky

...and another new set of wheels

Porsche Phone Dials

on teh money Konky....

i ran a staggered set on my '63 bug fer awhile.....

rrado huh? which one??

Oct 3, 2006 | 11:59 AM

#2973

Konky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by discodan

ditto!!! are those 16s? any rubbing issues? what offset?

16x7

no rubbing (tires = 205/45/16)

porsche wheels offset is 65et + 25mm adapter = 40et

Oct 3, 2006 | 11:59 AM

#2974

Konky

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Originally Posted by joker

on teh money Konky....

i ran a staggered set on my '63 bug fer awhile.....

rrado huh? which one??

91 G60

Oct 3, 2006 | 12:27 PM

#2975

speednut

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Konky

16x7

no rubbing (tires = 205/45/16)

porsche wheels offset is 65et + 25mm adapter = 40et

Looks like you stole the wheels from my coworker's 944 Turbo!

Still think the BBS RZ look 100x better, but your testing of the 4 to 5 lug conversion will make you a super-star around here; even if I think your initial wheel choice is flawed.

I'm sure this is only the beginning of what we'll see on your ride.