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Nov 3, 2006 | 11:10 AM

#3126

fj0

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I always tell people, rims and a proper drop make or break a car.

Nov 3, 2006 | 01:17 PM

#3127

Rally@StanceDesign

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From: oh10

Quote:

Originally Posted by fj0

I always tell people, rims and a proper drop make or break a car.

yup, Stance is EVERYTHING

you gotta be rocking wheels that run right up to the fenders, zero wheel gap, and have your front lip touching the ground if you want a good looking car

Nov 3, 2006 | 02:37 PM

#3128

XAlfa

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bee1000n

It's retro the way the MINI is: a contemporary variation on the original. Panasports are a contemporary knock-off of classic Minilites, which were frequently gold in the olden days, and now bronze is a contemporary variation of gold.

Ya buy that?

Nice try, but no.

Nov 4, 2006 | 01:27 AM

#3129

JIMEK

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the rims are 7x18" OZ Racing, tyres 215/40 Continentals.
forgive me. It will not happen again.

Nov 4, 2006 | 03:40 AM

#3130

fj0

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JIMEK

the rims are 7x18" OZ Racing, tyres 215/40 Continentals.
forgive me. It will not happen again.

Don't sweat it buddy, we're just joking around!

Nov 4, 2006 | 08:28 AM

#3131

DixonL2

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BBS RK 17x7" et 42 with OE 205/45 Euforis (because I had them), needs BBS56 centering ring. TireRack said these didn't exist for Minis, but they do! Or did...

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Nov 4, 2006 | 09:16 AM

#3132

XAlfa

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JIMEK

the rims are 7x18" OZ Racing, tyres 215/40 Continentals.
forgive me. It will not happen again.

I'm sure it won't, but that was an expensive lesson in automotive aesthetics.

Nov 4, 2006 | 10:34 AM

#3133

Wake|MCS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fj0

Don't sweat it buddy, we're just joking around!

I'm not.. what you and rally said is soooo true... Not a big fan of those wheels either, no offense though.. Different strokes for different folks

Nov 4, 2006 | 11:10 AM

#3134

Konky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DixonL2

BBS RK 17x7" et 42 with OE 205/45 Euforis (because I had them), needs BBS56 centering ring. TireRack said these didn't exist for Minis, but they do! Or did...

looks great

Nov 4, 2006 | 11:47 AM

#3135

JIMEK

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To be honest I like the stock S suspension. IMO It's not bad, on road or track also at speeds +100mph and even @ stupid parkin lots. havin serious back problems I'll leave what's left off of comfort. At least for now.
Speakin of sense of humour I'll forward your complaints to the BMW MCS Suspension Departament and OZ Racing. I only hope they survive. Ciao.

Nov 4, 2006 | 11:47 AM

#3136

Wake|MCS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Konky

looks great

Nov 4, 2006 | 12:24 PM

#3137

fj0

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 02///MCS

I'm not.. what you and rally said is soooo true... Not a big fan of those wheels either, no offense though.. Different strokes for different folks

Personally I don't like his car but I feel we were kind of saying it with a wink, not that harsh that someone has to feel that he needs to say he's sorry.

But yeah, different strokes for different folks.

And about comfort, my car got more comfortable with my H&R coilovers.

Nov 4, 2006 | 01:07 PM

#3138

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fj0

yah, my coilovers are VERY comfortable compared to stock

Nov 4, 2006 | 04:45 PM

#3139

Passat774

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From: Chesapeake, Virginia

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixonL2

BBS RK 17x7" et 42 with OE 205/45 Euforis (because I had them), needs BBS56 centering ring. TireRack said these didn't exist for Minis, but they do! Or did...

Email BBS directly or call them.. Nice folks and they should be back from the SEMA show..

And they certainly, will be able to help you!

www.bbs-usa.com

How, do I know? They helped me do this :

Nov 5, 2006 | 07:11 AM

#3140

eddiee46

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just got new wheels again....

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Nov 5, 2006 | 05:34 PM

#3141

DixonL2

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Those R90's and Koseis are favorites of mine, and Konky's 5-lug Porsche wheels were, well, over-the-top for this ol' VW guy!

(I can't wait for more comments on "how'd you mount 5-lug Porschewheels on a Mini, aren't they 4-lug??!?" Think "high offset" and "4-5 lug adaptors"...)

I love those!

Now... winter's coming and the snows are coming out... 2 more weeks of 17's then 16's for a few months...

Nov 5, 2006 | 05:53 PM

#3142

S-Driver

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Brand new rims about to come out....

Anybody in the market for some great priced, lightweight 15" rims check out this link:

http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=206671

They are looking for some Mini owners in the Orange County, CA area to stop by so they can hang some wheels on your car for pictures.....

Too bad I live in CT..........

I'm looking at some nickel finshed ones in 225/45's for a set for autocrossing.

Nov 5, 2006 | 07:38 PM

#3143

ScuderiaMini

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Konky's rims are super hot

Nov 6, 2006 | 01:31 AM

#3144

MX100

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From: richmond bc

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddiee46

just got new wheels again....

Are these buddy clubs SF?
What size are they?

Nov 6, 2006 | 03:38 AM

#3145

Gr8Force

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From: Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta suburbs)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixonL2

Niiiiice! I do like those five bolts for looks. It would open up some additional wheel choices. Spacer & adapter. Got it.

Nov 6, 2006 | 05:43 AM

#3146

eddiee46

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MX100

Are these buddy clubs SF?
What size are they?

yes, they are buddy club sf p-1 in 17"s

Nov 6, 2006 | 05:46 AM

#3147

kenchan

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those buddy club wheels are cool. its like a fused version of the SSR
Comps and Kosei K1's designes.

Nov 6, 2006 | 07:50 AM

#3148

lurch70

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From: Queens, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddiee46

just got new wheels again....

those white wheels are hot ... great look with a white roof!!!

but i think there are too many checkered bits all over your car

Nov 6, 2006 | 07:53 AM

#3149

lurch70

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From: Queens, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxTHIR13ENxx

Here are some quick shots of Dad's and mine "matching wheels"...

We'll wash the cars soon, we "promise"... I promise mine, can't speak for him... lol... And he needs center caps for his wheels.. Other than that, it's an exact match!

Take care,
Leo.

Leo ... your red MC is still by far my favorite MC around these parts.

so where did you score the extra set of wheels from? I thought they were long discontinued.