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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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Keep going. The War on Chrome will be a long, hard struggle, but you will ultimately emerge victorious.
He just took them off cause its winter time. Chrome can be good
 
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
He just took them off cause its winter time. Chrome can be good
On cars manufactured prior to 1980, definitely.
 
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by XAlfa
On cars manufactured prior to 1980, definitely.
And others if the modder knows what they are doing
 
Old Nov 7, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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A couple new pictures

of my Team Dynamics wheels along with the graphics Central Coast Coopers and I did for the Monterey Historics.
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 05:06 AM
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Does anybody have the SSR GT7's? I like the way they look, and was wondering if anybody had them. I won't be getting anything until Spring, but there is no harm in shopping, right?
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by letsgofloogin
Does anybody have the SSR GT7's? I like the way they look, and was wondering if anybody had them. I won't be getting anything until Spring, but there is no harm in shopping, right?
Aint nuthin wrong with shoe shoppin. You go girl!
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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I also like the SSR GT7s and they were on my short list when I was choosing aftermarket wheels. However they are discontinued and the remaining stock at TireRack is 18" only. There are some photos of the 17" version here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...162#post482162
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...271#post482271

XAlfa, I was wondering why the "You go girl", and a quick check on posts indicates letsgofloogin may not be female...
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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I've got them. Love them.







Originally Posted by letsgofloogin
Does anybody have the SSR GT7's? I like the way they look, and was wondering if anybody had them. I won't be getting anything until Spring, but there is no harm in shopping, right?
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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Morales - those look great! Good luck on the nj roads - keep 'em round!

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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rkw
XAlfa, I was wondering why the "You go girl", and a quick check on posts indicates letsgofloogin may not be female...
In fact, NOT female. No biggie. The name comes from my job, a loadmaster on the C-130 cargo plane. I fly for a living. Floogin is Secret Squirrel Code for flyin (and now I have to kill you).
 
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 05:38 AM
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Wheels: like shoes for your car. I have four (yes 4) sets of wheels with tires for my one (1) MCS DS/W. I bought it used the end of June 2006. I came with 15" white 7 hole wheels all season tires - photo attached. Probably the best choice for Wisconsin winters. I got a set of brand new OEM take off 15" Five Star alloys with pirelli tires off eBay right after I bought the car. Then I worked out a deal with the car dealer I bought my car from. They couldn't make good on part of our agreed upon sale so I got them to give me (free) a set of 17" Kazera KZ-V Polished Chrome wheels with Dunlop SP Sport 9000 run flats and chrome tuner lugs - photo attached. I like the wheels so much I bought another set of the KZ-Vs off eBay. The same 17" wheels except they are silver finish with polished rims and Goodyear Scorcher tires. Okay I am compulsive! But I have a backup - or 3 - if I have a flat!
By the way, I am even worse about shoes for myself. The closets are overflowing!
 
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by rkw
XAlfa, I was wondering why the "You go girl", and a quick check on posts indicates letsgofloogin may not be female...
I was actually assuming Der Fluger was indeed male. That's part of what made it a funny post... to me at least. You see, it was a popular culture reference. Shoe shoppin... go girl... Oh, well. Forget it.
 
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by XAlfa
I was actually assuming Der Fluger was indeed male. That's part of what made it a funny post... to me at least. You see, it was a popular culture reference. Shoe shoppin... go girl... Oh, well. Forget it.
I got the joke, but wanted no confusion on the topic of my gender, just to clear. I have thick skin, so bring it on.
 
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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Yeah. It's not easy. I only use them in Spring and Summer but it's still tough.
I've got a set of OZ Racing F1s for the winter - 3 are bent. Winters are no fun.

Originally Posted by mbcoops
Morales - those look great! Good luck on the nj roads - keep 'em round!

mb
 
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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Great looking car morales!
 
Old Nov 10, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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Hi,

Just thought I would share some photos of may latest wheels shod with Toyo Proxy 4's.

Good colour as they hide the brake dust!

Wheels 8.jp

Wheels 4.jpgg
 
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Spirit of Mini
Hi,

Just thought I would share some photos of may latest wheels shod with Toyo Proxy 4's.

Good colour as they hide the brake dust!
I like these.
What brand are these rims?
Size and weight please..
 
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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anyone know what these wheels are??? (the white ones)

 
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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Has Anyone Got 17 x 7 and then later wanted to upgrade to 17 x 7.5? if so please tell me your reasons for wanting to change.
 
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by cartar452
anyone know what these wheels are??? (the white ones)

http://image1.miodio.co.kr/photo/alb...2343_15FF1.jpg
OZ Superturismo WRC, looks like 18" to me.
 
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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RoadFly has new wheels !!! They are -- Nakayama Racing Sports, Schumacher R8's check my photos since I can't seem to get them in here....
 
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by RoadFly
RoadFly has new wheels !!! They are -- Nakayama Racing Sports, Schumacher R8's check my photos since I can't seem to get them in here....
Here are a few



 
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Duck360198
Great looking car morales!
Thanks.
 
Old Nov 12, 2006 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Smokey
Now that's what I'm talking about! Finally! Some bling instead of blacked out. Niiiiiice.
 
Old Nov 12, 2006 | 11:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by XAlfa
On cars manufactured prior to 1980, definitely.

And others if the modder knows what they are doing
Originally Posted by MiniChik
I like chrome. I think it looks especially good with black.
Indeed.

Different strokes for different folks. That's what make the MINI fun. You have choice in the matter.

When it comes to mods, do what you like with your car. You'll never please everyone, so start with yourself and the rest will work out.

Anything more than basic transportation is really just a form of entertainment anyway.
 



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