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Old May 3, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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... rattle can your wheels black, jack up the car, get a red enamel paint pen, spin, paint lip, repeat 3 more times...

Works especially well with black steelies... :D
 
Old May 3, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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RO_JA 18"

Just got these put on today.

18" RO_JA Formula 7 two piece forged
TOYO T1R 215 x 40 x 18

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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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^Nice Car, Longboard! The wheels look great, as does the exhaust. Is that the 'Lightning' Exhaust? The tips look similar to the Magnaflow, but shiny-er.
 
Old May 3, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Longboard Mini
Just got these put on today.

18" RO_JA Formula 7 two piece forged
TOYO T1R 215 x 40 x 18

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Looks nice man, very nice. Are you dropped at all? I noticed your running 215/40/18 as opposed to the common 215/35/18.. any rubbing??
 
Old May 3, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by xxTHIR13ENxx
Dad's second set: 17x7s ADR... (forgot the exact name, sorry)...



Later,
Leo.

Those are pretty slick. And thanks for providing a pic of what they'd look like on my car.
 
Old May 4, 2007 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Longboard Mini
Just got these put on today.

18" RO_JA Formula 7 two piece forged
TOYO T1R 215 x 40 x 18

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Looks GREAT! Between the new Thunder head and the forged ROJA's you've made some nice improvements to your MCS...and dropped some a lot of cash...what's next?
 
Old May 4, 2007 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MisterDangerPants
Okay, yes, I posted a photo of my wheels way back, but I just got my car back after 2+ months of being at the body shop (accident), so I thought it deserved another posting. Yummy 17x8 ET40 Compomotives w/215/45 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s. Just had Hawk ceramic pads installed to keep the white wheels, well, more white. Glad winter is over...



hmmmm, always loved the Compomotives. very clean rally look.
nice.
 
Old May 4, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jaynicholson
Looks GREAT! Between the new Thunder head and the forged ROJA's you've made some nice improvements to your MCS...and dropped some a lot of cash...what's next?
Old bonus money I saved from last year. Not really the smartest investment but sure fun .

Lots more things to come. Just takes time.

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Old May 4, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
Looks nice man, very nice. Are you dropped at all? I noticed your running 215/40/18 as opposed to the common 215/35/18.. any rubbing??

Running H-Sport's.

I hate wheel gaps. Had already made room for my old 215 x 45 x 17's so these fit great. No rubbing at all and I don't have the 35 series ride.



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Old May 4, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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Old May 4, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Longboard Mini
Running H-Sport's.

I hate wheel gaps. Had already made room for my old 215 x 45 x 17's so these fit great. No rubbing at all and I don't have the 35 series ride.

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I'm with you on the wheel gap. Sure looks nice with the extra rubber around the wheels. How much trimming did you have to do so as to not get any rubbing?
 
Old May 4, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
I'm with you on the wheel gap. Sure looks nice with the extra rubber around the wheels. How much trimming did you have to do so as to not get any rubbing?
Not much at all. Just a little in the rear wells.

I think it looks better as well. I had 40 series 17" for two sets. Once I switched to the 45 I swore I would never go back. This might sound strange but the 40 series 18" seem to ride better them my 45 series 17".

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Old May 4, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by xxTHIR13ENxx
Dad's second set: 17x7s ADR... (forgot the exact name, sorry)...





Later,
Leo.
ADR M-Sport. Looks good!
 
Old May 6, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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You guys asked for wheels.... HERE they are

My cooperS with koni coilover set... DOWN on the floor 18" ASA wheels straight from the US from the Tirerack

What do you guys think??













Coen

ps. Palo uber scoop is on it's way
 

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Old May 6, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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Holy Crap !

Looks great man ! Almost looks like mine ! Except yours is alot lower and ive got silver roof.
 
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Old May 6, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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really cool! :D
 
Old May 6, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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Both of you guys have GREEEEEEEEEAAAAAT looking rides I wounder why I like PS best color out there... now we only need Msfitoy to post and this thread will convert to PURE SILVER

soon to have my 18
 
Old May 6, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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digging the drop and them lipssszzz
 
Old May 6, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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Very clean Coen. Nice look!
 
Old May 6, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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I bet you two have the same problem I have with my lowered, V8 powered Miata.....getting over speed bumps
 
Old May 6, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 84im
I bet you two have the same problem I have with my lowered, V8 powered Miata.....getting over speed bumps
Go at 'em at an angle so its not as bad..

Both cars looks sick. Casper you gotta show 'em how its done though haha...
 
Old May 6, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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I would take Coen's roof with Port's ride height! PERFECT combo!!! Actually, both of your guys' cars are probably the cleanest looking MINI's I've ever seen. VERY impressive!
 
Old May 6, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Longboard Mini
Not much at all. Just a little in the rear wells.

I think it looks better as well. I had 40 series 17" for two sets. Once I switched to the 45 I swore I would never go back. This might sound strange but the 40 series 18" seem to ride better them my 45 series 17".

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I was just thinking about the thread you created about the 35 vs. 40 series tires and I was going to PM you. Looks REAL good. You and I have the same setup...I just need to get tires. The only thing that concerns me is the trimming of the rear wheel wells. How much did you have to trim and what did you use to trim?
 
Old May 6, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Thanks !

Originally Posted by Duck360198
I would take Coen's roof with Port's ride height! PERFECT combo!!! Actually, both of your guys' cars are probably the cleanest looking MINI's I've ever seen. VERY impressive!
Thanks !

Actually, by the time i get the car back later this week, it will look different than Coen. Got the carbon JCW mirror covers, smoking out the inner headlights, and New 18" wheels! Anyone looking for 18"asa ?
 
Old May 7, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by PortMCS
Thanks !

Actually, by the time i get the car back later this week, it will look different than Coen. Got the carbon JCW mirror covers, smoking out the inner headlights, and New 18" wheels! Anyone looking for 18"asa ?
hey amigo!
I may be able to help you with those 18" ASA's.
let me know....I'm curious to see how (if) they will fit my R56.
 



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