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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn G
I got some!

They are 17/7.5 gun blue
I finally got the center caps. They actually look better with caps.

Shawn G
Nice

They look a lot like my old Seki's from G-Racing, at least in form. Of course these are Hyperblack with a polished lip.

 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
^^ no, optimise has thinner spokes...
this car? https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=107124
 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Nice Shawn. I have to say they are sweeter in person!
Originally Posted by Shawn G
I got some!




They are 17/7.5 gun blue
I finally got the center caps. They actually look better with caps.

Shawn G
 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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thanks, shawn! lookin' good.
does the usual Rays caps fit on those? (center caps)


Originally Posted by Shawn G
I got some!




They are 17/7.5 gun blue
I finally got the center caps. They actually look better with caps.

Shawn G
 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
thanks...but not sure... they look similar but not exactly the optimise (?)
 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
thanks...but not sure... they look similar but not exactly the optimise (?)
opps yah nevermind....thought they were them. They are works wheels
 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
opps yah nevermind....thought they were them. They are works wheels
thanks anyways, your efforts are definitely appreciated.

i think with 215/40/17's (or 205/45/17... need that stretch) on the optimise
and a 5mm spacer it can look similar to those works. but the rear on those
works is too aggressive imho.
 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
thanks anyways, your efforts are definitely appreciated.

i think with 215/40/17's (or 205/45/17... need that stretch) on the optimise
and a 5mm spacer it can look similar to those works. but the rear on those
works is too aggressive imho.
I think the rears are perfect on that car....but I'm weird like that
 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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Kenchan, these come with different caps. They still say Rays but the cap is all black and don't stick out as much as the usual Rays cap.
I'll post a pic soon.

Shawn
 

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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Got a chance to make quick snapshots.
New pics of the old set up.



 

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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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VERY nice. What wheel and size is that?

Originally Posted by Maxicooper
Got a chance to make quick snapshots.
New pics of the old set up.



 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
I think the rears are perfect on that car....but I'm weird like that
yah, on a FF, looks like you messed up.
 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by aus
VERY nice. What wheel and size is that?
Work VS-XX, 18"x7.5".

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/main.html
Work Wheels dealer

There have been some pictures been post earlier. Just want to share new pictures taken today.
 

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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn G
Kenchan, these com with different caps. They still say Rays but the cap is all black and don't stick out as much as the usual Rays cap.
I'll post a pic soon.

Shawn
sounds good! thanks for the info.

looking forward to your picts.
 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxicooper
Work VS-XX, 18"x7.5".

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/main.html

There have been some pictures been post earlier. Just want to share new pictures taken today.
Thanks. Any idea on weight? Are they sold on-line? What tire size did you use? Thanks.
 

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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by aus
Thanks. Any idea on weight? Are they sold on-line?
I would guess 22 lbs. Not the lightest for 18" in the market though.

I use 225/35 x 18# Toyo Proxes T-1S.

It's custom made, real 3 pieces wheel, you can order on any bolt pattern or off-set to fit your application.
Here is the dealer:

Work Wheels dealer
 

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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Smokey
They look a lot like my old Seki's from G-Racing, at least in form.
huh? no dey dont...
 
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
yah, on a FF, looks like you messed up.
nah, same tires all the way around and the offset difference is un-noticeable. The handling is unchanged.
 
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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Here you go Kenchan

 

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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
nah, same tires all the way around and the offset difference is un-noticeable. The handling is unchanged.
but the appearance is...


Originally Posted by Shawn G
Here you go Kenchan


oooo~! nice, i like them better than the standard RAYS caps.
TireRack sells those?

can you shoot a pict from a few feet away? thanks for your time.
 
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
This Low:

wow, it's a real head turner~! literally perfect everytime i see it!

maxicooper~
those vs-xx are looking real hot! whats ur offset?
 
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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Maxicooper -- your car looks terrific. Your pictures all seem to have a greenish tint, though. (I know, totally nitpicking...)

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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mach V Dan
Maxicooper -- your car looks terrific. Your pictures all seem to have a greenish tint, though. (I know, totally nitpicking...)

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Surprisingly, "Royal Gray" is kind of greenish though.

As the offset, Not positively sure but I believe it's +48.

 

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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:17 AM
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^ Love the wheels MaxiCooper. One of the few sets of wheels i actually like on a MCS. (besides my Hre's of course)

Custom 3pc is the way to go
 
Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:41 AM
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Wow!

Maxicooper ... absolutely stunning, I really love those wheels.
 



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