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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Good job on the headlights.
I dont see any mods to the headlights.The running lights look good though!


Nothin rice about that MINI
 
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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I'm pretty sure you can get Keskins through www.raderwerks.com. I can't find the link to the site atm. Google it. There is an importer somewhere.

Also, www.tmtuning.com has pretty good prices and will ship to NA.
 
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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After reading through this thread many times, trying to get ideas, I finally went ahead and got the wheels installed. The are Exel Pak 5 in white. I couldn't decide whether to get chrome, silver or white, so I got the combination white/polished silver. I got them from wheelmax.com. They are 17x7 with a 42 offset. I also got Yokohama ES100 in 215/45 17. Not the lightest combo, in fact they weigh more than the stock bridge spokes/run flats (47 lbs vs 41.5 lbs each) but I like the look.

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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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What offsets and sizes are you running on the keskins?


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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SharoSC02
Besides the Cross Coilovers (dropped about 1/2" front and back, coilovers sit a little lower than stock, so in all the car is dropped about 3/4") I used 5mm H&R spacers and removed the front dust shields (saved some weight)

There are going to be some cutting to be done soon from the top interior lips in the back so the tires don't rub off.
Were the 5mm spacers required specifically to clear the coilovers?
 
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Robmaster
what you think about this wheel on a hype blue MCS??

if you like em get em but change the caps. You can't run around with "dotz" that's a candy!!! Hahahah.
 
Old Mar 29, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SHRTSTAK
Specs are:

F: 16x7.5 et35 195/45
R: 16x9 et15 215/40
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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Finally I can post in here

18 inch, Chrome Element Rims



Personally I love them, the spokes on the wheel match the grill (to an extent).
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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5Zigen ZR+ 520 18x7.5 et42mm (5mm spacers up front) Toyo T1-R 215/35/18

Oh, and my Craftsquare Mirrors

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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by roofaS
5Zigen ZR+ 520 18x7.5 et42mm (5mm spacers up front) Toyo T1-R 215/35/18

Oh, and my Craftsquare Mirrors



Very nice wheels...how heavy they are?
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by roofaS
5Zigen ZR+ 520 18x7.5 et42mm (5mm spacers up front) Toyo T1-R 215/35/18

Oh, and my Craftsquare Mirrors



I'm diggin it. Is your car astro black?
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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Yep, Astro Blue/Black. The wheels are about 8kg/17.6lbs which surprised me. Just need some coilovers to get rid of the horrible wheel gap.
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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I like em'...especially the CraftSquare
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Thank you. Pics are abit on the crappy side, maybe need Konky to give me some tips
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by roofaS
Yep, Astro Blue/Black. The wheels are about 8kg/17.6lbs which surprised me. Just need some coilovers to get rid of the horrible wheel gap.
Looks low already in the back. Are you on springs?
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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On Koni Sports Suspension Kit (Koni struts and springs) but want to go lower, about 5-10mm at rear, 10-15mm at front.
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by roofaS
On Koni Sports Suspension Kit (Koni struts and springs) but want to go lower, about 5-10mm at rear, 10-15mm at front.
i see...well regardess you have a nice looking MCS!
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Thanks Wife was sceptical when the wheels and mirrors turned up, but she really likes the look now.
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Just put these on yesterday...
(Notice the Sheriff Roof Graphic )
 

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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Looks great! Ultralegs?

I just put driving lights on my car as well. Expensive, but worth it. Too bad they gave me the white plastic covers. Your black ones look much better.

Nice MINI.

Edit: Whoops. Should have checked your gallery. What model/color/size Enkei? How much do they weigh? Been eyeing the Enkeis. They look good with DS.
Originally Posted by Nimcosi
Just put these on yesterday...
(Notice the Sheriff Roof Graphic )
 

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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TK76911S
Looks great! Ultralegs?

I just put driving lights on my car as well. Expensive, but worth it. Too bad they gave me the white plastic covers. Your black ones look much better.

Nice MINI.

Edit: Whoops. Should have checked your gallery. What model/color/size Enkei? How much do they weigh? Been eyeing the Enkeis. They look good with DS.

Thanks! I got white DL caps as well but I corrected that with some black Krylon plastic paint. The downside is that I need to repaint them every so often due to chipping from rocks and such. The wheels are the 17" Enkei GTC01 which I believe are around 17 1/2 lbs.
 

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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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I apologize for being the "what wheels are these?!" guy, but... (I tried to find em wheels on the MINUSA config'r... )


anyone?
 

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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Nimcosi
Just put these on yesterday...
(Notice the Sheriff Roof Graphic )
Those look great on DS What tires are you running? Also noticed the pics in your gallery of some damage to the rims, did this happen when you got the tires installed?
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by irieman
I apologize for being the "what wheels are these?!" guy, but... (I tried to find em wheels on the MINUSA config'r... )


anyone?
defenitely NOT OEM wheels... the centercap sticker could easily be purchased
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by irieman
I apologize for being the "what wheels are these?!" guy, but... (I tried to find em wheels on the MINUSA config'r... )


anyone?
These wheels are the hottness. Definitely aftermarket. The center cap could be easily swapped or a sticker applied
 



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