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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Well here they are. What do you think?
 
Old Mar 8, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Well actually here they are.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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thanks fdavid - the molded blackout kit and tint are next on the list
 
Old Mar 8, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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It's nice the way it is. Hot chocolate. Very nice.
 
Old Mar 8, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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does anyone know who toyota contracted out to make there toyota fths concept wheel? because i love it or does anyone know of a wheel similar to this available to the public?
a quick photoshop
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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Whew! I can finally join the group My first set of aftermarkets for the MINI. I can't believe it's been 3 years...

Rays G-Games Sidewinder's 17x7 (offset+42) 19lbs each.





Just put them on today...Not sure what I think...
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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whats with the stickers?
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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They're like the old school kill stickers you'd see on aircraft.

MINI did this as an advertisement back in 2003. I happen to come across a guy who had an extra set left over and he passed them on to me. I took them to our local sign shop and had them make the cars a little bigger and add a few that I can't stand

I've had them on for over a year now, and will probably pull them off soon and do something different...
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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Thats how many other cars he's wasted through the turns.
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by miniman101
Thats how many other cars he's wasted through the turns.
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by skillet
Just put them on today...Not sure what I think...
I think they look really good actually!
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackSapphire
I think they look really good actually!
Thanks!
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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Just put them on today...Not sure what I think...
I can see why you'd say that but they look good. Almost look like 18's, and with your drop they fill the arches nicely.

Plan on a lot of brake dust cleaning with all those spokes!
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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I just put ASA AR2's and new tires on my 02 MCS. Had I seen your pics first, I would have had a tough decision to make. Those looks great.
 
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by skillet
Whew! I can finally join the group My first set of aftermarkets for the MINI. I can't believe it's been 3 years...

Rays G-Games Sidewinder's 17x7 (offset+42) 19lbs each.


Just put them on today...Not sure what I think...
Those look great! Nice car, man.
 
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by skillet
Whew! I can finally join the group My first set of aftermarkets for the MINI. I can't believe it's been 3 years...

Rays G-Games Sidewinder's 17x7 (offset+42) 19lbs each.





Just put them on today...Not sure what I think...
Looks good.
 
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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Thanks for the responses. Makes me feel a bit better about them. They're starting to grow on me. I've been driving around trying to find things that I can see my reflection in so I have an idea of what they look like while moving
 
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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10 spokes...bright silver....looks PERFECT on a DS MINI in my opinion. I loved mine, up until they were stolen. Great choice, they look awesome on your car.
 
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Duck360198
10 spokes...bright silver....looks PERFECT on a DS MINI in my opinion. I loved mine, up until they were stolen. Great choice, they look awesome on your car.
What sort of low life steals wheels off a car.
 
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Duck360198
10 spokes...bright silver....looks PERFECT on a DS MINI in my opinion. I loved mine, up until they were stolen. Great choice, they look awesome on your car.
Thanks! I forget the color, but it's like the Rays special Mercury Silver. Very high metallic content in the paint. Insert shameless plug...Are you interested in owning 10 spokes again?
 
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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What aftermarket rims can fit the factory Mini logo in them?

Is there any way to keep the flat tire monitors with aftermarkets?
 
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by veg1515
What aftermarket rims can fit the factory Mini logo in them?

Is there any way to keep the flat tire monitors with aftermarkets?
Find a wheel you like. Get caps made to go over the aftermarket ones. Yes, TPMS moves over to the new wheels - worst case scenario is that you'll buy rebuild kits because your seals are bad - depends on how old the sensors are.
 
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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car will be brand new
I am about to order mini # 3 and I am trying to decide on some wheels

I think all the current wheels you can get in the package are horrible

Where do I get caps made?
 
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by skillet
They're like the old school kill stickers you'd see on aircraft.

MINI did this as an advertisement back in 2003. I happen to come across a guy who had an extra set left over and he passed them on to me. I took them to our local sign shop and had them make the cars a little bigger and add a few that I can't stand

I've had them on for over a year now, and will probably pull them off soon and do something different...
could i see a better pic of this somewhere? it's awesome.
 



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