Show me your WHEELS!
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From: oh10
Originally Posted by MyPocketRocket
How come you got the Alta springs, but the car is so high up?
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From: Napa, CA
Originally Posted by buz
Those are very sweet Rick. 
We need the details.
You know the routine:
We need the details.
You know the routine:
Who
Where
Size
Weight
Cost
Where
Size
Weight
Cost
They are Hamann HM4 17x8 with 215/45/17 Toyo P4s. They weigh a ton and cost a fortune but they are well worth it!
I now have my Ro-Ja wheels and tires for sale - they come with good 205/45/17 euforias, centric rings, and lugs for asking price of $750 (the wheels retail for about $280+ each and these are a month-and-a-half old. At 14 pounds, they are the lightest wheels around - and they are very good quality American made. Photos: http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...108Aat2jdu2aty
wheel details: http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/RO...LT5_Silver.htm
nomios- those rims look great on your car.
one personal thing though, you don't have to listen to me, but those
yellow logo's on the center caps need to go!
it clashes with your
other colors. (just my opinion) over and out.
(I would sand it down completely, paint it silver and clear coat,
rub it until shiny).
one personal thing though, you don't have to listen to me, but those
yellow logo's on the center caps need to go!
it clashes with yourother colors. (just my opinion) over and out.
(I would sand it down completely, paint it silver and clear coat,
rub it until shiny).
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Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Los Angeles, CA
Damn that car looks good. Love the exhausts. Is that the stock grille you painted? I wanted to do that, because I don't like the Aero too much, but I heard that the paint will chip off the outer chrome portion. What did you guys use to paint it?
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[QUOTE=Rick-Anderson]
They are Hamann HM4 17x8 with 215/45/17 Toyo P4s. They weigh a ton and cost a fortune but they are well worth it!
I now have my Ro-Ja wheels and tires for sale - they come with good 205/45/17 euforias, centric rings, and lugs for asking price of $750 (the wheels retail for about $280+ each and these are a month-and-a-half old. At 14 pounds, they are the lightest wheels around - and they are very good quality American made. Photos:
The wheels weight 24lb (close to a ton, same as S lights), about $300 a piece. OZ manufactures them for Haman, very strong great for hitting pot holes!!!
rick,
can you tell me the difference in terms of handling and overall feel as oppose to your ro-ja wheels. I ve had the Hamans for a few months and frankly the idea of lighter wheels is becoming real tempting, maybe you can talk me out of it
They are Hamann HM4 17x8 with 215/45/17 Toyo P4s. They weigh a ton and cost a fortune but they are well worth it!
I now have my Ro-Ja wheels and tires for sale - they come with good 205/45/17 euforias, centric rings, and lugs for asking price of $750 (the wheels retail for about $280+ each and these are a month-and-a-half old. At 14 pounds, they are the lightest wheels around - and they are very good quality American made. Photos:
The wheels weight 24lb (close to a ton, same as S lights), about $300 a piece. OZ manufactures them for Haman, very strong great for hitting pot holes!!!
rick,
can you tell me the difference in terms of handling and overall feel as oppose to your ro-ja wheels. I ve had the Hamans for a few months and frankly the idea of lighter wheels is becoming real tempting, maybe you can talk me out of it
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From: Napa, CA
Originally Posted by miniaq
rick,
can you tell me the difference in terms of handling and overall feel as oppose to your ro-ja wheels. I ve had the Hamans for a few months and frankly the idea of lighter wheels is becoming real tempting, maybe you can talk me out of it
can you tell me the difference in terms of handling and overall feel as oppose to your ro-ja wheels. I ve had the Hamans for a few months and frankly the idea of lighter wheels is becoming real tempting, maybe you can talk me out of it
Here is my car with the Ro_Ja Wheels
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rick,
I got the wheel from a place in LA called F1 motorsports, seen them advertised on e bay for about the same price. Man I was hoping you were going to tell me the wheel change wasn t that noticable
. good luck with them
meanboy,
My mini has the JCW kit 210hp (I hope all the JCW haiters or dyno freaks don t jump on me). so far the only engine mod has been a larger throttle body (no real improvment). I do agree with you about adding more power maybe a schrik cam and ported and polished heads will makeup for those fat heavy wheels!
I got the wheel from a place in LA called F1 motorsports, seen them advertised on e bay for about the same price. Man I was hoping you were going to tell me the wheel change wasn t that noticable
. good luck with them meanboy,
My mini has the JCW kit 210hp (I hope all the JCW haiters or dyno freaks don t jump on me). so far the only engine mod has been a larger throttle body (no real improvment). I do agree with you about adding more power maybe a schrik cam and ported and polished heads will makeup for those fat heavy wheels!
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From: Winter Park, FL
Originally Posted by MiniMargie
Do the MINI center caps fit the AR1's? I am thinking of ordering a 17" set in black.
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Could anybody with the Fliks comment on how hard/soft they are? A friend had a set of Wasps on his GTI and had a flat spot from hitting a pothole within a few weeks. The roads are absolute **** where I live so this is something I have to consider.
Also, if anybody had pics of a PS/B with black Wasps on it it'd be much appreciated.
Also, if anybody had pics of a PS/B with black Wasps on it it'd be much appreciated.