Show me your WHEELS!
5th Gear
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by xizor
Do you think 99% of red hatchback owners have $$ to spend on a real set? They also have fake Mungen knockoffs etc.
Its the same how Prodrive is associated with Subaru, Hamann BMW, its Spoon and Honda, what's so hard to get
Its the same how Prodrive is associated with Subaru, Hamann BMW, its Spoon and Honda, what's so hard to get
If, for some reason, you still don't understand that I actually know what I'm talking about, and am not talking out of my ***, feel free to continue to make pointless comments. Do it via PM though. This is supposed to be a thread for wheel pictures, not useless tuning trivia.
Former Vendor
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From: oh10
Originally Posted by JeffS
Since you guys insist on derailing the thread, the least you could do is get your facts straight. The Desmond Regamaster wheel predates the Spoon SW-388. As you probably know, The SW-388 is made by Desmond and is an exact replica of the regamaster, only in black. My point is, that your argument that it's a "honda wheel" because Spoon sells one version is a flawed argument. It's a "honda wheel" because half the red hatchbacks rolling around out there seem to have a set of black rota slipstreams on them.
Personally, I hate the style. I've hated the style since before Rota created their knockoff. That said, it's a very durable design. There have been numerous problems with thin-spoke cast wheels in high-stress situations (on-track) - an example being the Circuit8/Helium, but I've never heard or seen any problems with the slipstream.
Personally, I hate the style. I've hated the style since before Rota created their knockoff. That said, it's a very durable design. There have been numerous problems with thin-spoke cast wheels in high-stress situations (on-track) - an example being the Circuit8/Helium, but I've never heard or seen any problems with the slipstream.
The fact of the matter is, someone asked if it was spoon.....people said yes, its a replica. I explained what spoon was....because other people thought the honda comment was an insult.
You seem to be having a bad day today....hope things get better
5th Gear
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From: Miami, Fl
Time for my replica behind to add some more fuel to the fire 
My Street Wheels:
Yup, Rota Grids in Full Royal Sports Bronze 16x7 40mm wearing Hankook RS-2's 225/45/16's.
Yes they're Volk ripoff's but i like them because of the way they look not because their Volk ripoff's.
Best part is that their inexpensive and lightweight
My Street Wheels:
Yup, Rota Grids in Full Royal Sports Bronze 16x7 40mm wearing Hankook RS-2's 225/45/16's.
Yes they're Volk ripoff's but i like them because of the way they look not because their Volk ripoff's.
Best part is that their inexpensive and lightweight
2nd Gear
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From: chicago, IL
i'm sorry that i asked the "is it a spoon wheel question". I didn't mean to insult anyone, sorry if it turned out that way. It's just i used to have a honda and spoon was my dreamed wheel. Anyways, let me show my hartge union jack 18" on my mini.
4th Gear
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Originally Posted by Alex@tirerack
I like this thread when it stays on track. Please help me keep it there.
Alex
Alex
Now do you think GoodYear will ever make them in 335/35-17 or will I have to stay with Michelin Pilot Sport?
Thanks for the excellent service.
6th Gear
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From: Left Coast
Originally Posted by morknmini
Here is one wheel and tire on my MCSa.
I wonder why my photos are always so small. Oh well.
I wonder why my photos are always so small. Oh well.
Wheelwise I prefer the warm look of Thameth's bronze color wheels. When I asked for bronze color wheels at the shop the guy recommended black because my PW car has a black roof. He insisted, with his 20 years of experience selling wheels, that bronze would not work. Black looks okay, but industrial.
I hope there's not a next time when I buy new wheels (I bet 99% of cars go through their entire beeping lives with the original set of wheels) but if I do then I will insist on bronze.
Oops. No picture now. Or has it gotten so small it is invisible? I goofed.
Last edited by morknmini; Sep 29, 2005 at 10:12 PM. Reason: no picture?
5th Gear
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From: Miami, Fl
Originally Posted by RallyMINI
Whoa....those look great. I love the look of bronze on PW. I think its a great combo
What is their weight? This thread makes me want to go buy like 6 sets of wheels and just change them every day
What is their weight? This thread makes me want to go buy like 6 sets of wheels and just change them every day
People in my neigborhood think i'm crazy because they almost always see my outside changing wheels. But its only once or twice a month for autocrosses.
5th Gear
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From: Miami, Fl
Originally Posted by chefdog96
hey Thameth what kinda drop do you have?
5th Gear
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From: Miami, Fl
Originally Posted by si_power
Thameth, nice combo you have, i'm considering changing my wheels to that color too, makes me really want to change to those 17" volks SE 37
5th Gear
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From: Miami, Fl
Originally Posted by morknmini
After seeing Thameth's photos I DO wonder why my pictures are always so small. My larger photos kept getting rejected. Sigh.
Oops. No picture now. Or has it gotten so small it is invisible? I goofed.
Oops. No picture now. Or has it gotten so small it is invisible? I goofed.
[IMG]ttp://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/editor/insertimage.gif[/IMG] to then put the full size photo in your post. Tada! Ohh did i forget to mention i've also been an Admin to another car Forum for about 5 years now?
5th Gear
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From: Miami, Fl
Originally Posted by morknmini
Wheelwise I prefer the warm look of Thameth's bronze color wheels. When I asked for bronze color wheels at the shop the guy recommended black because my PW car has a black roof. He insisted, with his 20 years of experience selling wheels, that bronze would not work. Black looks okay, but industrial.
I hope there's not a next time when I buy new wheels (I bet 99% of cars go through their entire beeping lives with the original set of wheels) but if I do then I will insist on bronze.
Only a few people actually get them and appreciate the look i'm going for, thanx guys!
5th Gear
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From: same as yesterday
Originally Posted by Thameth
Only a few people actually get them and appreciate the look i'm going for, thanx guys!
Ro_Ja LT5's in Bronze
..... yikes!!
Originally Posted by JeffS
I don't know, you tell me. The original question was... aren't these spoon copies. Everyone said yes and I was countering that no, they can't be spoon copies since Spoon didn't design or manufacture them. Technically, they would be Regamaster copies. Who spoon makes parts for is irrelevant.
If, for some reason, you still don't understand that I actually know what I'm talking about, and am not talking out of my ***, feel free to continue to make pointless comments. Do it via PM though. This is supposed to be a thread for wheel pictures, not useless tuning trivia.
If, for some reason, you still don't understand that I actually know what I'm talking about, and am not talking out of my ***, feel free to continue to make pointless comments. Do it via PM though. This is supposed to be a thread for wheel pictures, not useless tuning trivia.
5th Gear
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From: Miami, Fl
Originally Posted by cooldaddy
couldn't agree more, it's a special look and I'm glad few people go for it, making it that more unique. And brake dust is no issue as it only make them look better - I like dirty
Ro_Ja LT5's in Bronze
Ro_Ja LT5's in Bronze
Freakin Sweet! Very nice!
4th Gear
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Originally Posted by cooldaddy
couldn't agree more, it's a special look and I'm glad few people go for it, making it that more unique. And brake dust is no issue as it only make them look better - I like dirty
Ro_Ja LT5's in Bronze
Ro_Ja LT5's in Bronze
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My First choice wheel
If money was no object, this is the most beautiful wheel money can buy for a Mini and if my wife ever decide to buy her own Mini, I'll give her my wheels and buy these one.
They are Fikse FM/10, I have the FM/5's on my ZR1 but for the Mini, this is to me the ultimate but they are above the $600 mark a piece.
Still less than half the price of my FM/5, 7 years ago.
Here's a pic of my FM/5
