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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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Astro Black with Black or Grey Wheels

Does anyone have pictures of Astro Black MINIs with either black or grey wheels? I am debating between the to options.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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I'd like to see an AB with gunmetal rims!!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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I have a Astro Black 06 MCS with black ASA AR-1 with a machined lip. To
me it gives the best look and after two years I would not change them out.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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Here you go...


 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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Wow! That looks really good.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Seems I missed this thread, but here's a couple photos of mine if you haven't seen it in another thread:



 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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I'll post some pics of mine as soon as I get a chance.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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On a side note: all your astro black's look much more black than ine usually does. For the most part, mine maintains the bluer side, but on occasion it will venture toward the darker side.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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I agree that the Astro color usually has that blue tint. I actually went ahead and purchased some Gunmetal Rota Slipstreams with the polished lip. I will also post some pics for you all to see.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Anthracite 18's. I actually have them at the powdercoater right now getting done in white. To go with my theme.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 04:38 AM
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Bump. I'm looking for some new wheels for my AB/White R56. Anyone else have black/grey wheels on their AB MINI's?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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Ever considered Bronze?
 
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