so i accidently bought a set of tenzo mach 10 not including tires on this website

https://www.elementwheels.com

its pretty darn cheap in fact... 650 for 17's compared to 900 on other websites. i thought that was insane and then it has free shipping and all that nice stuff.

i wanted to go for the time attack look and i looked at:

volk's time attack
konig zero
rota torque
tenzo type m

i think there were more choices, but considering the prices on these wheels compared to other places i was like so i kinda bit my lip and sent the order in.

cant wait to get it! hopefully it comes in by the time i get back from a joint operation this weekend.

well i hope this website helps
*Note- you do have to remember to put the bolt pattern and offset in the notes if you do order.

-nam

 

If you mentioned your model and make with year you might be OK.

Otherwise you can call or email the information right away.

Post some pictures when you get them on your MINI.

 

will do!



-nam

 

i just called them to ask when will the wheels come in and they said that they'll be at my house on friday. the guy was really nice on the phone. but man, i wont be home when the wheels arrive.

-nam

 

I'm looking at getting those tenzo type M. the black and red. I think those look sweeet.

looking forward to seeing pictures!
-Malcon

 

yeah im really hoping it looks nice. i was craving for that time attack look and i saw another mini that looks awesome (the mini in front of the bridge with a guy fishing). i told myself im getting those wheels.

i also got those tires i hear a lot of people talking about.. the goodyear dsg 3 or something like that in 215 45 17. i believe it will clear based on what everyone is talking about on the other threads.

do i plan on lowering? i do plan on lowering but only when tsw gets their springs out because i want to lower but only by only a tiny bit. i drive my cbr daily so my mini is almost like a trophy that just sits on the shelf, just taken down to dust off them bunnies.

-nam

 

I have had black Tenzo DC5 Version 2 wheels for over a year & I love them

 

ooOoOoOoOoo i was thinking about getting those but just thinking

do you have pics???

-nam

 

Awesome. I'm looking forward to the pictures

 

Before you look, the pics absolutely do not do the wheels justice. It's so hard to capture black properly in a pic. They look so much better in person. The black is not glossy nor is it flat. It has a slight sheen to it

 

i laughed at the word "sheen"

how did you get those mini caps? those look cool.
your mini is sexy because its CR. i was thinking about convertible but i didnt want to put on a roll cage if i ever wanna track.

-nam

 

nice!

 

OK what's so funny about sheen I like a good laugh as much as the next gal but I fear something just went swoosh over my head


My centercap decals came from Aesthetic Creations. They took forever to get but they are holding up nicely after a year

 

i laughed because it was such a great use of the word. its just a small little thing of me. when someone uses a word in a very creative way i laugh because it was used in a great way

i guess imma have to check AC to see if they have CF ones hehe
thanks.

-nam

 

Sheen - as in Brake dust colored?

 

You might also check Wheels Next They have the DC5/V2 in bronze & gunmetal & they run $179 each. I do know you will need hubcentric rings & a different lug bolt with them. If you really do get them & need the lug bolt info let me know because I have the exact size & specs written down in the MINI glovebox

 

I have to say Nam you have some great taste! My wife and I have a Chili Red MCS on the way. With Black bonnet stripes ,rooster red color line, piano black. So we were looking for some wheels to go on our new baby and I found the thread "Show me your wheels". I saw that exact picture you were talking about with the Chili Red next to the water bank and I was like those are nice!! I also like the Konig Zero which look very similiar and it is down to those two. Anyways keep up the good work your car is going to look great!

 

aww hey thanks i appreciate the compliment.

well i guess i should do this then...

*update

element wheels had an issue with their supplies. they thought they had it in their warehouse but apparently they didnt. so thats why i havent posted any updates or images of the new wheels. they are coming and will arrive on wednesday the 11th. im crazy excited right now. not only that... i bought something that maybe i shouldnt have bought but it was such a darn good deal. not sure if it'll give me any improvements since i only got the tubes and a scoop but hey i dont mind. my mini is my mini

sorry if it doesnt make sense. i just got home late from the cheesecake factory (i work there) and my co workers invited me to drink a drink called L.A. water. that stuff is pretty potent. so im buzzin and extremely tired which is a horrible combination. then i gotta wake up at 8am cuz my uncle is gonna pay me to detail his mustang. i kinda proved my uncles and aunts that i can detail cars. i think its my ultimate detailing machine doing the work and not me

but i PROMISE to do many pictures including night shots. i dont really know how to do night shots as well as others here on the forum but i will really try my best.

im tired.

-nam

 

*update

its not a night shot i promised...

but its a teaser shot.



i got two finals in the morning so as soon as i finish this, ill wrap up the rest of the install

-nam

 

that injection excess needs to be snipped.

 

*update



well now that i have time to take the wheels out of my boxes and get the hardware going. i noticed they sent me lug nuts and its the wrong size. i gave them a call and they were really sorry about it. so now they are going to send the correct ones over night. they told me to keep the lug nuts. now i got a set of 12x1.25 lug nuts and i dont know what to do with it.

so no wheels on today!!

-nam

 

*update

well i got the wheels on and ive gotten many many compliments already. so i guess its doing its job in the looks department. haha :D

pics.






yes yes.. i know... they arent as "artistic" in terms of the photography but i was at a bbq and i didnt want to take up too much time taking pics.

but enjoy guys!

-nam