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Apr 18, 2009 | 08:59 AM

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asaulo1

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Very interested in the answer of this as well.... Darmog - were you able to get a quote for the JCW BBK from your dealer? can I ask how much? thanks.

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Anyone running these in 17" with some kinda BBK? Stock tires are gonna go in probably 2k more miles so these Feathers in black and 17" with Dunlop Star Spec are gonna be my replacements for stock 16" S-Winders. Also was planning on upgrading to the full JCW brake kit but have yet to see any pics on here with Feathers running those brakes. I really don't want to use spacers if at all possible which is what put me off the 17" OZ Ultraleggeras. Didn't want to go with 18" either since prices in tires at those sizes are insane. So, its 17" Konig Feathers but really just need to know if that +40 offset is enough to clear the JCW brake kit.

Apr 18, 2009 | 02:10 PM

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Very interested in the answer of this as well.... Darmog - were you able to get a quote for the JCW BBK from your dealer? can I ask how much? thanks.

Nope. Haven't called them up yet for that since my very next mod will be to have the JCW aero kit installed which I did have a price quoted. After I get the kit installed this month or the next, it'll be either the JCW suspension or the JCW brakes/wheels thing next. Its kinda hard to choose what to do next.

Apr 20, 2009 | 09:35 AM

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Well, order placed with Alta this morning for the 17 x7 silver feathers.... hoping to get it by the end of the week or early next week. Will just do a local shop for the tires and the TPMS modules to be swapped between my current set. took the car out Sat. morning for a canyon run and am convinced that a better set of wheels/tires will do wonders in the corners for this little rocket. Here's hoping I get them soon... Will post pics after the install

Apr 20, 2009 | 09:43 AM

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Tell them to make sure to include the hub rings.

Apr 20, 2009 | 09:50 AM

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Dunno how much of a difference you'll notice. On my R53, I noticed a significant improvement in acceleration (had another friend drive the car to verify butt dyno calibration), braking, and generally a bit more precise feel to the car. Not to mention the great upgrade on looks.

Apr 22, 2009 | 09:39 AM

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I'm hoping for a noticeable difference since we're hoping to drop around 8-9 lbs. per corner.... these runflats are boat anchors....

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Apr 22, 2009 | 09:52 AM

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Yeah, you'll definitely notice similar improvements then. Its nuts how much a reduction in weight in the right places, can help these cars.

Apr 22, 2009 | 09:09 PM

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Woot! Mine have just arrived at the shop. Now I just have to wait till the weather gets better.

Also need to order me some Mini centre cap decals.

Apr 23, 2009 | 08:15 AM

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Very nice... I'm so jealous... I guess have to call up Alta to see where my wheels are.... post up pics once you get it on

Apr 26, 2009 | 12:47 PM

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Just installed them last night. I couldn't wait till next weekend soo here they are! What tire pressure is everyone running with 215/45/17 tires?

Apr 26, 2009 | 12:52 PM

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I really like the all white look. I run between 33-36 all around depending on what I'm after.

Apr 26, 2009 | 01:49 PM

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those rock.... what tires are those? I have the same car except PW/B.... I did get my feathers in silver... can't wait....

Apr 26, 2009 | 02:18 PM

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looks great!
I'm in Pothole capitol of thw world, and my tire guy said with 45's to run
35 PSI,
will have my center caps from AC next week and post pics then
boxcars

Apr 26, 2009 | 02:20 PM

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i'm runnin 35psi on my 215/45/17's... it's a little firm, but there are a ton of very large potholes around here. i ripped the sidewall on a set of runflats...

Apr 26, 2009 | 05:31 PM

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those rock.... what tires are those? I have the same car except PW/B.... I did get my feathers in silver... can't wait....

Tires I'm running are General Exclaim UHP. Hope the do ok with a little snow...cuz it is snowing as I type

Apr 26, 2009 | 05:36 PM

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Just installed them last night. I couldn't wait till next weekend soo here they are! What tire pressure is everyone running with 215/45/17 tires?

NICE! Looks good on the PW! (I have them on PW JCW so I may be biased a bit!)

Congrats and thanks for the business.

Apr 26, 2009 | 05:38 PM

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For lots more Feather pics visit our flickr page:

click here

May 3, 2009 | 11:52 AM

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cleaned her up and too more photos

May 5, 2009 | 12:51 PM

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Some more Konig Feather spam

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May 5, 2009 | 12:54 PM

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Some more Konig Feather spam

Nice! I like the silver and the 16" size! nice job!

May 5, 2009 | 01:19 PM

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Thanx!

May 5, 2009 | 03:59 PM

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Some more Konig Feather spam

what size tires are you running?

May 5, 2009 | 05:57 PM

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205-55-16.
H-sport springs.
I have only driven once since I got the wheels on, no rubbing yet.

May 6, 2009 | 09:13 AM

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well, after that whole ordeal, I was finally able to have the wheels mounted this morning.... went with Dunlop direzza's in 215/45/17 on 17 x7 silver feathers......