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Old 10-23-2005, 05:37 PM
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New tires, wheels......

....and such.

Well I finally got my new wheels mounted and installed. Did the $35 brake upgrade and tinted the windows. Man does it look like a new car ! !

Here is a before and a couple of after shots.

The wheels are Exel BK-7's from Wheelmax.com and the tires are GY F1's.



And yes, I think springs are definitely in my future.........
 
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Great before and after photos

 
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AWESOME!
 
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Old 10-23-2005, 07:21 PM
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Sweet rims, but how could you not forget to include the size? Are those 18's? They look awfully big, but still, kickass look IMO, gives me an idea for something for the aftermarket when I get my MINI (if I ever do =P). Any clue if these are light-weight as well? And what tire size?
 
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Old 10-23-2005, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Steeroidz
Sweet rims, but how could you not forget to include the size? Are those 18's? They look awfully big, but still, kickass look IMO, gives me an idea for something for the aftermarket when I get my MINI (if I ever do =P). Any clue if these are light-weight as well? And what tire size?
Sorry !

Those are 17x7 and they are tons lighter (translation.......lighter but I have no idea how much lighter..........lol).
 
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Old 10-23-2005, 07:54 PM
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Thanks DiD ! !
 
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Oh my god , that looks so good. I really think those wheels are perfect for your car. They make it look so mean. I love it when people get wheels in dark colors.
 
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They look great!
 
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yeah, if you look at the pic number 3 very carefully, the tires are 215/40/17s.

Nice rims, car looks good.


Originally Posted by Steeroidz
Sweet rims, but how could you not forget to include the size? Are those 18's? They look awfully big, but still, kickass look IMO, gives me an idea for something for the aftermarket when I get my MINI (if I ever do =P). Any clue if these are light-weight as well? And what tire size?
 
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After seeing them in person this weekend, I must say VERY NICE!

Great look for the car, Scott.
 
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nice wheels !!!

what is "the $35 brake upgrade " ???
 
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Old 10-24-2005, 05:52 PM
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Thanks Bronson !


$35 brake upgrade is the caliper paint kit from Tirerack.com
 
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