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Old 06-27-2013, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by iriedevil32
225/50/18
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Old 06-27-2013, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by pidge1114
Switched out my 17" rims & runflats with 19" R129 Replica Black Rims with 225 45ZR19 Tires.
Did you feel the ride suffered? because of the 19's, as soon as my 17" runflats are toast I'm making a move
 
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Old 06-27-2013, 10:18 AM
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Did you feel the ride suffered? because of the 19's, as soon as my 17" runflats are toast I'm making a move
no, if anything I feel the ride is improved. I also don't get the annoying bounce when hitting slight bumps at speeds over 50mph, where with the runflats I felt like I was getting air time. My car feels planted now.

I did opt for 225 45's rather than the more popular 225 40's, as I wanted more meat between me and the disastrous roads here in NY. Plus I feel like it fills the wheel wells nicely, as I don't intend to drop my suspension.
 
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Old 06-27-2013, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by pidge1114
no, if anything I feel the ride is improved. I also don't get the annoying bounce when hitting slight bumps at speeds over 50mph, where with the runflats I felt like I was getting air time. My car feels planted now.

I did opt for 225 45's rather than the more popular 225 40's, as I wanted more meat between me and the disastrous roads here in NY. Plus I feel like it fills the wheel wells nicely, as I don't intend to drop my suspension.
That's great news , I was leaning toward 19's but a friend said that it may be too harsh , I told him I have runflats how much worse could it be , if you think the roads in NY are crap, you should see what we drive on here in N. California
 
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Old 06-27-2013, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Elmj

That's great news , I was leaning toward 19's but a friend said that it may be too harsh , I told him I have runflats how much worse could it be , if you think the roads in NY are crap, you should see what we drive on here in N. California
No where could be worst than the Bronx.
 
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Old 06-27-2013, 03:48 PM
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I blew out\blistered one of my run flats in Queens NY, well actually just got her back today she is running now on 225\55\17 non run flats..... ride much nicer, handling eh, lets just say body roll is now amplified....
 
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Old 06-27-2013, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by pidge1114
Switched out my 17" rims & runflats with 19" R129 Replica Black Rims with 225 45ZR19 Tires.
Nice one! I love the blue calipers too. I'm thinking of the same for mine. What paint would you recommend pls?
 
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Old 06-28-2013, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by minibluez
Nice one! I love the blue calipers too. I'm thinking of the same for mine. What paint would you recommend pls?
I used G2 brake caliper paint:

http://www.g2usa.com/product/G45.html

I got mine off eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLUE-G2-BRAKE-CALIPER-PAINT-EPOXY-STYLE-KIT-FREE-SHIP-/360253326837?hash=item53e0c585f5&vxp=mtr
 
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Got it, thanks! Nice job again
 
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Old 06-28-2013, 01:31 PM
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Got it, thanks! Nice job again
 
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Installed vip driving lights.
 
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Installed vip driving lights.
Looks bad a**!
 
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Old 06-28-2013, 09:02 PM
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Looks bad a**!
Thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by 1bigpea
Looks bad a**!
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Old 06-30-2013, 02:50 PM
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Just got my windows tinted today, Looks great =)
 
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Originally Posted by Kado
Just got my windows tinted today, Looks great =)
Pics or it didn't happen!
 
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Took some red Vaspar plastic paint to my driving light covers.
 
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Old 06-30-2013, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MIminiclubman
Took some red Vaspar plastic paint to my driving light covers.
What color are the covers originally?

I ordered the lights with the black rims and not sure I'll ever cover them.
 
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New gauges !!!!
 
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Nice
 
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Old 06-30-2013, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Rywan
New gauges !!!!
Oh, but you screwed it up when you put it back together! The steering wheel is on the wrong side!

Seriously, how do you like those? How difficult were they to install? I am thinking about getting those too, but I don't want to rip the dash half apart.
 
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Old 06-30-2013, 09:33 PM
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A few days ago I installed "Black Checkered" Side Scuttles from Red Hot Champion Edition and "Black Line" Edition Headlight and Taillight Trim. Next on list, updated 2013 front dash with Chrome Line and MINI LED Fog/DRL.
 
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Old 07-01-2013, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by EHans
What color are the covers originally?

I ordered the lights with the black rims and not sure I'll ever cover them.
The covers were black. I have a set of white covers from my Clubbie also. I will probably only have covers on a few weeks when I don't drive in the dark to, from, or both in the dark.

took 4 coats to get coverage, only 15mins bwteen coats. Not an Eco friendly paint.
 
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EHans you are spot on! Dash was 70% removed! B4 I have hands on the gauge face, I assume it's a replacement. But it's overlay with double side tape instead. But I am still pretty happy with the final result. I can Email u the instruction if u need them (r56 step by step not r60).
 
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Originally Posted by Rywan
EHans you are spot on! Dash was 70% removed! B4 I have hands on the gauge face, I assume it's a replacement. But it's overlay with double side tape instead. But I am still pretty happy with the final result. I can Email u the instruction if u need them (r56 step by step not r60).
Thanks. I'll probably pass. I don't want to get into a project that involved. Thanks for the offer though. Your's looks sharp!
 


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