R56 2011 Mini Cooper S Questions
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2011 Mini Cooper S Questions
We've recently become a two MINI family. My wife took delivery of a 2011 Mini Cooper S last week after trading in her Toyota Camry.
Anyway, as you can see we now have a First Gen and Second Gen.
To make a long story short, my wife wants to swap her 16" wheel set for a set of 2009 17" JCW Factory wheels. My question is: is this just a direct swap of the wheels? I've heard there may be interference problems and TPMS differences that make them incompatible. Any help you experienced 2nd Gen Gurus can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Any suggestions for other performance mods will also be appreciated...
Anyway, as you can see we now have a First Gen and Second Gen.
To make a long story short, my wife wants to swap her 16" wheel set for a set of 2009 17" JCW Factory wheels. My question is: is this just a direct swap of the wheels? I've heard there may be interference problems and TPMS differences that make them incompatible. Any help you experienced 2nd Gen Gurus can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Any suggestions for other performance mods will also be appreciated...
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I cant help you with the wheel question, but I would imagine you and I are in an exclusive club......the two Chili Red Owners club
Here are ours:
Her Clubman is awaiting graphics currently.
Good Luck on your wheels....Just a thought for you is you may wanna consider an aftermarket wheel. When we were at the dragon this year all the factory wheels sort of blend together. Even though around here people comment on my current wheels, I saw a set I want better that really pop
My wife will probably get my wheels and I want the ones listed below....AND they are a LOT cheaper than the JCW I am sure. Just something to ponder...
Link:
http://traklitewheels.com/wheels.php
Scroll down to the VORTEX wheel and see the one off to left with the red rim inside the wheel with the splines..
Here are ours:
Her Clubman is awaiting graphics currently.
Good Luck on your wheels....Just a thought for you is you may wanna consider an aftermarket wheel. When we were at the dragon this year all the factory wheels sort of blend together. Even though around here people comment on my current wheels, I saw a set I want better that really pop
My wife will probably get my wheels and I want the ones listed below....AND they are a LOT cheaper than the JCW I am sure. Just something to ponder...
Link:
http://traklitewheels.com/wheels.php
Scroll down to the VORTEX wheel and see the one off to left with the red rim inside the wheel with the splines..
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Thanks Richard! The sensor swap is the way to go. Is another option to lose the run-flats and take the sensors off all together?
Whistler, Great pic! I wonder if we really are the only members of the exclusive Chili Red club. I'm guessing not. By the way, we were at the Dragon as well this year. Next year, we'll be taking both Minis down. Talking about Exclusive Clubs, we met some people down there who have his/hers 2006 GP's. Now THAT'S an exclusive club.
Whistler, Great pic! I wonder if we really are the only members of the exclusive Chili Red club. I'm guessing not. By the way, we were at the Dragon as well this year. Next year, we'll be taking both Minis down. Talking about Exclusive Clubs, we met some people down there who have his/hers 2006 GP's. Now THAT'S an exclusive club.
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Thanks again Richard. So, If I lose the run flats and keep the TPMS sensor, I'll still need the 2011 sensor, right? How much of a pain in the neck is it to swap the TPMS sensors?
Whistler, we're planning on doing the Fall event, too. Minis on the Sleeping Dragon, right? We have friends from Virginia who are meeting us there.
Whistler, we're planning on doing the Fall event, too. Minis on the Sleeping Dragon, right? We have friends from Virginia who are meeting us there.
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