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Old 03-26-2017 | 05:21 PM
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Wheel color?!

Ok I'm having a hard time trying to figure out what color wheels I want. I Think I'm going to go with the konig runlites. I think they're a nice looking wheel but can't figure out what color I want and was wondering if I could get your guys input! I like both the matte grey and black but can't decide! This is my car, it was dirty I know ha
 
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Old 03-26-2017 | 05:27 PM
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The black would go better with the rest of your Mini since it already has a black roof and black trim.

If you had a white roof, I would suggest white since I think white wheels are the sharpest looking thing.
 
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Old 03-26-2017 | 05:32 PM
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I'm with you on white wheels. I'd love white. It don't know if it would look look with my car. I've thought about painting the trim to match the car color but wasn't sure if I'd like it. I'm terrible at visualizing
 
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Old 03-26-2017 | 09:43 PM
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I agree with Pizzaman09. Go black, then black out the chrome belt line. You have too many colors going on right now.
 
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Old 03-27-2017 | 05:28 AM
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gold looks good on blue
 
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Old 03-27-2017 | 10:45 AM
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Agree black , keep it a 2 color car ...with the roof and mirrors and light rings black the 3rd color would throw the look off
 
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Old 03-27-2017 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by drewstermalloy
gold looks good on blue
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Old 03-27-2017 | 12:12 PM
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Didn't even think about the gold.
 
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Old 03-27-2017 | 12:28 PM
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I like gold but think maybe it'll be to much. Maybe black wheels with gold lug bolts? If I could find them. Idk I'm terrible at this ha
 
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Old 03-27-2017 | 04:44 PM
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White may not look right with roof but black is currently over used and going back out. I vote grey. It does not show brake dust as bad as white and iss not pretentious like black. The worst is chrome. All chrome looks like you are 95 years old. Gold would look very cool but may be over the top. Plus the scooby crew may get even more jellous as they have no hatch back rex now. Dont even discuss red. Who does red.
 
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Old 03-27-2017 | 05:23 PM
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Yeah I feel black was "safe" so I just ordered the gold. I feel I wanna try something different and get out of my comfort zone. I didn't even think about gold till it was mentioned. I can return then for free if I get them and hate them. So hopefully we will find out this week if I like or hate the decision ha. Have to get my coilovers on and get the damn thing lowered, but school and work is taking all my time!
 
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Old 03-27-2017 | 05:37 PM
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Yeah I feel black was "safe" so I just ordered the gold. I feel I wanna try something different and get out of my comfort zone. I didn't even think about gold till it was mentioned. I can return then for free if I get them and hate them. So hopefully we will find out this week if I like or hate the decision ha. Have to get my coilovers on and get the damn thing lowered, but school and work is taking all my time!
Pictures will be needed!
 
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Old 03-27-2017 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanderlustsrt
Dont even discuss red. Who does red.
it definitely kicks comfort zone to the curb

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Yeah I feel black was "safe" so I just ordered the gold. I feel I wanna try something different and get out of my comfort zone. I didn't even think about gold till it was mentioned. I can return then for free if I get them and hate them. So hopefully we will find out this week if I like or hate the decision ha. Have to get my coilovers on and get the damn thing lowered, but school and work is taking all my time!
it's a mini! dont take it so seriously, it'll look good. cant wait for the pics
 
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Old 03-27-2017 | 07:41 PM
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Yessssss I'm glad you went with the gold, it'll look awesome. I'm slightly biased though.

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Old 03-27-2017 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by drewstermalloy
Yessssss I'm glad you went with the gold, it'll look awesome. I'm slightly biased though.

I like the red and gold! What size wheels are those? 16s?
 
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Old 03-27-2017 | 08:02 PM
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The first thought I have when I see black wheels is the poor sob lost his hub caps and can't afford to replace them. My first thought when I see gold or bronze is pimp mobile.
 
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Old 03-27-2017 | 10:19 PM
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I went gunmetal grey. With the white roof, and the BRG paint, kinda leaves it neutral. It blends in with the black fender flares, and brake dusting is not as noticeable. As I go more with blacking-out, and more Carbon Fiber stuff, I wonder if a brighter wheel choice would have "set it off" more.
 
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Old 03-28-2017 | 04:28 AM
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I like the red and gold! What size wheels are those? 16s?
15x8.
 
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Old 04-01-2017 | 11:30 AM
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Well got the wheels today, I think the gold is going to look really good! Just have to finish deleting the chrome and put the coilovers on!
 
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Old 04-02-2017 | 05:25 PM
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That is going to look good.
 
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Old 04-02-2017 | 05:32 PM
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I really hope it does! It's a nice feeling, having something come together that's just been a vision. Just got the coilovers on today. Going to drive it around for a week and let things setting then play more with ride height. Sana get it level and low. In the pic it seems like the front is lower than the rear but the rear is already really low. Don't know if I'll be able to get it level without raising the front which I don't want. Kinda wanna lower it a little more.
 
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Old 04-02-2017 | 05:56 PM
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If you are looking for color balance, silver or light colored wheels typically look best with a white roof. Black roof = darker colors or wheels with a mix of brushed silver and dark or black color. If going with color not on the car like red, gray, bronze or gold, there are no boundaries.
 
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Old 04-02-2017 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooter24
I really hope it does! It's a nice feeling, having something come together that's just been a vision. Just got the coilovers on today. Going to drive it around for a week and let things setting then play more with ride height. Sana get it level and low. In the pic it seems like the front is lower than the rear but the rear is already really low. Don't know if I'll be able to get it level without raising the front which I don't want. Kinda wanna lower it a little more.
gonna look real nice on gold rims!
Ive got the same thing going on with my car/coil overs. looking at it from the side, the side skirt looks like it is still has 1"+ of rake in the back but the rear tires are starting to tuck with fronts +/- .5" from tucking.
 
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Old 04-07-2017 | 09:36 AM
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What coils you go with?
 
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Old 04-07-2017 | 09:45 AM
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I went with bc racing.
 



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