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I've heard too that using RF snows helps minimize the dry winter "mushey-ness" the non-studded snows typically exhibit in dry winter driving conditions.
Suspect I'll be looking at Bridgestone Blizzaks, Michelin xIce 3s and Nokian Hakappelita R2s for next winter on dedicated winter wheels for our R59.
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Hibernation is Over!
The snow finally melted and it's dried out enough to finally bring Rojo Calor out of hibernation in the back shed. And as a "Welcome to Spring", we made the change from the OEM Run Flats. The new shoes are Michelin Premier A/S mounted on 17X7.5 Sport Tuning Black/Machined wheels. I liked at the black/silver JCW R112 wheels, but cost from MINI was too much. The new wheels were as close to the JCW look as I could find at a more reasonable cost.
Also posted in the NAM Marketplace to sell the (4) R112 JCW silver wheels with OEM Conti ContactSport 3 SSR R/F and TPMS. Wheels are perfect, 7500 miles on tires with 7/32 tread. $600 w/ pickup (I can deliver within 75 miles of northern IL (60511). PM me if you know anyone interested!
Also posted in the NAM Marketplace to sell the (4) R112 JCW silver wheels with OEM Conti ContactSport 3 SSR R/F and TPMS. Wheels are perfect, 7500 miles on tires with 7/32 tread. $600 w/ pickup (I can deliver within 75 miles of northern IL (60511). PM me if you know anyone interested!
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[QUOTE=spiney;4058685]All these lightweights getting their cars out now the snow is melting...
Yes, I admit I have a 3 season Roadster! In our area, you don't go out very much when it snows from Jan-March unless you have 4 wheel drive...plows are pretty scarce on our rural roads, and they drift over an hour after the plows go through.
And I didn't want to consider an All-4 Countryman...
Yes, I admit I have a 3 season Roadster! In our area, you don't go out very much when it snows from Jan-March unless you have 4 wheel drive...plows are pretty scarce on our rural roads, and they drift over an hour after the plows go through.
And I didn't want to consider an All-4 Countryman...
Last edited by KennyR; 03-19-2015 at 01:55 PM.
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The snow finally melted and it's dried out enough to finally bring Rojo Calor out of hibernation in the back shed. And as a "Welcome to Spring", we made the change from the OEM Run Flats. The new shoes are Michelin Premier A/S mounted on 17X7.5 Sport Tuning Black/Machined wheels. I liked at the black/silver JCW R112 wheels, but cost from MINI was too much. The new wheels were as close to the JCW look as I could find at a more reasonable cost.
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That's just about how I feel so far.
16,000 miles now, we're going on our second year by this August, and It's still such a thrill to drive every time
It still feels brand new with no issues.
The only bug I found is very rarely the window will get out of sync and not clear the A pillar plastic properly when closing the door. I think it has to do with we opening the door to quickly or moving the windows or something... Once the door is closed again it's all back to normal. I could mention it to the dealer but I don't know they can do anything about it... I'll mention it the next time most likely but since it's so rare I doubt they'll find something. Sometime you ask them to check into a mystery issue and they'll do more damage trying to trouble shoot
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Yes, nice to see the R59's are coming out with better weather.
If you are looking for the JCW side stripes:
#2 style , here are the colors.
JCW Side Stripes Pair - Black Part # 51142232633
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51142232633/
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JCW Side Stripes Pair - Silver Part # 51142232634
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51142232634/
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JCW Side Stripes Pair - Red Part # 51142232635
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51142232635/
Thanks and hope that helps.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...e-stripes.html
If you are looking for the JCW side stripes:
#2 style , here are the colors.
JCW Side Stripes Pair - Black Part # 51142232633
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51142232633/
&
JCW Side Stripes Pair - Silver Part # 51142232634
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51142232634/
&
JCW Side Stripes Pair - Red Part # 51142232635
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51142232635/
Thanks and hope that helps.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...e-stripes.html
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Last edited by ECSTuning; 06-29-2016 at 11:59 AM.
#1796
I tend to agree with you. The side stripes seem to be competing a bit with the overall aesthetic. If they were removed, I think it would go far to highlight and draw your eye to the wheels and calipers. It would also allow them to tie in better with the bold contrast of your viper stripes. I vote for no side stripes.
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I tend to agree with you. The side stripes seem to be competing a bit with the overall aesthetic. If they were removed, I think it would go far to highlight and draw your eye to the wheels and calipers. It would also allow them to tie in better with the bold contrast of your viper stripes. I vote for no side stripes.
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'15 Roadster S Here Finally!
Our CR R59 S arrived at the dealership and was delivered 4/22 after PDI and an xPel front vinyl application. Made its first public appearance today at a local Cars & Coffee event...was sunny and 51 degrees...perfect top down weather thanks to heated seats
AT, JCW Interior w/ fabric seats, Cold Weather, center armrest, auto dimming mirrors, H/K sound, PDC, & Rear Fogs. Black/Red Dot Cocomats & ProClip iPhone dash mount added.
A few shots from when it got home today....
AT, JCW Interior w/ fabric seats, Cold Weather, center armrest, auto dimming mirrors, H/K sound, PDC, & Rear Fogs. Black/Red Dot Cocomats & ProClip iPhone dash mount added.
A few shots from when it got home today....
Last edited by Miata13; 04-26-2015 at 11:29 AM.