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Old 11-06-2006, 08:54 AM
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Konky's rims are super hot
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newer pic with the black mirror caps back on...

 
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Sooo much better. Chrome mirrors are yucky, sorry.
 
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Old 11-06-2006, 11:26 AM
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Wow! A new form of hybrid power!
 
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Hmmm, thinking about checkered mirror caps... How about porsche-matching ovals as "checkers" on Konky's mirrors? Not too heavy a contrast, maybe a dark silver oval... Just a thought... pretty straightforward to do (and reversible) with decal material and an ExActo knife or good scissors...
 
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Originally Posted by DixonL2
Hmmm, thinking about checkered mirror caps... How about porsche-matching ovals as "checkers" on Konky's mirrors? Not too heavy a contrast, maybe a dark silver oval... Just a thought... pretty straightforward to do (and reversible) with decal material and an ExActo knife or good scissors...
ugh god no....he has a clean classy ride. Checkered mirrors are tacky like a pt-cruiser mod
 
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Old 11-06-2006, 02:39 PM
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Boring, boring, new style front different from the back!

 
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For some reason, I assumed they were already black. :shrug: Still looks clean
 
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Old 11-06-2006, 04:09 PM
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got these a couple of weeks ago..
despite the fact that its gettin cold and the rain is endless.

I just had to put these on after seeing cccm's car rolling on some new rims around town!

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that's funny - I think you called my ride clean as well...



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ugh god no....he has a clean classy ride. Checkered mirrors are tacky like a pt-cruiser mod
 
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Old 11-06-2006, 04:50 PM
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that's funny - I think you called my ride clean as well...

notice that you have a white roof and white stripes as well to match.

Putting checkers on an ALL black car would stick out like a sore thumb. Different "rules" apply to different cars
 
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Old 11-06-2006, 07:38 PM
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nyaah - read my post - not checkers, but very subtle ovals to match the rims. Now that I re-think it, it may look ugly, but it was a thought. I like the all-black with the phonedials though, definitely in my top 10, maybe top 5.
 
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Old 11-06-2006, 08:23 PM
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My latest wheels & tyres

Hi fellow MINI devotees,

I have enclosed photo of my new wheels & tyres. I am extremely happy to have finally rid myself of the runflats and heavy rims. Big difference. Also, in my humble opinion, they look much better!



 
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do i feel left out or what? those looks great tho! repainting? black i smell? hehe! great looking wheels indeed !

Originally Posted by MX100
got these a couple of weeks ago..
despite the fact that its gettin cold and the rain is endless.

I just had to put these on after seeing cccm's car rolling on some new rims around town!





 
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Old 11-06-2006, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Konky
thanks

newer pic with the black mirror caps back on...
Keep going. The War on Chrome will be a long, hard struggle, but you will ultimately emerge victorious.
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 12:03 AM
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I like chrome. I think it looks especially good with black.
 
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Ssr Cmpetition Wheels

These Are The Absolute Lighest On The Market.
17 X 7.5 And Only 13lbs!!!!!
 
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Nice brakes. :drool:
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 01:54 AM
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thanks!!
6-piston forged monoblock caliper, 35mm x 13.1'' two piece rotors.
Carbotec bobcat f-50 pads,ss lines.
 
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Bbk

Those are the nicest brake ever The best part is the entire rotor surface is being used unlike the Wilwood 13" kit which has a lot being wasted

How much and who sells it?
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by MX100
got these a couple of weeks ago..
despite the fact that its gettin cold and the rain is endless.

I just had to put these on after seeing cccm's car rolling on some new rims around town!





Hey nice rims I was going to get those before. Anyways, what mod u have on your car ALSO R THOSE 17"
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 02:10 AM
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Mcs Bbk

Originally Posted by Eastsidemini
Those are the nicest brake ever The best part is the entire rotor surface is being used unlike the Wilwood 13" kit which has a lot being wasted

How much and who sells it?
well that's tricky they are prototypes.
pm me ane we can talk about it.
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 02:21 AM
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R those 17"
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JSWMCS
well that's tricky they are prototypes.
pm me ane we can talk about it.
Not in the market for buy already have the Wilwood 13" BBK.
 
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Old 11-07-2006, 02:23 AM
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Oh Yes 17 X 7.5, 13lbs Each
 
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The Brakes T-rex Motorsports Bbk Kit For Mcs.
 


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