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Old 08-22-2004, 03:43 PM
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What is that black piece in front of your rear fender arch? Is that a rock
blocker?...or is that a shadow of a building?
 
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Old 08-22-2004, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
What is that black piece in front of your rear fender arch? Is that a rock
blocker?...or is that a shadow of a building?

its a magnetic rock guard from www.mossmini.com



Here's a closer pic of the wheel

 
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Old 08-22-2004, 06:01 PM
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I've always liked Centerlines:smile: Looks Great!
 
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Originally Posted by USAMINICOOPER
Centerline Excels: Great looking!! And the weight WOW.

Where did you purchase them? I can't find them on the web.
You can purchase them directly from centerline @ http://www.centerlinewheels.com/whee...t&data=4-100mm



I have alot more pics that can be found here @ http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/gallery_3482.html
 
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Old 08-22-2004, 07:12 PM
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Nice MINI john. It's refreshing to see one without a spoiler. Very clean look.
 
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Old 08-22-2004, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 1johnsocal
My new wheels are polished 18x7 rotary forged billet Centerline Excels that weight around 16 lbs. each.

My car is not lowered and I only have the standard MC suspension and the ride is not ruff or jaring and there is no rubbing with 18 inch wheels and 225/35ZR-18 Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance tires.
The car looks great! Do you have any problems with the 35 series sidewalls compressing to much and your wheels banging the pavement on ruts, dips, bumps or potholes? I'm about to order my 18x7 wheels with 215/35-18's.
 
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Old 08-22-2004, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by gravedgr
The car looks great! Do you have any problems with the 35 series sidewalls compressing to much and your wheels banging the pavement on ruts, dips, bumps or potholes? I'm about to order my 18x7 wheels with 215/35-18's.
I havent had any problems at all.
 
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Old 08-22-2004, 09:09 PM
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here ya go.....17x8 in front on a 205/40/17 and a 17x9 in rear on a 215/40/17
no fender mods or custom suspension just kw v1 coil overs. later

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Very nice - what wheels are those?
 
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Old 08-23-2004, 10:57 AM
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My MCS

Pure silver MCS, Stoptech BBS, Gram Lights 57S
 
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Old 08-23-2004, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by greg67
I did a search in this thread and couldn't find this wheel, so here is a pic. If in fact this wheel is already included in this thread I'll try to delete this post. It's an R90 rip-off, but it's affordable, not heavy and the offset is in the OEM range of 45-50 (which is somewhat rare I've found) for the 16" size. I got 'em from Tirerack. I believe they were $159 each, weigh 16.7 pounds and have an offset of 45.
Sweet looking car! Very classy, and a little retro with the side stripes. The wheels were a good choice.

I'd love to see your car with Panasports. I think it would be a perfect complement to the classic black/white/chrome look.
 
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Old 08-23-2004, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by gclass
Pure silver MCS, Stoptech BBS, Gram Lights 57S
Did you use spacers to fit the stoptechs?
 
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Old 08-23-2004, 04:03 PM
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Wheels fitment....

Nop I didn't use any spacer on the 57S.. they provide enough clearance to use the stoptech.
 
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Rota Slipstream Wheels

Well I didn't break the bank account @ $125.00 ea. I did loose 12lb per corner though.:smile:

This 800X600 format really sucks, it screws up the pic's by the time they are croped down to fit.
OT (Anyone have a free photo editor or know where to get one.)
 

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Old 08-24-2004, 05:35 PM
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Hey,

Try and post a pic with a full view of the car. I like that combo

-Erik
 
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Old 08-24-2004, 06:25 PM
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New wheels/tires

Alex @ tirerack hooked me up with these. ASA wheels with Avon 215/45/17 The ride seems as good as the stock as far as smoothness but handling is better. Crisper without that stiff go-cart feel. Still have the stock 16 runflats with the 5 spoke 4 sale
 
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Old 08-27-2004, 06:17 PM
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18

:smile:Here is my MiNi with 18's and with what do you all guys think
 
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Originally Posted by Luifer
:smile:Here is my MiNi with 18's and with what do you all guys think
are those ff15s from motegi? looks sharp.. was one of my 2 choices till i fell to the simpler ff6
 
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Old 08-28-2004, 10:52 AM
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Yes they are , they are nicer in person. i am going to lower the car a litle bit so they would look really phat. these wheels are a lot lighter that the run flats so i get a lot of wheel spining , perhaps it is because of the tires. the material is so hard.

oh they are a pian in the ax to clean.
 
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Well, I was set to buy a set of Kazera's from Alex, but I came across a used set of wheels/tires today at the Pulley Party that I just couldn't resist. Here they are mounted on the car:
 
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Old 08-29-2004, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by gravedgr
Well, I was set to buy a set of Kazera's from Alex, but I came across a used set of wheels/tires today at the Pulley Party that I just couldn't resist. Here they are mounted on the car:
Great looking '05 MCS gravedgr!

Love your wheels. What size are they - 18" x 7.5"? I was never a big fan of the chromed/polished look until I photochopped some Kinesis K28R's on the '05 press pic and fell in love with it. Goes really well with the other chrome highlights on the car imo, GREAT JOB...
 
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Nice ride gravedgr
 
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I agree! Very elite looking and stylish.

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Nice ride gravedgr

gclass- I like those wheels. very sporty!!! :smile:
 
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M1N1GUN, Those are kool wheels how much do they weigh?
 
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Old 08-29-2004, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by gravedgr
Well, I was set to buy a set of Kazera's from Alex, but I came across a used set of wheels/tires today at the Pulley Party that I just couldn't resist. Here they are mounted on the car:
Ahh the Konig Imagines.... Very nice wheel!!

I have them on my '97 328is
 


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