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Old 08-17-2008, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Spinley
I can't say if their redrilling job is not the best or done "properly", I haven't heard any bad reviews about them (yet) but what I can say, considering the RS are no longer available, this is the only way you can have the RS fit a MINI without a long wait. Now if you are lucky and patient, RBMotoring will get 4x100 18" RS from time to time.
4x100 18" RS? No.....they never made them. They never made 4x100's in 17" either so I wouldn't hold your breath waiting. The only RS's ever made in 4x100 were all 15" except for the ever elusive RS003 which is 4x100 16x7 et25 and incredibly rare. There is a set for sale right now....but since they're so rare, they go for a lot of money in bad condition. And with that funky offset, you'd need to buy all new barrels and lips to make it a better fit for our cars.

My statement about the redrilling was based on pictures of their redrilling jobs as I was planning to use them to redrill my second set of BBS's as well. Unfortunately, they don't use any kind of insert for the new holes before drilling, and they often weld off the backs to fill them in which is apparently not a safe option now that I've talked to a few wheel guys.
 
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Old 08-17-2008, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by littlehandegan
What are you lowered on? JCW? I want to run 225/45/16 and im on 16x7's and have m7 springs. Any commments on predicted rubbing?
cross coilovers. I have 225/45/16 A048's on 7.5ET43 and 225/35/18 F1 Asymmetric on 7.5ET42. Clearances are tight....stock struts should offer more inboard room.
 
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Old 08-17-2008, 03:52 PM
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^VERY nice! WOW look at how shiny your car is as well, nice detail job.
 
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Old 08-17-2008, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Rally@StanceDesign
4x100 18" RS? No.....they never made them. They never made 4x100's in 17" either so I wouldn't hold your breath waiting. The only RS's ever made in 4x100 were all 15" except for the ever elusive RS003 which is 4x100 16x7 et25 and incredibly rare. There is a set for sale right now....but since they're so rare, they go for a lot of money in bad condition. And with that funky offset, you'd need to buy all new barrels and lips to make it a better fit for our cars.

My statement about the redrilling was based on pictures of their redrilling jobs as I was planning to use them to redrill my second set of BBS's as well. Unfortunately, they don't use any kind of insert for the new holes before drilling, and they often weld off the backs to fill them in which is apparently not a safe option now that I've talked to a few wheel guys.
I think the guy meant some of their customers sell their custom made 4x100s in 18s and 17s from time to time.

Good to know about their redrilling process as well. I did not do further research with their work because I decided not to go with RS face.
 
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Old 08-18-2008, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by FD3SDriver
^VERY nice! WOW look at how shiny your car is as well, nice detail job.
Thanks, I just cleaned the $%*! out of it!
 
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Old 08-20-2008, 05:35 AM
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see COOPS below with 17x7.5 inch Rota Rb's in black

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Old 08-20-2008, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Nelzzz
see COOPS below with 17x7.5 inch Rota Rb's in black
Sweet! I am still waiting for mine in the mail....my first set arrived with some damage to 3 wheels so had to send back....

What brand of tires and size are you running?
 
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Old 08-20-2008, 09:53 AM
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Nelzzz - what suspension?

I'm considering 17 inch RB's for my Clubman....and trying to decide if I should lower it.
 
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Old 08-20-2008, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MakoBimmer
Sweet! I am still waiting for mine in the mail....my first set arrived with some damage to 3 wheels so had to send back....

What brand of tires and size are you running?

235/40ZR-17 Yokohama S.drive
 
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Old 08-20-2008, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by bugeye1031
I'm considering 17 inch RB's for my Clubman....and trying to decide if I should lower it.
eibach springs, alta 19mm rear sway bar
 
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Old 08-20-2008, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bugeye1031
I'm considering 17 inch RB's for my Clubman....and trying to decide if I should lower it.

Yes you definately should!!!
 
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Old 08-20-2008, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Coen_de_K
what do you guys think about this!? I know it is a photoshop but the wheels are on their way!



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Sweet! Who makes those wheels? Can't wait to see pics
 

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Old 08-20-2008, 06:03 PM
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Old 08-20-2008, 09:23 PM
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looking to buy 08 five spoke sport wheel ..17 inch... I wounded one bad....thanks
 
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Old 08-21-2008, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by JCW4me
Sweet! Who makes those wheels? Can't wait to see pics
Very Very Very nice i like those keep us posted on these wheels.what make
and ho sell them.......
 
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Old 08-22-2008, 01:59 PM
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I feel the need to represent the sub-$100 wheel crowd... "For people who have better stuff to spend their money on."

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Old 08-22-2008, 04:25 PM
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Konig Feathers look great for their price. I'm pretty tempted.
 
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BBS CV on Kumho ECSTA AST

needs to be lowered.. these wheels are ET 38 on 205/45/17.. I wonder if the JCW suspension kit will work alright with them?
 

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Old 08-23-2008, 02:08 AM
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Last week from Monaco the new R113 JCW 18" bright-turned:



 
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Old 08-23-2008, 06:36 AM
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Very nice! I wonder how they would look on a BRG JCW?
 
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Old 08-23-2008, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Coen_de_K
what do you guys think about this!?



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I would definitely go with something else. Although the lines do not clash with those of the car, like 90% of the wheels posted here, they have a busy, blinged-out SUV sort of vibe.
 
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Old 08-23-2008, 06:54 AM
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Cheap wheels for a cheap car

Originally Posted by scruffylooking
Konig Feathers look great for their price. I'm pretty tempted.
Interesting that these cheap wheels at least complement the car. Too bad they probably weigh way too much. I have some sub-$200 rims that, although a whopping 17 lbs are great to have in an area with ice and granite curbs.
 
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Old 08-23-2008, 07:04 AM
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although a whopping 17 lbs are great to have in an area with ice and granite curbs.
Do you drive into curbs often?
 
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Old 08-23-2008, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by mcs22004
I would definitely go with something else. Although the lines do not clash with those of the car, like 90% of the wheels posted here, they have a busy, blinged-out SUV sort of vibe.
I'd disagree....I think they completely compliment that car and it looks better for having them on.
 


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