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Well here they are. What do you think?
 
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Well actually here they are.
 
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thanks fdavid - the molded blackout kit and tint are next on the list
 
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It's nice the way it is. Hot chocolate. Very nice.
 
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does anyone know who toyota contracted out to make there toyota fths concept wheel? because i love it or does anyone know of a wheel similar to this available to the public?
a quick photoshop
 
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Whew! I can finally join the group My first set of aftermarkets for the MINI. I can't believe it's been 3 years...

Rays G-Games Sidewinder's 17x7 (offset+42) 19lbs each.





Just put them on today...Not sure what I think...
 
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whats with the stickers?
 
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They're like the old school kill stickers you'd see on aircraft.

MINI did this as an advertisement back in 2003. I happen to come across a guy who had an extra set left over and he passed them on to me. I took them to our local sign shop and had them make the cars a little bigger and add a few that I can't stand

I've had them on for over a year now, and will probably pull them off soon and do something different...
 
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Thats how many other cars he's wasted through the turns.
 
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Originally Posted by miniman101
Thats how many other cars he's wasted through the turns.
 
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Originally Posted by skillet
Just put them on today...Not sure what I think...
I think they look really good actually!
 
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Old 03-09-2009, 01:20 PM
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I think they look really good actually!
Thanks!
 
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Just put them on today...Not sure what I think...
I can see why you'd say that but they look good. Almost look like 18's, and with your drop they fill the arches nicely.

Plan on a lot of brake dust cleaning with all those spokes!
 
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I just put ASA AR2's and new tires on my 02 MCS. Had I seen your pics first, I would have had a tough decision to make. Those looks great.
 
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Originally Posted by skillet
Whew! I can finally join the group My first set of aftermarkets for the MINI. I can't believe it's been 3 years...

Rays G-Games Sidewinder's 17x7 (offset+42) 19lbs each.


Just put them on today...Not sure what I think...
Those look great! Nice car, man.
 
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Originally Posted by skillet
Whew! I can finally join the group My first set of aftermarkets for the MINI. I can't believe it's been 3 years...

Rays G-Games Sidewinder's 17x7 (offset+42) 19lbs each.





Just put them on today...Not sure what I think...
Looks good.
 
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Old 03-10-2009, 09:22 AM
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Thanks for the responses. Makes me feel a bit better about them. They're starting to grow on me. I've been driving around trying to find things that I can see my reflection in so I have an idea of what they look like while moving
 
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10 spokes...bright silver....looks PERFECT on a DS MINI in my opinion. I loved mine, up until they were stolen. Great choice, they look awesome on your car.
 
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Originally Posted by Duck360198
10 spokes...bright silver....looks PERFECT on a DS MINI in my opinion. I loved mine, up until they were stolen. Great choice, they look awesome on your car.
What sort of low life steals wheels off a car.
 
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Originally Posted by Duck360198
10 spokes...bright silver....looks PERFECT on a DS MINI in my opinion. I loved mine, up until they were stolen. Great choice, they look awesome on your car.
Thanks! I forget the color, but it's like the Rays special Mercury Silver. Very high metallic content in the paint. Insert shameless plug...Are you interested in owning 10 spokes again?
 
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What aftermarket rims can fit the factory Mini logo in them?

Is there any way to keep the flat tire monitors with aftermarkets?
 
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Originally Posted by veg1515
What aftermarket rims can fit the factory Mini logo in them?

Is there any way to keep the flat tire monitors with aftermarkets?
Find a wheel you like. Get caps made to go over the aftermarket ones. Yes, TPMS moves over to the new wheels - worst case scenario is that you'll buy rebuild kits because your seals are bad - depends on how old the sensors are.
 
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car will be brand new
I am about to order mini # 3 and I am trying to decide on some wheels

I think all the current wheels you can get in the package are horrible

Where do I get caps made?
 
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Originally Posted by skillet
They're like the old school kill stickers you'd see on aircraft.

MINI did this as an advertisement back in 2003. I happen to come across a guy who had an extra set left over and he passed them on to me. I took them to our local sign shop and had them make the cars a little bigger and add a few that I can't stand

I've had them on for over a year now, and will probably pull them off soon and do something different...
could i see a better pic of this somewhere? it's awesome.
 


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