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Old 03-28-2010, 02:00 PM
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Just had these installed yesterday!
 
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Have my cross spokes in the market place for sale, check 'em out
 
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Summer Shoes...

These are coming on soon:

 
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Originally Posted by MinimalMouse
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Did no one else see this?


I would love to have a set of these comps. Always loved them!
 
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Old 03-30-2010, 07:41 PM
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I can't find a single thing that I like about that MINI! But, to each his own - the guy who owns that MINI likes it all and that's all that matters.
 
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20" Motegi DP1

These 20x7.5 Chrome Motegi DP1 wheels with Nitto Neo Gen 225/30zr20W Tires will soon be in the market place. I'm sure the previous owner loved them but they are just not my style.

I cleaned the car today and snapped a few pics as the sun was setting.

Their replacements just arrived from Tire Rack! That was some fast shipping. I'll post those up when I get them on this weekend.
 
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Originally Posted by mini_macky
the rust around my hub nut is kinda embarrassing

the look of the TE37 didn't exactly work on my car but on the pics below, they were A-OK.

here are other pics of MINIs with LE37/TE37 (i think i got these from NAM also)



Man, I need a set of Coilovers and some white TE37s.
 
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Old 03-31-2010, 09:06 AM
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18" OZ records (discontinued)
 
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^ good looking 5-spoke wheel there
 
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Originally Posted by traction
I would love to have a set of these comps. Always loved them!
I looked for Compomotives back when I first got my Mini. They look very serious, but they are quite heavy. I assume that is because they really are for race cars and need to be very sturdy.
 
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What do you guys think?



Mine is the red one... The blue one is from a friend of mine. What do you think?
 
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Mine is the red one... The blue one is from a friend of mine. What do you think?
Nice, I really like the gold and red combination. Any more pics?
 
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Originally Posted by strshp
Have my cross spokes in the market place for sale, check 'em out
I did. If you shipped we'd be talkin'
 
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Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
I can't find a single thing that I like about that MINI! But, to each his own - the guy who owns that MINI likes it all and that's all that matters.
I dont think that looks are the point on this car
 
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Originally Posted by Blainestang
Man, I need a set of Coilovers and some white TE37s.

I posted earlier on this thread but I have some TE37 knockoffs on my ride in white. They are the Rota Grids. More pix in my gallery if you want.
 
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Originally Posted by Blainestang
Man, I need a set of Coilovers and some white TE37s.
You can get a set of Volk TE37 from Tirerack $399/per. They're having a clearance sale. You will need a set of wheel stud conversion for these wheels
If the link doesn't work then search for 2008 Chevy Cobalt Sedan LS

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...=LS&sort=Brand
 
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Old 04-01-2010, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ndylam
You can get a set of Volk TE37 from Tirerack $399/per. They're having a clearance sale. You will need a set of wheel stud conversion for these wheels
If the link doesn't work then search for 2008 Chevy Cobalt Sedan LS

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...=LS&sort=Brand

Or you could have the wheel holes drilled. I'm all over this. New TE-37s for my ride. Get 'em while they're hot!!!
 
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Originally Posted by J_'09s
Or you could have the wheel holes drilled. I'm all over this. New TE-37s for my ride. Get 'em while they're hot!!!
If you planning on swapping wheels for winter session then yeah. Otherwise, I wouldn't want to drill on a set of $1600 wheels.
You can get the studs for $115. You probably have to pay more to have it professional drilled. Labor ain't cheap :/

http://www.txwerks.com/servlet/Detail?no=47
 
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Originally Posted by ndylam
If you planning on swapping wheels for winter session then yeah. Otherwise, I wouldn't want to drill on a set of $1600 wheels.
You can get the studs for $115. You probably have to pay more to have it professional drilled. Labor ain't cheap :/

http://www.txwerks.com/servlet/Detail?no=47
Thanks for the link, thats probably a better way to go. I wonder how long these wheels have been on sale like this? I could always put my stock wheels back on if it got nasty down here, but its southern Spain, they dont know what snow looks like here.
 
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Originally Posted by J_'09s
Thanks for the link, thats probably a better way to go. I wonder how long these wheels have been on sale like this? I could always put my stock wheels back on if it got nasty down here, but its southern Spain, they dont know what snow looks like here.
You're very welcome. Those wheels have been on sale for over a month now. The price for those wheels is a steal . If you have the cash then go for it. I doubt you can find another deal like this. I'll post some photos of my wheels once I'm done replacing the bushings.
 
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WOW! That is a SMOKING price for those wheels! TE37's in 17" for under $400 each! WOWZA! Congrats to those picking them up at that price!
 
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Another one of mine:

 
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Originally Posted by ADAMSALTAMINI
WOW! That is a SMOKING price for those wheels! TE37's in 17" for under $400 each! WOWZA! Congrats to those picking them up at that price!
I KNOW! I dont think i've ever pressed "add to cart" faster than when i saw that price. Just waiting for tire rack to get the center caps in and then they'll be on their way. Any recommendations for a tire? I want to run 225s. Thanks
 
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Originally Posted by ice91


Mine is the red one... The blue one is from a friend of mine. What do you think?
I love those wheels, what are they if you dont mind me asking? Looks sweet
 
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Question for all you guys.

Does any one know, what is the weight for the wheels from factory 09 JCW?

I am trying to get something lighter for track. So far the lightest i found on 17x7 was 14.6 lbs.

I also want to know how much, if there is any performance difference by the weight on each wheel per pound or so?
 


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