Show me your WHEELS!
#9101
I'd love to put some cross coil-overs on but my wife likes the ride the way it is. I had cross on my 07 with a mild drop. I loved it. Wife didn't.
#9102
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#9109
aero
wing from gp cooper
ebay for the front and rear aero
#9112
Wheels: 18x7 OZ Ultraleggera Black (don’t know offset- it’s whatever tire rack recommended)
Tires: BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S (215/35ZR18)
Spacers: (F) 8mm custom spacer (R) 5mm spacer
Suspension: Koni FSD + NM Engineering Springs
Brake set-up: (F) Stoptech BBK ST-40 4 Piston Caliper with 328x28mm rotor
(R) Stock caliper with Stoptech cross-drilled rotor
There is probably 3mm clearance between the front caliper and wheel... This brake kit is hard to accommodate for... not many rims out there that can handle them without a spacer.
Hope this helps guys! My car has come a long way since I first go her! Definitely will be keeping her for a while after all these mods!!!
And here is a couple more pics for your viewing pleasure![Smilie](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Tires: BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S (215/35ZR18)
Spacers: (F) 8mm custom spacer (R) 5mm spacer
Suspension: Koni FSD + NM Engineering Springs
Brake set-up: (F) Stoptech BBK ST-40 4 Piston Caliper with 328x28mm rotor
(R) Stock caliper with Stoptech cross-drilled rotor
There is probably 3mm clearance between the front caliper and wheel... This brake kit is hard to accommodate for... not many rims out there that can handle them without a spacer.
Hope this helps guys! My car has come a long way since I first go her! Definitely will be keeping her for a while after all these mods!!!
And here is a couple more pics for your viewing pleasure
![Smilie](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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#9113
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nice wheel color choice! i did the same thing!
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#9116
Thanks man. I bought the splitter from a member here who made them. I had to modify it a bit though as it was designed to stick out quite a bit more. I'm not a fan of the hangers and I prefer a more subtle look.
#9119
N2MINI makes them. FYI, they were modified to sit the way they do on the pic. They originally stuck out a good extra 2-3".
Last edited by Evasive; 05-31-2011 at 08:53 AM.
#9122
Hey Guys- i'm ordering new 18 inch wheels- can i get your opinons on these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18x7-...ht_6347wt_1165
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18x7-...ht_6347wt_1165
#9123
I don't care for them. And I'd NEVER buy a no-name wheel from Ebay, even if the seller has a very good satisfaction score, as this one does. How much do these weigh? The mere fact that they don't include this info is a baaad sign. Where are they made? If they ain't Chinese, I'll eat my airedale.
Lastly, are you sure you want 18's? If so, why? The whole "bigger is better" thing is a myth, unless it's better looking to YOU. Your wheels will be heavier (especially cheaper ones), your sidewalls will be shorter, your car won't handle, brake, or ride as well as on a smaller wheel, etc. Personally, I'd never go bigger than 17's on a Mini (and that's what I wound up with), and was seriously considering going 16's. Food for thought.
#9124
I agree with Kevin. Wheels should improve driving dynamics and 18" cast wheels are going to break on our rough recession roads if u hit a bad pothole one too many times. Just my .02
#9125
I agree with Kevin as well...but I'd really like to see him eat an airedale so could you just buy them and prove him wrong.
j/k - I love dogs. Save your money unless you *really* like these, in which case it won't matter what anyone says.
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j/k - I love dogs. Save your money unless you *really* like these, in which case it won't matter what anyone says.