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Old 11-29-2005, 05:58 PM
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nice wheels pyugala, i bet those rims will be very light!


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My track set-up. SSR 16" x 7.5" with 205/50R16 Advan AD07.

 
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Old 11-29-2005, 06:31 PM
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Thanks si_power. They are very light .
 
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Originally Posted by DiD
Thanks Ken!

More pictures of it on my Motoring Photography site.

awesome pictures!!!

I saw that yellow with R90's... man, i might have to pull out my R90's
and wrap some better tires on 'em and actually use them next Spring.
 
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Old 12-10-2005, 11:24 AM
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Saw this at Bob Smith Mini today. Sorry about the crappy phone pic. Looked a lot better (interesting) in person:


 

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Old 12-10-2005, 11:38 AM
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Something's definitely not right about painting the R90's like that.
 
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Old 12-10-2005, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DiD
Something's definitely not right about painting the R90's like that.
Must be a mad ex-girlfriend who had too juch time on her hands and went and paint graffity on his wheels, that's why they're off the car, getting ready for strip and paint. I hope...
 
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Old 12-10-2005, 01:52 PM
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man...that R90 looks scary... like veins or something...
 
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Old 12-10-2005, 07:24 PM
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Finelly got pics of my new wheels.

18" Neez Euro Cross with Hankook Ventus Sport K104 215/35ZR. Brembo Big Brakes will be added soon.




 
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Old 12-10-2005, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dufrinr
Finelly got pics of my new wheels.

18" Neez Euro Cross with Hankook Ventus Sport 215/35ZR. Brembo Big Brakes will be added soon.




Those look like the BBS CH's........very nice, where can you get those?
 
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Old 12-10-2005, 08:51 PM
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Rossii,

those wheels cost almost twice as the comparable BBSs Very expensive...

dufrinr

Impressive, as always my friend
 
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Old 12-10-2005, 08:59 PM
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As far as I know they wheels are only available directly from Neez Japan.
 
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Originally Posted by ScuderiaMini
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those wheels cost almost twice as the comparable BBSs Very expensive...

dufrinr

Impressive, as always my friend
I found that out the 18"s start at $898.00 a rim Why do I always like the expensive rims

Oh by the way they can be found at Neez here in the US for those with $$$
 
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Cool that there is a distributor in the USA. Miniacs have been asking where to get them.
 
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Old 12-10-2005, 10:34 PM
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Quick question why does the rim have two valve stems????
 
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Originally Posted by dufrinr
Finelly got pics of my new wheels.

18" Neez Euro Cross with Hankook Ventus Sport K104 215/35ZR. Brembo Big Brakes will be added soon.




Why do I always see that chrome gas cap on the coupes but not on convertibles? I have all the chrome packages inside and out on my car but I have a black door hiding my gas cap, can that chrome one be added on aftermarket?
 
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Old 12-11-2005, 05:53 AM
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Why do I always see that chrome gas cap on the coupes but not on convertibles? I have all the chrome packages inside and out on my car but I have a black door hiding my gas cap, can that chrome one be added on aftermarket?
I was told by a convertible owner that it's due to reduced space because of the folding top. Whether that's true or not, I don't know, but Cooper Ses should have that chrome door regardless, but her MCSC does not.
 
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Old 12-11-2005, 12:29 PM
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very nicely done, dulfrinr!!!

are those Hankooks high quality? In the US, Hankooks are marketed like a
poorman's Kumho... from the pict, I first though you were running Pilot's.

looks great though!



Originally Posted by dufrinr
Finelly got pics of my new wheels.

18" Neez Euro Cross with Hankook Ventus Sport K104 215/35ZR. Brembo Big Brakes will be added soon.




 
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Old 12-11-2005, 01:25 PM
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After 1yr and 4 sets I've found my wheels!

Just finished the install of new JCW R105's to replace my anthracite R99's. The anthracites are great but just didn't seem right with the chrome line exterior.
 
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Old 12-11-2005, 01:33 PM
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Nice looking pair of CR/B !!!
 
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Old 12-11-2005, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by slate
Just finished the install of new JCW R105's to replace my anthracite R99's.
Did you weigh the new JCW wheels? Haven't seen any specs on them yet, but am guessing that they are 20+ lbs.
 
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Old 12-11-2005, 04:04 PM
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R105 weight

Originally Posted by XAlfa
Did you weigh the new JCW wheels? Haven't seen any specs on them yet, but am guessing that they are 20+ lbs.
I saw spec. of 21lbs on Mini2. They arrived with Dunlop RF's on them at just under 45lb; not so light but I was after the look.
 
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Old 12-11-2005, 04:08 PM
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Thanks

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Nice looking pair of CR/B !!!
Thx Passat. It took a while to find a set you haven't owned yet . Seriously, I appreciate your opinion given the wheel expert that you are.
 
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Old 12-11-2005, 04:39 PM
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NEW Rims

OZ Superturismo WRC 18x7 42ET w/Toyo Proxes





with 1" drop (h-sport springs, no rubbing so far)
 
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Old 12-11-2005, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ScuderiaMini
OZ Superturismo WRC 18x7 42ET
Nice look, but just as heavy as the much maligned S-lites - 25 lbs. Definitely not a performance wheel.
 
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Old 12-11-2005, 04:58 PM
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very nice!!!

Originally Posted by ScuderiaMini
OZ Superturismo WRC 18x7 42ET w/Toyo Proxes

 


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