Show me your WHEELS! 2.0
#301
Like I have said before, I have 17x7.5" wheels (+45 offset) with 215/45-17 tires. I have no clearance issues at all. That is also in confunction with a 1.4" drop. I have also run 18x8" wheels (+45 offset) with 215/35-18 tires with no issues as well. This on a 2009 MCS.
#302
#304
#309
Sparco Assetto Gara
I wasn't sure of the finish on these wheels at first, but they're growing on me. The aren't exactly matte, it's more of a satin/eggshell finish. Now I just need some coilovers!
PS: I hope you guys like the blacked out trim. The shop I was recommended to was ****ing terrible. Here's a short list of things that made painting over the chrome trim take a month to complete. (I'm not exaggerating either)
Week 1
I wasn't sure of the finish on these wheels at first, but they're growing on me. The aren't exactly matte, it's more of a satin/eggshell finish. Now I just need some coilovers!
PS: I hope you guys like the blacked out trim. The shop I was recommended to was ****ing terrible. Here's a short list of things that made painting over the chrome trim take a month to complete. (I'm not exaggerating either)
Week 1
- Quoted: $700 for total costs
- Work begins
- Shop breaks both door panels trying to get to the handles
- Car is returned
- Rear brake lights out
- Car doors don't open from the inside
- Car doors do not unlock with key fob
- I'm locked inside the car and have to return the vehicle to the shop to let me out of the car...
- Car is brought back to the shop
- Cost is raised additional $500 from initial quote for a job that is not finished.
- I pay them and have it sent back to fix the "minor mix ups"
- Car is returned with brake lights still out
- Door sills have been crushed and scraped
- Paint is not clear coated on the front of the vehicle and is uneven
- When doors are unlocked the doors open-lock-open-lock-open continuously for 3 seconds...
- There is mud and dirt and dust on the interior of the car.
- There is a ding and a scratch down to the metal in my door
- Car goes back to the shop
- Brake lights are still out
- There is now a scratch the size of my hand in the front black plastic on the bumper
- Paint on trim is finally decent minus a huge thumbprint on the clear of the passenger side door handle
- Original problems ignored
- Lawyer is involved
- Car goes to Mini to have repairs finished the same day and paint fixed the next at the shop's expense.
- Car still has thumbprint in black paint on passenger side door handle (LOL)
#311
Wow, that sucks. Yelp goes a long way to help future customers if you're willing to take two minutes to write a review of the shop.
BTW, i don't work for Yelp or have any affiliation with them, but I try to always Yelp a business before i go so i know what to expect. I like to believe it's save my @ss a few times.
BTW, i don't work for Yelp or have any affiliation with them, but I try to always Yelp a business before i go so i know what to expect. I like to believe it's save my @ss a few times.
#312
Wow, that sucks. Yelp goes a long way to help future customers if you're willing to take two minutes to write a review of the shop.
BTW, i don't work for Yelp or have any affiliation with them, but I try to always Yelp a business before i go so i know what to expect. I like to believe it's save my @ss a few times.
BTW, i don't work for Yelp or have any affiliation with them, but I try to always Yelp a business before i go so i know what to expect. I like to believe it's save my @ss a few times.
If lawyers are involved, I'd lay low until it's all settled, IMHO. Businesses are starting to take action against attacks on Yelp. BBB may be a better place to vent.
#313
As for Yelp, businesses have always been fighting the bad reviews. What business wants a negative light cast on them? You can usually sort out legitimate reviews from the ones who are simply bad mouthing or even trying to boost a bad reputation by putting in a good review.
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#315
Didn't consider that. I agree if lawyers are involved, wait until that dust settles.
As for Yelp, businesses have always been fighting the bad reviews. What business wants a negative light cast on them? You can usually sort out legitimate reviews from the ones who are simply bad mouthing or even trying to boost a bad reputation by putting in a good review.
As for Yelp, businesses have always been fighting the bad reviews. What business wants a negative light cast on them? You can usually sort out legitimate reviews from the ones who are simply bad mouthing or even trying to boost a bad reputation by putting in a good review.
#322
Albiecrazy,
I made a lot of subtle changes that most people never notice 'till they see a stock MCS next to me- See below for a current list of exterior Mods:
JCW Aero Kit
JCW GP underbody panels
Body colored headlight rings
Body colored upper grill surround
Body colored M7 Ram Hood Scoop
Converted OEM fog lights to function as both fog lights & turn signals
Replaced amber side marker lenses with clear lenses using amber LED bulbs
Filled-in wheel arch lights, upper grill, and turn signal/running lights on front bumper
Filled-in wheel arch lights, replaced factory plug with extra reverse light, painted ducts black in rear bumper
Trimmed rear wheel arches, wheel well liner, and rear bumper for tire clearance
Painted chrome belt line black to match other trim
Removed rear window wiper
Removed all stickers/emblems except "Mini" emblems on the hood & over hole where rear wiper was removed
Replaced the chrome gas cap with a body colored cover unit from base model Cooper
Removed rear spoiler & filled in holes
Alta 2” antenna
Custom JCW logo side stripes
I made a lot of subtle changes that most people never notice 'till they see a stock MCS next to me- See below for a current list of exterior Mods:
JCW Aero Kit
JCW GP underbody panels
Body colored headlight rings
Body colored upper grill surround
Body colored M7 Ram Hood Scoop
Converted OEM fog lights to function as both fog lights & turn signals
Replaced amber side marker lenses with clear lenses using amber LED bulbs
Filled-in wheel arch lights, upper grill, and turn signal/running lights on front bumper
Filled-in wheel arch lights, replaced factory plug with extra reverse light, painted ducts black in rear bumper
Trimmed rear wheel arches, wheel well liner, and rear bumper for tire clearance
Painted chrome belt line black to match other trim
Removed rear window wiper
Removed all stickers/emblems except "Mini" emblems on the hood & over hole where rear wiper was removed
Replaced the chrome gas cap with a body colored cover unit from base model Cooper
Removed rear spoiler & filled in holes
Alta 2” antenna
Custom JCW logo side stripes
#323
I think I'm done with touching up my car for now. I have to finish paying off my student loans and pay my lawyer as well. (Luckily he's a close friend)
On a positive note I'm going to the track soon to meet this girl who's an 11 time national championship driver of mini coopers. :D I hope she's my driving instructor!