Who's running 18" wheels? Pictures!!
#26
05-10-2007 | 10:38 PM
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From: Everett, WA
large pics:
2 from the dragon panoramic photo area, after everyone left
http://mappage.net/mini/DSC01691.JPG
http://mappage.net/mini/DSC01702.JPG
2 from the way back home from dragon
http://mappage.net/mini/P1000564.JPG
http://mappage.net/mini/P1000579.JPG
2 from the dragon panoramic photo area, after everyone left
http://mappage.net/mini/DSC01691.JPG
http://mappage.net/mini/DSC01702.JPG
2 from the way back home from dragon
http://mappage.net/mini/P1000564.JPG
http://mappage.net/mini/P1000579.JPG
#28
05-12-2007 | 05:26 PM
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Very nice, except 1 part that ruins it for me. The big konig label on what should be a clean part of the rim. They should have been a bit more discreet. But other than that, I likes.
You saw how low I was riding on 18's. I took my car to a shop to get the car put back to stock height for shipping, and instead of putting it to stOck, they raised the Megan's 2".
Yup, thats a quarter in the tire tread on top for reference.
BTW Gr8force, did you see your Mini on the killboy blog?
You saw how low I was riding on 18's. I took my car to a shop to get the car put back to stock height for shipping, and instead of putting it to stOck, they raised the Megan's 2".
Yup, thats a quarter in the tire tread on top for reference.
BTW Gr8force, did you see your Mini on the killboy blog?
Last edited by Wagnbat; 05-12-2007 at 08:56 PM.
#29
05-12-2007 | 05:29 PM
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Thanks! That means alot coming from you. I agree the Konig badge is a distractor but it's not so overbearing that it destroys the overall look. I also had to have my coilovers raised to full extension but it was to adjust for the body kit.
Yeah! Sure did. That was quite an honor!
Yeah! Sure did. That was quite an honor!
Last edited by Gr8Force; 05-12-2007 at 06:02 PM.
#34
05-12-2007 | 11:17 PM
I'm running 235/35/18 and I have no problems I jused to have 225/40/18 and they good also. I would love to go with 225/35/19 but I think I'm stuck with my 18" for a while.
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2013 GP2 #295, 270whp/310wtq, KO4 47mm Turbo, 18" NM Wheels, Alta intake, Manic Stage III+, HFS-3 Meth, 30% E85 Blend, Forged IC, Alta Hot Pipe, P&P/Ceramic Exhaust Manifold, m3 Extreme Ceramic DP, Vibrant mid res, 4" Double walled Tips, WMW/KW V3 CO, Alta Rear CA, CREE Fogs, Black out F/R Rings and Gas Cap, M7 CF Front Splitter, and No Stickers. MORE TO COME!! Previous 04Triple Black 17% Alta, MM Air/H2O, CAI, OBX Header, FBT Head, Shrick Cam, 234whp
#35
05-12-2007 | 11:20 PM
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#36
05-13-2007 | 11:39 AM
Sorry to hijack the thread, but I think this would be the best place to ask.
I'm lookin' for a little input. I am debating 17s or 18s on my car and it's hard to pick out wheels when you don't even know what size you want. Do you think there is a huge difference visually between these two sizes and do you notice a big change in performance after 18s? Does it take away from the "Mini experience"?
I'm lookin' for a little input. I am debating 17s or 18s on my car and it's hard to pick out wheels when you don't even know what size you want. Do you think there is a huge difference visually between these two sizes and do you notice a big change in performance after 18s? Does it take away from the "Mini experience"?
#37
05-13-2007 | 11:44 AM
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#38
05-13-2007 | 06:02 PM
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Sorry to hijack the thread, but I think this would be the best place to ask.
I'm lookin' for a little input. I am debating 17s or 18s on my car and it's hard to pick out wheels when you don't even know what size you want. Do you think there is a huge difference visually between these two sizes and do you notice a big change in performance after 18s? Does it take away from the "Mini experience"?
I'm lookin' for a little input. I am debating 17s or 18s on my car and it's hard to pick out wheels when you don't even know what size you want. Do you think there is a huge difference visually between these two sizes and do you notice a big change in performance after 18s? Does it take away from the "Mini experience"?
That is the Fireball Racing wing via AP Racing. It is 3 way adjustable and I believe it looks better than the M7 one which is also made via AP Racing.
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05-28-2007 | 01:10 AM
#44
05-28-2007 | 04:01 AM
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Related question.
Don't mean to hijack this thread. I want to see 18 inch wheels too. I just bought an 06 MCS with JCW kit with brakes and wheels. I don't like the black jcw wheels and they are somewhat heavier. With the JCW brakes do I need to run 18 inch wheels? If so, which 18 inch wheels would work with this car with a normal alloy, or satin (non chrome and not white paint) finish?
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