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Old 04-15-2006, 06:14 PM
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Would we be able to get Mini Center caps some where for them?
 
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You could get the MINI center caps from any MINI dealer.
 
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Sorry, so the standard mini centercaps from S-lites will fit these?
 
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Old 04-16-2006, 05:32 AM
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Can we email them to figure out how much shipping would be?
 
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Guys,
Peter has given his email so feel free to contact him directly. He is having troubles being able to post since he is a vendor and NAM has to have a agreement in place with vendors. He has not produced a product yet for the MINI hence the reason why he was approached on making this wheel. I think that he is being more than generous and he should be rewarded by our business if he can come up with a wheel that is highly similar to the BMW wheel.
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Okay I guess I would seriously be in if I had a couple of my questions answered. Im going for the "euro" look on my car and ironically I just had an accident and trashed my summer R90s and the tires that went with them. The "euro" look is something with a good sized lip. Will these have it? I really don't know whether I would want 17s or 18s with these if Im going for a more euro look. What sort of finish will these have on them? I really like the finish similar to that on the wheel that comes from BMW, like a hyper silver or polished look no?

Thanks! I hope we can get enough people!

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Old 04-20-2006, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ChiliCooperS
Okay I guess I would seriously be in if I had a couple of my questions answered. Im going for the "euro" look on my car and ironically I just had an accident and trashed my summer R90s and the tires that went with them. The "euro" look is something with a good sized lip. Will these have it? I really don't know whether I would want 17s or 18s with these if Im going for a more euro look. What sort of finish will these have on them? I really like the finish similar to that on the wheel that comes from BMW, like a hyper silver or polished look no?

Thanks! I hope we can get enough people!

Mikey
ChiliCooperS,
I would direct all your questions to Peter directly regarding the wheels and there make and the quality of them. However from what I have heard and seen they are some darn good quality wheels that cost a fraction of what BBS or other manufacturers cost. I think it would be neat if we could get enough people as well, but I honestly dont know if it is going to happen now with all the excitment gone about the wheel.
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Old 04-20-2006, 10:00 AM
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I can't say for sure that this wheel would have a euro look since it doesn't have a lip per se, but it's more of a concave type of wheel.

I'm hoping for an aggressive offset but don't know if it's possible with this wheel design and/with on our cars.
 
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I realize that the more people we have, the cheaper the cost, but what if we just went with the amount of people we have now? Would they still make it for us that are sure? Thanks...
 
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Originally Posted by Want-a-mini
I realize that the more people we have, the cheaper the cost, but what if we just went with the amount of people we have now? Would they still make it for us that are sure? Thanks...
I will ask Peter, and see what the new cost is on this. Man being an organizer really is tiring , but glad to help you guys out.
Will wait to see what the price is for a set then.
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1. Racinbmw
2. typer139
3. ChilicooperS
4. Joker(?)
5. Want-a-mini (17" only)
6. RAW_MCS
7. Grahamxx
8. Astromini
9. Vertigo


Thinking about it:
1. tpetro33
2. Rossii 18X7.5
3. Bster
4. ilovepanerai
5. MacGuruTX
6. Gospeed75
7. lexlow

Keep going with sign ups, hey we could make this happen for all those MINI people out there. Our names will go down in hsitory for making this happen. Ok well maybe not but it would be cool to be remembered for the creation of this wheel for the MINI.
 
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Old 04-20-2006, 08:18 PM
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A New Cheer

Originally Posted by racinbmw
but I honestly dont know if it is going to happen now with all the excitment gone about the wheel.
Excitment GONE???? I'm still very excited, been searching and still haven't found a wheel that excites me as much as the CSL Wheel .

...don't make me sing another cheer and have racinbmw break out the pompoms again... well, actually that would be pertty exciting j/k.

I want a set in 17x7.5 ... still unsure about which offset would be right for my MCS . I have the JCW Suspension and might eventually go with a BBK setup.

"Come on MINI FREAKS who want/need new WHEELS, go with the CSL WHEELS, everyone is doing it ... well, 9 people are so far, but there will be more for sure ."
 
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Put me down for a set of 17's Daz
 
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Add me to "thinking about it":

o-ron

i'd be interested, but wondering how much shipping would be??
17"

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1. Racinbmw
2. typer139
3. ChilicooperS
4. Joker(?)
5. Want-a-mini (17" only)
6. RAW_MCS
7. Grahamxx
8. Astromini
9. Vertigo


Thinking about it:
1. tpetro33
2. Rossii 18X7.5
3. Bster
4. ilovepanerai
5. MacGuruTX
6. Gospeed75
7. lexlow

Keep going with sign ups, hey we could make this happen for all those MINI people out there. Our names will go down in hsitory for making this happen. Ok well maybe not but it would be cool to be remembered for the creation of this wheel for the MINI.
 
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Old 04-22-2006, 07:38 PM
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1. Racinbmw
2. typer139
3. ChilicooperS
4. Joker(?)
5. Want-a-mini (17" only)
6. RAW_MCS
7. Grahamxx
8. Astromini
9. Vertigo
10. dazrum (17x7.5)


Thinking about it:
1. tpetro33
2. Rossii 18X7.5
3. Bster
4. ilovepanerai
5. MacGuruTX
6. Gospeed75
7. lexlow
8. o-ron (17x7.5)
 
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Old 04-23-2006, 03:12 AM
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add me to thinking about it as well

17's
 
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how's the offset and fit with this wheel on the mcs? I'm guessing with 7.5 they might stick out a little extra?
 
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I just realized these are 20+ lbs... ?

If so, please remove me from the "thinking about it" list. I've ordered web spokes with my car that I like the look of, and I'd rather not replace them for wheels of the same (or more) weight.

Thanks!
 
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did anything ever come of this? those wheels are hot
 
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Any more info on these?
 
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Yah, what happened with this?? I would TOTALLY love a set of those wheels for the MINI! (I drool over the ones at the local BMW shop when I have my car over there)

17x7.5 with +38 or +40 offset, please, but I MIGHT consider the 18"ers too.
 
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I guess nothing ever happen with this.
 
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I bet it was $699 a wheel....
 
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1. Racinbmw
2. typer139
3. ChilicooperS
4. Joker(?)
5. Want-a-mini (17" only)
6. RAW_MCS
7. Grahamxx
8. Astromini
9. Vertigo
10. dazrum (17x7.5)


Thinking about it:
1. tpetro33
2. Rossii 18X7.5
3. Bster
4. ilovepanerai
5. MacGuruTX
6. Gospeed75
7. lexlow
8. o-ron (17x7.5)
9. Hangin'_with_Mr.Cooper (18x7.5)
 
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Old 08-05-2007, 11:31 AM
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Interested in 18x7.5 and probably will buy but not before I see pictures on a Mini. Also, very important...

I own an 06 MCS that was built after August of 06 that has the newer bolt size, I believe. Can I get an affirmation that these would fit on my car? Thanks.
 


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