R99 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Also, a friend has offered to give me some free 20mm hubcentric spacers he had for his mk2 VW Golf (4x100) that he no longer needs.....One thing though, how will that effect the centre bore of the hub as VW is 57.1 and MINI is 56.1.I could get 57.1 spigots for the alloys to sit on the hubcentric element of the spacer, however, is it going to cause me a major headache (or be dangerous for that matter?!) when it comes to the spacer sitting on the MINI's hub?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashh Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) You could get the 1mm difference machines off the wheels? Then spigots for the other side? Perfect!Only you'd then have to run spigots for the life f those wheels Edited August 27, 2012 by Ashh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMurray Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Nice Bini Like the stance on it.Where are you in the country. let's do a shoot. :D ALSO seen the new countryman rally cars?!# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Brembo's are fitted... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Awful photo, but beltline is now black too: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 I'm thinking about a set of these in a staggered set up to run as my winter wheels as the SDM's will get wrecked in the winter months, which will soon be here!WORK Emotion XD9's17 x 7.5 front (ET32)17 x 8.5 rears (ET32)I just need to know where I can buy the rears from? I cant seem to find a UK dealer, so do I have to order from the US??I can pick up the fronts for a bargain £60, but they need a re-furb. No big deal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 OK, the fronts have been paid for now (£60 posted) I cant believe what a deal that is! :cool:I'm going to get a full set of the flat caps like these though when the rears come over from the US:Any thoughts on tyre options for the fronts and rears? (I want some stretch!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Another pic from the guy who's sold me them:In winter mode, the car will be running with these and without the rack / luggage basket... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 bang tidy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Thanks dude I think these will be a worthy winter wheel, but will definatley change the look of the car.... so removal of the basket / rack is going to be needed to make them work I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Some more pics of the rims (as you can see need a re-furb, but no big deal since I'm going to have to get the lug holes drilled out to 15mm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 £60 well spent dude!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 I think so too dude! I'm thinking when I get the full set together, I'll get them all done in a matt grey colour.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Get them in hyper black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 OK, they are here... So, the price quoted from the USA turned out to be an 'error' and they are actually $450 per wheel (Holy ****!) plus delivery, so looking at around the $1200 markAfter some digging around though, I can get the two rears from Japan via Vhyper@Battle for £799 delivered. Now I need to choose if I go for either:17x8.5 ET 32OR17X8.5 ET 25What do people think regarding the offsets?Mega bargain for £60 delivered, dead happy with them Refurb will be required though for sure, so not too sure about what to do, as colour matching to the brand new rears is gonna be a major PITA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 The huge 10J rear WORK wheels wont fit, so it was back to the drawing board.No to worry though, I have found some 3pc split rims, that I have put a deposit down on.Picture them with the dishes polished up, powdercoated centres in metallic bronze or grey (not decided yet) and with gold bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Lol polished over winter:p? Like them though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Nope, the orginal black JCW rims will be going on over winter, which will give me the time and money to get these where I want them to be.Going to be running 8.5J front and 9J rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Keeping the Rotas too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 The rota's are up for sale to fund the rebuilding of these 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 A question you should be able to answer for me ha,what are these wheels ?Seen them on a few MINIs. Look like big renault turbines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north wales loop Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 they are corvette salad cuttesr. couple of sets forsale on edition at the mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Yep - have to run adaptors for them as the MINI is 4x100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R99 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 What are peoples thoughts as to a colour for the centres??My thoughts are a pear grey / anthracite or maybe a bronze / gold - but not sure?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimalal Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 ah ma gawd. i have a classic mini but think id rather have this , really like your taste. nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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