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doona · Jul 22nd, 2006, 02:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD

new tyres....

can't tell anything yet, only got 2k on them, but I will say that brand new tyres with the shiny stuff on them are VERY slippery and it's a bad idea turning into your street hard before the stuff wears off

Nice... that is your third set yes??

I am still on my first set and I think they might not have worn at all.

Dan

Baker · Jul 22nd, 2006, 02:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiM

Nice one Micky

Kev this might answer your Q

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...0&d=1153530216

If you look closely, I think it says RFT

Silly me only looking at one picture

.

OZChris · Jul 22nd, 2006, 02:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by doona

I am still on my first set and I think they might not have worn at all.

I think it maybe time to consider a new set, as I reckon your tyres may have gone off by now

St00ge · Jul 22nd, 2006, 03:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD

new tyres....

can't tell anything yet, only got 2k on them, but I will say that brand new tyres with the shiny stuff on them are VERY slippery and it's a bad idea turning into your street hard before the stuff wears off

RE050A are meant to be awesome according to tire rack. I thought you were going with the budget option

OZChris · Jul 22nd, 2006, 04:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by St00ge

I thought you were going with the budget option

I think the term budget needs to be taken in context.

St00ge · Jul 22nd, 2006, 04:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiM

I think the term budget needs to be taken in context.

I'll be interested to see how the RE050A fair on a mini. Not too happy with the Eagles, as due to my brilliant luck, they are now manufactured in Thailand, and not Germany anymore, and by all accounts (and Lima's account) aren't as good as they were when made in Germany.

doona · Jul 22nd, 2006, 06:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiM

I think it maybe time to consider a new set, as I reckon your tyres may have gone off by now

Yeah I think they may be passed their used by date........

Thanks for the warnin Chris.

-Dan

AndrewH · Jul 22nd, 2006, 07:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by St00ge

I'll be interested to see how the RE050A fair on a mini. Not too happy with the Eagles, as due to my brilliant luck, they are now manufactured in Thailand, and not Germany anymore, and by all accounts (and Lima's account) aren't as good as they were when made in Germany.

They have been made in Thailand for a while now

Mine on the previous Mini were made in Thailand and were OK, got a bit sloppy when they were nearing the wear limits but were otherwise OK

St00ge · Jul 23rd, 2006, 04:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH

They have been made in Thailand for a while now

Mine on the previous Mini were made in Thailand and were OK, got a bit sloppy when they were nearing the wear limits but were otherwise OK

Mine are really noisy, and the grippy is ordinary. I just always get the sense that the car is being let down by the tires....especially since i got the swaybar. The car turns in and during the time when it would have normally tramlined, the front tires suddenly get their grip and turns in even better, but the tires feel like they're on water. I've got them on 42psi now. Tried 36, 38, 40 as well, but 42 is the best. Just looks like i have to put up with them until i try some others. Maybe i'll get the PP2s next, that's if they make them in 215/40/17. i like that size

MickyD · Jul 23rd, 2006, 06:37 AM

just took the stripes off the back of my car...

Baker · Jul 23rd, 2006, 07:03 AM

Time for something different?

doona · Jul 23rd, 2006, 10:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD

just took the stripes off the back of my car...

Yay... celabratisfaction!!

-Dan

MiniFr34k · Jul 24th, 2006, 12:19 AM

micky - whats was the process to take them off? im thinking of ditching mine... getting bored with them.

MickyD · Jul 24th, 2006, 12:51 AM

grab end, pull. (s******)

heating with a hairdryer can help if they're stubborn.

clean residue off with metho if required.

edit... s n i g g e r is censored?

Baker · Jul 24th, 2006, 01:49 AM

Sn-igger isn't, but it seems the term for a black man is.... pretty hyperactive swear censor here.

"Megan" · Jul 24th, 2006, 01:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Baker

Sn-igger isn't, but it seems the term for a black man is.... pretty hyperactive swear censor here.

Tell me about it - I tried to use the word pu ssycat the other day, and it got censored!!! A little OTT if you ask me!!

minigolf · Jul 24th, 2006, 01:52 AM

**** that!

hyprblu · Jul 24th, 2006, 04:33 AM

Just pt hyprblu in for some more mods today.

Getting:

OBX header
GTT divert pipe
Hi Flo sports cat
JCW brakes
re-inforced brake lines
Fire extinguisher.

The last item does not necessarily mean I am expecting problems with the mods.....

Looking forward to picking it up tomorrow.....

n00b · Jul 24th, 2006, 04:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by hyprblu

Fire extinguisher.

It's a great conversation piece...

hyprblu · Jul 24th, 2006, 04:41 AM

A CAMS necessity..........

Jul 22nd, 2006, 03:37 AM	#5504 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:34 AM Posts: 2,835 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD new tyres.... can't tell anything yet, only got 2k on them, but I will say that brand new tyres with the shiny stuff on them are VERY slippery and it's a bad idea turning into your street hard before the stuff wears off RE050A are meant to be awesome according to tire rack. I thought you were going with the budget option Black MCS

Jul 22nd, 2006, 04:23 AM	#5506 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:34 AM Posts: 2,835 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiM I think the term budget needs to be taken in context. I'll be interested to see how the RE050A fair on a mini. Not too happy with the Eagles, as due to my brilliant luck, they are now manufactured in Thailand, and not Germany anymore, and by all accounts (and Lima's account) aren't as good as they were when made in Germany. Black MCS

Jul 22nd, 2006, 07:57 AM	#5508 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by St00ge I'll be interested to see how the RE050A fair on a mini. Not too happy with the Eagles, as due to my brilliant luck, they are now manufactured in Thailand, and not Germany anymore, and by all accounts (and Lima's account) aren't as good as they were when made in Germany. They have been made in Thailand for a while now Mine on the previous Mini were made in Thailand and were OK, got a bit sloppy when they were nearing the wear limits but were otherwise OK Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Jul 23rd, 2006, 04:35 AM	#5509 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:34 AM Posts: 2,835 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH They have been made in Thailand for a while now Mine on the previous Mini were made in Thailand and were OK, got a bit sloppy when they were nearing the wear limits but were otherwise OK Mine are really noisy, and the grippy is ordinary. I just always get the sense that the car is being let down by the tires....especially since i got the swaybar. The car turns in and during the time when it would have normally tramlined, the front tires suddenly get their grip and turns in even better, but the tires feel like they're on water. I've got them on 42psi now. Tried 36, 38, 40 as well, but 42 is the best. Just looks like i have to put up with them until i try some others. Maybe i'll get the PP2s next, that's if they make them in 215/40/17. i like that size Black MCS

Jul 24th, 2006, 01:52 AM	#5517 (permalink)
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Jul 22nd, 2006, 02:29 AM	#5501
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 06:34 AM Posts: 2,802 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD new tyres.... can't tell anything yet, only got 2k on them, but I will say that brand new tyres with the shiny stuff on them are VERY slippery and it's a bad idea turning into your street hard before the stuff wears off Nice... that is your third set yes?? I am still on my first set and I think they might not have worn at all. Dan

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Jul 22nd, 2006, 02:30 AM	#5502 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 06:34 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiM Nice one Micky Kev this might answer your Q http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...0&d=1153530216 If you look closely, I think it says RFT Silly me only looking at one picture .

Jul 22nd, 2006, 02:33 AM	#5503 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 2,507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by doona I am still on my first set and I think they might not have worn at all. I think it maybe time to consider a new set, as I reckon your tyres may have gone off by now

Jul 22nd, 2006, 04:15 AM	#5505 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 2,507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by St00ge I thought you were going with the budget option I think the term budget needs to be taken in context.

Jul 22nd, 2006, 06:46 AM	#5507 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 06:34 AM Posts: 2,802 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiM I think it maybe time to consider a new set, as I reckon your tyres may have gone off by now Yeah I think they may be passed their used by date........ Thanks for the warnin Chris. -Dan

Jul 23rd, 2006, 06:37 AM	#5510 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	just took the stripes off the back of my car...

Jul 23rd, 2006, 07:03 AM	#5511 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 06:34 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	Time for something different?

Jul 23rd, 2006, 10:20 AM	#5512 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 06:34 AM Posts: 2,802 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD just took the stripes off the back of my car... Yay... celabratisfaction!! -Dan

Jul 24th, 2006, 12:19 AM	#5513 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:34 AM Posts: 2,173 Offline	micky - whats was the process to take them off? im thinking of ditching mine... getting bored with them.

Jul 24th, 2006, 12:51 AM	#5514 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	grab end, pull. (s******) heating with a hairdryer can help if they're stubborn. clean residue off with metho if required. edit... s n i g g e r is censored?

Jul 24th, 2006, 01:49 AM	#5515 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 06:34 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	Sn-igger isn't, but it seems the term for a black man is.... pretty hyperactive swear censor here.

Jul 24th, 2006, 01:51 AM	#5516 (permalink)
"Megan" MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:34 AM Posts: 1,768 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Baker Sn-igger isn't, but it seems the term for a black man is.... pretty hyperactive swear censor here. Tell me about it - I tried to use the word pu ssycat the other day, and it got censored!!! A little OTT if you ask me!!

Jul 24th, 2006, 04:33 AM	#5518 (permalink)
hyprblu MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 324 Offline	Just pt hyprblu in for some more mods today. Getting: OBX header GTT divert pipe Hi Flo sports cat JCW brakes re-inforced brake lines Fire extinguisher. The last item does not necessarily mean I am expecting problems with the mods..... Looking forward to picking it up tomorrow.....

Jul 24th, 2006, 04:36 AM	#5519 (permalink)
n00b Twincharge??? My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 06:34 AM Posts: 2,283 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by hyprblu Fire extinguisher. It's a great conversation piece...

Jul 24th, 2006, 04:41 AM	#5520 (permalink)
hyprblu MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 324 Offline	A CAMS necessity..........

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