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Mutts · Oct 23rd, 2001, 03:08 AM

What ever happened to the 7-spoke wheels?
Early official press release pictures, like the one below, showed what I think are 17\" 7-spoke wheels (could be 16\", not sure). I really like them, but now that all versions of the MINI are out in the open, I\'ve not seen them anywhere. Does anyone know what happened to them?

R1 · Oct 23rd, 2001, 03:13 AM

I was told by MINI services that the 17\" wheels were not type aproved for sale in German tests so the wheels will not be availiable until 2002. They will be a dealer option, not a factory fit.

Mutts · Oct 23rd, 2001, 03:57 AM

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On 23-10-2001 9:13 R1 wrote:
...They will be a dealer option, not a factory fit.

I\'ve been wondering about this for a long time, can anyone explain the difference between a dealer option and a factory fit? If it is a dealer option, will every dealer have it on their list, does it cost extra (I guess the factory <b>will</b> deliver the car with weels...), why does the factory not support this?
Does anyone have a list of dealerfit vs. factoryfit options?

OnlyS4me · Oct 23rd, 2001, 04:09 AM

One thing is nicer if it\'s a dealers option, you don\'t have to pay BPM over that particular part. Keep that in mind, it\'s gonna save you a lot of money ;)!

J3T · Oct 23rd, 2001, 08:17 AM

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On 23-10-2001 8:57 Mutts wrote:
[...]

I\'ve been wondering about this for a long time, can anyone explain the difference between a dealer option and a factory fit?

Ok so factory fit means that it goes on your order form and added to the car during the assembly process.
Dealer fit is also called retro fit - the part can be added after the car is produced without any problems.
eg mudflaps/wheels are dealer fit, sports suspension is a factory fit.

Now to the wheels, according to my dealer (last night), the 7 spoke 17\" alloys are available from week 49!

Jon

Basil · Oct 20th, 2002, 03:53 AM

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Originally posted by J3T

Now to the wheels, according to my dealer (last night), the 7 spoke 17\" alloys are available from week 49!

Jon

I wonder what happened......

rrypma · Oct 3rd, 2003, 01:51 AM

OK...to keep up the annual post in this thread......I wonder what happened?

NEMINI · Oct 3rd, 2003, 02:03 AM

lol nothing like digging for fossils

motoring · Oct 3rd, 2003, 02:57 AM

MINI picked up some good looking wheels to put on that car for the photos. They are 16 inch Raceline Wheels and are no longer available (company out of business)

Oct 23rd, 2001, 03:08 AM	#1
Mutts MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Amsterdam Local Time: 10:50 AM Posts: 78 Offline	7-spoke wheels What ever happened to the 7-spoke wheels? Early official press release pictures, like the one below, showed what I think are 17\" 7-spoke wheels (could be 16\", not sure). I really like them, but now that all versions of the MINI are out in the open, I\'ve not seen them anywhere. Does anyone know what happened to them?

Oct 23rd, 2001, 03:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 10:50 AM Posts: 4,915 Offline	7-spoke wheels I was told by MINI services that the 17\" wheels were not type aproved for sale in German tests so the wheels will not be availiable until 2002. They will be a dealer option, not a factory fit.

Oct 23rd, 2001, 03:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mutts MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Amsterdam Local Time: 10:50 AM Posts: 78 Offline	7-spoke wheels Quote: On 23-10-2001 9:13 R1 wrote: ...They will be a dealer option, not a factory fit. I\'ve been wondering about this for a long time, can anyone explain the difference between a dealer option and a factory fit? If it is a dealer option, will every dealer have it on their list, does it cost extra (I guess the factory <b>will</b> deliver the car with weels...), why does the factory not support this? Does anyone have a list of dealerfit vs. factoryfit options?

Oct 23rd, 2001, 04:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
OnlyS4me Loves Leecey Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Broads Local Time: 10:50 AM Posts: 4,759 Offline	7-spoke wheels One thing is nicer if it\'s a dealers option, you don\'t have to pay BPM over that particular part. Keep that in mind, it\'s gonna save you a lot of money ;)!

Oct 23rd, 2001, 08:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
J3T MINI2 Freak Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cotswolds Local Time: 10:50 AM Posts: 129 Offline	7-spoke wheels Quote: On 23-10-2001 8:57 Mutts wrote: [...] I\'ve been wondering about this for a long time, can anyone explain the difference between a dealer option and a factory fit? Ok so factory fit means that it goes on your order form and added to the car during the assembly process. Dealer fit is also called retro fit - the part can be added after the car is produced without any problems. eg mudflaps/wheels are dealer fit, sports suspension is a factory fit. Now to the wheels, according to my dealer (last night), the 7 spoke 17\" alloys are available from week 49! Jon

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Oct 20th, 2002, 03:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 07:50 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Re: 7-spoke wheels Quote: Originally posted by J3T Now to the wheels, according to my dealer (last night), the 7 spoke 17\" alloys are available from week 49! Jon I wonder what happened......

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rrypma MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westchester, NY Local Time: 04:50 AM Posts: 139 Offline	OK...to keep up the annual post in this thread......I wonder what happened?

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motoring Autox Monster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Des Moines, WA Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 619 Offline	MINI picked up some good looking wheels to put on that car for the photos. They are 16 inch Raceline Wheels and are no longer available (company out of business) IB/W MC with the really big checkered flag on top 2004 H Stock National Champion

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