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LostBoyScout · Jan 22nd, 2002, 01:43 PM

I am new to the mini scene, but I do plan to purchase a Cooper S in the near future, and I was wondering if there is a larger fender flare kit in the works or available? An exaggerated version of the stock flares, to accomodate some wider wheels is what I'm after! Something like a 3" or 4" flare!

TIA!

Jason

smiffy · Jan 22nd, 2002, 01:50 PM

What you gonna do with wheels that big

Drag racing

LostBoyScout · Jan 22nd, 2002, 03:33 PM

It already looks and handles like a go-kart, no? I just want to capitolize on this...

Kinster · Jan 22nd, 2002, 03:55 PM

You want it to turn out like that Monster Beetle or summat?

LostBoyScout · Jan 22nd, 2002, 04:25 PM

There is a blue Lupo that I am thinking of that has exactly what I want, it tucks 16x9 Brocks all around, and looks really smooth! But I can't find a picture of it for the life of me

AER · Jan 23rd, 2002, 04:16 AM

Go too big, and the steering becomes too heavy, and it tends to put additional strain on the suspension components, plus it'll start to resemble a tonka toy!
I personally think the 17" wheel combo that's available is large enough for the MINI.
Still, it'll be interesting to see it with them.

LostBoyScout · Jan 24th, 2002, 05:46 PM

It would be a 225 contact patch on a 16" wheel, so that wouldnt be too bad. It would definitely limit the wheel bearing life and such, I can't argue that

basserk · Nov 26th, 2003, 08:36 PM

Check this thread, Scout...

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45324

Jan 22nd, 2002, 01:43 PM	#1
LostBoyScout MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Coquitlam BC Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Larger arch flare kit?? I am new to the mini scene, but I do plan to purchase a Cooper S in the near future, and I was wondering if there is a larger fender flare kit in the works or available? An exaggerated version of the stock flares, to accomodate some wider wheels is what I'm after! Something like a 3" or 4" flare! TIA! Jason

Jan 22nd, 2002, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	What you gonna do with wheels that big Drag racing S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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LostBoyScout MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Coquitlam BC Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 12 Offline	There is a blue Lupo that I am thinking of that has exactly what I want, it tucks 16x9 Brocks all around, and looks really smooth! But I can't find a picture of it for the life of me Jason \| Dasfuls.com 96 Jetta

Jan 24th, 2002, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
LostBoyScout MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Coquitlam BC Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 12 Offline	It would be a 225 contact patch on a 16" wheel, so that wouldnt be too bad. It would definitely limit the wheel bearing life and such, I can't argue that Jason \| Dasfuls.com 96 Jetta

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Jan 22nd, 2002, 03:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
LostBoyScout MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Coquitlam BC Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 12 Offline	It already looks and handles like a go-kart, no? I just want to capitolize on this...

Jan 23rd, 2002, 04:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
AER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Herts, UK Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 105 Offline	Go too big, and the steering becomes too heavy, and it tends to put additional strain on the suspension components, plus it'll start to resemble a tonka toy! I personally think the 17" wheel combo that's available is large enough for the MINI. Still, it'll be interesting to see it with them.

Nov 26th, 2003, 08:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
basserk BIGGIE MINI Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Local Time: 07:27 PM Posts: 36 Offline	Check this thread, Scout... http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45324

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