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Bad Ess · Jun 24th, 2002, 12:16 PM

I have been reading MINI2 for several months. There is a lot of good stuff and some real bull. Thanks in advance for the good stuff. I'm in...

I am looking for pictures of a pure silver S with R-84 wheels (silver vee spokes). I like these and wonder why not many are shown. They look aggressive. I want 16's for a little sidewall cushion on the frost heaved roads in our state.

MINIAC · Jun 24th, 2002, 01:35 PM

Found this at Roadfly:

LMB · Jun 24th, 2002, 02:05 PM

Here's one.

LMB · Jun 24th, 2002, 02:07 PM

Another

Paul · Jun 24th, 2002, 02:08 PM

Real bull? Tsk!

I'll have a poke around, I'm sure I've got some pictures that the fit the bill somewhere.

If I don't reply again, the I can't find them!

LMB · Jun 24th, 2002, 02:08 PM

And another

Bad Ess · Jun 24th, 2002, 02:13 PM

Perfect. The sun light is right. I am going for pure silver with a body colored roof. I can always paint the roof later. Other wise that's the car. Black leather as well. thanks Miniac

Bad Ess · Jun 24th, 2002, 02:18 PM

when it rains it pours. i thought I would be lucky to get one..thanks, ess

got an all silver version?

LMB · Jun 24th, 2002, 02:20 PM

Here is another one

LMB · Jun 24th, 2002, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bad Ess
got an all silver version?

I don't have a pic of an all silver S, but this should give you some idea of what it would look like.

LMB · Jun 24th, 2002, 02:47 PM

Here's a better one.

eBrit · Jun 24th, 2002, 03:44 PM

LMB...don't your last two sets of pictures have different wheels (eg R90's as opposed to R84's) from the others you posted?

eBrit

eBrit · Jun 24th, 2002, 03:48 PM

LMB...don't your last two sets of pictures have different wheels (eg R90's) from the others you posted?

eBrit

spanky2k · Jun 24th, 2002, 03:49 PM

They are different wheels! Shock horror!

Addicted_to_S · Jun 24th, 2002, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bad Ess
I have been reading MINI2 for several months. There is a lot of good stuff and some real bull. Thanks in advance for the good stuff. I'm in...

I am looking for pictures of a pure silver S with R-84 wheels (silver vee spokes). I like these and wonder why not many are shown. They look aggressive. I want 16's for a little sidewall cushion on the frost heaved roads in our state.

For some reason, most people seem to prefer the 17" S-spokes to the 16" X-lites (R84). I got the X-lites for the same reason as you want 'em, and they're excellent. They look even better in the "flesh" than in the pics, and the ride and handling are excellent.

Bad Ess · Jun 24th, 2002, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Addicted_to_S
For some reason, most people seem to prefer the 17" S-spokes to the 16" X-lites (R84). I got the X-lites for the same reason as you want 'em, and they're excellent. They look even better in the "flesh" than in the pics, and the ride and handling are excellent.

(The 17" S spokes are part of the package. It's easy to order.)

This makes sense to me. I am not on Beach Drive or Sunset Strip. I am thinking I will take off the run flats and go for an even softer sidewall. I don't mind losing a little in the corners. I might pack a tube (real back up for a garage fix of massive tire damage in the boonies) and Spare in a Can when touring. I have three cars now with over 400 k between them. None of the spares have seen the road. I've had good luck for many years I guess.

How is the low freq. chasis rumble on bumps etc?

LMB · Jun 24th, 2002, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eBrit
LMB...don't your last two sets of pictures have different wheels (eg R90's as opposed to R84's) from the others you posted?

eBrit

I know eBrit.

I was just trying to give Mr bad ass an idea of what an all silver S might look like. It's the only picture I've got of an all silver cooper.

Bad Ess · Jun 24th, 2002, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LMB

I know eBrit.

I was just trying to give Mr bad ass an idea of what an all silver S might look like. It's the only picture I've got of an all silver cooper.

Thanks for trying. I dig the pics. by the way it's..Mr Ess to you. I am not really bad but my initials are B.S.

(I can now see how some of the nonsence comes up! I'm doing it. sorry.)

LMB · Jun 25th, 2002, 06:14 PM

Here's another pic of an all silver S.

Me Mota · Jun 30th, 2002, 03:57 AM

That PS/black looks great!

Can anyone help with pics of a DS/white with the 16" X-lites? I was quoted prices for the 16" and 17" tyres yesterday - $160 AUS for the 16" - $450 for the 17"!!! Not totally confident in this pricing, but the local Mini dealer directed me to Bob Jane for them as they don't have any tyres and get BJ to deal with them all. The guy there had the official list and was sure those prices were right.... but didn't know what run-flats were! Disturbing as this is the guy my local (large) BMW/Mini dealer uses.....

So, I'm seriously thinking of changing to X Lites, not because of the up-front costs, but because of the ongoing costs. Each puncture would cost $450 if they can't be repared, and to be honest given the lack of knowledge about run-flats I'd probably prefer them to be replaced, not fixed.

X Lites look OK, don't they? Mini use them in the latest Cooper S videos on the Mini International site, and they look great with a DS/black - just not sure about DS/white. They're starting to grow on me as well, as are concerns about ride and handling. I've noticed that the latest reviews are generally on cars with 16" (including the Scottish drive review in the "news" section), even though the review cars are optioned up in every other way.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jun 24th, 2002, 12:16 PM	#1
Bad Ess MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Seacoa Local Time: 06:02 AM Posts: 430 Offline	picture of wheels on S needed I have been reading MINI2 for several months. There is a lot of good stuff and some real bull. Thanks in advance for the good stuff. I'm in... I am looking for pictures of a pure silver S with R-84 wheels (silver vee spokes). I like these and wonder why not many are shown. They look aggressive. I want 16's for a little sidewall cushion on the frost heaved roads in our state. Ess

Jun 24th, 2002, 02:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:02 AM Posts: 23,725 Offline	Here's one. Attached Thumbnails Global Moderator

Jun 24th, 2002, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
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Jun 24th, 2002, 02:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:02 AM Posts: 40,344 Online	Real bull? Tsk! I'll have a poke around, I'm sure I've got some pictures that the fit the bill somewhere. If I don't reply again, the I can't find them! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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Jun 24th, 2002, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 8,614 Offline	Found this at Roadfly:

Jun 24th, 2002, 02:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bad Ess MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Seacoa Local Time: 06:02 AM Posts: 430 Offline	Perfect. The sun light is right. I am going for pure silver with a body colored roof. I can always paint the roof later. Other wise that's the car. Black leather as well. thanks Miniac Ess

Jun 24th, 2002, 02:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bad Ess MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Seacoa Local Time: 06:02 AM Posts: 430 Offline	when it rains it pours. i thought I would be lucky to get one..thanks, ess got an all silver version? Ess

Jun 24th, 2002, 02:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:02 AM Posts: 23,725 Offline	Here is another one Attached Thumbnails Global Moderator Last edited by LMB : Jun 24th, 2002 at 02:44 PM.

Jun 24th, 2002, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:02 AM Posts: 23,725 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Bad Ess got an all silver version? I don't have a pic of an all silver S, but this should give you some idea of what it would look like. Attached Thumbnails Global Moderator

Jun 24th, 2002, 02:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:02 AM Posts: 23,725 Offline	Here's a better one. Attached Thumbnails Global Moderator

Jun 24th, 2002, 03:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 11:02 AM Posts: 574 Offline	LMB...don't your last two sets of pictures have different wheels (eg R90's as opposed to R84's) from the others you posted? eBrit

Jun 24th, 2002, 03:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 11:02 AM Posts: 574 Offline	LMB...don't your last two sets of pictures have different wheels (eg R90's) from the others you posted? eBrit

Jun 24th, 2002, 03:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
spanky2k MINI2 Crash Test Driver Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brighton Local Time: 11:02 AM Posts: 1,384 Offline	They are different wheels! Shock horror! Spanky2k Officially the worst MINI driver in the Universe!!!

Jun 24th, 2002, 03:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Addicted_to_S MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Scotland Local Time: 10:02 AM Posts: 208 Offline	Re: picture of wheels on S needed Quote: Originally posted by Bad Ess I have been reading MINI2 for several months. There is a lot of good stuff and some real bull. Thanks in advance for the good stuff. I'm in... I am looking for pictures of a pure silver S with R-84 wheels (silver vee spokes). I like these and wonder why not many are shown. They look aggressive. I want 16's for a little sidewall cushion on the frost heaved roads in our state. For some reason, most people seem to prefer the 17" S-spokes to the 16" X-lites (R84). I got the X-lites for the same reason as you want 'em, and they're excellent. They look even better in the "flesh" than in the pics, and the ride and handling are excellent.

Jun 24th, 2002, 05:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
Bad Ess MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Seacoa Local Time: 06:02 AM Posts: 430 Offline	Re: Re: picture of wheels on S needed Quote: Originally posted by Addicted_to_S For some reason, most people seem to prefer the 17" S-spokes to the 16" X-lites (R84). I got the X-lites for the same reason as you want 'em, and they're excellent. They look even better in the "flesh" than in the pics, and the ride and handling are excellent. (The 17" S spokes are part of the package. It's easy to order.) This makes sense to me. I am not on Beach Drive or Sunset Strip. I am thinking I will take off the run flats and go for an even softer sidewall. I don't mind losing a little in the corners. I might pack a tube (real back up for a garage fix of massive tire damage in the boonies) and Spare in a Can when touring. I have three cars now with over 400 k between them. None of the spares have seen the road. I've had good luck for many years I guess. How is the low freq. chasis rumble on bumps etc? Ess

Jun 24th, 2002, 05:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:02 AM Posts: 23,725 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eBrit LMB...don't your last two sets of pictures have different wheels (eg R90's as opposed to R84's) from the others you posted? eBrit I know eBrit. I was just trying to give Mr bad ass an idea of what an all silver S might look like. It's the only picture I've got of an all silver cooper. Global Moderator

Jun 24th, 2002, 10:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bad Ess MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Seacoa Local Time: 06:02 AM Posts: 430 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LMB I know eBrit. I was just trying to give Mr bad ass an idea of what an all silver S might look like. It's the only picture I've got of an all silver cooper. Thanks for trying. I dig the pics. by the way it's..Mr Ess to you. I am not really bad but my initials are B.S. (I can now see how some of the nonsence comes up! I'm doing it. sorry.) Ess

Jun 25th, 2002, 06:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:02 AM Posts: 23,725 Offline	Before anyone says I know they're S Spokes Here's another pic of an all silver S. Attached Thumbnails Global Moderator

Jun 30th, 2002, 03:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
Me Mota MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:02 PM Posts: 34 Offline	That PS/black looks great! Can anyone help with pics of a DS/white with the 16" X-lites? I was quoted prices for the 16" and 17" tyres yesterday - $160 AUS for the 16" - $450 for the 17"!!! Not totally confident in this pricing, but the local Mini dealer directed me to Bob Jane for them as they don't have any tyres and get BJ to deal with them all. The guy there had the official list and was sure those prices were right.... but didn't know what run-flats were! Disturbing as this is the guy my local (large) BMW/Mini dealer uses..... So, I'm seriously thinking of changing to X Lites, not because of the up-front costs, but because of the ongoing costs. Each puncture would cost $450 if they can't be repared, and to be honest given the lack of knowledge about run-flats I'd probably prefer them to be replaced, not fixed. X Lites look OK, don't they? Mini use them in the latest Cooper S videos on the Mini International site, and they look great with a DS/black - just not sure about DS/white. They're starting to grow on me as well, as are concerns about ride and handling. I've noticed that the latest reviews are generally on cars with 16" (including the Scottish drive review in the "news" section), even though the review cars are optioned up in every other way. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cancelled.... (Cooper S, Dark Silver with white roof, Full leather (Lapis Blue / Black), 17" S spokes, DSC, interior lights, MFSW and Cruise Control, Xenons, Climate Control. Delivery early / mid-October)

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