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Steve74
8th July 2004, 07:13 PM
Just seen this Mini on Ebay - if only I had the pennies...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2484031962&category=31861
MartinSullivan
8th July 2004, 07:16 PM
I like those wheels, can u get them in the UK?
R7 ETH
8th July 2004, 07:23 PM
I have seen these on www.miniusa.com unfortunately I don’t think they are releasing them in the uk are they ?
Steve74
8th July 2004, 07:28 PM
There are only 1000 being released in the US!! Wonder how much it would be to ship it? Would look excellent on a run :D

I think you can get those wheels somehwhere though...
GAJ
8th July 2004, 08:09 PM
quote:Originally posted by MartinSullivan

I like those wheels, can u get them in the UK?


Yip! Those are the R90's as currently sported by Willie's beasty!
R7 ETH
8th July 2004, 08:14 PM
I dont quite understand why they have released the MC40 in the US and not in Britain the Mini's historical home.
As i am quite knew to the Mini 2 scene, tell me does anyone know if there has been any UK only special editions released.
MartinSullivan
8th July 2004, 08:17 PM
I believe the Japanese had a limited edition of 200 to celebrate the 1st Anniversary of MINI's release in Japan, apart from that not seen or heard anything.Does seem a strange idea like you say to release that car only in the states - I remember reading about this one in one of the mini magazines and getting really excited thinking I might get one till I discovered they were only for export.
MartinSullivan
8th July 2004, 08:27 PM
GAJ, cheers for that, will have to go and find some prices for R90's now, unless Willie pops along and puts me out of my misery :)
ScottyC
8th July 2004, 09:16 PM
R90 composite complete wheel set is £1750 and R90 cast complete wheel set is £950. v. nice
ScottyC
8th July 2004, 09:17 PM
oops, prices are for 17's and 16's accordingly
euan
8th July 2004, 11:43 PM
The 17s are proper split rim, the 16's are "lookalike" as far as I can tell, hence the price difference.

I have those rims too, they look murder to keep clean but a wee bit of wax on them and no hassle what so ever! And they look COOL!!!
Steve74
9th July 2004, 08:26 PM
The wheels on the MCS 40 are anthracite I think. Dark grey! They would look excellent on a DS MCS...

These wheels are 16" but look smart http://www.johncooper.co.uk/JohnCooperSite/category/Motorsport%5FWheels+and+Tyres/

Only £620?

http://www.johncooper.co.uk/public/pictures/products/zoom/JCM545.jpg