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  1. 19th March 2007, 07:27 PM #1
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    If you were buying the new JCW 18" wheels would you get the lock limiter fitted and a full KDS.??

    I have generally always got it done but I wonder do I really need to?

    What would you do.???

    the wheels I am thinking about are the new

    R109 John Cooper Works Double-Spoke Alloy Wheel
    in burnished finish with black inserts
    7J x 18
    205/40R-18 Performance run-flat tire
    Model Year 2007
    Optional on all models
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  2. 19th March 2007, 07:31 PM #2
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    I don't see the need to get a KDS gone.

    If the lock limiter is required to prevent the wheels catching the bodywork, then yes, I would get them.
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  3. 19th March 2007, 08:17 PM #3
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    You're surely not planning any mods Fi :I
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    I wouldnt think a KDS is needed as the suspension hasnt been touched. Simply a new wheel with the lock spacer thing placed over the hub.
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  5. 19th March 2007, 09:09 PM #5
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    quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

    You're surely not planning any mods Fi :I
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  6. 19th March 2007, 09:43 PM #6
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    These are wheels i have and i love them, they really suit the MINI.

    If you are worried about catching then don't!!!! My car is lowered 50mm on coilovers with these wheels and have no problems whatsoever with turn or rubbing.

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    quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

    If you were buying the new JCW 18" wheels would you get the lock limiter fitted and a full KDS.??

    I have generally always got it done but I wonder do I really need to?

    What would you do.???

    the wheels I am thinking about are the new

    R109 John Cooper Works Double-Spoke Alloy Wheel
    in burnished finish with black inserts
    7J x 18
    205/40R-18 Performance run-flat tire
    Model Year 2007
    Optional on all models
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  7. 19th March 2007, 09:44 PM #7
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    quote:Originally posted by Ivano

    These are wheels i have and i love them, they really suit the MINI.

    If you are worried about catching then don't!!!! My car is lowered 50mm on coilovers with these wheels and have no problems whatsoever with turn or rubbing.

    Ivano

    quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

    If you were buying the new JCW 18" wheels would you get the lock limiter fitted and a full KDS.??

    I have generally always got it done but I wonder do I really need to?

    What would you do.???

    the wheels I am thinking about are the new

    R109 John Cooper Works Double-Spoke Alloy Wheel
    in burnished finish with black inserts
    7J x 18
    205/40R-18 Performance run-flat tire
    Model Year 2007
    Optional on all models
    what finish do you have them in.??
    Cooper Coupe...
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  8. 19th March 2007, 09:47 PM #8
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    The polished front with black inserts.... They really stand out especially with the sort of polished lip round the eddge. Just watch them though, mine were already on the car before i bought it and the last owner had caught one of them on a kerb which cannot be repaired because of the surfac of the wheel.

    Other than that go for them!!!

    Ivano

    quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

    quote:Originally posted by Ivano

    These are wheels i have and i love them, they really suit the MINI.

    If you are worried about catching then don't!!!! My car is lowered 50mm on coilovers with these wheels and have no problems whatsoever with turn or rubbing.

    Ivano

    quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

    If you were buying the new JCW 18" wheels would you get the lock limiter fitted and a full KDS.??

    I have generally always got it done but I wonder do I really need to?

    What would you do.???

    the wheels I am thinking about are the new

    R109 John Cooper Works Double-Spoke Alloy Wheel
    in burnished finish with black inserts
    7J x 18
    205/40R-18 Performance run-flat tire
    Model Year 2007
    Optional on all models
    what finish do you have them in.??
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  9. 19th March 2007, 09:49 PM #9
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    quote:Originally posted by Ivano

    The polished front with black inserts.... They really stand out especially with the sort of polished lip round the eddge. Just watch them though, mine were already on the car before i bought it and the last owner had caught one of them on a kerb which cannot be repaired because of the surfac of the wheel.

    Other than that go for them!!!

    Ivano

    quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

    quote:Originally posted by Ivano

    These are wheels i have and i love them, they really suit the MINI.

    If you are worried about catching then don't!!!! My car is lowered 50mm on coilovers with these wheels and have no problems whatsoever with turn or rubbing.

    Ivano

    quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

    If you were buying the new JCW 18" wheels would you get the lock limiter fitted and a full KDS.??

    I have generally always got it done but I wonder do I really need to?

    What would you do.???

    the wheels I am thinking about are the new

    R109 John Cooper Works Double-Spoke Alloy Wheel
    in burnished finish with black inserts
    7J x 18
    205/40R-18 Performance run-flat tire
    Model Year 2007
    Optional on all models
    what finish do you have them in.??
    the R109 was released recently after the R56.? are you sure it is the r109 and not the r105 you have.??
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  10. 19th March 2007, 09:51 PM #10
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    You are right! it must be the r105 i have. Sorry! They sound similar i have not seen these versions yet....

    Ivano

    quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

    quote:Originally posted by Ivano

    The polished front with black inserts.... They really stand out especially with the sort of polished lip round the eddge. Just watch them though, mine were already on the car before i bought it and the last owner had caught one of them on a kerb which cannot be repaired because of the surfac of the wheel.

    Other than that go for them!!!

    Ivano

    quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

    quote:Originally posted by Ivano

    These are wheels i have and i love them, they really suit the MINI.

    If you are worried about catching then don't!!!! My car is lowered 50mm on coilovers with these wheels and have no problems whatsoever with turn or rubbing.

    Ivano

    quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

    If you were buying the new JCW 18" wheels would you get the lock limiter fitted and a full KDS.??

    I have generally always got it done but I wonder do I really need to?

    What would you do.???

    the wheels I am thinking about are the new

    R109 John Cooper Works Double-Spoke Alloy Wheel
    in burnished finish with black inserts
    7J x 18
    205/40R-18 Performance run-flat tire
    Model Year 2007
    Optional on all models
    what finish do you have them in.??
    the R109 was released recently after the R56.? are you sure it is the r109 and not the r105 you have.??
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