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  1. twistedimages

    twistedimages New Member

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    #16 twistedimages, Aug 24, 2015
    Ditched work for a moment to grab some pics:

    Fully dropped:
    [​IMG]

    Ride height:
    [​IMG]

    Fully lifted:
    [​IMG]
     
  2. Eric@Helix

    Eric@Helix New Member
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    #18 Eric@Helix, Aug 24, 2015
    Well done. It looks good--especially at the drive height. Love the wheels.


    I was waiting for the hate, but it seems the more outspoken critics on MA have been silenced, which is nice for new member inclusion, but takes away from some of the spiciness of the site.
     
  3. Savvy

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    #4 Savvy, Aug 22, 2015
    Welcome aboard. While not my thing, nor will it ever be, you did a nice job with your air ride. And always loved the look of those wheels.
     
  4. BlimeyCabrio

    BlimeyCabrio Oscar Goldman of MINIs
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    #21 BlimeyCabrio, Aug 24, 2015
    Also not my thing... but that said, NICE TUCK. :Thumbsup:
    Very nicely executed. And practical, as these things go.
     
  5. FranticFreddy

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    #22 FranticFreddy, Aug 24, 2015
    Love those wheels.
     
  6. 00Mini

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    #23 00Mini, Aug 24, 2015
    The beautiful thing about MINI's is that everyone has their own vision of how to customize one to fit their style.
     
  7. WolfGTI

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    #20 WolfGTI, Aug 24, 2015
    I saw it and preferred not to comment, more important things to worry about. I do like the wheels though.

     
  8. twistedimages

    twistedimages New Member

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    #26 twistedimages, Sep 5, 2015
    It softened the ride a bit- took the roughness out of it, which for me outweighs any handling losses. The struts are adjustable for damping, and I have them set halfway between full soft and full stiff, so I'd imagine one could make it closer to stock if they desired.
    Each corner is isolated, so air can't transfer and induce lean. The factory sway bars are unaffected, too, so cornering doesn't feel much different for me. Granted, I changed over to the new wheels and tires at the same time, so ditching the run-flats helped a bit too!
     
  9. 00Mini

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    #2 00Mini, Aug 22, 2015
    Very clean looking ride and Welcome to Motoring Alliance the onlyest MINI Forum you'll ever need !!
     
  10. MCS02

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    #3 MCS02, Aug 22, 2015
    Nice! Welcome to MA!
     
  11. d0r33t0s

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    #5 d0r33t0s, Aug 23, 2015
    pretty purdy
     
  12. Justa Jim

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    #6 Justa Jim, Aug 23, 2015
    Nice job. Welcome aboard.
     
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    #7 05r50, Aug 23, 2015
    welcome.
     
  14. Nathan

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    #8 Nathan, Aug 23, 2015
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
  15. Mr. Jim

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    #9 Mr. Jim, Aug 23, 2015
    Welcome to M/A! Very nice.
     
  16. nxtMINI

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    #10 nxtMINI, Aug 24, 2015
    Welcome to M/A
     
  17. myles2go

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    #11 myles2go, Aug 24, 2015
    Welcome! Nice looking car.
     
  18. mrntd

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    #12 mrntd, Aug 24, 2015
    Welcome. Nice stance.
     
  19. N2MINI

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    #13 N2MINI, Aug 24, 2015
    Did you have to trim any of the metal under the fender trim to have room? Be nice to see a High, Low, and Driving Height shot just to compare. Do you drive it how it is sitting in these pics? Guess you can't turn very sharp?
     
  20. Stefanie

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    #14 Stefanie, Aug 24, 2015
    Welcome!
     
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