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  1. Redbeard

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    #3 Redbeard, Jul 14, 2011
    I don't like admitting it but BRG is a faster color than black... ;)

    Cool rims. Looks good.
     
  2. Jason Montague

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    #2 Jason Montague, Jul 14, 2011
    :cornut: Looks very nice and you're 6lbs lighter per wheel than the(supposed) light 24lbs factory wheels(decreasing the unsprung weight is a suspension upgrade in itself). The fact that your MINI is British Racing Green has absolutely nothing to do with my completely unbiased observation.:Thumbsup:

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    #4 Justa Jim, Jul 14, 2011
    Are the wheels "Gun Metal? They look good with BRG. :Thumbsup:

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    #5 Crashton, Jul 14, 2011
    Looking good! :D
     
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    #6 dannyhavok, Jul 14, 2011
    Looks good! I lost almost as much weight on my wheels when I switched to Konig Rush from the factory bridgespokes, went to the same tire size too. Definitely feels like it gets off the line quicker.
     
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    #7 jtbrown, Jul 15, 2011
    They are actually a bronze color... it's a little subdued and dusty looking in the pics. The lip and undercuts are polished.
     
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    #8 jtbrown, Jul 15, 2011
    I've been taking it easy on them so far, between wanting to get the rubber properly scrubbed in before pushing them and simply not having had much time to 'play'. I do know that my ride is smoother and quieter compared to the Conti RFs that I took off.
     
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    #9 Justa Jim, Jul 15, 2011
    The Gun Metal I have seen in person is a bronzeish color which surprised me, as I was expecting a bluish gray. Nice choice for your car. :Thumbsup:

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    #10 Jason Montague, Jul 15, 2011
    :cornut: Trashed the run flats also; Make that 10lbs per wheel (40lbs total) decrease in unsprung weight. You should certainly feel a difference in handling/braking/acceleration.:Thumbsup:

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    #11 paul.c, Nov 16, 2011
    That is a great looking setup! Have fun with all that lost weight.