MINI Cooper S wheels

[roooo]

I just had to check the "build your mini" section on mini.ca.
http://www.mini.ca/en/Model_Range/MI...I/default.aspx

If you have the "sport package", you can only have 17" wheels.
If you don't have the "sport package", you can only have 16" wheels.

(LSD is available as a non-packaged option).

So .. which is correct for Daniel's car?

[gatherer]

in stock he can take the 1 point for a different wheel size (and therefore can run 17" 16" or 15" or anything else that can fit) and 1 for R compounds. that car is very well setup.

[sjd]

Originally Posted by gatherer

in stock he can take the 1 point for a different wheel size (and therefore can run 17" 16" or 15" or anything else that can fit) and 1 for R compounds. that car is very well setup.

Doesn't he have a rear sway bar though?

[StewPiddass]

Uh-Oh...if the wheels weren't a separate option we might have some trouble.

[gatherer]

Originally Posted by sjd

Doesn't he have a rear sway bar though?

to be completely honest I am unaware as to how he is spending his points. Someone asked about different wheels I responded with how different sized wheels could be on the car.

[Daniel]

Originally Posted by roooo

I just had to check the "build your mini" section on mini.ca.
http://www.mini.ca/en/Model_Range/MI...I/default.aspx

If you have the "sport package", you can only have 17" wheels.
If you don't have the "sport package", you can only have 16" wheels.

(LSD is available as a non-packaged option).

So .. which is correct for Daniel's car?

Are we really discussing this?!?

the sport package includes fog lights, traction control (which I turn off), and the 17 inch rims. How is that any different from buying aftermarket?

The Mini Cooper S comes stock with 16x6.5 inch rims.

so, yes, I do drive on 17's on the street...... Not really sure I understand what's being discussed here.....

My set up (I have nothing to hide):

Factory LSD (allowed in stock class - no points)
16x6.5 inch Mini rims
215/40/16 r-comps (1 point)
rear sway bar (1 point)
lots and lots of driver training and seat time (0 points) <- best mod EVER!!

Believe me, the LAST thing I want is to cause a problem.....but in this case I VERY much believe that my car is set up properly for stock class.

Edited for spelling.....

[haniforama]

Originally Posted by Daniel

lots and lots of driver training and seat time (0 points) <- best mod EVER!!

... for every thing else, there's Mastercard (r)

It's a nice setup and IMO perfectly within the letter of the rules. Bring it to the shootout so we can go head to head!

[roooo]

If the car as configured from the factory doesn't come with the option of 16's .. they're not a 0-point option for stock class. Unless I completely mis-understand the rulebook.

But looking at the full Mini options list, the things in the sport package can also be added separately so you're right.. it's legal.

I just wanted to make sure

[JoeT]

Originally Posted by haniforama

... for every thing else, there's Mastercard (r)

It's a nice setup and IMO perfectly within the letter of the rules. Bring it to the shootout so we can go head to head!

Hey Hanif,

Does that mean, he's eligable for the multi-million dollar purse, delivered personally by Vannah White, at the end of the season if he wins his class?

Or does he have to settle for a weekend away with Hanif?

[haniforama]

Originally Posted by JoeT

Or does he have to settle for a weekend away with Hanif?

You're jussst jealousss...

[Gen1GT]

Now that that's settled, commence arguements about the legitimacy of a Mini Cooper S with a supercharged engine and an LSD being in GS...

[haniforama]

Originally Posted by Gen1GT

Now that that's settled, commence arguements about the legitimacy of a Mini Cooper S with a supercharged engine and an LSD being in GS...

I've heard rumours from south of the border that it's likely moving to DS.

[13inches]

Settled? I'm not sure about that............

If his car is a sport package he has to run stock size/width/offset 17s (within the rulebook allowances) or take a point. Thats 3 points.

[Daniel]

Originally Posted by Gen1GT

Now that that's settled, commence arguements about the legitimacy of a Mini Cooper S with a supercharged engine and an LSD being in GS...

I figured it was only a matter of time before this was brought up.....

Factory LSD is allowed in all stock classes (that shouldn't even be an issue)..

As for the rest.......have at it!

I already have a pretty good idea of who will be in on this discussion.......

**Comment deleted as SUPERDAVE has spoken.........again (comment can still be found below in his post....

[Daniel]

Originally Posted by 13inches

Settled? I'm not sure about that............

If his car is a sport package he has to run stock size/width/offset 17s (within the rulebook allowances) or take a point. Thats 3 points.

16 inch rims are "Standard" and "Installed" as stock on the Mini Cooper S.