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Originally Posted by California98Civic
I got the opportunity to finish blanking the holes on my 2007 BMW MINI seven hole rims. The mod creates a "flat" surface to improve aerodynamics. Preventing the airflow from flowing THROUGH the rim face should prevent much of the turbulence created by wheels. I don't use my brakes enough to worry about excessive heat and fade ... Here is the look:
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What did you use to blank out the holes? Looks like foam board?
I was thinking about doing something like that, turning and rolling an aluminum sheet to make an inner cover for the rims in addition to a flat one on the outside. It needs to be shaped to miss the brakes, or I'd have to leave out a big hole for the hub. But I'd prefer it whole to have it locked down by the wheel.
I once covered the wheel covers on my winter set, but they tore and collected dust and stones on the inside.
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