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wingnut537 Apr 28, 2009 03:39 PM

Um yeah... We're new (w/pics)
 
So after first test driving a mini a little over 2 years ago we finally have one :nod: Its an 06 JCW convertible 38000 miles and it's perfect! We got it on Saturday and on Sunday decided that it really needed some bonnet stripes (lucky us we have our own sign shop) So after a few minutes on the computer and a few more in the driveway that problem was solved. Now we are looking for some rims and tires for it. I think we got a good deal $22,000 Anyway with out further ado here's some pics. BTW it still needs a name.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...7/CIMG2689.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...7/CIMG2690.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...7/CIMG2691.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...7/CIMG2692.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...7/CIMG2693.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...7/CIMG2688.jpg

iwashmycar Apr 28, 2009 03:43 PM

clean. welcome! nice vert


like the stripes but the JCW things are pretty cheesey...my $.02

old81 Apr 28, 2009 04:01 PM

Oh!, not at all. First thing that caught my eye on the most excellent custom bonnet stripes.

The JCW emblem is a nice customization, +1 :thumbsup:

If I had a real JCW I would PM you with a request. :)

Very nice 06, looks good.

wingnut537 Apr 28, 2009 04:06 PM

Thank you. I thought the JCW in the stripe might be a bit much at first but then once they were on I really liked them. The pics dont do them justice the silver pinstripe and logo are Avery Ultra Metallic and they realy pop in the sun.

ngweibing Apr 28, 2009 04:27 PM

very nice... congrats on both car and stripes

SnappleLlama Apr 28, 2009 04:29 PM

Beautiful! I definitely love the Chili Red on the cabrios... :cool:

drsilvermini Apr 28, 2009 04:33 PM

Looks great! I really like the jcw in the stripes, I've never seen anything like that before!:thumbsup:

Kinickie Apr 28, 2009 04:36 PM

Beautiful convertible you have there. I just purchased an '06 JCW hardtop myself. Love the bonnet stripes as well. I'd like to get the new JCW badge for the boot, but can't bring myself to shell out the $95 for it. You're lucky you have your own shop!

mattsenpai Apr 28, 2009 04:49 PM

love it~! :thumbsup:
But the tires look different/funky to me for some odd reason i'm not sure; i can't quite put my finger on it

wingnut537 Apr 28, 2009 04:56 PM


Originally Posted by mattsenpai (Post 2750264)
love it~! :thumbsup:
But the tires look different/funky to me for some odd reason i'm not sure; i can't quite put my finger on it

They're worn out Goodyear runflats and the next thing to come off the car in favor of something better.

exposition Apr 28, 2009 10:38 PM

That is the perfect car. Congrats! :thumbsup:

saturn Apr 28, 2009 11:00 PM

Congrats on the car, she's a beauty!
And Welcome to the family!

Oxybluecoop Apr 28, 2009 11:26 PM

Wow looks great and 22k for a Vert JCW was a good deal.:thumbsup:

CR&PW&JB Apr 29, 2009 02:17 AM

Very nice... looks well taken care of, too.

Besides ditching the run-flats and the S-Heavies, any mods planned ? BTW, I had the same wheels on our convertible and went with aftermarket rims... LOVE them. Much better than the OEM wheels.

BTW, we had a helluva time finding someone who could, and wanted to, remove the low-profile run-flats. Apparently, they're a real b..... bear.

As for a name, I think only you can pick one. You know his/her personality.

bigsoup52 Apr 29, 2009 04:40 AM

Sweet, saucy salsa...that is one fine ride, welcome. Ouch! :thumbsup:

wingnut537 Apr 29, 2009 10:47 AM

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. There are definitely going to be more mods but we don't want to get ahead of ourselves. As for the heavies and run-flats they will probably stay together and get stored for emergencies and the new tires will be put on aftermarket rims. Also, we are looking for a wind deflector at a good price.

n733lk Apr 29, 2009 11:18 AM

Beautiful ride! Love the JCW Stripes!

:thumbsup:

mtubesing Apr 30, 2009 07:03 AM

Sweet looking convertible! I love to see a "peek" of red brake caliper in there. Are those JCW brakes or an aftermarket add?

wingnut537 Apr 30, 2009 07:09 AM

They are JCW the car is a factory JCW. I was eyeing the 13inch willwoods this morning I just cant imagine brakes that big on such a light little car.

oldsbear Apr 30, 2009 07:21 AM

Very pretty! Wheels look good to me already!
Congratulations and welcome!

al711 Apr 30, 2009 08:30 PM

looks great


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