Hey guys, I've been in and out of the site now for a couple of months but I finally registered up today. Thought I would say hi and thank you guys for some helpful threads that I've looked through.

Here's a little about my coop, I have an '05 pw cooper which I've just started to modify in the past couple months. I bought the car shortly after Christmas and have been in love ever since. My modifications so far have only been for aesthetics and involve a stubby antenna, tints all around (except for the windshield obviously), and most recently some 18' riax wheels with low pro tires.

Soo, I really don't know what's next on the list but I can definitely see that this is going to get addicting very fast I'm thinking of maybe trying to fit some halo/projection lights or maybe some bonnet stripes (although I don't think they look nearly as good on pw) Let me know what you guys think and nice to be part of the community finally!

Here are some pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28604337@N02/3654601106/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28604337@N02/3669670213/

 

I just bought an 05 a few weeks ago. I have been online trying to find way to improve mine as well.. With little in the funding department, how much did you pay for your tinting? I doubt I will worry about the rims any time soon, but I am looking for ideas. Mine is Silver with a black top. I have waited since they came out to get me one and I LOVE MINE.. Used or not.. And I noticed the thread about the gas issue..Did you buy your's running premium or regular. I bought mine running regular.. In anyevent, would love to hear how your experience has been since you have had yours a little while longer than me.

Mariann

 

Hey Mariann, to be completely honest, I really don't remember how much the tints were exactly, but i think it was in the $150 range....not too bad for something that imo drastically improves the look of the car. And about the gas issue, I have to put 91 octane or higher in mine which puts me into the premium gas bracket :( I just think of the good gas mileage being a tradeoff for more $$ at the pump. But since I've owned the car I have loved everything about it. Even to this day I get a smile on my face everytime I jump in that thing.

Good luck with yours and happy motoring

Mark

 

Hey nice lookin coop, PW with black wheels always looks great, nice tint btw and welcome

 

Great looking Cooper....love the wheels with the PW and tints!

 

Good Looking Cooper !
Window tint im thinking about getting my self because of hot weather in the south where i live . Congrats

 

welcome...

 

1st post 2003 S model. Electric Blue. IS there a how-to section ? I can't figure out how to get the air filter out.....
Anyways ...

 

Thanks guys I went ahead and ordered some headlights last thursday so hopefully by the end of the week I should receive them and hopefully get the halos all wired up. I'll post pics when it's all done.

Also, I can't get over how much I love my car. Does anyone else get out of their car only to turn around and gaze at it for a minute or two? Just last weekend driving to boston I had people giving me the thumbs up and commenting on it. Ahhh I love these cars!

 

Yes, I do the same thing.. I also stare out my window from the house occassionally when I am not driving it..=) This car was just one of those things you know you were meant to oggle over.. And let me tell you, I oggle.. I smile when I get in it and unhappy on days I don't get a chance to drive it.. But boy does she need a bath after all this rain we have had.. I hope everyone has a marvelous week.. I actually get paid this week so I am hoping to enjoy mine.. OH BTW, I ordered Abby her license plate today from Europlates.com. I hope to have it in 2 weeks.. Now, to save money for the more expensive items.. OH, if anyone comes across any used but in better condition than mine light covers, mine are really cloudy.. I dont know if they can be cleaned or not, so if anyone has done that let me know..

Thanks

Mariann