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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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Pics!!! Let me know what you think



How do you like my new mini??

I've vinyl wrapped the grill trim, taillight trim, gas door, and painted the side scuttles to "de-chrome" the car a little bit. Used flat black to match the plastic body pieces.

I applied bonnet stripes with the same vinyl for a "low key, can't see them from far away" look.

A new set of wheels from MSR, Type 095 18x8 42 offset. (new line nobody else has I don't think) with 225/40-18 Bridgestone REO760 tires.

H&R springs for what it realistically a 1.2" drop.

Only had it for 3 weeks so far so she's at 800 some odd miles, maybe an intake and exhaust soon? Window tints? I'm not sure exactly where I'm gonna go with it... but look at the difference from bone stock
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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Very nice.
Are you going to tint the widows?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 08:03 AM
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Nice accents and wheels. I like!
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 08:06 AM
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Dbmini726 and Woodsman both look outstanding
But you do have to pick a winner for this shot,,,,, it's well
Db's ride runs with this awesome pic,
I'm waiting for my CM and already your ideas are spinning in my head!
Great shots rims unreal
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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What about the black Xeon lights
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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Thanks for the feedback!!
The headlights bug me... A LOT. I'm not sure what I'm gonna do about them. I wasn't able to order the car or I would have ordered black housings with Xenon lights for sure. But I had to take this puppy just as she sat on the lot due to my Mazda dying and no other means of transportation available.
OEM Xeons REALLY EXPENSIVE. and I haven't found aftermarket replacements that fit the bill so... any ideas?

DB.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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Looks great, love black coopers...
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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First thought was PHENOMENAL!!
Definitely do the Tint!!

I'm taking my time in doing my Mods. so they are well thought out and not cost prohibitive, with the thought of color scheme and cohesiveness in mind, eveyone has their own ideas and agenda, but so far you are most certainly on the right track!!
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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wow that mini looks totally different and completely changed the looks of it.

very nice indeed
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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Looks great! I really like the flat black stripes.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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Really transformed in short order...looks great!
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Very nice!!
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Very nice! Love the stripes... What was your source for the stripes?

Thanks
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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My luck I ordered a white CM sall4
And the Black looks cool I have some work do
Starting with the rims .... Lol
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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Very, very nice! .. Kinda have that sleek "stealthy" look.
 

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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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Looks great!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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nice ....less is more....like the subtleties jz fix ur HEAD lights housing and do a medium tint and it will look perfect IMO.......
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Car looks great, like the flat stripes. I was thinking of doing the single offset black stripe!!!

Rage
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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Looks awsome. great job from stock to stealth. you did not overdue and it really looks great. some tint on the windows and it should put you over the top.

Great job
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Love the wheels!! I've been going back and forth between doing matte black stripes or some offset pinstripes on my black CMS when it comes in...this looks great and has me thinking again!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 03:40 AM
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On my astro black i did carbonfiber strips instead of matte i think it just gives it that little bit more ummmfff....i also did my side panels in carbonfiber where the scuttles are that also gives it a mean look.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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Wow! Impressive. Tint and possibly the Joey Mod should do it for the exterior.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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Nice work! The car looks great, and those wheels are awesome.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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Looks clean, subtle, and very well done!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Thanks for all the awesome feedback!! I'm not done with the car by any means. I was so excited when I got it, and wanted to make it "mine". As far as looks I think it fits the bill pretty well, so now I can move on to the never ending list of things to do : )

Intake?
Exhaust?
Tune?
Tints?
Headlights?
Door handles?
Complete black out?
Coil-overs?
Still don't even have 1000 miles on it so I've got tons of time for modding.
What is the "Joey Mod"?????
 
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