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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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"Hello" from The Netherlands

Hello people!

how are you guys doin'?
Was looking for info for my '03 Cooper (will post pics down here)
And maybe I can provide you guys with some info or help as I did everything myself on my cooper

I own the car for three months now and i need to say: Great car... drives like a Go-cart! :D

It was BOG standard when I bought it in germany.. at a MINI dealer.
I bought it with 40k km's on the clock and it was/is in MINT condition!

I did convert it pretty fast into a NICELY LOOKING Mini! :D

Tell me what you think about it.

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after 2 months :D :







I got the following specs and stuff "screwwed" on my car:

Full aero bodykit for a cooperS
CooperS exhaust with a Supersprint collector(4-2-1) and decat
Lowered by Koni's (1150 ride-heigt adjustable kit)
Sprayed the arches of the body :D
Sprayed my rearlights
PiperX powerfilter (NOISE!!)
18" Hartge wheels (I bought these wheels when they were silver with sportcontact 2 tyres but thought it looked a bit dull.. so I sprayed the "heart" of the wheel in the body color! :D )
Omp lower stab.
John Cooper Motorsport upper stab.


Next is
chiptuning,
Full sticker (from the front to the back)
rear chrome thingy on the back spray in black
Inside of the car some things being sprayed black
Toweye! (in red!)


This is my story of the cooper! :D

cheers

coen!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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that looks freaking sweet!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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WOW that is very nice makes me wish i had ordered mine in Black but wow yours is about the best lookin car i have seen congrats!! Job well Done
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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thanks!!

I have black mirrorcaps on it now...

Black is nice but I keep polishing......

 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Coen_de_K
thanks!!

I have black mirrorcaps on it now...

Black is nice but I keep polishing......

Ya i like those 2 and i bet black is a pain 2 keep lookin good but wow it sure does look good
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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thanks! I just polished it before I took the pic! :D

cheers

coen
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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Love those red brake calipers with your color combo
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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just wait... My sticker will be very cool in combination with the car color and the calipers...

cheers

coen
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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Coen,

Your MC looks great man, love the look of the Black Wheels. Very nice look. Enjoy your go-kart...
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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thanks...

go-KKKKKKKart

sorry (I wrote go-cart :P )

cheers

coen
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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I love the black wheels! Looks great!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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Greetings and welcome to NAM! I lived in The Netherlands during the summer of '98. Lovely country and lovely people! Your MINI looks great! I love my black one too, but it doesn't stay clean for long!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by batgirlwildcat
Greetings and welcome to NAM! I lived in The Netherlands during the summer of '98. Lovely country and lovely people! Your MINI looks great! I love my black one too, but it doesn't stay clean for long!

thanks! :D

my car isn't always THAT clean

:impatient
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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Welcome to NAM

If your not Dutch your not much
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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Welcome to NAM!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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Het hallo!
De fantastische auto!
De verf is kwaadaardig.

Billie
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by billie_morini
Het hallo!
De fantastische auto!
De verf is kwaadaardig.

Billie
What Billie said! I'm guessing it translates as "Hello! A fastastic auto! ....." And I have no idea what the final phrase means.

I have a Jet Black 2003 MCS and there is LOTS of polishing involved, that is for sure. I've had mine look as slick as yours and MUCH dirtier than that piccie above, too!

Eager to see your new graphics, coen!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 01:57 AM
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#3: "The paint is wicked."

Billie
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by billie_morini
#3: "The paint is wicked."

Billie
It really is! I love the painted wheel arches...fantastic!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 04:25 AM
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Hi guys!

thanks for all the comment.. and even in a "sort of" DUTCH!! COOL! :D

I will keep you guys updated! :D

cheers

coen

ps. will post some cool pics of the car later! cheers!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 04:31 AM
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I just bought a new cam so I will post some more pics later on!

Thank you for complimenting me... any comments are welcome.. maybe idea's and tips?? :D

cheers

coen
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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fun wheels!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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Coen,
your auto is so beautiful.
Billie
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Welcome...Great looking Mini!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Welcome to NAM. That is one very nice looking MINI. You have done an outstanding job. Thank you for sharing with us.
Happy Motoring.

- KP
 
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