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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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World's fastest cabrio?

ALL SHOW & EVEN MORE GO, WHO SAID I CAN'T HAVE IT ALL...

After 3 years of evolution I finally reached my performance goals. I wish to share my experiences with this build and hopefully inspire more cabrio owners to push the limits of this great little car. Top Down Motoring can be fun and fast as well...









 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Sweet ride Like the S spoiler on the back Hey if you hear from Guido, tell him I sent him a PM last week, thanks, Jim
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Really .. really .. nice set up.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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Sweet ride Like the S spoiler on the back Hey if you hear from Guido, tell him I sent him a PM last week, thanks, Jim
Thanks

It's actually a rear wing that I designed myself for the cabrio because it never came with one. It also fits and looks great on the coupe as a second wing.

BTW Guido got snowed in in New York He'll be back by the end of the week.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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car looks great. what kind of setup are you running?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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awesome ride
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Veeery nice!! Your engine compartment is beautiful.

The fender flares look really tasty. How much wider than stock did they allow you to go?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnny's Auto Clinic
Thanks

It's actually a rear wing that I designed myself for the cabrio because it never came with one. It also fits and looks great on the coupe as a second wing.

BTW Guido got snowed in in New York He'll be back by the end of the week.
Do you have any pics of that "second wing" setup?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Soul Coughing
car looks great. what kind of setup are you running?
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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Uncle Johnny, congrats on your beauty!!! Finally, a "SHOW n GO" car I'll see u in Vegas at the end of the month
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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dude that thing is freaking awesome. looks great man
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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That's a sweet looking ride! Great job on the build & those are some awesome numbers.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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that is a mean ride......congrats
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 04:41 AM
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dual BOV's? otherwise, it looks topnotch....love the details under the hood
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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Very impressive...the attention to detail is awesome.

 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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Very very nice. <thumbsup>

Not sure about world's fastest cabrio, though. World's fastest MINI cabrio for sure.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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siiiick car. nice work
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniMacPR
Very very nice. <thumbsup>

Not sure about world's fastest cabrio, though. World's fastest MINI cabrio for sure.
ok you got me... world's fastest Black MINI Cooper S Cabrio w/Panther Black interior rolling on 255/35ZR18's with TV Screens on the rear of the seats to entertain LB & all the other slower traffic.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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As the man said before... siiiiiiiiiiick.

LOVE the flares. love them. love them. love them.
 

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obviously the flares are custom...right? who did them and can we get some??
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JIMINNI
Do you have any pics of that "second wing" setup?

Here are a few pics...




 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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could you explain the need please?

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dual BOV's?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Beautiful execution all around Top notch.


Originally Posted by PureWorks
obviously the flares are custom...right? who did them and can we get some??
Manufactured by MHW Gmbh, but customized to fit the aerokit, I believe.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Johnny's Auto Clinic
Here are a few pics...




Thanks. They are different..........not sure I like it, but they are different One question, does it keep the dust off the back window? That alone might make it worth putting it on
 
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