Well, as it turns out I was selected to participate in that new TV show "Tuner Transformation." The format is pretty simple. They know what I use the car for, they take that into account, however they don't tell me what mods they're going to be doing until they reveal the car to me at the end. This way they get my reaction etc. So I could end up with a purple car with pink polkadots but I could also end up with a great autocross/performance car. Think of it like one of those home decorating shows like "While you were out" except for cars.

The episode will be airing on Speed channel Tuesday March 30th at 7pm EST. I've got the car back but cannot post pictures etc of the car or discuss it. Watch the episode!

They just did a Ford Focus with a $10,000 budget. The Focus got the following mods:

Turbo
Water to Air Intercooler
Body Kit
Big Brakes
LCD Screen
Play Station
Painted stock wheels darker to match car better.

I'll post a follow up on the 30th to discuss.

Cheers,

Paul

 

Hey, that's cool! I'm Tivoing this for sure.

Here are some cars they did previously on the show.

Can you tell us how long ago they did your car? How thye got in touch with you?

 

>>Hey, that's cool! I'm Tivoing this for sure.
>>
>>Here are some cars they did previously on the show.
>>
>>Can you tell us how long ago they did your car? How thye got in touch with you?

The show is produced here in Toronto so they went hunting for people on various local forums. I lucked out. :smile: Can't talk about how long they had the car for, sorry.

Paul

 

I love that show! I was wondering if they were ever going to do a show with the MINI. Good stuff. Now I have something to look forward to. Congrats on your luck! Cheers.

 

>>>>Hey, that's cool! I'm Tivoing this for sure.
>>>>
>>>>Here are some cars they did previously on the show.
>>>>
>>>>Can you tell us how long ago they did your car? How thye got in touch with you?
>>
>>The show is produced here in Toronto so they went hunting for people on various local forums. I lucked out. :smile: Can't talk about how long they had the car for, sorry.
>>
>>Paul
>>

Paul,

I know you can't discuss the details, but can you tell us if you were happy or not with the end result? Did it suprise you?

 

Paul,
Once the episode is shown, maybe you should talk to Gabe at MotoringFile about featuring your MINI, like he just did with GBMINI ...

 

That's awesome...can you tell us about how you were chosen/approached (no details about the car even though i can see you holding back :smile
Did they give you a rental while they had your car :smile: or a tuner :smile:

Louay

 

Lots of people must know paulmon and have a spy shot of his "new" car.

 

>>I know you can't discuss the details, but can you tell us if you were happy or not with the end result? Did it suprise you?


I can't say a word good or bad. You'll have to tune into SPEED channel on March 30th at 7pm to find out. :smile:

Paul

 

>>Paul,
>>Once the episode is shown, maybe you should talk to Gabe at MotoringFile about featuring your MINI, like he just did with GBMINI ...
>>

I sent Gabe an email, I'm going to shoot him more details when the episode airs.

Paul

 

>>Lots of people must know paulmon and have a spy shot of his "new" car.

I'm got ways to prevent people from talking!

Paul

 

>>>>Lots of people must know paulmon and have a spy shot of his "new" car.
>>
>>I'm got ways to prevent people from talking!
>>
>>Paul
>>

And he means it.
He told me that if I said a word about his car Smileee would be the next pinup MINI for FMH.

Jack

 

>>And he means it.
>>He told me that if I said a word about his car Smileee would be the next pinup MINI for FMH.


Then Smilee would bring smiles to many young-at-hearted males.

 

You lucky DAWG

 

For those that don't know Paulmon is the founder of the Southern Ontario MINI Club. We celebrated our first year motoring on the 22d of this month.

Jack

 

Sounds sweet!! Can't wait to see it

 

 

I CAN'T WAIT !! Is it a Cooper or an S ? I'll give them a hand for the work they have done to some of those cars

 

Ok, my TiVo got a Honda Civic getting a make-over at 4pm PST. Now (7pm PST), I'm getting Wind Tunnel on SPEED? Maybe it is just a DirceTV thing...

 

I think you are misunderstood, it won't air until March 30th, thats what you should set your Tivo to.

Man, I'm really happy for you Paulmon, but, I'm also very jealous

 

Man, I feel like an idiot! NEXT Tuesday... Thanks sketchedin for the polite clarification

 

This is also 7pm eastern time. I will be here shortly after the show as I'm quite sure people will have comments, both positive and negative about what was done. We shall see.....

Paul

 

You know I just saw this show for the first time this past tuesday. I thought, I ought to put my name in the hat, I know they would love to do a MINI. Congrats man. My girlfriend and I will be watching your ep for SURE!!!!

I hope they didnt honda civic you

 

bump, I've heard the showed aired,.... where are the pics

 

Paul,
You need to be more enthusiastic

Now you have the JCW and the LSD it seems that the "track mode DSC" will be a perfect fit for your "araqnofobia" MINI!