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Old 09-10-2017, 08:20 PM
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I finally found and bought??

So stoked about today. I have been looking for months now for the right one. The hardest thing was finding a manual cooper S thats Dark color. But i did today 2014 cooper S, manual, black with strips on the hood and only 11K miles. Its so crazy going from a 4 door tacoma long bed to a mini. haha

Next step is figuring out a bicycle rack

Then I am not sure whats next.
 
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Old 09-10-2017, 09:03 PM
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Congratulations

Check this rack using the tow hooks on the back.
http://www.vipcustomparts.com/F56%20parts%20page.htm

Scroll down near the bottom.

Good company.
 
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Welcome to the forum. What's your first mod gonna be?
 
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Welcome to the forum. What's your first mod gonna be?
I have no idea. i have only owned trucks and a CJ7. so i went completely different on this purchase.

Anything i should read or watch???
 
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Just keep reading the forums and do your research. Our sponsors are some good sources for parts. You can check out my list of mods to get a general idea what's available for the 3rd Gen cars. The only limit is your imagination (and of course your wallet).
Where are you located?

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4277977
 
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Originally Posted by vetsvette
Just keep reading the forums and do your research. Our sponsors are some good sources for parts. You can check out my list of mods to get a general idea what's available for the 3rd Gen cars. The only limit is your imagination (and of course your wallet).
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4277977


WOW, that's is a sick mini. Yeah I don't thing I will be doing a roll cage or anything that serious.
 
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Old 09-11-2017, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by TVPostSound
Congratulations

Check this rack using the tow hooks on the back.
http://www.vipcustomparts.com/F56%20parts%20page.htm

Scroll down near the bottom.

Good company.
I like those. Just is it a pain taking them off and on all the time?
 
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Old 09-11-2017, 02:59 PM
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If you decide to go for roof racks for the bikes, I just went thru this for a rack for my sea kayak.

It looks like you have the naked roof. That means no rails to attach racks. Same as me.

The only choice I found was a Yakima set-up.

You'll need 4 Q-Towers, 4 Q-128 clips, and 48" round rails. A front fairing is optional. Then choose whatever bike racks you want.

You'll get instructions with the items.

Yakima is discontinuing the Q-Tower family. I couldn't find the parts at local retailers and ended up buying from Amazon. You can probably find used parts.
 
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Congrats on the new ride!
 
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Yeah I saw the Q racks. I want something that's a low profile. Might just have to make something.
 




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