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Old 07-01-2010, 10:14 PM
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I was working with someone 20 years ago. She keyed a nice Mercedes out of spite that someone had better things than she could afford. When we got back to the office I told the boss what happened and said I would never work with her again.

She got fired. A little bit of quick karma.

You just don't trash other peoples property.
 
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Old 07-02-2010, 02:42 PM
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Tinted the windows 45% front, 20% rear

Had to sign a waiver acknowledging that tinted drivers and passenger side windows is contrary to laws of the state of NJ. Like they got nothing better to do.
 
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Old 07-02-2010, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TRPete
Tinted the windows 45% front, 20% rear

Had to sign a waiver acknowledging that tinted drivers and passenger side windows is contrary to laws of the state of NJ. Like they got nothing better to do.
Usually a shop will do anything you want. It's up to the police officer if they are out of compliance.
 
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Old 07-02-2010, 09:06 PM
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Got the Blackjack sunroof graphic installed today... The color isn't very good in the photos. Looks awesome in real life!



 
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Old 07-02-2010, 09:10 PM
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Love those wheels!

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First wash in the driveway since the fall. Going to meet up with 10 or so MINIs tomorrow afternoon and, of course, arriving with a dirty MINI Cooper is bad policy.
 
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Old 07-02-2010, 09:19 PM
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Lets see, last night I killed 10,000 bugs with my MINI. This morning I cleaned those darned things of.

Then I installed a brake light pulser that I bought from Aaron at Outmotoring. I'm hoping it catches the attention of the tail gating texting drivers.
 
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Old 07-03-2010, 02:54 AM
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Yesterday I installed an RMW cam and this morning I installed an Alta OCC, oil change and cleaned my intercooler. My car runs great! I highly recommend the RMW cam, it made a huge difference!
 
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Old 07-03-2010, 06:53 AM
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Complete detailing last night, inside and out, hoping to show the car tonight at a local weekly get together of all car enthusiasts. Recently tinted rear windows 65% tint, painted tow hook red, extended suspender stripes below the bottom grill, applied "Out Motoring Decal" vertically on passenger side front window. It just looks great. Doesn't take much for it to be an eye catcher.
 
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Old 07-03-2010, 07:42 AM
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Installed protective headlight shields from Moss Mini this morning.
 
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Old 07-03-2010, 06:21 PM
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Installed a m7 Turbo Heat Shield.
 
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Old 07-03-2010, 06:42 PM
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Today I installed new bonnet stripes from Aesthetic Creations and the OEM rear bumper seal cover. I was completely amazed by how easy the bonnet stripes were to install. Much cheaper than the dealer, but looked exactly the same as the OEM ones I replaced. If anyone is on the fence about a DIY bonnet install, I encourage you to give it a try you will be amazed.
 
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Skipped breakfast to work on the MINI before heading out for 4th July cookout...I installed HID's last year into the OEM fogs, so I really have no need for the HELLA 500 fogs anymore. And the rally look doesn't seem to work well with the rest of the cars theme. And getting behind the bumper for service mode can get to be a PITA to keep removing them Sooooooo.

I broke out the original Aero grilles, clear coated the black parts with Dupont clear acrylic lacquer, removed the black vinyl surrounds for the OEM fogs, removed the outmotoring/brackets and Hella's. Dead ended the wires, and transferred the badges.........then added the Great Britian license plate from the 1960's......

Before.
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grille004.jpg?t=1278290888
 
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Old 07-04-2010, 05:58 PM
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Gray - curious, what is your grille badge?
 
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Old 07-04-2010, 06:05 PM
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spent too much cash on it
 
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One of the guys in our club is a graphics designer by trade. He designed them up for out club last year.

R56ExhaustTips002.gif?t=1278291925
 
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Originally Posted by Rabidfox
spent too much cash on it
Come on now. I didn't come here tonight to be made sport of

Grill badge was under 30 dollars. Not bad for custom design work and all.
 
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Old 07-04-2010, 06:19 PM
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[I] spent too much cash on it [my mini]

Fixed
 
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Need two budgets for the MINI.

One for the loan, and one strictly for modding....
 
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Old 07-04-2010, 06:33 PM
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I've got multiple budgets


not quite a mini thing but i got a new toy in for the middle car
 
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Old 07-04-2010, 06:38 PM
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Afta
Like the new look, Gray Raven! And I thought I liked the old look.
 
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Damn good taste too All really cool there ! My GF loves the old Benz.

Is that a brand new crate engine ?
 
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Old 07-06-2010, 02:32 PM
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The '70 is for sale...tell her I'll cut her a deal

not brand new...it's a rebuilt lump with EFI, megasquirt, and EDIS. Cams, slugs, rods, all that is stock spec just new...every nut and bolt.

odered a scangauge, ignition upgrade kit from alta, and tail light film for the mini
 
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Old 07-06-2010, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by -=gRay rAvEn=-
Grill badge was under 30 dollars. Not bad for custom design work and all.
Thanks Gray Raven - i like it!
 
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Old 07-07-2010, 02:00 PM
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Oil change yesterday mini filter and mobil 1 synthetic
 
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Old 07-09-2010, 08:44 AM
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Today I installed my Alta foam air cleaner and my Mini Fini cup holder. Way cool.
 
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