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Mar 1, 2012 | 03:51 PM

#5976

corin.mcblide

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From: seattle, wa

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Originally Posted by walk0080

I'm lucky if I break over 25MPG in the city with my driving.

same hurr. i hover round the 25-27 doing my city driving and i get low 30's on the freeway.

Mar 1, 2012 | 04:37 PM

#5977

ra2fanatic

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I didn't do this "today", but I did install the JCW fully painted Midnight Black. Arches were converted to Euro's (no side markers). Excuse the dirty wheels, my CCW's should be ready by next week.

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Mar 1, 2012 | 05:38 PM

#5978

trwxxa

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From: RIGHT BEHIND YOU... Made you look!

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Originally Posted by nskripsky

We're at around 8" I think, and the radar isn't looking pretty.

I'll trade you that snow for what's headed our way tomorrow -- severe thunderstorms with winds up to 80 MPH, large hail, and a strong tornado potential.

What am I going to do to my MINI tomorrow?

Leave it in the garage!

Mar 1, 2012 | 05:41 PM

#5979

nskripsky

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I'm from the Midwest originally, so I completely understand what you're going through. Godspeed.

Looks like I'm going to be scraping the windows and brushing the Mini off again. The dealer just washed it yesterday, so I blame it on them. LOL

Mar 1, 2012 | 05:49 PM

#5980

xstartxtodayx

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From: North Fork of Long Island

Installed center cap decals on a set of caps I have. They'll be going on some S-Lites I have sitting in the basement that I picked up from a fellow member at a pretty good price, those will be painted gold when the weather is a little warmer and I have time (I've done gold wheels on the last 3 cars I've owned, I love the old school euro look of the gold, and the red centercap is a complete ripoff of the BBS style which I was lucky enough to have on my old Audi and GTI).

Mar 1, 2012 | 07:43 PM

#5981

pepperstripes

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From: Midway, Utah

Quote:

Originally Posted by kemo

Great idea for a thread

Went out to the garage (convertible, so I put it away for the winter)
Took the cover off
Stared at it for 20 minutes trying to decide which wheels to buy

Still can't decide...finding the right wheels to go with orange, a blue top & flat black stripes isn't as easy as it sounds

Put the cover back on
Poured a Rye on the rocks (that made things all better)

.........tomorrow I will start all over

I love your color scheme! It was one of my top 3 choices. I would go with gloss black wheels.

Mar 1, 2012 | 07:46 PM

#5982

pepperstripes

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From: Midway, Utah

Drove it!!

Mar 1, 2012 | 08:59 PM

#5983

jusso

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Had my mechanic install a magna flow exhaust..i havent listened to the radio yet..it sounds AMAZING !!!

Mar 1, 2012 | 10:42 PM

#5984

hbSean

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From: Huntington Beach,CA

Installed Invidia Q300.. mmmm tasty

Mar 2, 2012 | 04:52 AM

#5985

WhoIsPurpleGoo

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From: Hollywood, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

I didn't do this "today", but I did install the JCW fully painted Midnight Black. Arches were converted to Euro's (no side markers). Excuse the dirty wheels, my CCW's should be ready by next week.

i love how the wheel arches clean up the look of the mini. where'd you get them?

Mar 2, 2012 | 05:30 AM

#5986

drsimmons

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From: Robertsdale, Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

I didn't do this "today", but I did install the JCW fully painted Midnight Black. Arches were converted to Euro's (no side markers). Excuse the dirty wheels, my CCW's should be ready by next week.

Not much into black cars (too hard to keep clean) but I've gotta say, that's one fine looking Mini!

Mar 2, 2012 | 06:20 AM

#5987

BillyCuth

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Originally Posted by stranger55

finished the white out on the inside, cant decide if i want to go with red or white vinyl dash.

Cheapest ive found for jcw checkered floor mats-84 skulls I know i can find em for less

And the kingsborne install of yesterday. Still got allot to do with under the bonnet...

thinking of getting the scoop painted white too

Loving this look. I will one day get the aero kit for mine too... Good job. PS - I have the red gauge faces on the interior. I think it would look good with the white out you did...

Mar 2, 2012 | 06:51 AM

#5988

srtoad4

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Installed my Projector Heads, 8k Hid Kit, and color matched the rings..

Also, my s-techs finally came in from backorder!

Mar 2, 2012 | 07:30 AM

#5989

Evasive

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From: Irvine, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

I didn't do this "today", but I did install the JCW fully painted Midnight Black. Arches were converted to Euro's (no side markers). Excuse the dirty wheels, my CCW's should be ready by next week.

Car looks great. Those CCW's are going to look very nice on your car.

What state are you in by the way? That lush plant life in your background is pretty damn epic.

Mar 2, 2012 | 08:20 AM

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minimike21

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i dont know if it was the mini dealer or the tow company (most likely tow company) but what did you think i wouldnt notice this!!! in the morning!

not good for whoever did it!

Mar 2, 2012 | 08:29 AM

#5991

Tmini08

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From: The Nexus: I-95, I-20, I-40, I-85....etc.

Ouch.

Mar 2, 2012 | 08:30 AM

#5992

minimike21

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ya not real happy after having to walk everywhere the whole week now this BS!

Mar 2, 2012 | 08:41 AM

#5993

wolfador

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From: Pittsburgh

picked up some all weather floor mats from the dealer this morning and my slew of Prima car care products are arriving tomorrow for its first detail.

Mar 2, 2012 | 09:22 AM

#5994

murdoc

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From: Erie, PA

Ordered my 19mm rear swaybar from Way Motor Works. It is my first order with them, and I am expecting good things since everyone here seems to recommend them and haven't heard anything in the bad department.

And now to save for the DDM Intake.

Mar 2, 2012 | 09:28 AM

#5995

AlbanyRocs

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got the 18 inchers XXR put on. 215 35 18's (2 1/2 inch lip)....what do you think?

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Mar 2, 2012 | 10:09 AM

#5996

drsimmons

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From: Robertsdale, Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimike21

i dont know if it was the mini dealer or the tow company (most likely tow company) but what did you think i wouldnt notice this!!! in the morning!

not good for whoever did it!

First I'd verify from the dealer whether they noticed it or not and if yes, go after the tow co. to pay for fix. Either way, I think you'd have a good case.
Good luck and bummer.

Mar 2, 2012 | 10:12 AM

#5997

drsimmons

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From: Robertsdale, Alabama

Albanyrocs - never been a big fan of the gold wheels but your car looks very nice. AND, it'd be hard to find a copy cat of it. Good job.

Mar 2, 2012 | 10:21 AM

#5998

AdrenaliNate

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From: Simi Valley, CA

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Originally Posted by walk0080

Had some 205/45R17 Hankook Ventus V12 tires installed on my Challenge wheels ready for summer. The tread pattern looks very sporty.

These are what I have lined up to go on once my OEM Pirelli RFs run out. Why 205 and not 215? Just keeping it stock or was there another reason?

Mar 2, 2012 | 10:35 AM

#5999

drsimmons

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From: Robertsdale, Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by murdoc

And now to save for the DDM Intake.

I've ordered quite a few things from Way and have always had good luck and responses. If you call him or email him he is quick to respond.
I am waiting on some h-sport rear camber links which are on BO but that's not really his fault and he did let me know.
Hope your experience goes well.
Also, any questions/concerns he'll give you a concerned answer back and not a lot of BS.

Mar 2, 2012 | 12:29 PM

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murdoc

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From: Erie, PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsimmons

I've ordered quite a few things from Way and have always had good luck and responses. If you call him or email him he is quick to respond.

Also, any questions/concerns he'll give you a concerned answer back and not a lot of BS.

I ordered it around lunchtime (12:20 EST), and I just got the email with my tracking number about 10 minutes ago.

If this is the norm for WMW, they just earned a customer! I will most certainly order from Way in the future. I can say that, so far, I am impressed with the company already, and I haven't even received my stuff.