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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackKat13
Installed my Bronze 17x8 Neuspeed RSe52 7.5 45mm offset rims with Michelin Pilot Sport Super Spots 215/40/ZR18… Also put on the Wilwood 13/11.75 DP6/CPB 4X Kit from TCE…
Those look amazing!! I really like the bronze.

Question...Your door handles - plastidip or overlay/cover? If they're covers, would you mind saying who has them available? Can't seem to find black covers anywhere...just carbon fiber. Thanks
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 08:29 AM
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Looks great!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 09:14 AM
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Stripping old color....

 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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Changed the oil...
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 11:37 AM
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Brought it to work, washed & the racked so i could touch up the rims...previous curbage from previous owners redipped the hood scoop.
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 03:49 PM
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Got my new wheels on and I love how they fit! XXR 531 17x8 25mm offset wrapped in Falken 205 40 17s
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 03:52 PM
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You planning to lower it too?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DTH2CHRM
Those look amazing!! I really like the bronze.

Question...Your door handles - plastidip or overlay/cover? If they're covers, would you mind saying who has them available? Can't seem to find black covers anywhere...just carbon fiber. Thanks
Thanks, just wanted to do something else besides all black….I had to Plastidip the handles and gas cap because I also did not want carbon fiber … it's been on for about six months now with no issues…
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 05:00 PM
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Finally swapped from winter tires/rims to summer tires/rims on both the MINI and the
VW. Bad news, the right front shock on my wife's VW Cabrio is shot. I think it was
from a recent pothole that also put a bubble in the sidewall of her right rear winter tire.
That shock is still fine, though!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 05:19 PM
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[QUOTE=slvrsoho;3908646]Got my new wheels on and I love how they fit! XXR 531 17x8 25mm offset wrapped in Falken 205 40 17s[/


The tires stil looked stretched even though they are wide.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackKat13
Thanks, just wanted to do something else besides all black….I had to Plastidip the handles and gas cap because I also did not want carbon fiber … it's been on for about six months now with no issues…
Oh okay...thanks. Seems I'm going to have to go that route also. Already did my gas cap but I was hoping that black covers would have resurfaced. Guess I have to use plastidip on those too.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason Garrett
You planning to lower it too?
Just waiting for nicer weather and a little more $$$
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 07:15 PM
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They are stretched I like the look and it gives better clearance considering the aggressive offset
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 07:26 PM
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Since posts can't be duplicated I hope it's ok to post a link to my Non-S MINI Mods...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...8-post644.html
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 11:49 PM
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Bought puddle lights for my doors and black pearl mini wings for the front and rear of my MINI.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 01:44 AM
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Repainted my side scuttles.. llowyellow
 
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by RJKimbell
Last Weekend PDX MINI had their Annual Tech Weekend, 2 days of nothing but Moddin' MINIs, eating, Drinking, and having a blast with my PDX MINI Peeps!! Molly and I both celebrated big events on February 19th, my Birthday, and Molly's 6th year Ordering Anniversary and I wanted to do something special for us, here's what I did...


Molly getting ready for her tightrope act...



All the goodies Mom got us...



It took some pretty strong men to get these put together...



Mom say's these are going to keep my Rear Tyres on the ground and will help Mom keep us safe and on the road surface...



I feel sooooo Little!!



Does this gap make my Tyres look Bigger??!! ;-)



Thanks for L@@KING, Happy Motoring...Don't Forget to WAVE!!
looks good
 
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackKat13


Installed my Bronze 17x8 Neuspeed RSe52 7.5 45mm offset rims with Michelin Pilot Sport Super Spots 215/40/ZR18… Also put on the Wilwood 13/11.75
DP6/CPB 4X Kit from TCE…
looking real good! I wonder how those would look on the gray mini
 
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by slvrsoho
They are stretched I like the look and it gives better clearance considering the aggressive offset
Do you plan on lowering that guy?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by mini coop
Do you plan on lowering that guy?
Yes I am planning on it within the next few months...I've exhausted my mod budget for the time being
 
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 12:45 PM
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Used my new 3m headlight restoration kit on my headlights. Wow what a huge difference.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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Removed the battery today. 7 years old. I think that is a pretty good life for a car battery. Will pick one up tomorrow to get ready for some nice weather. We only run this car when its nice out.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Sidewalk07
Removed the battery today. 7 years old. I think that is a pretty good life for a car battery. Will pick one up tomorrow to get ready for some nice weather. We only run this car when its nice out.
And I thought the 5 years I got out of my battery was good! That is awesome!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 03:33 PM
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My first meet up with my MINI. Coastal Mini.

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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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