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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DTH2CHRM
It was a great run!!! Always a good time when your passenger may actually have to use the barf bag! Here's some shots for you minibx....from Perkins Tower
Cool shots, I hope you told you passenger to hold on to something, lol
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Pno2nr
Awesome! I had to laugh about the barf bag. Can't wait to try it when I get my new tires and move to a place with fun roads. Nebraska just doesn't have them! south Carolina, here I come, ready or MINI. I hope I can remember to turn left and right on the same road!!
Yeah those roads were awesome , we went near the West Point Academy .. Very cool indeed
 

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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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Took the MINI to the shop for an issue with my coolant disappearing quickly .. turns out my water pump is bad.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by VittorioS
Finally had time to install rally lights.
Hey I'm interested in installing black headlight "housings?" like on your MINI on my 06 MC non s convertible BRG, did you purchase them or was it a DIY type of thing?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by minibx
Yeah those roads were awesome , we went near the West Point Academy .. Very cool indeed
The HVR was awesome!
 
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Old May 1, 2014 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Jake Richardson
Hey I'm interested in installing black headlight "housings?" like on your MINI on my 06 MC non s convertible BRG, did you purchase them or was it a DIY type of thing?
It was a DIY kind of thing, you can find instructions here

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...od-how-to.html
 
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Old May 1, 2014 | 03:54 AM
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After fitting a new water pump a couple of weeks ago, I found that the hose or flange from the pump to the block was weeping! So I had to remove everything again to replace this little part! Frustrating, but it seems ok now

 
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Old May 1, 2014 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Jake Richardson
Hey I'm interested in installing black headlight "housings?" like on your MINI on my 06 MC non s convertible BRG, did you purchase them or was it a DIY type of thing?

If you have halogens take a look at this set. http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-C...hts/ES2724053/

If you have factory Xenons the DIY it
 
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Old May 1, 2014 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by -=gRay rAvEn=-
In every case where self tappers were used for front splitters that I am aware of, they ripped right out once reaching highway speeds. What you have here is a SLT test or static load test. Ok for a temporary barbell rack.
Oh that's what that is - I thought he had a new pulley mod!
 
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Old May 2, 2014 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by minibx
If you have halogens take a look at this set. http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-C...hts/ES2724053/

If you have factory Xenons the DIY it
I got those headlights. looks great, plus I added HID kit.
 
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Old May 2, 2014 | 12:44 PM
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Have not seen them with the xenon mod, do you have pics?
 
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Old May 2, 2014 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Have not seen them with the xenon mod, do you have pics?




there are a couple pics in my gallery. take a look.
 
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Old May 3, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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Busy weekend

Dropped the rear seats headrest


Installed Flexpod pro and hard wired the phone charger


Seat belt holder


Short Shifter


25mm Swaybar --- Check out the difference in sizes. Size does matter


New Wheels and tires


Oil Catch Can
(picture coming soon)

Rerouted Air intake due to Catch can -- Having a mounting bracket fabricated by a friend who works with aluminum or stainless steel
(pictures coming soon)
 
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Old May 3, 2014 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Friar_Tuck
Installed Flexpod pro and hard wired the phone charger
Where did you wire it in? I'm thinking about that for mine. Right now, I have a USB adaptor in the "utility plug" (or whatever they call the former cigarette lighter) and the wire just hangs down to there from the phone.
 
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Old May 3, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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Today was the first day of BUSTER's spring clean-up. He got a full on bath, including tires, wheels and convertible top. Tomorrow is clay bar day.

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Old May 3, 2014 | 09:01 PM
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New wheels, before and after !!

todays adventures , Upgraded to some 17's !!!

as for pics , been awhile since I posted pics and can't figure it out ! I'm an idiot. LOL
 

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Old May 4, 2014 | 04:31 AM
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Go advanced , hit the paper dip and download the picture.
 
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Old May 4, 2014 | 05:20 AM
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Thanks for the help posting pics !

before 16" ...and after 17"...
 
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Old May 4, 2014 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by joeybags7112
Thanks for the help posting pics !

before 16" ...and after 17"...
I'm certainly not a fan of black wheels, joeybags7112 but these look great.
 
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Old May 4, 2014 | 10:00 AM
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My pleasure.
 
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Old May 4, 2014 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Slave to Felines
Where did you wire it in? I'm thinking about that for mine. Right now, I have a USB adaptor in the "utility plug" (or whatever they call the former cigarette lighter) and the wire just hangs down to there from the phone.
I ran the wires behind the dash through the kickplate next to the gas and vampire tapped the cigarette lighter. I already had the Tach off so getting the trim off was a bit easier.
 
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Old May 4, 2014 | 04:29 PM
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Started my R56M!N!AC makeover:

50 Cal Bullet Stubby
Blacked out headlight and taillight trim plus hood scoop
Gray on the brake ducts
New Euro Plate mounted/ moved tow hook to rear...

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Still need to sterilize the rest, black out belt line/fuel cap/grille/ and door handles :-)
 
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Old May 4, 2014 | 04:32 PM
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Looks nice. I do like the orange.
 
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Old May 4, 2014 | 07:09 PM
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Polished and waxed. Needs another car wash though tomorrow since it's been four days.
 
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Old May 4, 2014 | 09:31 PM
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BUSTER got the full-on Clay Bar treatment today. Lots of winter muck that was embedded in the clear coat is now gone, leaving only a slippery smooth paint finish behind. Tomorrow, machine polishing to get ride of winter once and for all, well for 2014 at least.
 
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