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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 05:14 AM
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That steering wheel looks sick, NICE MAN!!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by bavmotors
what's the cost on something like that?

Around $500.00 shipped / no core needed....
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniRoadstah
How's the quality?? You like it?
Quality is spectacular / Top notch....Always admired aftermarket steering wheels but wanted to maintain drivers side airbag so never put one in.....

Came across this shop who started out with BMW wheels, then ventured off doing MINI wheels. They also do wheel mods like this for the pre-face lift two spoke wheels as well. Those look awesome too....

If interested send me a PM, I will give you details.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Eurothrasher
Came across this shop who started out with BMW wheels, then ventured off doing MINI wheels. They also do wheel mods like this for the pre-face lift two spoke wheels as well. Those look awesome too....

If interested send me a PM, I will give you details.
Any reason this info can't be shared with forum?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Eurothrasher
Around $500.00 shipped / no core needed....
Is it these people?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Steering-Whe...pV-uuy&vxp=mtr

And their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aacars14?fref=ts

I have been pondering this.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 06:57 AM
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I drove my MINI today, despite my better judgment. People in Montgomery County (and I'm sure across the wider blizzard-impacted area) were driving like absolute idiots, swerving across lanes, cutting people off, bottling up places where the plows hadn't cleared all of the lanes.

I didn't get hit, but only by pure, random, sheer luck. One lady used a left turn lane to fly past me (speed limit 35mph) and cut me off in the intersection to go straight.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by AoxoMoxoA
Any reason this info can't be shared with forum?

I usually prefer not to post links to non paying vendors. It promotes a biz thru our forum and they are not paying for it.....also says in rules not to post links w/o authorization from NAM first....

Originally Posted by elpappy
Is it these people?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Steering-Whe...pV-uuy&vxp=mtr

And their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aacars14?fref=ts

I have been pondering this.

Cats out of the bag now....yes.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Eurothrasher

Cats out of the bag now....yes.
Damn Ebay searches !

Anyway I have been messaging just now via Ebay. your thoughts on customer service? Did you use Ebay? You said it took 3 weeks...whats that mostly shipping? Anything you dont like?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by KenJon
Finally, I had my mini installed the intake system to make the engine bay looks nice and clean. The sound sounds great and it makes me exciting when I'm driving.
Very nice! I agree, the intake sounds are exciting. Really gives your MINI a new tone.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by elpappy
Damn Ebay searches !

Anyway I have been messaging just now via Ebay. your thoughts on customer service? Did you use Ebay? You said it took 3 weeks...whats that mostly shipping? Anything you dont like?

Communication was excellent and fast. They had similar wheel with blue stitching and red top wheel center mark. I only had to pay for that one listed then provide my preference of color, leather plain or perforated and what location I wanted that leather on the wheel....They will make it however you like.

I ordered it on Dec 18th before Christmas. It was at my door step on Jan 8th. and that was through two holidays ! Lots of import tax documents taped on outside of box which was well packaged...so $45/50 dollars is not unreasonable for shipping.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 08:23 AM
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I removed my roof rack to use a Microbead car cover!!!




















http://www.microbeadcarcovers.com/in...ml?makes=20615
 

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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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That's the crazy blizzard , that top pic with the smoke and purple light = awesome.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 08:37 AM
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My mini is a chameleon

Originally Posted by ECSTuning
That's the crazy blizzard , that top pic with the smoke and purple light = awesome.
Hey thanks! ECSTuning.......

My mini is a chameleon.

Before


After


 

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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 08:40 AM
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Changes daily. Like that. People must think you own more then one.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 11:09 AM
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Looks like the cover went on just in time!!!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 11:37 AM
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MINI or just another pipe of wood with a cover. Incognito.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fixedsix


Originally Posted by MiniRoadstah
Looks like the cover went on just in time!!!
Timing is everything!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by fixedsix


Nice looking MINI! I also like the BMW in the back ground what color is that one now?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniRoadstah
Looks like the cover went on just in time!!!
It's normally in the garage but I have been working on this:


 
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by fixedsix
It's normally in the garage but I have been working on this:


So very excited about this!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
MINI or just another pipe of wood with a cover. Incognito.
The wood is to burn in my wood stove, the mini won't fit in the stove.


 
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 09:14 AM
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, that garage has some serious tools going on and a nice project.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by fixedsix
It's normally in the garage but I have been working on this:


Nice project! Got it down to the bare bones. Looks like it's levitating there. Keep us posted!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by fixedsix
It's normally in the garage but I have been working on this:


http://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nort...e1e85c6597.jpg
Looks to be an impact-bumper car, 74-89? My wife has an SC...
 
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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by fixedsix
The wood is to burn in my wood stove, the mini won't fit in the stove.


WTF!! How the hell did that happen? I hope everyone was ok..
 
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