The 2nd Official Mad Modder thread
 

Yes, the last one went down in flames, but let's see if we can revive the spirit without the emotional baggage.

Here's the latest mod to my little dose of LITHIUM:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...Mini0908-1.jpg

Can't tell? Well, I used to have Cooper side markers, but I now have the Cooper S side markers back on, Plastidip'd (gotta love that stuff!) with red Ss to match the little Canon L lens red rings on the wheels. Maybe a subtle theme is emerging here?

cheers

or we could call it the Official Mad Modder mod update thread...
 

There's got to be a place to show off all those fine little details that took hours to accomplish but can only be noticed by people with OCD.

:lol:

btw, I've always liked the "point of view" from which my photo above was made--the Mini looks small, yet hunkered down from slightly above the normal line of sight.

Your MINI looks great, very stealth http://coopernation.net/Smileys/new/grrrbite.gif

+ freakin' 1 :thumbsup:

That is an awesome pic of your car Phil! It looks pretty mean.

BTW, just tried to call you a little while ago...didn't leave a message, i'll try again later.

I'm with ya on the Plasti Dip Dr Phil ! I used it to complete the black out treatment on Boo ! It was used on the side repeaters, gas cap and two secret spot's. :grin:
I had over the last two years slowly blacked out all of the exterior chrome starting with the headlight rings,belt line and just this last year added the door handles, side repeaters and gas lid as stated before. Lagston rapped the rings and door handles. He also did my ruby red tail lights. The rear of the car has also been shaved for a nice clean look.

The car has really been transformed over the last two years (just ask my wife :lol:) I notice it most when I see a stock PW/B mini on the road. This past year and a half "Boo" has had a Factory painted Areo kit installed, two different set's of coilovers, a new set of 16" Konig Feathers for the twisty's to add to countless other mods that had already been done in the past.

I'm extremely happy how Boo has turned out !
Humble beginnings ! :roll:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/40/87...eb4044.jpg?v=0http://farm1.static.flickr.com/38/87...e51289.jpg?v=0
End results ! :nod:

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Those before and after photos are great! It's very obvious you're a detail kind of person.
On a side note, in a state where you have to run a front plate, is it possible to cut it down in size so that just the letters and sticker are visible?
PS how are those halo parking lights/turn signals at the front holding up?

It's fun to look back to the beginning before the mod transformation !
Boo's come a long way in three years. I think he's one of the more unique PW/B Mini's out there.

I'm not sure there is any state that allows someone to alter the size of there plate (cut it down) legally ! Here in Cali it's gotten very hard to risk running without a front plate. No more fix a ticket and they're pulling people over left and right ! I've got a custom tow hook plate holder that I like very much. I can honestly say that I don't mind the way it looks on the car although, I do like the look of no front plate the best. I've modified plate holder to sit much lower then other tow hook plate mounts on the market and I can remove it very easily if I want. I always seem to forget to take it off before going out to take a few pictures ! LOL !

As for the Angel eye's, I've had no problems with them at all !

:thumbsup:

Looks like we came from the same spawn.....hehe.

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/phot...05937_2358.jpg

PGT=Trend-Setter :razz:

Seriously, nice cars guys :thumbsup:

Well...I was in the old and I have added a few more things...

Cage and Harnesses, and made Gnatster's A-Pillar pod. Plus a custom painted dash...that my father and I all did!

Here is the list...will post pics soon!

Engine:
Alta 19% pulley
Alta panel filter
Nology Hot wires
Denso colder plugs
Jaz Motorsports OCC
One-ball mod

Suspension:
H-Sport front and rear sway bars
Alta rear control arms
Pilo rear stress bar

Exterior:
Alta light bar with IPF 968 lights
silver "Checkmate" side decal
Alta silver badging
Wyvern Plus 1 Tail
Wyvern Plus 1 Splitter
35% tint everything, but windshield

Interior:
Alta SSK
swapped interior...
went from black/silver cloth and black carpet to
black/blue leather with blue carpet...all factory self done
lower auxiliary gauges...factory-aftermarket
JBL three way 6.5"s and 6x9"s
two Audiobahn 10" subs with 1200W Profile amp in a custom made box...
carpeted to match my blue carpet and custom RSD...
custom RSD to match lapis blue carpet.
Whalen MISFITOY shifter.
Custom painted dash.
Gnatster's A-Pillar gauge pod.
AutoPower 6 point cage.
Schroth 6 point harnesses http://www.schrothracing.com/product...car/16.5-profi
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Future:
CraftSquare Mirrors
Custom Turbo set up.
Ryephile inspired suspension.
full interior inspired by Jon(03Indigo)
Widebody-custom OEM style
Custom wheels...WIDE:nod:

no pics yet, but I just plasti-dipped the roof matte black
my car started as an '06 DS/W
Under the Hood:
Alta CAI V2.0
Alta Intercooler V2.0 w/ sprayer
Alta 2.5" cat-back Stealth Exhaust
M7 Aerogel Heat Shield
M7 Oil Catch Can
Screamin' Demon Ignition Coil
Cobalt Ignition Wires
Bosch Plugs
M7 180 deg. thermostat
M7 Ram Scoop (black)

Handling:
17x7 Tenzo R Type M-black w/ machine face
BF Goodrich g-force T/A KDW 215/45/17
M7 Strut Brace
M7 Rear Strut Brace
M7 Under Strut System
M7 CF Wing
Rear Seat Delete
EBC Green Stuff Brake Pads
ATE Performance Brake Fluid
Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Styling/Misc:
Custom antenna delete
Custom R53 badge
TSW wheel stud kit
BWM Wheel Center Caps
matte black: grilles gas cap, door handles, boot handle, scoop, and belt-line
Deluxe Tow Hook

well, future mods...
(money is the issue, lol.)

hsport lowering springs
hsport rear sway bar.
(possibly) hsport rca's
aFe cai
megan cat
(possibly) obx header
jcw spoiler
jcw shift knob
jcw ebrake handle
(possibly) jcw aero kit.
16" reaction riots
(new tires are a given, just dont know which ones yet)
checkers decals
antenna stub.

thats waht i want, so far.
i am a college student so money will come, in due time.
ill be looking forward toward the future!

My list is rather modest. I need a real job...

Engine:
Borla sport cat-back exhaust
Alta v1.0 CAI
Alta oil catch can
Alta v2.0 15% s/c pulley
NGK Irridium spark plugs
Kingsborne 9mm plug wires
Ultrick intercooler boots
Forge aluminum expansion tank
Ireland Engineering polyurethane upper engine mounts
Ireland Engineering polyurethane lower engine mounts
Ireland Engineering polyurethane transmission mounts
Setrab oil cooler with Aeroquip hose and 200°F Canton thermostat:cool:

Suspension:
Alta 22mm rear swaybar
Alta rear endlinks
Ireland Engineering adjustable camber plates
Ireland Engineering adjustable rear control arms (4)
Powerflex polyurethane control arm bushings
Powerflex polyurethane trailing arm inserts (pending)
Hawk Performance brake pads
Powerslot cryo-tempered rotors (4)
Goodridge stainless steel brake lines
Motul RBF 600
Brake fade? I forgot what that's like :grin:

Interior:
Cyberdyne oil temp and oil pressure guages
Infinity Kappa speakers (rear kappas and amp pending)
Seat rail spacer mod (both sides)
Rear seat back delete, cushion is still there:o
Schroth 4 point clip-in harness (used daily)
Xenon interior lighting from bimmian.com

Exterior:
Steel rims:cool:
Blacked out grill
Blacked out trunk handle
Cooper side repeaters
Tow hook
Xenon rear license plate lights from bimmian.com (part of the interior kit)

rather modest, eh nabeshin?
wow.

Doc Phil,

At how many holes drilled in my engine am I in the new club?:wink:

With a display like that, and numbers like those--you are IN!
Like totally IN...

That is really cool. Too bad you can't monitor some of those numbers while driving, unless you have a laptop mount.

While not entirely practical for everyday use, it can be monitored while driving. The trends mean more than the live screen.

Here I am again in the new thread, with a new addition to my list too :grin:

Interior:

JCW alcantara/carbon handbrake handle
JCW alcantara handbrake boot
JCW alcantara gearshift boot
JCW carbon dashboard
Stewart Warner Maximum Performance Oil temp and Oil pressure gauges on Alta pods (the new version)

Exterior:

JCW carbon mirrors
JCW carbon trunk handle
JCW radiator grille
R90 replica wheels with Bridgestone RE050A tires
Angel eyes
Ring Sportzblue 80W headlamps (xenon effect)
White side turn lights
John Cooper signature stickers

Performance:

JCW shocks + Eibach springs
Alta adjustable rear control arms
Ireland Engineering adjustable camber plates
Alta 22mm rear sway bar
Powerflex PF1 and PF10 bushings
Milltek catback
DS2500 brake pads
Brembo rotors
Braided brake lines
Gruppe M cold air intake
"Juston" exhaust header + 200 cpi sports cat


I'll post a pic of the gauges as soon as I'm finished installing them, I just received the parts today (actually the Alta pods have been shipped but they have not arrived yet :cry: )

My wifes MINI. My labor of love for my love.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...r/IMG_7160.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...rugger/022.jpg

2002 MINI Cooper S

267 whp / 203 ft lbs torque

Performance:
Stock 2002 Supercharger
Stock Bottom End
Stock Coil and Plug Wires
Revolution MINI Works Dyno ECU Tune
Revolution MINI Works Big Valve Head
Revolution MINI Works Cam Shaft
Revolution MINI Works Race Header
Revolution MINI Works Exhaust
OEM GP Intercooler
440cc Injectors
K&N Typhoon Intake (CARB Certified, California Legal)
17% Reduction Super Charger Pulley
Quaife Limited Slip Differential
Clutchmaster Lightened Aluminum Flywheel
Clutchmaster Stage 4 FX400 Kevlar Clutch
Brisk Silver Racing Plugs DR12YS
B&M Short Shifter
M7 Air plate Diverter
Detroit Tuned Bypass Valve
Detroit Tuned Pulley Tensioner Keeper
Texas Speed Works Engine Damper
Powerflex Lower Engine Mount Poly Bushings
Powerflex Upper Engine Mount Poly Bushings
Powerflex Transmission Mount Poly Bushings

http://images.europeancarweb.com/eve...r_s_engine.jpg

Handling:
Street- Konig Remember 7X16in Black Alloy Wheels w/ BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW-2 205/45ZR16
Track- Rota Slipstream 13lb 16X6.5 Wheels w\ Hoosier R6 205/45ZR16 Tires
JIC Cross Competition Coil Overs with Adjustable Camber Plates
Alta 22mm Rear Sway Bar
Eibach 26mm Front Sway bar
Powerflex Front Lower Control Arm Bushings
Powerflex Steering Rack Bushing
Powerflex Rear Trailing Arm Bushings
Alta Adjustable Lower Control Arms
Alta Adjustable Rear Endlinks
OMP Front Lower Bar
Craven Strut Tower Defenders

Braking:
ATE Blue Fluid
Stainless Steel brake Lines
dba Front and Rear Drilled/Slotted Rotors
Hawk Extreme Front Brake pads
Mintek Red Rear Brake Pads
Tyrol Sport Solid Brass Brake Caliper Bushings

Exterior:
JCW Wing
Smoked Taillights
Smoked Side Repeaters
Smoked Side Markers
Smoked Reverse Light
Angel Eye Front Signal Indicators
VW MK5 Antenna
Orciari Vent Scoops
Black Palo Uber MINI Hood Scoop
Out Motoring Light Brackets
2 Hella Black Magic Driving Lights
Red Brake Calipers
OEM Aero Kit w/Painted Black Trim
M7 Carbon Fiber Front Splitter
Rogue Mini Red Dragon Eyes
Rear Wiper Delete
Black Widow Custom Roof Graphic
Black Rear Hatch Handle
Black Door Handles
Craven Red Oil Dip Stick
07 JCW Exhaust Tips

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...IMG_7307-1.jpg

Interior:
JCW CF Dash
JCW CF Shift Boot Ring w/ Alcantra Shift Boot
JCW CF Front and Rear Cup Holder Rings
JCW CF Parking Brake Handle w/ Alcantra Boot
JCW Doorsills
Black Anthracite Headliner Conversion
JCW GP Rear Seat Delete
JCW GP Rear Side Panels
JCW GP Rear Luggage Bar
OMP Pedals
Custom Whalen Pistol Grip Shift Knob
Cockpit Specialties Black Gauge Faces
Craven Gauge Pod
STRI X-Line Boost and Oil Temp Gauges
Schroth 4 Point Snap-in Harness

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...r/IMG_7438.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...r/IMG_7439.jpg

Please tell us that schroth harness is mounted correctly. It looks like it's not using the rear mounts and you modified it to mount straight down.:eek: (dangerous)

That is just for the picture :roll:. When it is used the rear interior cover comes out and the area where the rear seat belts mount has been cut out so it can be used with the GP foam rear insert. She really does actually run this car on the track :thumbsup:

Ok, good to know. I was just concerned.

Thanks for the concern. I would like to say it is obviously not needed, but you do see some crazy stuff on the forums :lol: