Thanks, much appreciated.

From my perspective tho.......there is still ALOT of "little things" in that engine bay that still need to be covered/coated/painted/hidden.

Unlike some other "sports" vehicles, MINI did nothing to cover the engine or ancillaries.....and there are ALOT of little hoses/wires/connectors/bolts/clips etc.....showing.....

But I guess that's what the Winter is for......I got a heated garage so....you know I'll be busy...

-B

 

What did you use to screen off the upper partitions? It's a bit... SHINY... for my tastes, but I'm thinking something in a subtle black would be better than looking into the holes.

 

Metal Window Screening from Home Depot.

It comes rolled in a 2' x 8' sheet(for about $12.00). Scissors/metal sheers to cut.

IF you want it black, I would recommend cutting to size and molding to fit FIRST - once you have the size/shape piece you want, then spray paint with black, or matt black engine paint.

-B

 

Got my MiniMania e-brake **** today and installed. it looks
great, feels great, and super glad i got rid of that pos factory e-brake
****. super easy to install. it's a friction mount intead of the
clip-lock like the factory **** but it ain't going anywhere!

matches my MOMO shift ****, no?

 

Do you have a before photo I can't "see" the difference?

 

^^ yah, from the other side.... you can sort of see the ebrake handle, right?
that plastic tip and the rubber faux leather is a pos...

the MiniMania **** pictured above is so nice. nice chrome (metal, not plastic), and real leather.

 

Now I get it

 

Are these the ones:

 

thanks. that **** was bothering me from the get-go...

btw, to MiniMania. their online store is easy to use,
got automated sales and ship confirmation, and delivered on time.
came in nice packaging, instructions, etc. well done!

 

Thanks Smokey,

I really appreciate you posting my pics. The side stripe was made by Pro Image Graphics in Longwood Fl. I told him to take a photo of the script on the boot to use for a guide. After going to a few MINI meets, I had to do some kind of cosmetic mod. Once again, thanks.

MB aka Minzila

 

Thanks for that tip, Kenchan. I'm going to have to visit the MiniMania site and get that chrome and leather e-brake assembly !

By the way, I'm surprised you haven't ordered their chrome ring that goes around the heated seat and side mirror controls. That would look nice with your chrome e-brake and shift ****. Of course, then it's hard to stop... I just ordered over $120 worth of chrome accessories from them. And I already have the chrome lined interior package !

 

No problem, MB

I think that look has been the pattern for many a car, mine included

Old:




Current Look:

 

np! yah, ive been debating whether to leave that mirror/
heated seat control trim as is, paint it metallic black, or
get a cf one (available in Japan, it looks like)... or just wrap it with
faux CF sheet. since the ceiling has matte black bits im thinking
about leaving it as is for now.

yah, those chrome accessories add up VERY QUICKLY.

 

Yea Smokey,

Looks great in black as well. I'll be the first to admit I stole the idea from the 73 Porsche Carrera. I've seen many variations since I put them on 3 1/2 years ago. That's what the MINI is all about.

Motor On
Minzila

 

That chrome trim piece I was talking about only goes around the control panel. So you would maintain the matte black look and just dress it up a bit. Very inexpensive mod that would really dress up that area....

http://new.minimania.com/web/Item/NM.../InvDetail.cfm

 

I added this RAF roundel a couple of months ago, seems appropriate...

 

^^ 215/45/17? or 215/40/17?

 

215/45/17 on a 7.5" wide rim. Dunlop Sport Maxx

 

Any Kills yet?

 

very nice. i like those Gramlites.

 

for a second, i thought your door was getting hairy.

 

.....7. Reverse removal for install - Fill tank ONLY ABOUT 1/4 - 1/3 of the way up, with new antifreeze.


Note: I bought a NEW tank (my old one was really greasy/ratty) and painted that, and kept my old tank just in case. My MINI dealership sold me the new one for ONLY $22.50 - so it might be worth it to do it that way.

Good Luck - ask me if you need any more help.

-B[/quote]


Thanks for this how-to! I'll be doing this soon.

Ken

 

Thanks for this how-to! I'll be doing this soon.

Ken[/quote]

YIKES!!!

I almost forgot -

Depending on the celarance of your Spark Plug wires, you might have to remove them (and possibly even your distributor cap) in order to get the tank out/in.

-B

 

Ok, here's my "you-ification" so far

 

Cooper Flags made mine about three years ago.

Earl