Hello!
well this is my first time doing a DIY project on a car. It was fun and challenging for me. I think MINI really makes having a car much more fun. I had Honda Civic for over 10 years and never had thought of doing anything on it, and after I bought my KUMA I just can't stop thinking how to make it more personalize. What do you guys think? My plan is adding a hint of red in the hidden area of my PS/S MCS so it looks a little spicy while keeping the overall cold silver appearence.

Gonna attempt to paint the break red next, will upload picture when I finish.

especially thanks for the DIY gutter guard hood scoop post.

close up

whole car

 

did the same thing, except i painted my grille thingy flat black. Its good for keeping crap out of the intercooler though.

 

Looks good getata! I'm thinking some red mirror covers would go well with that.

 

How did you attach the gutter guard to the opening? I don't see anything on the inside of the scoop to attach it to.

 

I followed the DIY post and "sandwich" it between the scoop and the "black plastic piece" behind the scroop. Hope it helps!

 

oh~ the red complex begins.

 

Interesting. Now where else do we add red? hehe brakes, intake, seats.....

 

Oooo, a red one - I likey.

 

anyone have a white one left over that i can use? i have the aerokit with the rear stick-on aluminum grill so i'd like to match that.

 

How about a few red LED's behind there for night effects?

I like the red. It's a nice little pop of color.

 

hmm.. i really want to do this one... where did you get the grill material?

 

Just need a Red Led that moves back and forth and you can call it KITT!

 

you can find it in Home Depot for a few bucks. If you do a search you can find the complete DIY guide in this Forum.

I just painted my brakes and waiting it to be dry, will post update pics when I put back up the tyres.


The LED idea seems interesting, but it reminds me of an Old TV show which has a "smart" black car with flashing red light on the bonnet. Anyone remember the name of that TV show?

 

KNIGHT RIDER!! w00t! I really want one of those sweet talking hood scoops I hear so much about!

 

Kenchan, I'll be making a white one for myself, but will have plenty of gutter guard left over. If you'd like me to make one for you, just lemme know.


acitydweller, go to your local Home Depot (although with you being in NYC, I'm not sure how easy that is) and pick up a single piece of "Gutter Guard" for $1.87. There's no need to buy the three pack for 6 bucks. If you want to paint it, grab a can of spray paint as well. I bought a can of high heat white spray paint. But the silver of the guard all by itself looks good as well. Then follow this DIY: http://www.tech-esq.com/MINI/how_to_...oop_grille.htm

Too easy! And the results look great.

 

I beat ya to it!

 

OMG is it real or just photoshopped?

 

It's just a photoshop gag.

But you can do it for real with this: http://www.quasarelectronics.com/1088.htm

 

Here's the link to the DIY, I think I will do this, also.

http://www.tech-esq.com/MINI/how_to_...oop_grille.htm

 

Thanks Turcicus... i have a weekend dyi coming up

 

cool!! thanks, please let me know your magic price. id like one.

 

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