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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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Engine Dress Up Help

I'm looking at dressing up the engine bay and was curious, where do I get the colored tubing/hosing from? I do know about the alta kit, but was looking for other stuff as well. Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 05:02 PM
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I got mine from Moss Motors. It was on sale at the time. The first couple tubes are easy but some are a PITA. Not worth my efforts. Good luck!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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strut bars are nice and some billet trim.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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strut bars are nice and some billet trim.
Eventhough I already have a M7 STB, I'm looking for tubing not fixtures.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncl3
I'm looking at dressing up the engine bay and was curious, where do I get the colored tubing/hosing from? I do know about the alta kit, but was looking for other stuff as well. Thanks.
You have several options-

Silicone colored radiator hoses to replace your exisiting MINI hoses
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini_coop..._hose_kit.html

Silicone tubing to replace smaller diameter tubing in the engine bay
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts..../categoryid/28
or
http://www.hosetechniques.com/catalo...y%20the%20foot

Tubing to cover small hoses or wires (This kit is made for the MINI)!
http://www.hosetechniques.com/before...67014223275523
Includes pictures- looks good.

Flexible Chrome tubing
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts..../categoryid/28
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 06:32 AM
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Would you have a source for the black braided hose covers like what MINI uses in certain applications? Thanks, Steve


Originally Posted by minihune
You have several options-

Silicone colored radiator hoses to replace your exisiting MINI hoses
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini_coop..._hose_kit.html

Silicone tubing to replace smaller diameter tubing in the engine bay
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts..../categoryid/28
or
http://www.hosetechniques.com/catalo...y%20the%20foot

Tubing to cover small hoses or wires (This kit is made for the MINI)!
http://www.hosetechniques.com/before...67014223275523
Includes pictures- looks good.

Flexible Chrome tubing
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts..../categoryid/28
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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Would you have a source for the black braided hose covers like what MINI uses in certain applications? Thanks, Steve
For various colored braided enigne hoses
http://www.made4uproducts.com/trick_kit.htm

For direct replacement black braided hoses in various diameters-
http://www.cyclepages.com/ProductGro...roupID=4001260

Basic braided hoses- various
http://dunham.thomasnet.com/category...hydraulic-hose
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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I'm speechless. Go minihune!!
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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Does anyone know if the radiator hoses fit just a cooper?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Jtrem
Does anyone know if the radiator hoses fit just a cooper?
They make Samco, SFS and Forge hoses for us. Plus, a schweet PWR radiator.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by UKSUV
They make Samco, SFS and Forge hoses for us. Plus, a schweet PWR radiator.
Yes, Samcosport is pretty common and looks good.
Kits for coolant hoses for the MC
and kits for induction hose and for coolant hoses for MCS
http://www.samcosport.com/samco.asp?make=bmw
 
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 05:46 AM
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Thanks MINIHUNE, Your the man.
Steve


Originally Posted by minihune
For various colored braided enigne hoses
http://www.made4uproducts.com/trick_kit.htm

For direct replacement black braided hoses in various diameters-
http://www.cyclepages.com/ProductGro...roupID=4001260

Basic braided hoses- various
http://dunham.thomasnet.com/category...hydraulic-hose
 
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