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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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My new wheels & Light bar

I just got some new goods for my mini I got some new wheels from Palo Uber and a light bar. just go to my gallery.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Looks Hella-bad!

Nice. It all looks great.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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MMmmm sweeet. I wish I didn't need to have a front plate on my car. I'd be all over that light bar like a fat kid on cake. :D
 
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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The Palo Uber Lightbar is sick. Fit and finish is awesome, install isn't too bad either, no drilling required so that's definitely a nice thing (to the bumper support). I'll get the pics from work of the car with all the lights on.

Those wheels look soo good on the car. What's next? haha
 
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Very sharp and very well done
 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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That looks fantastic!

So tell me, how well do the lights work and how long did it take you to install the bar and the lights, where did you put the switch(s), etc, etc...

Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:15 AM
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looks very hot. i likeeeeeeee
 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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Thats a mean looking MINI........i like it!!!
 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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Awesome , the sportmax wheels look great on your car

That's some mighty tint on there too
 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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Thank you, The lightbar took about 2 hours. The guys at ABSOLUTE MOTORING in Miami did the work. 2 swithes work the light 1 for outer 1 for inner. The swithes are in the center consel.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:14 AM
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Thanks,but the wheels are from Palo Uber. The tint is nice & dark. Adit to dark at night some times.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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The switches are in the factory toggle bank. You can see some of the wires but the space is so tight that it's hard to avoid. Here's a pic so you can see. When sitting in the car you can barely even notice the wires at the level you sit at.

 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MINIGOTME
Thanks,but the wheels are from Palo Uber. The tint is nice & dark. Adit to dark at night some times.
I'm not touching this one... Glad u like the parts.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MINIGOTME
Thanks,but the wheels are from Palo Uber. The tint is nice & dark. Adit to dark at night some times.
Sorry...just went off the pics wihtout reading the post. They are actually just sportmax wheels, but PU puts their name on them and charges more. But it doesnt matter, they still look great, good choice
 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
Sorry...just went off the pics wihtout reading the post. They are actually just sportmax wheels, but PU puts their name on them and charges more. But it doesnt matter, they still look great, good choice
At just like $200 more with the NAM "discount" I think the wheels are a good buy for the comfort of great customer service.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
At just like $200 more with the NAM "discount" I think the wheels are a good buy for the comfort of great customer service.
$200 more for 4 center caps... Let's do the math, that's $50 for each center cap with the PU logo/name...

I'm probably gonna get my *** kicked now, aren't I? lol.

Back to topic:
From a fellow Florida-guy, car looks awesome, and I hope to see you next time I drive down to the Keys... Looking good.

Later,
Leo.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by xxTHIR13ENxx
$200 more for 4 center caps... Let's do the math, that's $50 for each center cap with the PU logo/name...

I'm probably gonna get my *** kicked now, aren't I? lol.

Back to topic:
From a fellow Florida-guy, car looks awesome, and I hope to see you next time I drive down to the Keys... Looking good.

Later,
Leo.
My point is that it isn't too much more and you get great customer service should anything go wrong with the wheels. I'm just talking about the wheels, other parts may be price-gauged worse. Either way the wheels, lightbar, and pulley are all great quality.

Next time you're in Miami swing by the shop...
 
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
Next time you're in Miami swing by the shop...
Miami? I study there!! What shop are you talking about? Got an exact address? Website, by chance? And final question, do you guys work on cars all around of specifically MINIs??

I'll definitelly check it out, though.
Leo.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by xxTHIR13ENxx
Miami? I study there!! What shop are you talking about? Got an exact address? Website, by chance? And final question, do you guys work on cars all around of specifically MINIs??

I'll definitelly check it out, though.
Leo.
Sent you a PM!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
The switches are in the factory toggle bank. You can see some of the wires but the space is so tight that it's hard to avoid. Here's a pic so you can see. When sitting in the car you can barely even notice the wires at the level you sit at.

I really like how clean those switches look.. Thanks for the idea
 
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Are your wheels the uber gray or winter black? I have a hyperblue/white top and was wondering what my car would look like with the darker wheels and white top and mirros. I think i would probably go with the silver look.

Anybody mind a photo shop job for me.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 05:30 AM
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The wheels are winter black.(Dark grey the wheels look better on.) I think it would look sweet.The best thing about mods you do what you like. thanks & Happy motoring
 
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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This is simply a suggestion, because it already looks graet as it is....but have you thought about painting the supports that are behind your m7 grills? Some people give it a quick spray with some flate black paint so that it doesnt show through the mesh grils....just a thought
 
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