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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Now that's Sexy

For those of you who missed the memo;
This past weekend Southbay Mini debuted 2 of the coolest cars to hit the Mini community, they are movie theme inspired, and there are plans for over 100 more!
I had a blast, I got to see some old friends and make some new ones as well as eat gummi bears, take some photos, and drool over two very sexy cars...especially the exhaust tips. I don't usually get excited about exhausts but man were they perty...mmmmmmm....peeeerty.
So...on to the show! Here are some pics I took over the weekend for the unveiling.
A portion of the team who made it possible (yep that's me on the far left)

The detailed inspection and list checking before the debut

Tuls and Detlman hard at work

one sexy exhaust coming up

Detlman making the Shockwave nice and shiney

My favorite the Shockwave inspired by "The Right Stuff"

Custom eyes by Rogue Minis

Neo inspired by "The Matrix" (well duh)

Neo's fly paint job (don't be haitin)

The crowd beginning to drool as the cars are unveiled

and last but not least two of Dr.Fuh's uber genius children Pinky and the Brain
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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Great pics ! Do you have a link for the FTR forum?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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www.fireballed.com/forum
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Finally! Got the hang of the camera, looks like.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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i am so bummed out i didnt get to come hang out with you guys kal called me and i was with family
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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Chikm-there's always next time!

Kurt-still working on it but I'm not doing to shabby

K9-thanks
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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Great pics, StoopidGirl!

You caught some of the magic of those amazing cars!

And remember folks, that is all paint, no decals!!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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Sweet cars! Wish I could have been there to see them in person.

I saw some other pics on another site and I really like having the area under the roll bars painted to match the car(on Neo). Wonder what that would look like on Gromit?

Emily, awesome looking eyes on those cars.

I also really like those wheels.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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Am I the only one who looks at these cars and feels overwhelmingly nauseated by their fugliness?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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Am I the only one who looks at these cars and feels overwhelmingly nauseated by their fugliness?
nope. Fast and Furious 111
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:35 AM
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Very Niicceeeee cars and great pictures too!!!!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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Great pics......tremendous talent

say hello to Tuls for me.....

what wheels and wing is/are those?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:25 AM
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Simply Awesome minis and Awesome photos!!

 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:34 AM
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Great pics! I wish I could of been there to check out the cars in person.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 05:36 AM
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Amazing cars and amazing pictures!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 09:03 AM
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I like the 2nd picture especially. The cars and Tim are diamond sharp, everything else is slightly out of focus. It almost looks like a manufactured image (I mean, model cars superimposed on a background). Nice indeed.
And I agree with you about the exhaust tip. Wow! I think I want that tip. Are they selling it? Can I make it work with a factory muffler?

The kids are Pinky & The Brain? Which one is the idiot?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 09:10 AM
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The cars look pretty darn cool to me!! It's nice when projects like this are approached as a thematic whole.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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The owners must be thrilled! I know how good it feels when you see your "concept" come to life! The pix have great energy, MLE.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:08 AM
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Thanks everyone! It was quite the experience. I hope some of you get to see them in person before thye sell...or even after they sell.

Agro-I'm not sure which one's the idiot, They're Dr.Fuh's kids so they're all going to be brain sugeons and stuff.
As for the exhaust tip, I really hope he manufactures them, that would be sweet and I'll be one of the first in line, all though I think there may be a themed tip in mind for my car (I can't wait). I'll ask him about it because a few people have asked as well on another thread.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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That group shot (pic 1) is great! I like the crop.

I also like the one of Hubie's boys.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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Thanks Juan, The one of the baby Fuh's was taken with that smooth wideangle lens Kilo lent me...mmmmm
The group shot was just one of those things :P too bacd you can't see the cars in the shot a little better
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Amatoor shots

Someone asked if the cars are for sale. Yes they are thru South Bay (!) MINI. Ask for Amanda White. And if the buyer feels compelled to offer more than MSRP, then the entire difference goes to local charities.

The cars are one-of-a-kind, show and go!











 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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Nice Pictures.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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That's Juan in that last picture teaching me something I don't know... :P
It's actually South Bay Mini in Torrance, CA not South Coast...silly Astro
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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oh that is you that last pic i was just about to ask who the hottie was
 
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