all right this thread is all about bragging about new mods you have done or want to do or pretty much anything you want others to know about

ill start

i originally planned to paint all my chrome black but once i sanded it all i liked them like that i gave them a brushed aluminum look almost

 

WOW, I love the brushed aluminum look.

can you send some photos of the trim back on the car? I'd love to see how it actually looks once it's installed.

great mod-

 

...actually forgot to mention, my Porsche has brushed black aluminum trim...it looks super sweet and came stock from the factory like that. I've never seen it on another car. It may be cool to paint the brushed pieces on your Mini w/ a thin semi-transparent black paint and then coat w/ a clear layer of clear coat to protect it. It may take some trial and error, yet me getting some ideas now!

 

Looks awesome. How do think it will hold up against the elements? You might need to at least clear coat it to protect it. I love the idea though. Would look sweet with astro black.

 

+1

I wonder about the rust factor if not clear coated...

 

alright here you go

also did the
head light trim


the gas cap


heres the grill trim

 

well if it rusts ill let you guys know

 

wow, that looks great.
what grit sand paper did you use?

 

Sk8erguyzach, were your DL's self or dealer installed?

 

i thought the trims are chrome plated plastic...are they not?

 

Yes they are plastic.

 

That is beautiful! It reminds me of stainless steel... would love to see a shot of that next to a car with shiny chrome, for comparison.

 

Not gunna lie...looks like *****. Sand it more with finer paper.

 

Was thinking a quick media blast might give a more even look or at lease use a higher count sandpaper. Interesting look but the uneven scratches are a little ghetto

 

i used 120 and 180

DL's were dealer but you have to take them off to pull off the grill

and i think it looks good except for the grill trim i rushed on that peice ...i was running late for work

next is the door handles and side scuttle if they are same material as other chrome trim

 

heres something i finished today for 60 bucks!

 

Glad it works for you, but it aint for me.

 

Where did you get the filter? Have you noticed any improvement?

 

ive only had it on for less than a day but on my way home from work i definatly felt a lil more giddie up and it definatly sounds better in my opinion atleast you can here the turbo spool up and the waste gate psssshhhh!

its a k&n rx4990 got it from pepboys it was on the shelf! the only place that had it every where else havnt even heard of that k&n filter... here it is

 

Thanks man. I bet it flows better than just a drop in but much cheaper than a full CAI

 

 

So many mods, where to begin? Hmm.

Most Major Mod -- Rear Seat Delete Cabinet and replace all speakers

Most Recent Mod -- iPhone 3G Dock mounted in the cup holder.


First Mod -- Hand Turned Shift **** (had it ready before the car was delivered).


So many others, I've lost track.
Paint brake calipers
LED interior lights
Soundproofing floormats
Move Bluetooth Mic...

 

Why the sour face?

 

It was in reference to the OT.

 

nice mods how much the iphone doc cost/how hard to install/where to get one?