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Old May 17, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Photoshoot of My GF's 2007 R56 MINI Cooper

We did a photoshoot of my gf's 2007 Mini Cooper S. We just finished modding it. We focused on aesthetics on this one instead of performance because the factory performance is more than enough for my gurl. Props to Vividlight Photography from Toronto! They take amazing pictures! Hope you guys like this one!















 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Old May 17, 2009 | 02:05 AM
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It's so beautiful! Nice car and pictures!

Btw is that a full SuperSprint set up? or only Catback
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 05:05 AM
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Whoa! That looks absolutely amazing. Congrats
Is there an audio clip around for that exhaust?
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 06:44 AM
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Great shots! Awesome job....and question - on the multifunction buttons of the steering wheel, did you get some decals for them? The barely-there appearance of the stock buttons is troublesome from time to time (phone button, for example).
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 06:56 AM
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I believe early 07's MFSW came w/ black decals.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 07:06 AM
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Wow thats clean, my favorite part are the lug nuts, what brand are they?
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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Wonderful photos! But, I'm wondering how you were able to get the last to shots of the vehicle in motion? I'm really interested in getting similar images of my friend's vehicle (it's not a MINI, though - it's a GT-R). I do have a dSLR, and I do know how to use it, but I'm wondering how those shots were staged? Any info would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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Great Car and Great Shots!
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:03 AM
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Wow thats clean, my favorite part are the lug nuts, what brand are they?
They're made by the people who make the wheels he has. VOLK / Rays Engineering
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Awesome!!! Big fan of color choice
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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The car is wicked haha! Great photography! I love the rims too
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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so what are your wheel/tire size/offset??? Springs or coilovers?

thanks
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Old May 17, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Very very nice ride! How'd u manage to cut the stripes so well around the logos?
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Flyinace2000
I believe early 07's MFSW came w/ black decals.
Early 08's did as well (March 08), I do not like the naked MFSW, it does not coordinate well with the Steering Wheel at all!!
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Any chance of some wallpaper-size links? 1920x1200 perhaps?
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Awesome shoot! (I had no idea the MFSW decals had changed - mine are black like the ones in the shots.)
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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She's a beauty!
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Was this photoshopped ? It looks like the white stripes are floating above the paint with a drop shadow underneath.
Very sharp car & some nice photography.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Nice job on the mods. The car looks fantastic! Like all the pics. I think I would really like the first one best but it looks like the sun is just a bit too bright and washes out the vibrant colors that show up in the rest of the pics. Not trying to nit pick, or be negative. Nice work!
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Great photos, all. Love the action shots, especially.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Guys, thanks so much for the kind words! We realli like the car now too! It is a huge step from the stock look.

Originally Posted by Lorr
It's so beautiful! Nice car and pictures!

Btw is that a full SuperSprint set up? or only Catback
The Supersprint is only the muffler. We only wanted the car to sound a little louder and also have nicer exhaust tips. I was going to get full exhaust but my gf will only be driving the car for one more year so I don't think it's worth the cost.

Originally Posted by Interludio44
Whoa! That looks absolutely amazing. Congrats
Is there an audio clip around for that exhaust?
Sorry we did not take any vids of it. It doesn't sound much louder than stock though. Just gives it a nice deep growl.

Originally Posted by JudgeS
Wow thats clean, my favorite part are the lug nuts, what brand are they?
Thanks! We love the small details that are on the car too! They lug nuts are from Rays.

Originally Posted by rosvick
Wonderful photos! But, I'm wondering how you were able to get the last to shots of the vehicle in motion? I'm really interested in getting similar images of my friend's vehicle (it's not a MINI, though - it's a GT-R). I do have a dSLR, and I do know how to use it, but I'm wondering how those shots were staged? Any info would be greatly appreciated!
I did not take the pictures myself. It was done by Vividlight Photography in Toronto. They are amazing people to work with. For these type of rolling shots, a camera rig must be utilized. The car is actually moving at a very slow pace. If I remember correctly, I was only driving at a speed of 6km/h to 10km/h the most.

Originally Posted by JAS76
so what are your wheel/tire size/offset??? Springs or coilovers?

thanks
J
The wheels are Volks CE28N in white time attack. I think it was supposed to be a Honda special edition. However with the help of Simon@Rennspec in LA, I was able to get them for the Mini. I forgot my tire sizes though... lol We are lowered on H&R springs.

Originally Posted by MiniBAH
Very very nice ride! How'd u manage to cut the stripes so well around the logos?
I got the stickers from Simon@Rennspec and then had Shinzowerks do the install for me. I have no idea how they did that so perfectly!

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Any chance of some wallpaper-size links? 1920x1200 perhaps?
please pm me your email and tell me which one you want. thanks!

Originally Posted by n1tr0
Was this photoshopped ? It looks like the white stripes are floating above the paint with a drop shadow underneath.
Very sharp car & some nice photography.
I believe all the pictures went under some post-editing. I did not take the pics so I am not sure what was done to them. Sorry couldn't help.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Dude that is one good looking mini! When you say the lugs came from Rays, can you be a bit more specific? My friend's got a pink set on his S2k and lost one so he needs a replacement. Plus I may like a set :D
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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awesome pics!
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by a_Y
The wheels are Volks CE28N in white time attack.
very cool!
 
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