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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Updated! Mirror caps, custom stripes, and tints

What do you guys think? The stripes aren't all THAT different than the factory ones. They are "pinstriped" so there is a little space between the black and white, plus the white is a little thicker than on the factory stripes. I also got boot stripes, which I think look pretty good! Too bad they don't make a blackjack mirror backing...











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Thanks guys! I am seriously loving this car...
 

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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Good gosh that is beautiful.. Those wheels really make the car and the stripes look great! You have a real looker there
 
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Wow! Looks fantastic!!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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Nice!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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They do make a blackjack mirror. I just saw it at my mini dealership today. (seriously though it looks better with just the exterior mirrors)
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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How dark is your window tint? It also looks very nice especially with that black roof!!!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 03:35 AM
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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Of course, I'm partial to the whole CR/B/W thing.

Now, i'm normally not one for blacking out chrome. But on your MINI, with those broader white pins on the stripes, I think they'd really pop more if you blacked out your headlight and tail light rings. JMHO.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 03:46 AM
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Looks great! Congratulations!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 05:06 AM
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Looking good
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 05:57 AM
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I like it! And with a vicious attack dog to guard it no worries about anyone messing with your car!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 06:22 AM
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That is one *lovely* car... really liking the stripes. The BlackJack mirrors are fan-freaking-tastic. Great choices.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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nice!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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Not Crazy About It...

Too much going on for my tastes....

I'd have stripes only, or mirror caps only, not both.....but, to each his/her own.

Love the tint, wheels and overall color choices though......
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by rnwcc99
Too much going on for my tastes....



Might as well own a Camry.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB


Might as well own a Camry.

OP asked for opinions. Who wants a staff of "yes men?"

I think stripes and Union Jack mirror caps look fantastic on LB/W & BRG/W, but, prefer to leave CR/B and some of the other "stronger" colors (e.g. black, dark silver) alone.
 

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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by rnwcc99
OP asked for opinions. Who wants a staff of "yes men?"

I think stripes and Union Jack mirror caps look fantastic on LB/W & BRG/W, but, prefer to leave CR/B and some of the other "stronger" colors (e.g. black, dark silver) alone.
Yep, OP asked for opinions and you gave yours.

In return, I gave you mine.

You offered up yet another opinion, I see. I couldn't disagree more with that one.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Kimini03
How dark is your window tint? It also looks very nice especially with that black roof!!!
Thanks! 20% in back, 35% in front. But they always look a bit darker cause of the dark interior.

CR&PW&JB - I agree. I actually was thinking about blacking those out as well

z06invb - Oh, he's a killer weiner dog (not really, but don't tell him that he growls at pitbulls lol)

Thanks guys! rnwcc99 I don't usually like lots of stuff going on either. But I don't have a roof decal, which with everything else on my car, I think would definitely be distracting. But as you said, to each their own!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Hey, Sarah... after these aesthetic mods, got any plans for performance mods ? Going to lower it ? Well... I guess lowering is another aesthetic mod.

 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Hey, Sarah... after these aesthetic mods, got any plans for performance mods ? Going to lower it ? Well... I guess lowering is another aesthetic mod.

Haha eventually... definitely yes. I don't know what I can mod that won't affect the warranty. Maybe once this economy gets better.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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where did you get your "size matters" decal from. I thought I saw it on a site but now can't find it. Thanks
 
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by LaLa Rocks
where did you get your "size matters" decal from. I thought I saw it on a site but now can't find it. Thanks

I actually found it on Ebay haha
 
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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looks awesome, I like how you made the white stripe thicker
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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I'm not normally a fan of the black roof and red combo (JMHO) but this one looks sharp. The tint and black stripe seem to pull together the roof and body while the wider white stripe makes the colors pop a bit. I don't think you need to change anything. Love the dog decal.
 
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