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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Project Miniac

Thought i'd share mods.. .
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Those are FRICKIN Huge!!! ... I like where they are and how they look. Are you going to finish covering them off?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Yes, huge. 7" with LED turn signal.
Just cut the 1st one in Sunday. Will be tricky making it look right.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Who makes the front bumper ??
 
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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cant wait for finish project
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Who makes the front bumper ??
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That is a VIS bumper. Was the only one could find that would work with the light mod. It's been all guess work so far but i seems to all be falling into place.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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Will hopefully have it back on pavement soon & anxious to hear others 1st thoughts.
 

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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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Will start at the beginning. 11/20/02
10month S/O my way.
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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VIS CF hood
Not Something I would EVER recommend to anyone but a racer.
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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Looks like the hard work paid off though.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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They look like nose gear headlights off an airplane!!!!!
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 03:50 AM
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VIS show off shots.. .
Warning to any1 who buys aftermarket hoods:
Originally I had purchased this VIS hood for the CF effect, lightness & cost factor. Now into this i'm finding out the Mini hoods are very complex. There are many curves & attachment points to be mated. It may be a less $500 bucks but the install will cost that in labor alone. There are return policies on most products & in this case only 10days. CF products MUST be carefully checked & installed after recieving. If you are a perfectionist I definately would not suggest this route.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 03:54 AM
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& couple more.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 04:41 AM
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Under the hood the glass work is very revealing. Most will just leave it alone but I will most likely make light weight panel/s up to hide it.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 06:02 AM
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I envy you for going through the effort of getting an aftermarket bonnet, with having to change over all the headlights and wiring. Yes, love the huge driving/fog lights. Keep us posted.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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Thnx for "envy"

More VIS artwork.. .
CF is NOT wrapped around the edges but cut close to edge & visible.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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Started next mod.. .
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 09:41 AM
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Need new front seats. Direction?? ?
Looking into set fronts seats with air bag & heat. Need them comfortable in long drives but with some extra support in cornering & adding the harness.
Really like looks of JCW Sport Alcantara's.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 03:59 AM
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Done:
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Ok how did you do the headlight??? I'm planning/researching how I want to do mine, but haven't figured out how to get them lighted like that.

That blue with orange will look awesome in real life... post more pics of that mod please!!!
 

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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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About time share some updates.. .




-Enjoy-
 

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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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That looks much better without the giant light bulbs.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MINI Kapone
That looks much better without the giant light bulbs.
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Ha! You mean these

 

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