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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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First cooper. Many cosmetic upgrade. Rims hella foglights

This is the first Mini Cooper I purchased over 3 months ago.

It's a 2002 Mini Cooper R50 base.

Ever since I seen the Italian Job movie I liked the mini coopers lol.

Getting my cooper was pretty much stock
As you can see
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Later I upgraded the stock R83 5 spoke rims with the R85 8 spoke rims with run flat tires for $200 complete
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Next I bought a pair of Hella Lites 3000 for $120
Plus $18 for brackets bolts ect...
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Next I bought some plasti dipped and dipped my wheels black. 3 cans each cost 5.99 at Home Depot.

Here are the final pics.



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Overall I liked how my mini came out.
Im new to the Mini Cooper scene, throwing up
Peace signs to other MC owners.

But I hope you like how my car looks and welcome me.
Thank you


Any questions I'm glad to answer
 
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 05:07 AM
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how did you attach your lights? just drill the bumper?
 
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Saltysalt
how did you attach your lights? just drill the bumper?

Yeah basically there's two square holes that I drill threw the number and crash bar with a 3/8" drill bit with 4" long screw and nut. It stiff, doesn't move or shake.

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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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951 eh? Riverside area? :p

I'm in the 909 or 661.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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951 eh? Riverside area? :p I'm in the 909 or 661.
Yeah riverside county, but I live in the hemet area.

Is there any mini meets you know about?
 
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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Why the wheel swap? I like the 5 spokes, probably lighter too.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Minicooper951
Yeah riverside county, but I live in the hemet area.

Is there any mini meets you know about?
No

I've been wanting to know about car meets in IE for a while. I was thinking of starting to go to them since I'll be in a dorm next quarter.
 
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