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Old 06-10-2007, 01:43 PM
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Design concepts

I was just messing around in my notebook. Thinking about how the R53 was going to be the last great mini

He're what I came up with:






Based on UKDragon's car:



A much cooler alternative to the Moke
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Old 06-11-2007, 02:46 PM
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Build it and they will come.
 
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NNNNOOOOoooooooooooooooo.............!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!
 
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Old 06-11-2007, 03:36 PM
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Yeah, I think this is a bad idea too.

Lets make a mustang truck thingy instead
 
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I'm not saying it's a "Good idea" like would be a good move for BMW to make it, but in
the monster truck category where the trucks keep getting bigger and badder, MINI
would again fly in the face of the current trend with the most awesome, stylish truck
ever.

Could you really call a MINI monster truck a Monster truck?
 
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Old 06-11-2007, 04:28 PM
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Start with the Red Bull MINI and delete the dumb can:



And don't let people tell you what to do and what not to do. If some people on these and other forums had their way, the only "acceptable" mods would be the areo kit, some black rims and lower springs (yaaaaawn).
 
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It is fun to play and your drawing is great...I think something could be done even if a truck bed was not included. If we ever get AWD, I have no doubt someone will try it.
 
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Old 06-11-2007, 04:38 PM
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IMHO:
MINI truck = they should have been made that instead of the '07
Monster MINI = silliness

Up next, Monster MINI battles Giant Banana-eating Iguana!!!
 
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Old 06-11-2007, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ImagoX
Start with the Red Bull MINI and delete the dumb can:
Yes. very nice. Maybe it should be an offical MINI produced car. Exttend
the back another 10" and you got yourself a truck! Then have an offical MINI
lift kit to make it that much more awesome. It's larger than a quad, but
smaller than a compact truck. It's a MINI Monster.

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And don't let people tell you what to do and what not to do.
 
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Old 06-12-2007, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ImagoX
And don't let people tell you what to do and what not to do.
Stop messing around in your sketch book and PAY ATTENTION, Gloves!
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Gloves
I'm not saying it's a "Good idea" like would be a good move for BMW to make it, but in
the monster truck category where the trucks keep getting bigger and badder, MINI
would again fly in the face of the current trend with the most awesome, stylish truck
ever.

Could you really call a MINI monster truck a Monster truck?
You could call it a Mini Munster Truck or maybe Funster Truck
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:16 PM
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Hey... Mini made woodys, vans and trucks... Why not MINIs?
 
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Old 06-14-2007, 04:21 AM
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I don't think your future bride/groom would appreciate that your wedding checklist had doodles on it....
 
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Old 06-14-2007, 06:06 AM
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I think when the clubman comes out, we'll definitely see some pick up conversions. The history is there, so why not?!?
 
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Old 06-14-2007, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ThomB
I don't think your future bride/groom would appreciate that your wedding checklist had doodles on it....
Eh. at this point, I'm just happy a checklist is even being made.
And at least they're MINI doodles
 
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Old 06-14-2007, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ThomB
I don't think your future bride/groom would appreciate that your wedding checklist had doodles on it....
I um....
Hrm.

That box still isn't checked.
 
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