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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Debadged in Des Moines

After an accident this winter and a new bonnet - decided to debadge - much faster now







 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Atomic #47
After an accident this winter and a new bonnet - decided to debadge - much faster now

How much of an increase in speed would you say you have been able to attain?
I'm thinking of doing the same thing and maybe if the increase is enough I might also remove the side view mirrors, wipers and door handles.
From an aviation stand point, I am seeking to remove all parasite drag
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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Love the clean look, it makes we want to have a reason to repaint the bonnet.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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I just removed one of the rear tires and I have to report no improvment in handling, speed or looks....

Tomorrow the gas cap goes....
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Looks like its missing it's nose. But, the look is growing on me. The rest of your MINI is sweet though.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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I like that you still have what I would say a "badge" inside, its also good because you could forget what kind of car you are driving and still have a cheat sheet inside!
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Very Nice.
I smile every time I see my clean looking bonnet.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:02 AM
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i really like the look of yr car..

Originally Posted by Deuce_Coop
Very Nice.
I smile every time I see my clean looking bonnet.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by nabeshin
Looks like its missing it's nose.
I'd have to agree with nabeshin. It just looks like something is missing ... which, of course, is true. But I mean in a more generic sense. Somehow it just looks like something should be there.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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looks good, definately need to do the mid aero grill though
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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Much better
 
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