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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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It's official, I am obsessed

ok ok i am sure i need help i have becum an obsessive modder. today i added aluminum peds, a new leather shifter boot, MSD ignition ( just for the cool colour). That is after i have custom painted the engine, blacked out the brake claipers, added a black and silver union jack to the roof, custom enamel union jack and checker flag side badges and a chrome interior. have to go to burlington for buisness tomorrow so nothing then but later this week i am adding the rear seat pulls, changing the rest of the lights over to match the xenon, carbon fiber mirror caps, a new boot net, a shorty antenna, and either new bonnet stripes or the matching blackjack door handles ( and maybe a #37 on the doors) also have the vinyl to black out the grill "fins".all this awaiting a $200 shipment of prima products .
- i may not have the most mods....but i am gaining!-
OH YA...also have a home made HAI
 

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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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its NORMAL..
 
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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thank god....the better half knows i am weird so i didnt want the rest of the world to think so too!!
 
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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It's a slippery slope. Throw out the crampons, you'll have more fun that way.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Welcome to the kool-aid crowd!
 
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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welcome to the club.

next thing you know you'll be living the garage while the mini takes your bed. saw it happen to this guy once...
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 05:22 AM
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living in the garage eh.....not a bad idea
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 05:30 AM
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Don't worry, it happened to me as well. I'd spent more than a few thousand dollars after two months of ownership; and i still don't have everything installed.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 05:40 AM
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don't tell the wife!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by andrewholmes
ok ok i am sure i need help i have becum an obsessive modder. today i added aluminum peds, a new leather shifter boot, MSD ignition ( just for the cool colour). That is after i have custom painted the engine, blacked out the brake claipers, added a black and silver union jack to the roof, custom enamel union jack and checker flag side badges and a chrome interior. have to go to burlington for buisness tomorrow so nothing then but later this week i am adding the rear seat pulls, changing the rest of the lights over to match the xenon, carbon fiber mirror caps, a new boot net, a shorty antenna, and either new bonnet stripes or the matching blackjack door handles ( and maybe a #37 on the doors) also have the vinyl to black out the grill "fins".all this awaiting a $200 shipment of prima products .
- i may not have the most mods....but i am gaining!-
OH YA...also have a home made HAI
Great Googley Moogley.......... I am obsessed, but just with keeping it clean since it is a keeper for life!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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It doesn't end. There's always something to add.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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Mine hits the dealer today, kinda feel bad about my old one:(
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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glad to see i am not the only lunatic in the house
 
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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wooo yeah man!! modding is sooo addictive i love it though!!!!
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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your mini will soon have it's own bank account strictly for modding. better put a monthly allowance
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by call it spade
your mini will soon have it's own bank account strictly for modding. better put a monthly allowance
um.....it already does
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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Obsessed, yes, it happens to all of us. These forums accelerate the process. As the alien in the Sci-fi movie says ... Don't fight it - it's easier that way. See my dilated pupils in the pic of me below? I used to be human once ... now I am in the "mini" doghouse.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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I've had mine for 3months now and have put a few grand into it. Nothing like my old talon though that got 20k+ put into it. just to hard to not mod this lil car.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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You're almost ready to be a member:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=106281


Check out some of the Mad Modders in there. It'll make you feel like you're sane again.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
You're almost ready to be a member:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=106281


Check out some of the Mad Modders in there. It'll make you feel like you're sane again.
i think i qualitfy now...lets see black out callipers, mini wing valve caps, 35% tint, aluminum peddles, hid bulb upgrade, seat pulls, black jack door handles, black jack roof, msd ignition, painted engine covers, HAI, chrome line interior, chrome driving/fog light package,leather shifter boot upgrade, white light interior bulb upgrade, enamels union jack and checkered flag side badges, and woking on a custome black out for the gril..o ya carbon fiber mirror caps

qualify but only just
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Oh yeah... I see you posted in that thread a couple days ago. Well done !!

Some impressive mods, Andrew !
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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RESISTANCE IS FUTILE.............................
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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ok well i think i am done modding for the time being.. have to relocate for work in a little over a month so the money must be saved (BOOOOO) oh well maybe now i can enjoy the look instead of enjoying the do-ing.. i am sure i will do more soon ...who am i kidding
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Relocation = Promotion ?

More Money = More Mods !

 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Join the club im up to a little over $3500 in mods
 
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