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Old 08-30-2010, 03:57 PM
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Project Miniac

Thought i'd share mods.. .
Project Miniac-m1.jpgProject Miniac-m2.bmpProject Miniac-m3.jpg
 

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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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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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Who makes the front bumper ??
 
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cant wait for finish project
 
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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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Will hopefully have it back on pavement soon & anxious to hear others 1st thoughts.
 

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Will start at the beginning. 11/20/02
10month S/O my way.
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Old 09-25-2010, 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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Looks like the hard work paid off though.
 
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They look like nose gear headlights off an airplane!!!!!
 
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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 09-28-2010, 03:54 AM
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& couple more.
Project Miniac-vis4.jpgProject Miniac-vis5.jpgProject Miniac-vis6.jpg
 

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Old 09-28-2010, 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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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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^
Thnx for "envy"

More VIS artwork.. .
CF is NOT wrapped around the edges but cut close to edge & visible.
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Old 10-11-2010, 05:52 PM
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Started next mod.. .
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Old 11-06-2010, 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 11-08-2010, 03:59 AM
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Done:
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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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About time share some updates.. .




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Old 01-20-2012, 09:13 PM
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That looks much better without the giant light bulbs.
 
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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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