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Old May 25, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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What to buy for $150.00

My Mini's boot was licence plate stamped this week from another car
could not justify the cost even if its not my money to replace the bumper
So I will live with the blemish's saved the other Driver the ticket and expense of insurance going up
So I just asked for 150.00 after she was relieved She told me the next day that she needs a accident free record for her job
So I was left feeling great about it and asked her to pay it forward if it happens to her
So My question to the group how should I spend it on my mini ?

Need to replace the rear badge so that's $40.00

Here is what I thought so far
New Licence plate frames to replace the cheapo plastic ones (lets Motor on the rear) or a non mini brand

JCW Floor mats the checker pattern since I own a Checkmate

Or JCW Carbon Fiber shift **** ?

Any ideas on what to give my mini and yes I can go over in price
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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IE fixed camber plates!
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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I would have asked $210+. I found my rear bumper got bumped by several times by people parallel parking and the quote I got was $210 to repaint it at a local shop before I return the car end of lease later this year...
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Used lowering springs.
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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$150.00 ""easy""

A couple tanks of gas!!!!
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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Whalen shift ****..
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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IN MY OPINION the JCW CF stuff is total crap and you will be disappointed after a short time when it starts peeling.
Are you a DIY kinda owner? Plugs, wires, oil change stuff, air filter (stock or otherwise) will all help prolong the fun.
Into performance? Adjustable sway bar end links maybe?
Or, as previously mentioned, a couple tanks of Premium.
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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If you are looking for a CF shift ****, go for an M7 ****. It is a bit smaller than stock, but feels great and is top quality.
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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Whalen shift ****..
+1
 
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Old May 29, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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depends what you want to do with the car

if you are a DIY then
performance : Pulley + belt
handling : rear sway bar
interior : checkered mats + LED bulb conversion
exterior : tinted windows OR JCW grill
 
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Old May 30, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mgrant
depends what you want to do with the car

if you are a DIY then
performance : Pulley + belt
handling : rear sway bar
interior : checkered mats + LED bulb conversion
exterior : tinted windows OR JCW grill
He already has a 15% pulley and H-sport RSB listed in his sig. My 2nd* vote goes for IE fixed camber plates, for which you'll need to factor in the price of an alignment as well.

Originally Posted by Agarwaen
Which is also in his sig.
I suppose we're all guilty of overlooking things once in a while
 

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Old May 30, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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He already has a 15% pulley and H-sport RSB listed in his sig. My vote goes for a CAI.
Which is also in his sig.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 06:37 AM
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I think I need to skip the shift machine and get a Jeremy Clarkson Hand brake !!!
 
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