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Aug 20, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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Well, I wanted something a little different for the rear of the car....
and I think I got it.
Time will tell if I keep it on but for now, I like it.
Aug 20, 2014 | 04:59 PM
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From: Near Buffalo NY
Haha if only u could get the wiper to work in sync with the actual tach! That's pretty cool.
Aug 20, 2014 | 05:30 PM
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bavmotors
Haha if only u could get the wiper to work in sync with the actual tach! That's pretty cool.
That was one of the first thoughts I had as well.
Aug 20, 2014 | 06:14 PM
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From: Stoney Creek, Ontario
A little arduino or rasberry pi, a Bluetooth dongle and a bit of programming and job done.
Aug 20, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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Nice! Nice car, nice stripes, nice tach, and nice rims (rpf1's?)!
Aug 20, 2014 | 06:48 PM
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I would paint the rear wiper arm orange ...
Aug 20, 2014 | 07:16 PM
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From: Maryland
If I saw this on the road in the rain, it would definitely bring a smile to my face. I like it.
Aug 20, 2014 | 08:41 PM
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If I saw this on the road in the rain, it would definitely bring a smile to my face. I like it.
Rain is not an issue here in Arizona.
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Aug 20, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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Rain is not an issue here in Arizona.
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Haha...well, it'd probably still make me smile! Definitely curious to hear of the reactions you get from folks.
Aug 20, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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Nice! Nice car, nice stripes, nice tach, and nice rims (rpf1's?)!
Thanks. 18" jcw's.
Aug 21, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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A little arduino or rasberry pi, a Bluetooth dongle and a bit of programming and job done.
I have a feeling its a little more than that.
Aug 21, 2014 | 05:19 PM
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From: Arizona
Eric, I will definitely know it's you next time I think I see your MINI. I love it. You seem to have a knack for the cosmetics on the MINI. Did the same guys that did your stripes do the tach?
Aug 22, 2014 | 08:42 AM
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From: Eliot, ME
Wicked love it - man that's awesome!!
Aug 23, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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Eric, I will definitely know it's you next time I think I see your MINI. I love it. You seem to have a knack for the cosmetics on the MINI. Did the same guys that did your stripes do the tach?
Nope, that would be me on a Wednesday night....lol
Oh and I have a great place for graphics vice the place who put my stripes on. They are way way cheaper and they did a great job on my neighbors truck. They dont have matte black material though. I will update you with their work when I buy the kit for them to put on..... He not only puts on stripes but can do any patterns you want..... (I have an idea...lol.)
Aug 23, 2014 | 10:38 PM
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From: L.A ca
As a bit of a conversation starter you could have made it a 11,000 rpm tach with a 9500 red line
Aug 23, 2014 | 11:59 PM
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From: Arizona
Eric, you'll have to share your ideas with me so my MINI will look cool too!
Aug 24, 2014 | 08:21 AM
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From: Maine
Aug 24, 2014 | 12:51 PM
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As a bit of a conversation starter you could have made it a 11,000 rpm tach with a 9500 red line
Agreed, but that is not how the kit came.
Aug 24, 2014 | 02:02 PM
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Eric, you'll have to share your ideas with me so my MINI will look cool too!
Eventually I want to speak with you about your strut braces...?
Aug 28, 2014 | 07:30 PM
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I would paint the rear wiper arm orange ...
In your honor.
Aug 28, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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From: Flowery Branch , Georgia
Would that not be illegal? Blocking the view?
Aug 28, 2014 | 07:47 PM
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Would that not be illegal? Blocking the view?
In arizona, not even close. Technically the tint is way way too dark, but again, its Arizona.
The cops here run around with illegal tints.
Aug 28, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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From: Arizona
Actually, Arizona law permits limo tint anywhere behind the driver. You could even paint your rear windows black. Really no different than a cargo van that does not have any windows behind the front doors. Front windows have to let in 33% VLT.
Aug 29, 2014 | 06:29 AM
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Actually, Arizona law permits limo tint anywhere behind the driver. You could even paint your rear windows black. Really no different than a cargo van that does not have any windows behind the front doors. Front windows have to let in 33% VLT.
Agreed, but I was talking about my front windows.
Aug 29, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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From: North Van, BC
Very creative, love the idea!!!!
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JABowders
I would paint the rear wiper arm orange ...
Haha, I thought the same thing when I saw it.
Looks great!
