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Old 07-30-2017, 01:49 PM
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Dang what a transformation from day one.
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Dang what a transformation from day one.
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what's the mileage on your car?
 
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what's the mileage on your car?
I'M at 80k. You?
 
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do those lights glow, or are the LEDs pronounced when lit? Where did you get them?
 
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Old 08-12-2017, 01:16 PM
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do those lights glow, or are the LEDs pronounced when lit? Where did you get them?
No they dont glow. Yea it just light up when you have the indicator on. I got it on ebay. The stock markers fall apart as I was switching them out. Now they match my tail lights. It's really bright at night. I like them a lot
 
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I'M at 80k. You?
Mine has 85k now. your mini looks great!
 
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Mine has 85k now. your mini looks great!
Thanks! Can't find any pictures of your mini
 
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Thanks! Can't find any pictures of your mini
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Got some led for the fog lights
 
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"budget-mini-build" - did you get a definition of budget from the defense department?

J/K - Keep it coming!
 
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Old 08-19-2017, 09:29 AM
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"budget-mini-build" - did you get a definition of budget from the defense department?

J/K - Keep it coming!
Hahahah. "Budget mini build" = putting a budget aside for your beloved mini
 
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My brothers mini
 
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nice build!
 
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nice build!
Thanks buddy!
 
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Old 08-30-2017, 08:48 PM
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A buddies serpentine belt ripped off on the freeway. Took 10 mins to replace it and now hes back on the road 😊
 
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That Mini tried to make squid ink spaghetti.
 
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That Mini tried to make squid ink spaghetti.
Lol tried? It did hahahah
 
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Damn this is making me sad that mine is torn apart in the driveway, but also making want to make bad financial decisions haha. Looks great man!

Do you have any more info/pics on the PIAA install? I've been dying to get some. Also how'd you do your lower aero grill? I can't seem to find any good info on installing it.

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