R50/53 Meanest Looking Cooper - Pics (Gen 1, R50/R52/R53)

MiniTigger · 2016-07-08 14:35:53

My Track Buddy https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.northamericanmotoring.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-mini_eagles_canyon_240bb8cfbfe113b700a58daa2330abf1d31255e7.jpg Looks great :thumbsup:

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May 17, 2018 | 04:57 PM

#126

whatamayniak

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Originally Posted by tech12

My Track Buddy

Looks great

May 18, 2018 | 11:05 AM

#127

cdemarco4

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Info on that silky smooth hood scoop?? I've been trying to find a solution to making mine matte black as well....

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You got me in!!

May 18, 2018 | 11:08 AM

#128

cdemarco4

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Originally Posted by -=gRaY rAvEn=-

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Grew weary of morons in a JDM cars sporting coffee can exhausts/rag dolls hanging from rear bumpers always wanting to "play", so toned the looks down a tad. And it worked...

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Where did the Raven pick up those fancy cowl scoops??

May 18, 2018 | 05:07 PM

#129

Mini1011

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Just finished wrapping my mini the other day. New wheels are also on the way.

May 23, 2018 | 07:10 AM

#130

TheBigChill

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I will soon be contributing to this with my DS '05. I do expect it to look fairly mean...

May 27, 2018 | 02:57 PM

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May 27, 2018 | 03:46 PM

#132

Mini1011

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That is a really nice color! Love it!

May 27, 2018 | 05:36 PM

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Chet1185

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That is a really nice color! Love it!

Thanks allot I think it's one of the nicest colors. I love it too.

May 27, 2018 | 05:38 PM

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Chet1185

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May 28, 2018 | 05:42 PM

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Challenge accepted. Here she is, after 3 weeks of tinkering.

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May 28, 2018 | 06:27 PM

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MiniTigger

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Can you define 'tinkering'?

May 28, 2018 | 07:31 PM

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Sure. ST-X coilovers, Team Dynamics gloss anthracite wheels (17x7 et38), Kumho P31 tires, JCW grill, removed hood stripes, dyed black trim, antenna delete, black-out handles & gas cap, painted headlight rings, intake, exhaust, pulley, 380cc injectors, rotors & pads, STD's 7 UTI's, etc...

I bought it about 3 weeks ago, and have just been 'tinkering' until yesterday.

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May 28, 2018 | 07:36 PM

#138

MiniTigger

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I just went through the 100k checkup.

May 28, 2018 | 07:59 PM

#139

OCR

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Not sure about "mean"...but definitely different than most.

Mike

May 29, 2018 | 05:24 AM

#140

MrBlah

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wow I see overheated brakes lol

May 29, 2018 | 06:26 AM

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Looks like the Bonneville salt flats look.

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May 29, 2018 | 03:10 PM

#142

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ECSTuning -

Correct, "Moon" wheel covers.
Originated by Dean Moon back in "about" the late 40's for "Lakes" and yes, Bonneville racing. To get a little streamlining effects around an unstreamlined wheel.
Only a few wheels that look good on the Mini, and everyone has them. So, being that my background is older American cars, this was sort of a natural..!

Mike