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R50/53 Highly Modified MINI on ebay!

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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 07:20 AM
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Highly Modified MINI on ebay!

...in a bad way!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ayphotohosting
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 07:29 AM
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Umm, central driver position...but the shifter is also still centered
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 07:33 AM
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I just can't imagine how to shift comfortably in that position.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 07:37 AM
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Yeah, this car is screaming for a BMW SMG transmission with column mounted paddle shifters ....and a new paint job
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 07:41 AM
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What's up with the pedal placement? You would be doing a serious spread eagle grabbin your **** up front just to get around.

Why even place a speedo in that car as you have to look at the floor to see it.

UGH...LOOK AWAY
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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WTF!!! I think i just threw up a lil.....
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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Is that a child safety seat in back?? WTF!

 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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I think he had the wrong magazines listed unless these were articles on how not to modify a car. Maybe he just forgot "Auto Recyclers Monthly"


I did watch a show on History Channel w/ a Mercedes Unimog that allows you to slide the wheel and pedels from one side to another, pretty sweet.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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OMG

WTF

There are wires everywhere, what a mess
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 10:24 AM
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THATS MURDER!

How could you even stand to do that! WOW

And did you notice it had 0 Bids on it! HeHeHe

Look at this!
Options: Alarm, Alloy Wheels, Catalytic Converter, Central Locking, Electric Windows, Leather Seats, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Rear Spoiler, Sunroof


An ALARM SYSTEM! Who would steal it! Leather Seats! COME ON! Especially the ALARM SYSTEM! OMG
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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Let's Compare:

Notice in the exterior photo the decals actually on the windshield in front of where the driver should be. Now, look out the windshield where those same decals should be seen. Is is just the lighting that makes the white decals invisible, or are these two different cars. Also, the exterior shot does not have a date, but all three other interior photos have dates. One more question, HOW THEY HELL DO YOU GET IN THE THING?! NO Door Handles!
What an ugly scam.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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Shifting with either hand is good? Good grief What a NIGHTMARE Reverse engineering gone bad
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by sketchedin
Let's Compare:

Notice in the exterior photo the decals actually on the windshield in front of where the driver should be. Now, look out the windshield where those same decals should be seen. Is is just the lighting that makes the white decals invisible, or are these two different cars. Also, the exterior shot does not have a date, but all three other interior photos have dates. One more question, HOW THEY HELL DO YOU GET IN THE THING?! NO Door Handles!
What an ugly scam.
Since the picture was taken in April 2004, I wonder what more damage has been incurred since this lovely interior shot (maybe why stickers are off a bit?)
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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The exterior looks ok, imo ,Sketchin, he more than likely has a pop it kit, where u have a remote click it and pops open , inside is horrible what is he smoking?


liljack and Matchbox
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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No no he doesn't have the pop it kit for the doors! He uses the key to open the moonroof and climbs in that way! HEHEHE
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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Do you think we should ask this guy if he has any undamaged mini parts he wants to sell for cheap? haha
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 05:14 PM
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Has anybody actually seen this abortion in any of the magazines he's mentioned?

The first thought that came to mind when reading and looking at this was, oh -- it's the Mule Randy Webb wouldn't build!

It truly is gross. With such poor workmanship, what were they trying to sell with this thing? And, what is the reasoning behind the central steering wheel?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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We shall dub it........

FRANKENCAR
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 07:06 PM
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The exterior is decent...this new body kit I haven't seen. Money + poor design = baaaaarrrrrrrfffffff everytime
 
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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The bodykit is custom ...designed by the owner. He's actually a really cool guy. His car is interesting, and you have to admit the craftsmanship on the exterior is amazing
 
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