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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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All you DS'ers.....I think samtrak is your leader. Very nice
 
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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In what sense is samtrack my leader? (especially as it's declared by a PS owner.) I've seen his car a lot on NAM, so why is it the leader--by virtue of exposure, or tenure? There's not doubt "personalizing" your MINI is part of the attraction of owning, and uniqueness is but an option or after-market bling-thing away, but the very process seems to argue against comparisons, or ranking of cars from best to worst. My vote goes, of course, to my car...

Dont mess with an S.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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It was a joke...because I happen to like his car a lot. And that's why I said "I think", because it was my own personal opinion.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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no, don't back down! samtrak is the best looking MINI i have ever seen. Followed by many i have seen in this thread though!
 
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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I like samtrak's car a lot...But I think he should have painted his arches gloss black
 
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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i love your car as well. i was thinking about painting mine gloss black and just saw your pic in t hsi thread... beautiful
 
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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I will 3rd/4th/whatever number we're at now, that Samtrak's car looks amazingly sweet. Probably the nicest looking DS/DS I've looked at. My '06, which I'll hopefully have by the end of this month (November), will be DS/Silver.

For some reasons, I'd like the DS/DS. I like the fact that you don't know it's a MINI when looking at it from a decent distance. But with the two-toned look, you know it's a MINI from a greater distance. I don't feel the need to stand out, and I like being able to blend in with the crowd a bit more than some I suppose. Not that that'll be an easy task in any MINI though really =)
 
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by joker
is it body 'colour' or 'powdercoat'?
I painted it body color. If you like the cap then check out my intercooler cover.

I like the mini dark siver, but bmw "silver grey" or porsche "seal grey" are perfect. They look good in all light, where sometimes dark silver has a yellow or green tint to it.


 
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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click my sig ..
 
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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All colors look good on a MINI. I like dark silver best.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 01:39 AM
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Why is it even a question? We all know it's the best!

Oh come-on...all the other colours are pretty 'n stuff...but DS reeks of style and finesse!













Some more pictures here

Oh...and Samtrak's car is definitely a standout car on NAM.....
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 06:18 AM
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If you're going by who has the most DS paint on the car, I think he wins!
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 06:36 AM
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Hail to the Doctor...

Samtrak is my fearless leader and i don't even know him! He is an inspiration for all that is DS
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 07:02 AM
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I'll throw some of my shots in to the pool.

Scr3w the force join the Dark side, DS/B to be precise.











Can you tell I love this ride??
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Tit
Oh come-on...all the other colours are pretty 'n stuff...but DS reeks of style and finesse!







Thos first three shots look like they were taken by minigolf. :smile:
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by smokey4
I'll throw some of my shots in to the pool. Can you tell I love this ride??
NO, Chris, NO. Don't throw them in the pool, the water will ruin the film . . . Just post 'em here instead . . .
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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Just too many damn DS's in the world...and i won't contribute to the over abundance already - i'm not into conformity. ...sorry, it's the rebel in me
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by saakey
Just too many damn DS's in the world...and i won't contribute to the over abundance already - i'm not into conformity. ...sorry, it's the rebel in me
Oh, so you got a White Car, like there aren't many of those around

Just kidding Honestly I think all the colors look good! Here is our current collection.




If I had it to do over again I think I'd have gone with EB/W or PW/B. Something about those colors with the aerokit just does it for me! At least I got the correct roof color on my DS

P.S. Thanks for the poke there UJ Slow day at Possum Works??
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by smokey4
Oh, so you got a White Car, like there aren't many of those around

Just kidding Honestly I think all the colors look good! Here is our current collection.
you do make a good point...but one could argue the white..it's pepper white
And nice collection you got there...is the Blue one yours too?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by smokey4
Slow day at Possum Works??
I'm old, this time of year I don't do Fridays. The boss had figured out that four days a week of me is plenty . . .
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by saakey
you do make a good point...but one could argue the white..it's pepper white
And nice collection you got there...is the Blue one yours too?
No, that's my son's car. He picked it up almost a month ago.....Hmmm hey pants, if you're reading this, it's almost time for your first payment

UJ, can't wait until I'm that old Although today I'm technically at work no one has called for our services ..........yet. BTW Happy Veteran's Day and if no one has told you yet, thank you!
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DiD
Thos first three shots look like they were taken by minigolf. :smile:
looks like he made the camera person stand in the rain

note the windshield wipers at half wipe in first pic
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Bumble78
Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.

hmm....bored at work again?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Bumble78
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Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.Liquid Yellow is the best.
Liquid Yellow
 
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