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R50/53 A MINI hood in a MINI?!?

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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 08:08 AM
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I like the look of leaving the CF peaking through as stripes like 2per did. Not sure how it would look on your car though with the white roof. Would tie in good with the grills and orciari light cluster though.

If no on the stripes, I would definitely say just paint it orange, that orange is nice.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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yes, and if i do paint it, which im am almost certain to, i will be doing that as i really like that look.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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I love the orange too - a vote for painting it.

And you get a for originality
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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after looking at it over the last couple days, i dont find myself "drooling" over my baby and how hot she is. I will most definitely be painting it orange, leaving CF stripes.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by addamaniac
after looking at it over the last couple days, i dont find myself "drooling" over my baby and how hot she is. I will most definitely be painting it orange, leaving CF stripes.
Good choice, those CF stripes look awesome.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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Orange Carbon Fiber , tasty. Well the carbon actually makes your Mini match with the rest of the body. Sooo, yay for CF Stripes
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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Ummmm Orange CF bonnet stripes!

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Old May 18, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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yea, the only issue is the white roof. without the roof, CF stipes ALL THE WAY. but i did some photoshopping and...just doesnt do it with the white roof. i could paint the roof...or entirely paint the hood...

not sure yet
 
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Old May 18, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by addamaniac
yea, the only issue is the white roof. without the roof, CF stipes ALL THE WAY. but i did some photoshopping and...just doesnt do it with the white roof. i could paint the roof...or entirely paint the hood...

not sure yet
CF or orange roof!!! The CF roof with CF bonnet stripes would really look great!
 
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Old May 18, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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do they make a CF roof? i gues i could decal it(do they make one of those?
 
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Old May 18, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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You def need to paint the hood. The CF is too overpowering against that bright orange. If your car was DS or a blue, maybe.

Anyway, I would try to leave the CF stripes. I think it would look amazing. CF in moderation looks awesome.

I really dont think the white roof would clash with the CF, but if you do decide in the future to paint it, that would always be easy to do. Dont go black...I dont think the "halloween" look would be too cool. See if you can get a faux CF, or even just paint it a dark charcoal grey color to match.

Either way, it's gonna look sweet.
 
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Old May 19, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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ugh you should have used straps(like on jeeps) not hood pins.....

 
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Old May 19, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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I say paint it a solid to match your body color, but have them do it very thin like the Enzo so you can still see the weave through the paint when up close. But for practiacality may want to do some extra clear coat.
 
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Old May 19, 2006 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by addamaniac
Alright, so i spent yesterday fittin the hood. everything fits pretty good. I stopped when i found that the latches dont line up, they arent even close to the point of adjustment. This means I would need to use hood pins to keep it down. anyone know where I could find these? I put my old hood back on for the time being. I do like the look, I just have no pins for it yet. I figure by summer, I'll have clips for it and all.

Whatcha think?


Tell me if I am wrong, but you seem to be missing your headlights..I think. lol...Looks pretty sweet!
 
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