R50/53 The Official Checkmate Owners Club
#527
Soooooooo NICE!!
here is mine. I just picked it up last week. this is a pic from the first drive back from the seller's to my parent's. my nephew was with me and obviously he couldn't remove the grin from his face either.
This car is a blast to drive and I'm looking forward to many motoring miles ahead.
This car is a blast to drive and I'm looking forward to many motoring miles ahead.
#528
#530
Mu-wahahaha, they're eyelids allright, but functional ones - tried to be subtle as I don't prefer the "angry eyelids" or "sleepy eyelids" look. I noticed that the gun port ventilation dots - those little "holes" around the Xenon lights - were creating annoying snow glare in our western PA heavy snow and Pittsburgh fog, and wanted to cut the glare a bit. It worked, but the vinyl's now become too transparent so I need to re-apply. My next iteration will use some leftoverCarbon Fiber vinyl as it'll block more light - the fact that I already own some from a previous bicycling project is also kinda nice!
#531
If you want the stock set, I'll be selling mine as soon as I find a 4 light set that I like.
#532
#534
Dunno if anyone still pays attention to this thread, but here's mine
just got it a few days ago,it's my first mini and though it is used, so far I am still loving it, the funny thing is I have never owned a car this small before, so it's taking some getting used to
just got it a few days ago,it's my first mini and though it is used, so far I am still loving it, the funny thing is I have never owned a car this small before, so it's taking some getting used to
Last edited by Stangace20; 05-24-2011 at 01:26 AM. Reason: wanted to add interior shot
#537
#538
#540
it's not bad, mine is an auto and it's good for daily stuff and can do 80/90 fine on the highway, but of course you're not going to be flying off the starting line....though sport mode does help a little when you need to try (like joining the freeway) and the cool thing is even w/ my lead foot I'm still getting 27-30MPG (I freakin love my chrono pack display)
@Geoff I've been thinking about getting them too, but everywhere I've seen them they're like $90 US so while I think they would look cool, I can't be bothered to spend $100 on floormats
@Geoff I've been thinking about getting them too, but everywhere I've seen them they're like $90 US so while I think they would look cool, I can't be bothered to spend $100 on floormats
#542
a simple internet search would give you more/better info than I could
http://cars.ign.com/articles/748/748733p1.html
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=...8&fr=yfp-t-701
http://cars.ign.com/articles/748/748733p1.html
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=...8&fr=yfp-t-701
#544
Original Checkmate Dealer Posters - gauging interest
Hi...as a Checkmate owner I wanted to submit this post to anyone who might be interested in securing an orginal and authentic Checkmate dealer poster reflecting the Checkmate packaging and pricing options offered for this special interest car. Back in 2007, I was able to get a hold of a few of these card stock posters. I have mine framed and proudly displayed in my garage.
If anyone might be interested in one of these, let me know.
I also have some other dealer posters which may or may not be of interest. One is a card stock poster of 4 mini trading cards and the other is a JCW "finish line" stencil kit.
You can contact me via email if interested: steve_zuccaro@comcast.net
Thanks. Steve
If anyone might be interested in one of these, let me know.
I also have some other dealer posters which may or may not be of interest. One is a card stock poster of 4 mini trading cards and the other is a JCW "finish line" stencil kit.
You can contact me via email if interested: steve_zuccaro@comcast.net
Thanks. Steve
#545
Original Checkmate Dealer Posters - gauging interest
#546
Original Checkmate Dealer Posters - gauging interest
#547
too bad the normal mini checkmakte poster isn't blue, then it would look just like mine,lol
Although it is interesting that it doesn't list Xeneon lights for the base mini and yet mine has them....must've been aftermarket. But you can't deny they don't make the car look even better. (and have to admit I haven't run into to many base minis w/ them)
Although it is interesting that it doesn't list Xeneon lights for the base mini and yet mine has them....must've been aftermarket. But you can't deny they don't make the car look even better. (and have to admit I haven't run into to many base minis w/ them)
Last edited by Stangace20; 08-18-2011 at 04:57 PM.