R52 Last of the Supercharged Official 100
#151
Jeff
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benbalo (09-29-2017)
#152
Thanks indiman, I will try that this weekend!
Benbalo, My R52 LOTSC had the original stripes on it when I bought it. The stripes were shot and baked into the paint. I tried a heat gun which was not effective. What worked for me was a 3m eraser wheel. It worked great. I was able to remove the stripes and residue but it didn't help with the ghosting that remained. I haven't decided if I'm putting new stripes on but I think I may have to in order to cover the ghosting. I hope that helps. Good luck.
Jeff
Jeff
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#156
Not that i have seen, just JCW i believe.
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#158
Yep, it's too special.
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#160
New LOTS owner
A surprise Christmas gift from my wife: 2008 Cooper S JCW w/Sidewalk trim. It’s #82 of the 100 - and only 52k miles. Seems in great shape and drives beautifully. Only bummer is there’s only one key fob left (not even the wallet spare) and of course the front badge is long gone if it was ever there. But otherwise it’s very clean aside from usual paint wear and tear.
Anyway - an amazing car! I’ve had a thing for vintage cars - old Alfas, Fiat, MG etc. So this Cooper feels like a great bridge of sorts between old spirit and all the modern advantages (and a car I can take the kids around in guilt free). I’ve mostly been grinning a lot and running nonexistent “errands” so far...
Anyway - an amazing car! I’ve had a thing for vintage cars - old Alfas, Fiat, MG etc. So this Cooper feels like a great bridge of sorts between old spirit and all the modern advantages (and a car I can take the kids around in guilt free). I’ve mostly been grinning a lot and running nonexistent “errands” so far...
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#162
A surprise Christmas gift from my wife: 2008 Cooper S JCW w/Sidewalk trim. It’s #82 of the 100 - and only 52k miles. Seems in great shape and drives beautifully. Only bummer is there’s only one key fob left (not even the wallet spare) and of course the front badge is long gone if it was ever there. But otherwise it’s very clean aside from usual paint wear and tear.
Anyway - an amazing car! I’ve had a thing for vintage cars - old Alfas, Fiat, MG etc. So this Cooper feels like a great bridge of sorts between old spirit and all the modern advantages (and a car I can take the kids around in guilt free). I’ve mostly been grinning a lot and running nonexistent “errands” so far...
Anyway - an amazing car! I’ve had a thing for vintage cars - old Alfas, Fiat, MG etc. So this Cooper feels like a great bridge of sorts between old spirit and all the modern advantages (and a car I can take the kids around in guilt free). I’ve mostly been grinning a lot and running nonexistent “errands” so far...
#163
Thanks so much - a great area to drive I agree. Took my old Alfa Spider in that area once.
Also an important correction - I finally squinted closely at the passenger doorsill badge - it is 71 of 100, not 82 (which was the number my wife recalled). I was too busy driivig to look closely yesterday!
Also an important correction - I finally squinted closely at the passenger doorsill badge - it is 71 of 100, not 82 (which was the number my wife recalled). I was too busy driivig to look closely yesterday!
#164
A surprise Christmas gift from my wife: 2008 Cooper S JCW w/Sidewalk trim. It’s #82 of the 100 - and only 52k miles. Seems in great shape and drives beautifully. Only bummer is there’s only one key fob left (not even the wallet spare) and of course the front badge is long gone if it was ever there. But otherwise it’s very clean aside from usual paint wear and tear.
Anyway - an amazing car! I’ve had a thing for vintage cars - old Alfas, Fiat, MG etc. So this Cooper feels like a great bridge of sorts between old spirit and all the modern advantages (and a car I can take the kids around in guilt free). I’ve mostly been grinning a lot and running nonexistent “errands” so far...
Anyway - an amazing car! I’ve had a thing for vintage cars - old Alfas, Fiat, MG etc. So this Cooper feels like a great bridge of sorts between old spirit and all the modern advantages (and a car I can take the kids around in guilt free). I’ve mostly been grinning a lot and running nonexistent “errands” so far...
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#165
#36 Checking in
I am the proud new owner of #36. Bought her from California and had her shipped to Chicago.
Looks like the last owner was a bit harsh on her so she needs some cosmetic touch ups and will likely be doing some service stuff to her to keep her in top shape.
Would very much like to get my hands on one of the Last of the Supercharged badges!
Coming from an R57 ('10) having a JCS/Sidewalk and LOTSC is like a dream!
Looks like the last owner was a bit harsh on her so she needs some cosmetic touch ups and will likely be doing some service stuff to her to keep her in top shape.
Would very much like to get my hands on one of the Last of the Supercharged badges!
Coming from an R57 ('10) having a JCS/Sidewalk and LOTSC is like a dream!
#166
Again congrats!
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rauls4 (02-08-2018)
#167
LOTSC Badge Dimensions
I am giving up on finding a badge, however, I do a lot of 3D printing so, could one of the fortunate owners of one of the badges maybe provide the dimensions of the badge?
I'll be happy to put up the final file for printing at home or even ordering a metal one from Shapeways.
Thanks!
I'll be happy to put up the final file for printing at home or even ordering a metal one from Shapeways.
Thanks!
#168
I am giving up on finding a badge, however, I do a lot of 3D printing so, could one of the fortunate owners of one of the badges maybe provide the dimensions of the badge?
I'll be happy to put up the final file for printing at home or even ordering a metal one from Shapeways.
Thanks!
I'll be happy to put up the final file for printing at home or even ordering a metal one from Shapeways.
Thanks!
damn I miss our 06 Space Blue JCW
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rauls4 (02-09-2018)
#170
Preliminary 3D model of LOTSC badge for 3D printing
This was modeled using my best guesstimate (3 inch diameter w/o counting star spikes, complete guess on depth of badge and embossing height)
If anyone can provide those measures in mm I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
https://www.tinkercad.com/things/2QuTSgRgaDt
If anyone can provide those measures in mm I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
https://www.tinkercad.com/things/2QuTSgRgaDt
#171
This was modeled using my best guesstimate (3 inch diameter w/o counting star spikes, complete guess on depth of badge and embossing height)
If anyone can provide those measures in mm I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
https://www.tinkercad.com/things/2QuTSgRgaDt
If anyone can provide those measures in mm I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
https://www.tinkercad.com/things/2QuTSgRgaDt
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4357518
#172
Have you asked surferma4 if he can get those dimensions for you? He just restored a badge and may be the best chance of getting them. Don't forget they are magnetic and keep us updated!
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4357518
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4357518
I will post more results.
#173
All of the badges I have are actually a magnet material in addition to whatever the badge holder is. You may want to go ahead and get a holder to make sure the holder design is compatible. For example my GoBadges holder would not allow for the spikes as it has a retainer ring that goes around the outside of the badge. The OEM MINI holder is just a slab of plastic so only the magnetic forces retain the badge. I've never messed with one so I don't know how strong the OEM magnetic holder is.
#174
All of the badges I have are actually a magnet material in addition to whatever the badge holder is. You may want to go ahead and get a holder to make sure the holder design is compatible. For example my GoBadges holder would not allow for the spikes as it has a retainer ring that goes around the outside of the badge. The OEM MINI holder is just a slab of plastic so only the magnetic forces retain the badge. I've never messed with one so I don't know how strong the OEM magnetic holder is.
Here is a resin encased one I am trying out now:
#175
It made it the standard 3” diameter (w/o spikes) hopefully it will fit well on the badge holder.
Ill post photos after installation.