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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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JohnJohn's Astro Black Clubman

I really thought I started this thread already.

Stock
2009 Clubman S, 6spd, Astro Black, Leather Punch Carbon Black, Color Line Red Rooster, Piano Black accent, 17" Crown Spokes, Bluetooth/USB, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Roof Rails, Chrome Mirror Caps, Center Armrest, Xenon headlights, Anthracite Headliner

Mods
DDM Race CAI 5/09
25mm Hotchkis rear sway bar 5/09
Thule Aero Bars 5/09
Mountain Bike Rack 5/09
20% Tint 5/09
Grill Badge Holder (off my old Mini) 5/09
ProClip iPhone Holder 5/09
NM Engineering Lowering Springs 6/20/09
JCW Black Grill Trim 6/19/09
Silver Sport Stripes (only hood and doors) 6/21/09
Orange Solaris InvisBulbs (Front, Side & Rear) 8/1/09
CLUBMAN Chrome Letters 8/1/09
Infinity Kappa 6.5" and 3.5" speakers in the doors 7/29/09
Whalen Machine Shift **** 8/6/09
Hawk Ceramics Front & Rear 8/18/09

Future Mods
Milltek Cat Back need to order, saving pennies
Boost Gauge still researching
Craven Speed PSIclone Adapter here
"JohnJohn" Blue, White Germany Plate on order
Infinity Kappa 6.9" speakers in the rear here, need to install
Rear taillight lens replacement (using clear turn signal version. Wiring up second back-up light using European passenger side lens) need to order
NM-Engineering Cat-back Exhaust it's a secret









 

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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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Very good looking color combination!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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YUM!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Save your money on the Milltek. Sounds just like stock unless you get a downpipe. Also, the guy who put mine on complained that fit was not great and he had to get a few pieces custom made to fit....I've had Milltek on other cars. They do make good stuff, but I just don't think it helps with our car....
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Stunning! Awesome!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 06:38 AM
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JohnJohn,

Do you know if there are sizes of Orange Solaris InvisBulbs available to replace the single back-up light on the 2008 Clubman S? It is way too dim.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by colejd
JohnJohn,

Do you know if there are sizes of Orange Solaris InvisBulbs available to replace the single back-up light on the 2008 Clubman S? It is way too dim.
The Solaris bulbs I used are basically amber bulbs painted lightly with chrome paint. They do this so one can remove the orange look from the head lamps and side scuttles. They may make them in white, but that would really defeat the purpose of the change.

I am wanting MORE back-up light. I have a pretty dark tint so at night it's difficult to see behind. I am swapping the US driver-side tail light with a European passenger side. This should give me back-up light on both sides...with a little wiring.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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If you make the backup light mod please post pictures and steps.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Great looking car!
 
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