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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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Another r56 evolution....hcalvarez progress thread

Day 1

Saw this little boy online and i fell in love

 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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So did ya buy it?


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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Day 2

Went straight to the dealership and traded in my MB...

He they are together

 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Day 3

Took him for a wash....and got rid of the from plate...

Some nice shots





 

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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Day 7

Lowered the rear and inch today....had it aligned...got him front tints to match the rear....and repaired his front shield blemish....









 

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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by orangecrush
So did ya buy it?


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All mine! 1 week old now
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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I love the look of that... for some reason, it always reminds me of the first Gen. GP’s. Looks great, congratulations.


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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Sick looking car. Welcome to the club
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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It came with coilovers? I've never seen fogs like that. Sweet ride!
 
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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Sharp Mini!! I like the stance-Stance Works!!
 
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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Nice! S or JCW?

The fogs are from outmotoring.com I believe.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by orangecrush
I love the look of that... for some reason, it always reminds me of the first Gen. GP’s. Looks great, congratulations.


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Originally Posted by Project
Sick looking car. Welcome to the club
Thanks guys!

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It came with coilovers? I've never seen fogs like that. Sweet ride!
Ya H&R coils came with it and JCW brakes as well

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Sharp Mini!! I like the stance-Stance Works!!
Thanks!

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Nice! S or JCW?

The fogs are from outmotoring.com I believe.
S!
 
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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Day 8 04/49/2012

So i got him a few things yesterday and a complete hand wash and detailed it myself today. Lovely weather outside..some few pics..enjoy!

Rubber Tray



Glove compartment divider



Detail in and out!





JCW plate holder



 
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Very nice!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by amancuso
Very nice!
Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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04/30

Got a few things done today thanks to Lyle of vinyl styles...highly recommended!

Got my tails re-vinyled







Got new satin black vinyl rings



Got my carbon fiber vinyl stripped and went with chrome cap that was hiding underneath it

 
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Old May 1, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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nice looking car
automatic
 
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Old May 1, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by HKSpeed
nice looking car
automatic

Thanks! Yes manual would have been better , but the mrs..drives it at times..I had to compromise..LOL
 
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Old May 1, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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I want that front bumper!
 
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Old May 2, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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05/02...

Some pics of the mini family....and my pup... can't believe we actually have two already..lol



 
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Old May 4, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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05/04

Got me a flex pod for my iPhone from mini mania. pretty cool...like t a lot! easy install



 
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Old May 13, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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05/11

Another addition to my interior...

 
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Old May 13, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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Nice pickup. Should have two MINIs at the house next week too . The only thing that made me smile more was seeing your English Bulldog in there. I have two of them myself.
 
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Old May 13, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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what exhaust pipes are those? JCW kit?
 
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Old May 13, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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So does that cupholder phone mount still allow it to be used as a cupholder or is it just a shallow coin cup with that in there?
 
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