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Old May 24, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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how about a picture from some canyon runs? now with the feathers on....
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Old May 24, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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and of course, the obligatory rear shot.. look at that open canyon road

 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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Picked this up on the14th. Couldnt be happier!!
I looked at Mini's about 4 years ago and didnt get one. Well I finally got smart!!

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Old May 24, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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wow, that shot doesn't look like laser blue at all. looks waaaaay closer to lightning blue. i like how that looks with the painted arches...
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by hardingsan
wow, that shot doesn't look like laser blue at all. looks waaaaay closer to lightning blue. i like how that looks with the painted arches...
+1!!!
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by asaulo1
how about a picture from some canyon runs? now with the feathers on....


and heading back home


I've never been a huge fan of PW, but your pics have me rethinking my opinion.

Your car looks fantastic!
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Thanks... it's my 2nd PW Mini.... you know what they say.... once you go white, nothing else feels right
Originally Posted by risenONE
I've never been a huge fan of PW, but your pics have me rethinking my opinion.

Your car looks fantastic!
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by hardingsan
wow, that shot doesn't look like laser blue at all. looks waaaaay closer to lightning blue. i like how that looks with the painted arches...
Thanks! I love the color. It's my fave!!!!

Here are some more pictures on my cardomain page:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3335956
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by spyderbret
Thanks! I love the color. It's my fave!!!!

Here are some more pictures on my cardomain page:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3335956
Looks really sharp, but I'd pop your hood & check the paint code, I'm 99% sure that's Lightning Blue.
It's too bad the pre-painted Aero kit can't be ordered like the JCW kit (as an afterthought package).
 
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Old May 24, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by n1tr0
Looks really sharp, but I'd pop your hood & check the paint code, I'm 99% sure that's Lightning Blue.
It's too bad the pre-painted Aero kit can't be ordered like the JCW kit (as an afterthought package).
Well you learn something new every day. It is Lightning Blue. Honestly I just really liked the color when I saw it and never checked to be sure. Thanks for correcting me!!

I am happy with the aero kit. I like the look, especially since the whole thing is body color...
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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hahaha, well that makes more sense. i didn't realize you could get the windshield tinted...
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by hardingsan
hahaha, well that makes more sense. i didn't realize you could get the windshield tinted...
you cant get the whole windshield tinted but that didnt stop me from tinting mine too. my civic and my mini cooper's windshields are both tinted 35%. and my side windows are all 2.5%. it's hot in north carolina hahaha and i hate the sun
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by carsncars


"Guilty as charged?"
I LOVE that champagne silver color with white accents-it looks REALLY nice!
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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Old May 25, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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WOw thats hot ! IMO look 100000 times better than a PW MCS


So in total how much did it cost you ?
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Probably about $500 and around 60 hours of labor time. Unfortunately I'll have to go back and rewrap nearly 2/3 of the car because there are parts that just aren't up to my standards, but at least it's all white now!
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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+1 that looks so awesome.

There really should be a pure white.
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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yah with vinyl you can almost never get it perfect
all tho in the pics urs dose lol
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by hardingsan
hahaha, well that makes more sense. i didn't realize you could get the windshield tinted...
Legally? No, you cant. But a lot of shops will do it, just no guarantee or receipt. Helps a lot with the heat though....
 
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Old May 26, 2009 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by VicSkimmr
Probably about $500 and around 60 hours of labor time. Unfortunately I'll have to go back and rewrap nearly 2/3 of the car because there are parts that just aren't up to my standards, but at least it's all white now!

Did you use car wrap material? or some other type of vinyl? I've found that a felt squeegee is essential and with repeated light passes will get rid of bubbles on the air permeable vinyls.

good work, I know a full car wrap is seriously tedious!
 
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Old May 26, 2009 | 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by risenONE
There really should be a pure white.
So true! Here's the MINI Camden as further proof.
 
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Old May 26, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Picked her up Friday.

Pictures taken with iPhone.

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Old May 27, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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^^^^ Congrats on the new car!
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ADAMSALTAMINI
^^^^ Congrats on the new car!
Thank you very much! Loving every minute of it!

Surprised my wife loves it just as much as I do
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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So...

It's your wife's car...

It's time to get another MINI.
 
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