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Old 11-24-2009, 10:18 PM
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my self installed offset bumper to bumper stripe
 
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Old 11-24-2009, 11:18 PM
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Just brought it home today...finally! First mods will be body colored headlight and taillight rings and grill surround, and tinted windows. I'll figure out the rest of the shiny stuff later. Chrome is the enemy.
 
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Old 11-24-2009, 11:30 PM
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this is the befor pic. Just put new springs and looking into new rims all day. had it a month now and love it!
 
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Old 11-25-2009, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Gilboyto
Correct. I probably have a very aggressive rake on it. I guess I never realized I had so much until I snapped this pic.

haha, yeah, that's alot of rake. much more apparent from that angle.
 
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Old 11-25-2009, 10:24 AM
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haha, yeah, that's alot of rake. much more apparent from that angle.
Bet that amount would really look great on the roadster and coup versions with their more aggressive windshield rake.
 
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Old 11-25-2009, 01:04 PM
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In all the pictures I've seen here and the Minis I've seen on the road, I just realized I have not seen a single one with the "Harley Davidson" sticker on the top, center of the rear window. I find that refreshing.

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Old 11-25-2009, 03:45 PM
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My new Camden S
Here are some pics of my new Camden. There are more in my gallery.
 
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Originally Posted by Gilboyto
It actually looked REALLY good without the sideskirts. It still flows nicely with the matte finish on the bottom. It was blurry since I didnt have my tripod...



But that gives you a better idea without JCW skirts

You know, I really dig it just having the JCW front valence. I might do that to my MCS. Does anyone know if you can just buy the valence on its own?
 
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Old 11-26-2009, 06:26 AM
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You know, I really dig it just having the JCW front valence. I might do that to my MCS. Does anyone know if you can just buy the valence on its own?
I think if you can figure out the part number(s), dealer should be able to help, then you should be able to buy it via your favorite MINI dealer. They want to sell the complete kit as a set so not sure how they would price the front only.

I have been toying with the same idea...
 
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Old 11-26-2009, 07:21 AM
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sportin' the bulldog stance with Dan's LEDs
 
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Old 11-26-2009, 08:07 AM
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^^ Where did you get the blue lights...did you change those out from teh normal bulbs under the doors?!
 
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Old 11-26-2009, 10:28 AM
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^^ Where did you get the blue lights...did you change those out from teh normal bulbs under the doors?!

http://www.fastmini.net/ledinli.html
 
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Old 11-26-2009, 11:32 AM
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^^ Where did you get the blue lights...did you change those out from teh normal bulbs under the doors?!
Yup i sure did, I've purchased from here as a the previous poster stated:
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Mach V Dan is the one to contact on here if you have any questions, thanks again Dan





More pictures of each light here Link.

And by the way Gilboyto.. your car makes me drool, i lovvit!
 
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Old 11-26-2009, 01:15 PM
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Here's mine
Here are the most recent pics. Progression of the car can be seen in my thread








 
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Short trip today to play in the hills,











 
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We got our new MINI today I also posted them 1st gear too sorry.





 
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Gave my car a bit of a wash and wax on Thursday.
 
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Old 11-29-2009, 03:15 AM
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M3This..can I ask where/how you got the lacquer look on the wheel arches? The Aero looks lacquered too. Yes?
 
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Old 11-29-2009, 11:52 AM
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What is everyone doing for the belt line?
 
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:50 PM
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I used belt line tape from Outmotoring.com just make sure you get the size for your car as the width got bigger with the R56. Also remember to peal off the protective cover once it is in place and lastly take your time.
 
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Old 11-29-2009, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyinace2000
What is everyone doing for the belt line?
I used heavy duty 3M electrical tape. No issues so far and as OCD I am with vehicles, I think it looks great
 
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Old 11-29-2009, 05:13 PM
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My 2010 in Hawaii
Finally got around to taking pix of my 2010 MCS this weekend.
Hawaii sunrise on the Pali Lookout. Been too busy motoring around...
 
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Old 11-29-2009, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyinace2000
What is everyone doing for the belt line?
www.lylesvinylstyles.com sells tape too. Don't know how it compares in price or quality.
 
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