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Jun 5, 2007 | 09:39 PM

#576

70spop

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mini Me GB

Beautiful MINIs everyone - here's another photo of mine (left) next to one of our other club members new MINI..

Nice cars!! Mmmmmm.... I love those new JCW wheels! Interesting, too, that that car has the Aero side skirts but not the bumper.

Jun 6, 2007 | 06:27 AM

#577

lava

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From: merchantville, nj

I like that. The aero bumper is too big and heavy looking for me. I like the shape of the stock air intake and the recess for the fog lights.

Jun 6, 2007 | 11:04 AM

#578

1SXE-MINI

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From: Ormond Beach, Florida

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Originally Posted by Evergreen

Ever since I saw this mod, it kept me thinking about doing it to my MC. But I have to ask about the label associated with painting the calipers, if there is any? Why do you paint them ordinarily, besides asthetics? Is it something you only do to a sporty car? Can someone elaborate on this? Thanks!

The calipers are painted red just for aesthetic purposes. Most aftermarket calipers are red (or some other color) to help accentuate the brake mod. I think it follow this aesthetic trend. In any event I think it looks cool

Jun 6, 2007 | 12:37 PM

#579

70spop

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From: Sacramento, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by lava

I like that. The aero bumper is too big and heavy looking for me. I like the shape of the stock air intake and the recess for the fog lights.

+1 And I like how the continuation of the stripes on the car on the left accentuates the thin strip of body color along the lower edge.

Jun 6, 2007 | 04:23 PM

#580

Evergreen

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Originally Posted by 1SXE-MINI

I'm totally doing it.

Thanks for the reply and the idea!

Jun 6, 2007 | 06:27 PM

#581

JohnnyF

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From: Greenwood, IN

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Originally Posted by laughbuddha

Go to quick links at the top of the page, click on my profile, click on 'your name's' gallery, click on upload photos in the mid-upper right corner.

Brilliant, thanks!

And now, because this thread needs more BRG (yes, it needs a drop and some lighter wheels/tires):

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Jun 6, 2007 | 06:30 PM

#582

JohnnyF

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From: Greenwood, IN

I call these Sir Mix-a-lot and BRG sunset, as though I'm an artist...

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Jun 6, 2007 | 10:37 PM

#583

manilaRICE

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From: Redondo Beach, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mini Me GB

Beautiful MINIs everyone - here's another photo of mine (left) next to one of our other club members new MINI..

that's f-ing awesome!
the sport stripes on my bonnet don't go on the scoop like yours though... interesting...

Jun 9, 2007 | 07:14 PM

#584

Mach V Dan

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From: Sterling, VA

Added: JCW grille and black surrounds

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Jun 9, 2007 | 07:20 PM

#585

minimaximini

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My second R56

That should do it.

MMM

Jun 9, 2007 | 07:32 PM

#586

70spop

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From: Sacramento, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach V Dan

Added: JCW grille and black surrounds

Nice! Did you remove the chrome trim around the grill in the bumper or black it out?

Jun 9, 2007 | 07:47 PM

#587

Mach V Dan

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Originally Posted by 70spop

Nice! Did you remove the chrome trim around the grill in the bumper or black it out?

You mean the lower grille? No chrome there unless you get the chrome exterior package, I think.

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Jun 9, 2007 | 08:01 PM

#588

70spop

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From: Sacramento, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach V Dan

You mean the lower grille? No chrome there unless you get the chrome exterior package, I think.

--Dan
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Oh. I thought they all had the trim ring - like the two LB cars in the pic at the top of this page.

Jun 9, 2007 | 11:32 PM

#589

rdpasc

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From: Chesapeake, VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimaximini

That should do it.

MMM

nice MINI! which luggage rack is that? large or small or some other brand?

Jun 10, 2007 | 09:43 PM

#590

devious duck

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From: So Cal

JCW goodness

i have been motoring for about a month now and finally snapped off a few quick pics. i'll try and get some better ones this week. enjoy!

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Jun 10, 2007 | 09:45 PM

#591

devious duck

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Jun 10, 2007 | 10:23 PM

#592

MINIGT50

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyF

I call these Sir Mix-a-lot and BRG sunset, as though I'm an artist...

Nice ride. But -- it looks like you had just washed it and from the rear shot it looks like you missed the exhaust tips. I'm just sayin'.

Jun 11, 2007 | 02:25 PM

#593

07chilired

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From: Cherry Point, NC

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New pics after getting the black pro race 1 wheels...this was from the 2nd day of the great ice cream run

Jun 11, 2007 | 05:25 PM

#594

JohnnyF

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From: Greenwood, IN

Quote:

Originally Posted by MINIGT50

Nice ride. But -- it looks like you had just washed it and from the rear shot it looks like you missed the exhaust tips. I'm just sayin'.

You're right. I do need to do something about that.

Jun 11, 2007 | 06:47 PM

#595

beedeejay

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From: Wyoming

In the mountains - made it just fine to over 9200 feet without a turbo

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Jun 11, 2007 | 07:04 PM

#596

shaka

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From: Pennsylvania

Add another to the collection

Here it is...

Jun 11, 2007 | 07:19 PM

#597

mondo07gk

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From: south gate, california

two for one...

Quote:

Originally Posted by devious duck

and another.

Mini coopers and Costco, can't get any better than that! Was thinking astro black (w/ painted arches) and w/o jcw kit OR dg/b with jcw kit, gonna order this sunday at south bay mini, can't make up my mind!time is running out! great car!

Jun 11, 2007 | 08:44 PM

#598

devious duck

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From: So Cal

i love my jcw aero kit. it really makes the car look that much more agressive. and i don't see them all over the place. i say go for it if you get it for a good price.

Jun 11, 2007 | 09:52 PM

#599

howdyem

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From: San Diego, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by devious duck

and another.

haha!! i know that area devious duck!! it's near ikea!!

i was just at that costco!!! i go to the coldstone and oggi's nearby!!! hahahahaha!!! hopefully i'll be able to catch your mini sometime around there!!! beautiful car devious duck!!

Jun 12, 2007 | 04:30 AM

#600

Coffeeman

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From: Maryland

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach V Dan

Added: JCW grille and black surrounds

--Dan
Mach V
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Looks great, love the blackout grill....When I lived in Va., I hated the inspection sticker & the personal property tax sticker in the windshield. Do you guys still have personal property tax?