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6th Gear
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From: Robertsdale, Alabama
Was going to say I kinda miss that. But then again, I don't think I do.
Saw lots of it when I lived in Nebraska. Only problem with that place is along with the snow we always seemed to have 40 mph winds.
Saw lots of it when I lived in Nebraska. Only problem with that place is along with the snow we always seemed to have 40 mph winds.
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Drty Jerz
A $100 for the install of the scuttles ? That's at most a 5 minute job, 10 if the guilty feeling technician drove the car out of sight to do the install !
Of course, what the dealer charges for those bits of plastic is pretty insane as well. I'm a little shocked they didn't offer to install them for free.
If that's the only dealership nearby, I'd have a talk with the service manager.
Of course, what the dealer charges for those bits of plastic is pretty insane as well. I'm a little shocked they didn't offer to install them for free.
If that's the only dealership nearby, I'd have a talk with the service manager.
should check out my thread about removing these parts of the car ... heres the link https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ior-parts.html
i am real sorry you paid 100 an hour for not even a 5 minute job everyone makes it seem longer than it is ... my side scuttles were off and new ones on in under 3 minutes ill put money on it
try and find a mechanic in your area that works on minis ...
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Mt. Pleasant, SC
Hah! Guess I only had to wait 2 days
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wait wait wait... did i read that someone paid $100 for the dealer to install scuttles? PLEASE go get your money back! it doesnt even take 5 minutes! you literally walk up to the car push it forward unplug then replug and slide back the other way! you just got RIPPED!!!
Could have save your money, time and headache...
- Erik
4th Gear
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From: DFW
Amen! Same freaking way in Cleveland. Stupid wind and snow coming in off the lake.
4th Gear
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From: seattle, wa
finally got a chance to take some pics of my updated look
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raaawrr/6945390893/http://www.flickr.com/photos/raaawrr/6945390893/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/raaawrr/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raaawrr/6945397781/http://www.flickr.com/photos/raaawrr/6945397781/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/raaawrr/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raaawrr/6945390893/http://www.flickr.com/photos/raaawrr/6945390893/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/raaawrr/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raaawrr/6945397781/http://www.flickr.com/photos/raaawrr/6945397781/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/raaawrr/, on Flickr
4th Gear
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From: The Ville
The weather was nice so I got out and snapped a couple of new shots:
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2009 MINI John Cooper Works
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I'm thinking about using it on the chrome belt line though since the vinyl tape starts to look aged and needs to be replaced.
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Houston, TX
Well I posted these in the JCW forum, but it's kind of dead in there, so....
I wasn't sure about the candy red interior when I bought it, but one spin around the block was enough to make me forget about any cosmetic shortcomings. The look has grown on me and I love it anyway now, so all good!
I wasn't sure about the candy red interior when I bought it, but one spin around the block was enough to make me forget about any cosmetic shortcomings. The look has grown on me and I love it anyway now, so all good!
I'm running the KW V2 with the TSW springs, with HiSport competition sway bar and H-Sport control arms in the back and Vorshlag camber plates up front. Got them from Way Motor Works. Great suspension for both street and track.
Hmm, that's a thought. Has anyone used the back chrome paint on a Joey mod before? I'm wondering if it could hold up to the heat generated by the Xenons.
Hmm, that's a thought. Has anyone used the back chrome paint on a Joey mod before? I'm wondering if it could hold up to the heat generated by the Xenons.
2nd Gear
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I bet you could just find a high heat black and mix it with a high heat clear. I know a guy who tints taillights and he mixes black and clear paint together and it works as a tint
Definitely something to keep in mind. Sounds like it would look pretty good. I'll do some research on it.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Petaluma, California
After I got out of class last Friday morning, I took a little drive.
First one is somewhere out in Sonoma or Marin County (CA) out by some farm. No clue where it was other than that. I ended up out at Doran Beach in Bodega Bay (second pic). Was a beautiful day!
I also put my track map stickers on, I found a site that has all the tracks I've driven in all the same sizes.
(L to R: Infineon, Reno-Fernley, Miller Motorsports, Thunderhill, Laguna, Spring Mountain, Buttonwillow)
First one is somewhere out in Sonoma or Marin County (CA) out by some farm. No clue where it was other than that. I ended up out at Doran Beach in Bodega Bay (second pic). Was a beautiful day!
I also put my track map stickers on, I found a site that has all the tracks I've driven in all the same sizes.
(L to R: Infineon, Reno-Fernley, Miller Motorsports, Thunderhill, Laguna, Spring Mountain, Buttonwillow)
Are yours the 2" or the 4" size decals?
You've driven some really nice tracks.
3rd Gear
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From: Petaluma, California
Thanks! Those are the 2" ones. I had a few larger sized ones (4"-ish) lying around and I placed them just to see. They were a little to big for the car in my opinion. I was looking for a more subtle look, so I went with the 2" silver colored ones. They match very well!