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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jascooper
I really like the look of the wing. It's the price of it that's kind of ugly. And for almost $700, it doesn't look as sturdy as it should up close.

Is that the carbon fiber lift handle you have on the back?
I actually ended up picking up the wing from Morristown Mini and paid $600 shipped for it. I have no problems at all with how sturdy it is. It seems just fine so far. And yes, that is the JCW carbon fiber boot handle
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by flaco
Great looking Mini! I really like the way that body color looks with the black!
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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Flaco - Your MINI is lookin' awesome man!! Definitely one of the best lookin' SS's I've seen.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 04:38 AM
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Thanks for the compliments! The wheels are 17x7.5 SSR Type C RS Anthracite and the tires are 215/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season XL. The car is Sparkling Silver with carbon fiber or vinyl blackout on most parts with Wurth Trim paint on the door handles. Aesthetic Creations sidelight vinyl sticker. The tires and wheels made a huge difference in handling and surprised me. They are very light.

 
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by curtis0407
Yes - lava was correct!

I have some left over Halloween candy - just tell me where to send it.
Hey - I guessed right. I have my eyes on the same wheels. A question for you - did you need centering rings to get the wheels to sit properly on the hubs?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by flaco






HOT !!
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by HB4ME
Awesome!
 
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by illeagalhunter
hers mine with JCW aero kit rear spoiler & new r95s


and my custom roof graphics & mirror caps
Nice looking, are these wheels 18"?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Northern Ca - Fire Fighter - Retirment Mini (KMA date 4/15/08)
 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Looks like retirement is going to be a blast. How do you decide between the MINI and the Glide? They probably get about the same mileage (the MINI might even get a little more, and probably costs less too, except for the LL seats).
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:23 AM
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I picked up "Junior" about a month ago. My first MINI. I absolutely LOVE this car! Here he is next to his Papa that he hopes to outrun someday.

 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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VERY NICE lookin' family JT!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Lagston
VERY NICE lookin' family JT!
Thanks!

Hey, I tried to visit your sig links and they don't seem to go anywhere???
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnTurbo
Thanks!

Hey, I tried to visit your sig links and they don't seem to go anywhere???
wonder what granpa looks like! perhaps like this?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnTurbo
I picked up "Junior" about a month ago. My first MINI. I absolutely LOVE this car! Here he is next to his Papa that he hopes to outrun someday.
Junior looks like an SUV next to Papa! As much as I like my MINI, I don't see how you can be impressed with it after driving a Lamborghini?? But then again, I've never driven a Lamborghini so I shouldn't speak!
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by RobSpook
Junior looks like an SUV next to Papa! As much as I like my MINI, I don't see how you can be impressed with it after driving a Lamborghini?? But then again, I've never driven a Lamborghini so I shouldn't speak!
I'd be smiling ear to ear knowing I was getting twice the mileage at a fraction of the cost keeping up with such an exotic car. Keep the Lambo and give me a 'sleeper' MINI...

Not to mention the utility of the MINI, and maintenance costs. Maybe if I lived next to the Autobahn, I wouldn't mind taking one for a spin. But it''s MINI that floats MY boat.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jascooper
I'd be smiling ear to ear knowing I was getting twice the mileage at a fraction of the cost keeping up with such an exotic car.
By no means am I arguing with you, I agree! But if aomeone can afford a Lamborghini, they probably aren't too concerned about maintenance and fuel costs.

If it ever stops raining long enough to the wash the car and have some nice sun for pictures, I'll post pics of my new hot-rod!
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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OB vs PW

Hi, everyone, my first post here I'm debating w/ OB and PW. Anyone please give me some opinion on OB/w. Thanks in advance
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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Never debated with a paint color... Are you arguing for or against?

If I was picking one, I'd definitely go PW (and $450 in my pocket)...
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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I love my PW/B. It's stunning, and very bright and cheery, and really stands out!
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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On the flip side, OB is an exclusive color that isn't going to be available long. PW will always be a standard color.

That being said, PW is downright sexy.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Obviously I'm biased, but while nice, OB is just too bright and a bit girly for me. Although I must say, if you're going to go OB, the white roof ties in with it VERY nicely. . Also, many consider PW to be a 'gay' color so I guess you're damned regardless.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Blue Mini

Here's my blue beauty on a recent trip out to the country.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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Stripe Question.....

Originally Posted by greylight
Stripes care of DragonFlyer at AC.










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Where did you get your stripes and how did you get your stripes so shiny?
 
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