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Old May 17, 2012 | 05:42 AM
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Thanks Desert.
Thanks Noreen. When I first sat down with my MA, I told him I was very particular about certain details, he understood. When I told them I thought the exhaust tips should be exposed more, he didn't bat an eye. His response was, if we can we will. Having said that, finding the right people to work with is critical. I spoke with a few folks who work on custom cars in finding the exhaust shop. They got it as soon as I showed them what I wanted, no questions.
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Back on the early R56's there was a recall to move the tips further under the bumper as some people were burning their legs. I remember it being done to my car and shedding a silent tear as it really did look better with them sticking out further.
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by spiney
Back on the early R56's there was a recall to move the tips further under the bumper as some people were burning their legs. I remember it being done to my car and shedding a silent tear as it really did look better with them sticking out further.
Yeah, I figured as much. I'm surprised they didn't put a sticker back there "caution, exhaust is hot"


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Old May 17, 2012 | 05:57 AM
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Picking up in a bit.
Ordered a few more trim items, I'm definetly gonna try for appointment at another shop.
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 06:34 AM
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Picking up in a bit.
Ordered a few more trim items, I'm definetly gonna try for appointment at another shop.
Good, post up some pics when you can. Looking forward to seeing what you've done

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Old May 17, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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It's the little things...
The other day I was at the Apple store getting a gift for my wife, and I see this iPhone case that looks like a very close match to the Toffee interior of the Roadster. I'm looking at it and realize it's leather...this is going home with me HaHa

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Old May 17, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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looks great!!!
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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Very nice!!
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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looks great!!!
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Very nice!!
Thanks.

I just looked at your signature...you're getting so close


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Old May 17, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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I just looked at your signature...you're getting so close


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Yup. Can't wait. Have to tell you what a beautiful job you've done on your car. Outstanding!
 
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Yup. Can't wait. Have to tell you what a beautiful job you've done on your car. Outstanding!
Thanks Steven, I appreciate that Looking forward to seeing pics of your Black S on here soon


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Old May 18, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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Tints
Today I got my windows tinted. We used 35% 3M FX film. I like the look...ties the roof and body together nicely.

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Old May 18, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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looks great
 
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Old May 18, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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very nice indeed!
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 06:23 AM
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looks great

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very nice indeed!
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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Looking good
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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Keep posting pics like that Steve and you'll make me wish I brought a roadster

Keep the mods coming
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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Keep posting pics like that Steve and you'll make me wish I brought a roadster

Keep the mods coming
Lol...you got it! What's next for you and the Coupe? Keeping the Breytons?


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looks amazing, the toffee interior wow!
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Looking good
Thanks Mark.
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looks amazing, the toffee interior wow!
Thanks! When is your Coupe arriving?


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Old May 19, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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I had some time today to spend with the Roadster. The more I drive it the more impressed I am I also spent time getting to know some of the great details...
































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That is one HOT car!!!
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Love the Toffee Lounge Leather I originally had it on my order then changed it, now looking back maybe I should of kept it. I still can't decide which way I should of gone. LOL
 
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That is one HOT car!!!
Thanks Ben...really appreciate that
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Love the Toffee Lounge Leather I originally had it on my order then changed it, now looking back maybe I should of kept it. I still can't decide which way I should of gone. LOL
Thanks Patrick. Making final decisions on the details is always hard. I originally had selected the Toffee, then changed that to the Recaros, feeling I would regret not getting them. Then, the factory pulls my order and I change back to Toffee. It's funny how things work out sometimes

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Beautiful Roadster!
 
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Beautiful Roadster!
Thanks Mini


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Originally Posted by BlueToy
Thanks Ben...really appreciate that


Thanks Patrick. Making final decisions on the details is always hard. I originally had selected the Toffee, then changed that to the Recaros, feeling I would regret not getting them. Then, the factory pulls my order and I change back to Toffee. It's funny how things work out sometimes

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your leather has inspired me, working out details with redlinegoods now!

it really is a work of art steven.
 
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