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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 01:49 PM
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Dang what a transformation from day one.
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Old Jul 30, 2017 | 03:51 PM
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Dang what a transformation from day one.
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Thank ben! It's been fun playing with this mini
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 10:35 AM
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Old Aug 10, 2017 | 08:58 PM
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Some goodies came home
 
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 01:32 AM
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 12:08 PM
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what's the mileage on your car?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 12:13 PM
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what's the mileage on your car?
I'M at 80k. You?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 12:55 PM
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do those lights glow, or are the LEDs pronounced when lit? Where did you get them?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 01:16 PM
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do those lights glow, or are the LEDs pronounced when lit? Where did you get them?
No they dont glow. Yea it just light up when you have the indicator on. I got it on ebay. The stock markers fall apart as I was switching them out. Now they match my tail lights. It's really bright at night. I like them a lot
 
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 04:17 PM
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I'M at 80k. You?
Mine has 85k now. your mini looks great!
 
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 05:37 PM
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Mine has 85k now. your mini looks great!
Thanks! Can't find any pictures of your mini
 
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 05:58 PM
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Thanks! Can't find any pictures of your mini
instagram @r53_mini_la
 
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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 03:44 PM
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Got some led for the fog lights
 
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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 06:34 PM
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Old Aug 19, 2017 | 01:14 AM
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More goodies
 
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Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:21 AM
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"budget-mini-build" - did you get a definition of budget from the defense department?

J/K - Keep it coming!
 
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Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ptiller
"budget-mini-build" - did you get a definition of budget from the defense department?

J/K - Keep it coming!
Hahahah. "Budget mini build" = putting a budget aside for your beloved mini
 
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Old Aug 20, 2017 | 10:22 AM
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 01:12 PM
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My brothers mini
 
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Old Aug 30, 2017 | 07:57 PM
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nice build!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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nice build!
Thanks buddy!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2017 | 08:48 PM
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A buddies serpentine belt ripped off on the freeway. Took 10 mins to replace it and now hes back on the road 😊
 
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Old Aug 30, 2017 | 09:15 PM
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That Mini tried to make squid ink spaghetti.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2017 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by pnwR53S
That Mini tried to make squid ink spaghetti.
Lol tried? It did hahahah
 
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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 05:46 PM
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Damn this is making me sad that mine is torn apart in the driveway, but also making want to make bad financial decisions haha. Looks great man!

Do you have any more info/pics on the PIAA install? I've been dying to get some. Also how'd you do your lower aero grill? I can't seem to find any good info on installing it.

-Nick
 
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