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Old 11-17-2010, 10:38 AM
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Hey all! Laforze here (Derek)

Just picked up my 2008 Cooper S yesterday. Bought her used with 32k miles on it and she drives like a beaut!

Just wanted to introduce myself. I will be looking into the basic aftermarket mods and thought this would be the best place to start doing my research.

Just a bit about me

Age: 32
Location: SoCal
Cars: 2001 Eclipse; 2008 Cooper S

That's about all for now. Oh, here are a couple pics of my two rides





 
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Old 11-17-2010, 10:43 AM
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Congrats & Welcome! As a former SoCal and then NoCal guy I must say you're in the perfect local for MINI motoring adventures. Enjoy...looks like someone took great care of it for you.
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 12:29 PM
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Thx for the warm welcome doobahdoo! Yea, i hope to have some fun with the Mini community, as I already have had great experience with my eclipse club.
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 01:47 PM
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Cograts on your Cooper
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 02:46 PM
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Welcome aboard & grats on your new S! Drive 'er in good health
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 08:19 PM
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Welcome to the forum, good loooking MINI, enjoy.
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 06:17 AM
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Welcome! Pretty cars, thanks for sharing.
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 08:44 AM
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DS/B with web spokes? Niiiiiiiiice!

 
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Old 05-19-2011, 10:16 AM
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Haven't posted in awhile, but here are a couple of updated pics.

Right after a wash pre-tint.


After some Tint.


What I just ordered today.. Yay!



And just because i know there are some Beemer lovers here, this is a shot of my dads ride. He's pretty **** about keeping is car clean.
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 10:37 AM
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Nice Shift ****!
 
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Old 05-20-2011, 03:52 AM
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Welcome Derek!
 
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Old 09-20-2012, 03:16 PM
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Blacked out my chrome lining around the car two weekends back with some plasti-dip. Came out really nice




All i need to do now is just get some overlays for the door handles (black or carbon) and i'm rid of all that hideous chrome.
 
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Old 09-21-2012, 09:50 AM
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WOW! Nice modifications. I love the look.
 
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Old 09-21-2012, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Mini2na
WOW! Nice modifications. I love the look.
Thanks man! i'm just making it to my liking.
 
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