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Old 10-30-2007, 07:17 PM
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here is a video walk around of the mini......were up late tonight installing RAMM MAT (Dynomat Material)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Q_Su7Bj58
 
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Old 10-31-2007, 05:36 PM
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Still Hard At Work

Mock up of the Rims so owner could see what they would look like

 
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Old 10-31-2007, 10:42 PM
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Those rims are sexy. I wish I could afford them for my mini. :(
 
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Old 11-01-2007, 01:24 PM
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MINIxB...check this on eBay
 
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Old 11-01-2007, 02:31 PM
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Rhino lining the engine bay looks amazing. These colours are great!
 
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Old 11-01-2007, 02:47 PM
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it's really nice with the Rhino in the bay...it almost has a velvet look to it....
 
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Old 11-01-2007, 09:52 PM
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They're 12's not tens. But if they were tens i'd jump all over it in a heartbeat.
 
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Old 11-02-2007, 10:39 AM
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They're the same wheels I have on my car, even to the size. This one is the 1st of my 6 Minis not running 10s, and I have to say that even though they took some getting used to, the 12s aren't that bad. My biggest issue was finding tires for them, though I now have a better source.
 
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Old 11-02-2007, 11:34 AM
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i think there is better handling with 12" than 13"......but nothing beats the 10"s in my opinion......
 
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Old 11-02-2007, 01:30 PM
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I would have preferred the 10s, but the car came with 12s and I can't justify buying new wheels when there's nothing wrong with these ones, and I'm not sure the 10s would go over the 8.4" front disk brakes.
 
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Old 11-02-2007, 02:09 PM
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I would have preferred the 10s, but the car came with 12s and I can't justify buying new wheels when there's nothing wrong with these ones, and I'm not sure the 10s would go over the 8.4" front disk brakes.
They won't. You'd need to get Cooper S calipers or aftermarket and cut the rotors down
 
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Old 11-03-2007, 03:26 PM
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Exactly. And my wife is bugging me about spending $80 for new carpet. I'll stick with the current 12 inchers.
 
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Old 11-03-2007, 04:36 PM
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Exactly. And my wife is bugging me about spending $80 for new carpet.
lol.......i know how that is
 
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i second that!!
 
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Exactly. And my wife is bugging me about spending $80 for new carpet.
LOL. That's why I'm single.
 
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Old 11-26-2007, 06:03 PM
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I havn't posted updates of this car in a while so here they are.......sorry for the delay, they were just sitting in my photobucket......lol






 

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Old 12-02-2007, 12:05 PM
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Love the paint! One of these days I'm going to see one of your cars in person. I can't wait!
 
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Old 12-17-2007, 10:30 AM
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here are some more updated pics......sorry i've been slacking ...lol






 
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Old 12-17-2007, 11:29 AM
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Those rally lights are sweet!
 
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Old 12-18-2007, 12:12 AM
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Lookin good!! I like those flares.
 
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Old 12-18-2007, 06:38 PM
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black headliner was installed sunday, this week front brakes are getting done, then rear, the motor !!!.......almost through this one
 
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Black headliner?? Got any pics?
 
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Old 12-19-2007, 04:26 AM
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i'll get some pics up of it in a few days........you can actully buy them black now........rather than painting them.....you can kinda see it in the last pic (look to the very top left of the last pic)
 
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Hey Norm, that color in first picture would be Pageant Blue ?- one of my favorite colors.
Also, how tall are you mate ? Had a guy ask me if a 6'4" man could get in a Mini- told him I am 6' 1" with no problems and sent him to your site with the photos of you standing next to one.
All the best....
 
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Old 12-19-2007, 07:22 AM
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Looks great Norm!!
 


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