What did you do to your mini today?
#3378
06-07-2011, 08:36 PM
#3379
06-07-2011, 09:40 PM
Yes it has the sun roof. It blocks it out but thats what we were going for. Keeps the sun out. It works better than the ZippyShade for keeping the heat out of the car. It was 104 over the weekend and you can put your hand on it and NOT burn the cr@p out of yourself.
#3381
06-07-2011, 10:07 PM
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It is so. I am upgrading my wife to a 328i and will be taking her 118i (German spec) as my daily driver. It has been a great run but I really need the 40+ mpg that the 118i can give but the Mini can't on the autobahn. The new BMW will double as the family car as well.
Someone is going to get a great deal on a Mini though. I am only asking $17500 as it is. If I can't find a buyer I will pull most of the mods and trade it in.
It has been a great car and I will miss it but it is time.
Someone is going to get a great deal on a Mini though. I am only asking $17500 as it is. If I can't find a buyer I will pull most of the mods and trade it in.
It has been a great car and I will miss it but it is time.
Hopefully you'll check in once in awhile. I can't believe you're letting it go for so cheap. I know it'll be a PITA but I'd part out your car if you have the time to sell them. If shipping wasn't that bad, I'd definitely be interested in your JCW aero kit.
#3382
06-08-2011, 11:59 AM
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Installed Helix Intercooler along with NM turbo charge and discharge tubes. The quality of the Helix is so much more than OEM intercooler, which feels like a tin can compared to the Helix. Now together with the NM induction, I dyno'd out at 201 HP, all for less than $2K. It's also quieter during normal driving, but you definitely hear the new air system when you step into it.
#3383
06-08-2011, 12:08 PM
What dyno, what conditions?
Installed Helix Intercooler along with NM turbo charge and discharge tubes. The quality of the Helix is so much more than OEM intercooler, which feels like a tin can compared to the Helix. Now together with the NM induction, I dyno'd out at 201 HP, all for less than $2K. It's also quieter during normal driving, but you definitely hear the new air system when you step into it.
#3384
06-08-2011, 01:09 PM
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#3385
06-08-2011, 01:33 PM
#3386
06-08-2011, 03:22 PM
Got my window shade today. The height of that shade is enough to cover all the way from top to bottom. Its a little long, but its ok cause I its soft enough that it folds at the ends and bottom corner so that it covers the entire windshield.
I gotta find another place to put my iPass unit though. Looks ugly on the windshield with or without the sunshade on.
I gotta find another place to put my iPass unit though. Looks ugly on the windshield with or without the sunshade on.
#3388
06-08-2011, 04:29 PM
I gave it a nice fresh application of Aquapel and installed some silver plastic caps to cover the holes in the door panels following this thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ication-2.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ication-2.html
#3389
06-08-2011, 04:49 PM
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Got my window shade today. The height of that shade is enough to cover all the way from top to bottom. Its a little long, but its ok cause I its soft enough that it folds at the ends and bottom corner so that it covers the entire windshield.
I gotta find another place to put my iPass unit though. Looks ugly on the windshield with or without the sunshade on.
I gotta find another place to put my iPass unit though. Looks ugly on the windshield with or without the sunshade on.
By chance You werent at Superdawg Sunday night? I was there in mine with the family.
#3390
06-08-2011, 05:38 PM
#3392
06-08-2011, 07:35 PM
Nah...wasn't me. I've never been to the Superdawg, though I know of it. I haven't seen a red roof JCW yet besides mine. And I've actually only seen 2 factory JCWs in the past 3yrs. I did see an MCS convertible with JCW tuning kit last month thouhg.
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06-08-2011, 08:15 PM
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06-08-2011, 08:18 PM
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#3396
06-09-2011, 08:06 AM
I'm not sure if this is a Dorky cheapskate modification or not, so I'll just post here.
I got the urge to paint some interior parts after repainting my tow hook & Plate frame.
I just painted a few parts; Toggle hoops, cup holder rings & shift boot ring.
I would have probably done more, but I ran out of paint.
Close up
Whole dash
Thanks for looking & Happy Motoring!
I got the urge to paint some interior parts after repainting my tow hook & Plate frame.
I just painted a few parts; Toggle hoops, cup holder rings & shift boot ring.
I would have probably done more, but I ran out of paint.
Close up
Whole dash
Thanks for looking & Happy Motoring!
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06-09-2011, 08:14 AM
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06-09-2011, 08:24 AM
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#3399
06-09-2011, 08:46 AM
I like the Krylon Fusion paint because it's cheap, easy to find & matches the Liquid Yellow quite well. I think the color is called Buttercream.
I just sand a bit, prime with white Krylon Fusion, a couple of Yellow coats & a couple clear coats. I'm resisting the urge to buy more...I don't want to over do it.
Thanks
I just sand a bit, prime with white Krylon Fusion, a couple of Yellow coats & a couple clear coats. I'm resisting the urge to buy more...I don't want to over do it.
Thanks