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Old 02-22-2012, 09:32 PM
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In lieu of this beautiful weather, I opened up the sunroof and went for a drive..


Still have the snow tires on, so I found a few dirt roads too >
 
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Old 02-22-2012, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by NavyNUKE
In lieu of this beautiful weather, I opened up the sunroof and went for a drive..

Still have the snow tires on, so I found a few dirt roads too >
You should've come over this way... some good muddy roads.
 
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Old 02-22-2012, 10:37 PM
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Haha! I'll be headed through on Tuesday. Got half way there...(if you don't count me being way too far south)... before I turned back for the day, ended up around Grafton Lake.
 
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Old 02-22-2012, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by NavyNUKE
Haha! I'll be headed through on Tuesday. Got half way there...(if you don't count me being way too far south)... before I turned back for the day, ended up around Grafton Lake.
Yeah that would be a little south... that may be a nice area for some upcoming meets though.
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by RJKimbell
Hard to tell what color that is DrSimmons...is that White?? Might seriously consider that one...IF it is!!
Not white, just the stock aluminum alloy color with MiniMania in black in the middle of the bar. I'm sure someone makes a white one or you would always paint it.
Check different ones and prices. I think this one was like $200. A lot for a bar. It was my 1st mod so I didn't look around much.
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 06:28 AM
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Finally ordered my first under the hood mod today!

For the year I've had my Mini, been dressing her up on the outside, checkered mirror caps, side angled MINI stripes, checkered sunroof graphic

Excited to see what the DDMWorks Cold Air Intake does for my Mini's performance
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 06:33 AM
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So you went for the LOUD! Way to go! I’m convinced that NAM is responsible for my bank account being lighter by 2K. At least 2K...
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 06:55 AM
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Giggles......You need to shoot us some updated photos. Like the color and stripes but can't see the top, etc.
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 06:58 AM
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I'm with Albiecrazy, this site has drained me of a couple grand as well.
Fun but expensive. Hopefully, all that I've installed will last a good while.
Got $2200 of stuff sitting in my office waiting to be installed.
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 07:17 AM
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^DR, trying to figure out how to post pics with my iPad. ^Albie, just how much louder (meaner)? Is it louder while just idling and revving! Or louder revving? How much more HP do you think it added....giggle, giggle, giggle...
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 07:23 AM
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PM me your email and I will send some great pics I took of her on her adoption anniversary! She posed smack in front of our local cement plant...I thought it was pretty cool...
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
So you went for the LOUD! Way to go! I’m convinced that NAM is responsible for my bank account being lighter by 2K. At least 2K...
Albie, just emailed you pic of Giggles with her current swag. Can you post it to this thread for me, when convenient? Appreciate!
 
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Wow...yours is currently my favorite looking R56. Excellent job!
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by pilotguy1050
Hey there! Where did you get this badge? I'm a member of the Air National Guard and I'd LOVE to put one on my Mini. Please let me know where to get one.

Many thanks!
That's a Cooperflags badge, Pilotguy.
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 08:13 AM
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That's a Cooperflags badge, Pilotguy.
most excellent! Thanks! Gonna go order one.
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Evasive
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Wow...yours is currently my favorite looking R56. Excellent job!
Hah! Awesome! Thanks!

I really haven't changed much of anything from stock, mind if I ask what did it for you?
 
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Originally Posted by NavyNUKE
Hah! Awesome! Thanks!

I really haven't changed much of anything from stock, mind if I ask what did it for you?
Simplicity - Less is more
The color scheme is perfect I think. I'm a big fan of green and matched with the white roof, black lip, dark tint, and just the right amount of chrome pieces gives it a very nice touch.
 
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I had my scheduled brake fluid "exchange" done this morning and also had them check everything out before I go installing my coils... they found a leaking motor mount and a leaking crank sensor o-ring, not too bad. I'll replace the motor mount before installing the coils and will probably do the o-ring once I get my pulley installed.
 
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Badge Delete

Today I did a Badge Delete and replaced it with "R56". Im pretty happy with the change even though its a small one.. Next getting some killer rims!
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Drakosd
Today I did a Badge Delete and replaced it with "R56". Im pretty happy with the change even though its a small one.. Next getting some killer rims!
Looks good. Where did you get the R56? Did you just use stick on letters and numbers?
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by drsimmons
Looks good. Where did you get the R56? Did you just use stick on letters and numbers?

Thanks, This was really easy to do with a strong hair dryer to heat up the glue and some fishing line. Just be sure to mark everything so its straight if you replace it with something else. These were just letters and numbers from a local auto store.I had been thinking about it for awhile, and finally did it.
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 03:50 PM
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Thanks, This was a really easy Mod. All you need is a strong hair dryer to heat up the glue and some fishing line to remove the stock badge. Just make sure you mark where everything is so its straight if you replace it with something else. The letters and numbers were picked up at a local auto store. Been thinking about doing this for awhile and finally did it.
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 03:55 PM
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I noticed Nimbley has a 3rd brake pulsar. What do you think of this? Ive been thinking of getting one. Was it an easy install?
 
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Old 02-23-2012, 03:58 PM
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O and yes the letters for R56 were from a local Auto store. Very easy install ,but I like it. Sometimes I get the itch to do something so its nice to have little things to change while I wait for the big stuff. LOL
 
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Originally Posted by Drakosd
O and yes the letters for R56 were from a local Auto store. Very easy install ,but I like it. Sometimes I get the itch to do something so its nice to have little things to change while I wait for the big stuff. LOL
I do that, too....my bad....
 


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