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Old 12-25-2013, 07:08 PM
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Ordered a couple more eagle eye 9W LEDs -- red this time.

I am going to put one in the hole where the rear wiper was, and hook it up to the wiper motor wiring so the rear wiper switch becomes a "back off light" switch....

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Old 12-25-2013, 08:12 PM
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Installed the RMW Street Header. The new sound is soooo amazing!


 
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Old 12-25-2013, 10:22 PM
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Let's see, I...

Installed a upper and mid M7 grills
Installed a M7 Strut Tower Brace
Installed a Auto-Up Circuit
Installed a Rear Fog Light
Installed a Third Brake Light Pulsar Kit

Merry Christmas to me and my wife!
 
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Old 12-25-2013, 10:37 PM
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Pics of the new baby!




 
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Old 12-25-2013, 10:54 PM
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Nice!!

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Old 12-26-2013, 07:50 AM
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wow, great looking ride, Panther...

Today I dropped my 2010 MCS off at the dealer to get the JCW engine kit as a day late Christmas gift to myself (I've been very, very good, thus enabling my imminent change to the very, very bad squad)... and to make the day even a little better, I asked my MA about those coupons that you get sent for Mini Accessories, and voila! 15% off the kit price... the only rain on my parade is getting a Paceman as the loaner car... it's a bit... quirky on first drive...
 
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Old 12-26-2013, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Ishihara
wow, great looking ride, Panther...

Today I dropped my 2010 MCS off at the dealer to get the JCW engine kit as a day late Christmas gift to myself (I've been very, very good, thus enabling my imminent change to the very, very bad squad)... and to make the day even a little better, I asked my MA about those coupons that you get sent for Mini Accessories, and voila! 15% off the kit price... the only rain on my parade is getting a Paceman as the loaner car... it's a bit... quirky on first drive...

I believe you will love the kit!
 
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Old 12-26-2013, 08:33 AM
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Panther - beautiful car - love the subtle stripes - great colors!
 
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Old 12-26-2013, 02:04 PM
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Plasti-dipped my winter steelies. :D Not on yet. Too cold.
 
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Old 12-26-2013, 02:07 PM
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Gave my MINI lasik surgery today
 
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Old 12-26-2013, 03:32 PM
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Where did you get them? And how much, been thinking about this but I'm not sure if the cost is worth it. How's the lighting compare?
 
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Old 12-26-2013, 04:01 PM
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Where did you get them? And how much, been thinking about this but I'm not sure if the cost is worth it. How's the lighting compare?
I got each side separately from eBay. Much cheaper than buying a set. I think I paid $350 for both. It's not night time here yet so I can't tell if it's much brighter haha. Definitely looks bettertthough
 
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Just installed my new JCW Spoiler. Very simple DIY. Bought from another member. Let me know what you think. Also took a night shot if my PIAA yellow DRL bulbs.

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Old 12-26-2013, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by howzuh
Just installed my new JCW Spoiler. Very simple DIY. Bought from another member. Let me know what you think. Also took a night shot if my PIAA yellow DRL bulbs.

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Old 12-27-2013, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by howzuh
Just installed my new JCW Spoiler. Very simple DIY. Bought from another member. Let me know what you think. Also took a night shot if my PIAA yellow DRL bulbs.

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Looks good. I like the JCW spoilers. Cost is too high though!
 
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Old 12-27-2013, 06:22 AM
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Looks good howzuh.

If you get a chance take a pic in the sunlight to show the carbon fiber. They come in black , silver, white , and then primed bases so you can match pretty much any top.

Here is a link to the factory MINI DIY and the options.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...f-spoiler.html

Looks really nice again howzuh.
 
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Old 12-27-2013, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Looks good howzuh. If you get a chance take a pic in the sunlight to show the carbon fiber. They come in black , silver, white , and then primed bases so you can match pretty much any top. Here is a link to the factory MINI DIY and the options. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...f-spoiler.html Looks really nice again howzuh.
Thanks. I will take the sunlight pic today and post.
 
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Old 12-27-2013, 09:09 AM
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Just installed my new JCW Spoiler. Very simple DIY...
very cool howzuh - i was one in person at MOTD a few years back and it looked terrific!
 
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Old 12-27-2013, 10:33 AM
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Made a Stainless Steel Mesh Grille insert for my JCW Carbon Fiber Scoop into my AEM 18-699C CAI system.
 
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Old 12-27-2013, 10:42 AM
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very cool howzuh - i was one in person at MOTD a few years back and it looked terrific!
Thanks! I love it.
 
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Old 12-27-2013, 04:08 PM
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Washed Motorer II with Dawn to remove wax, then 1 coat of Zaino. Being "age challenged" that was all i could manage for 1 day.

More coats of Zaino coming tomorrow. I love Zaino. It makes everything sparkle, paint, chrome, plastic bits.

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Originally Posted by signcarver
Washed Motorer II with Dawn to remove wax, then 1 coat of Zaino. Being "age challenged" that was all i could manage for 1 day.

More coats of Zaino coming tomorrow. I love Zaino. It makes everything sparkle, paint, chrome, plastic bits.

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I agree. Love their stuff. That's all I ever use on my Vette and it works just as well on the Mini
 
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Old 12-27-2013, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by signcarver
Washed Motorer II with Dawn to remove wax, then 1 coat of Zaino. Being "age challenged" that was all i could manage for 1 day.

More coats of Zaino coming tomorrow. I love Zaino. It makes everything sparkle, paint, chrome, plastic bits.

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Beautiful! Couldn't agree more, Zaino's is the bomb.
 
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Old 12-27-2013, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by signcarver
Washed Motorer II with Dawn to remove wax, then 1 coat of Zaino. Being "age challenged" that was all i could manage for 1 day. More coats of Zaino coming tomorrow. I love Zaino. It makes everything sparkle, paint, chrome, plastic bits.
Looks like ya got the thumbnails working. Nice. So which Zaino product specifically? I've never heard of it. Went on their website and they make all sorts of different products. Your car is definitely shiny.
 
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