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Old 02-16-2014, 11:26 AM
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I haven't posted in a while on here, just thought I'd give an update. I picked up some new Michelins MXM4 (215/45/17) and a few days after that I ended up taking my car through the canyons; greatest two things I've ever done for this car

In a month or so I'll have coil overs on my car, the right front shock is slowly leaking so that will have to go. Other than that, an adjustable rear sway bar is also on its way. I'm excited to have it lowered a little bit more than I have now



Nice what coilovers did you go with? I just picked up some BC and will be installing this week too.
 
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I guess I should request a Peerage # if 96743 is available I'll take it.
 
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I guess I should request a Peerage # if 96743 is available I'll take it.
of course it's available! and it's yours for the taking :D

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THE PEERAGE [updated list]

#81889 Jolly Rogrrrr
#90125 Orionizer
#93705 Bendz (Orca)
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#102013 Shunt
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I finally hit my break-in period today with 1227 miles! I took delivery on October 7th, so its been a long time coming. John Bull cleared puberty and is now into his adult life!
 
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I finally hit my break-in period today with 1227 miles! I took delivery on October 7th, so its been a long time coming. John Bull cleared puberty and is now into his adult life!
Aww....congratulations!!!!! Now the real fun begins :-)
 
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Moving to the Florida Gulf Coast this summer. I sure hope so!
 
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Moving to the Florida Gulf Coast this summer. I sure hope so!
Have you thought about autocross ?

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Have you thought about autocross ?

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For God's sake, no. I'm content to zip around the city streets, though I can't wait to hit back roads in the country.
 
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For God's sake, no. I'm content to zip around the city streets, though I can't wait to hit back roads in the country.
Sorry haha. Had to ask I have a couple friends doing autocross and I've seen a couple MINIs as well. But the scenery found in the country is far more enticing

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I joined the club last night!


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I joined the club last night!
Yay....Congrats!!!!!
 
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I'm here to stay for a while, so I was wondering if I can take #30052 for my Green Park thanks ...
 
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Makes me want bonnet stripes
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Yeah, I was thinking of removing mine! Worried about what the paint might look like underneath. Your MINI is sweet. Love the white roof.
 
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Originally Posted by 13R56S
I'm here to stay for a while, so I was wondering if I can take #30052 for my Green Park thanks ...
you got it!! congrats on your new addition :D happy motoring!

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#12642 Volker
#29799 ToroPerro (Titan)
#30052 13R56S
#31337 PepperWhiteyTighties
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congrats !!! you're going to have so much fun taking hard turns and everything. she (or he) is lovely! do you plan on modifying it?

with or without bonnet stripes, MINIs still look pretty sweet. which ever way you decide to go, it's a win-win!
 
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I'm debating doing the stripes as well, just can't find any that are black with a red pinstripe on each edge. Anyone know of any?
 
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^^^ Probably have to go custom for that. Try a local speed shop - most times they'll cut vinyl exactly to your specs. I'm thinking about heading to mine to continue my stripe down the boot. May even play with the stripe turning into the "flying checkers" at the bottom.
 
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Originally Posted by minted-rose
you got it!! congrats on your new addition :D happy motoring!
Yay thanks!, here's lucky #30052:

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Originally Posted by minted-rose
congrats !!! you're going to have so much fun taking hard turns and everything. she (or he) is lovely! do you plan on modifying it?

with or without bonnet stripes, MINIs still look pretty sweet. which ever way you decide to go, it's a win-win!
I'm not planning on any performance mods for the time being. Honestly, I am too paranoid about screwing up my warranty.

However, I am planning to add a few touches such as painting the calipers an "apple green" color and maybe replacing the current racing stripes with a center stripe matching the green in the calipers.

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...I am planning to add a few touches such as painting the calipers an "apple green" color and maybe replacing the current racing stripes with a center stripe matching the green in the calipers.

Sounds promising, if you decide to do it please share with us the community
 
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Originally Posted by 13R56S

Yay thanks!, here's lucky #30052:
Totally digging those bonnet stripes! I've never seen those before.

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Originally Posted by natron20

I'm not planning on any performance mods for the time being. Honestly, I am too paranoid about screwing up my warranty.

However, I am planning to add a few touches such as painting the calipers an "apple green" color and maybe replacing the current racing stripes with a center stripe matching the green in the calipers.
I second what 13R56S said. I don't blame you on the whole warranty thing. I'm currently paranoid as well for mine.

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