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Interior/Exterior A Cool New Rear Light Mod

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Old 09-23-2003, 11:35 AM
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SEE PICTURES BELOW

I know, i know, this is illegal is SO many places, but I did it. I clamped a 7" Lucas lamp to the rear tow hook. I ran a trailer wire under the car, to the battery, to a switch next to my steering wheel. One flick and the light turns off and on. I have it aimed fairly high, and have used it on a number of tall trucks. And trust me, they back off. also great for backing into dark spaces...

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Old 09-23-2003, 11:37 AM
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damn!

nevermind that. check out the website below for the three pics:

http://public.fotki.com/ras11102/

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Old 09-23-2003, 11:41 AM
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I like your car a lot man, I like the light too, really puts the finishing touch on the "rally feel" your car conveys. I have one question though, what size are your wheels and where did you get them from?

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Old 09-23-2003, 11:42 AM
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I like it!


 
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Old 09-23-2003, 11:45 AM
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the wheels are 17" BBS.
I got them from Mini of Towson when I bought the car. They mounted them anbd what not.

Also, click on the link again, I added some more pictures.

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Old 09-23-2003, 11:49 AM
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Man, what a cop magnet! Nicely done, though. Good luck!
 
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Old 09-23-2003, 11:52 AM
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Nice. That's one mean MINI!
 
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Old 09-23-2003, 11:55 AM
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actually, it's an 02/02 build, and NEVER gotten a ticket.

:smile:


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Wonderful lookin car. Love the rear spot. It screams out "don't drive too close". :smile:


 
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I will see what i can do/find. I have the car blocked here at work, gotta move some things. It's a shame you can't see the awesome roof graphic in the pics too! Keep checking back.

thanks for the interest...!

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Old 09-24-2003, 01:01 PM
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still showing this off!


 
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wow nice mini! I like the rally look with the BRG and rally lights!
 
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>>actually, it's an 02/02 build, and NEVER gotten a ticket.

then you're not trying hard enough
 
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Old 09-24-2003, 01:26 PM
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>>>>actually, it's an 02/02 build, and NEVER gotten a ticket.
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>>then you're not trying hard enough


Is that a challenge?!?!
 
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>>I like your car a lot man, I like the light too, really puts the finishing touch on the "rally feel" your car conveys. I have one question though, what size are your wheels and where did you get them from?
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Those pictures don't do that car justice! I got to see it in person a few weeks ago, it looks sharp. Danny also has a "thing" for decals
 
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A thing for decals???

Your car is great- perfect for doing autocross at night going backwards (or forwards)!!!
 
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Old 09-24-2003, 04:28 PM
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yes a "thing"!

just sponser decals and what not. oh, and the big roof decal. oh! and all the badges on the front and back (13 total).

boy, i'm a nerd.

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Looks hot!!! Can't wait to see it in person!!!

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I like the Chevelle convertable next to the MINI....SS 396 1970? 72??
 
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it's a 1970 396 SS. all original. 70k miles, i think. If you have 45K, you can drive it home! :smile:

and erin, you get to play with the rear fog light (how falic is that?)

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OOH!!!

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