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Old 09-09-2005 | 05:44 AM
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They're mounted to factory mounts.


Skuzy, don't know about shipping anywhere yet as we haven't decided on production. Stuff underhood? The usual suspects...WMS head/valve/Schrick cam, 62mm TB, Alta TMIC/15% pully, M7 AGS/OCC, Miltek header, modified Borla, Spec clutch, Fidanza FW, Quaife LSD...
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I know this is OT a bit but your Fogs (assuming their fogs). what are they mounted to?
 
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Old 09-09-2005 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
They're mounted to factory mounts.
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OK, not the fogs, the BIG lights down low. I assumed they were fogs because fogs go low, driving lights go high. How about the big lights, what are they mounted to?
 
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Old 09-09-2005 | 08:04 AM
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They're mounted to a set of 3x3 L stainless steel brackets that is bolted to the bumper beam. Very rigid. I got it from McMasters but haven't been able to locate them again. Might've been discontinued.
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OK, not the fogs, the BIG lights down low. I assumed they were fogs because fogs go low, driving lights go high. How about the big lights, what are they mounted to?
 
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Old 09-09-2005 | 03:02 PM
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Mistoy: where did you find the Sparco tower brace?
 
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Old 09-09-2005 | 05:10 PM
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Mistoy: where did you find the Sparco tower brace?
I found it online a while back but don't know where now. They had a difficult time getting it and told me that it was discontinued.
 
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Old 09-09-2005 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
They're mounted to a set of 3x3 L stainless steel brackets that is bolted to the bumper beam. Very rigid. I got it from McMasters but haven't been able to locate them again. Might've been discontinued.
Very nice. I got a pair of these http://outmotoring.com/mini_cooper_d..._brackets.html

same idea, bolt directly to the bumper. Solid as a rock!
 
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Old 09-09-2005 | 05:36 PM
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I like those Mine was around $12:smile:
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Very nice. I got a pair of these http://outmotoring.com/mini_cooper_d..._brackets.html

same idea, bolt directly to the bumper. Solid as a rock!
 
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Old 09-09-2005 | 05:39 PM
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I like those Mine was around $12:smile:
ARGHHHHHHHH
 
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Old 09-09-2005 | 05:45 PM
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LOL...I didn't mean to depress you. I've wasted enough money myself buying things twice
 
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Old 09-09-2005 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
I found it online a while back but don't know where now. They had a difficult time getting it and told me that it was discontinued.
First, great looking scoop.

Second, in the picture underhood of the the bonnet, do you usually store a quart of oil in the space between the engine and firewall??
 
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Old 09-09-2005 | 10:27 PM
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Old habits die hard...ask any Triumph owner
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First, great looking scoop.

Second, in the picture underhood of the the bonnet, do you usually store a quart of oil in the space between the engine and firewall??
 
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Old 09-10-2005 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by aminicooper
First, great looking scoop.

Second, in the picture underhood of the the bonnet, do you usually store a quart of oil in the space between the engine and firewall??
That is where I store my BEER ...LOL
 
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Old 09-12-2005 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
Skuzy, don't know about shipping anywhere yet as we haven't decided on production. Stuff underhood? The usual suspects...WMS head/valve/Schrick cam, 62mm TB, Alta TMIC/15% pully, M7 AGS/OCC, Miltek header, modified Borla, Spec clutch, Fidanza FW, Quaife LSD...
ahh.. ofcourse.. only the 'usual' mods..

well ill be watching this thread closely to see if production does happen.

Cheers mate and g'luck!
 
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Old 09-13-2005 | 06:20 AM
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That is where I store my BEER ...LOL
Ah ha...a true Brit who likes his beer HOT
 
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Old 09-13-2005 | 07:11 AM
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keep us well informed. that would look really good on my car at Octoberfest next mon-wed.....
 
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Old 09-13-2005 | 10:54 AM
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keep us well informed. that would look really good on my car at Octoberfest next mon-wed.....
LOL...Even I wouldn't have one by that date
 
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Old 09-13-2005 | 12:31 PM
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So I should not PM you requesting a next day delivery for tomorrow?
 
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Old 09-21-2005 | 10:50 AM
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I want one too !

Once you finish the design work maybe you should contract it out to ALTA or one of the other aftermarket companies? I think alot of people would be interested in this mod. Unlike the M7 scoop, it really fits the design of the car, and enhances it. It looks great, nice job!
 
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Old 09-21-2005 | 12:16 PM
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how far off are u in this project? almost done mayb!?!?!?
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LOL...Even I wouldn't have one by that date
 
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Old 09-21-2005 | 12:28 PM
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I hope JS is putting his "day off" to good use We've decided that the prototype is ready for the final mold. I'm thinking another week maybe due to the fact that he has a day job and his GF probably takes up the rest of his free time I can't wait either
 
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Old 09-21-2005 | 05:34 PM
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I would really be interested in one as well. I hope you guys will have enough energy left to make a small production run
 
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Old 09-24-2005 | 05:19 PM
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If it is priced around (lower ) than the JCW...you could sell these all day long...even in ABS and not CF!

great job!
 
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Old 09-25-2005 | 09:24 PM
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i want this... just let me know who to make check to and when i can have it...

-Josh

Oh yea more bugs in my intercooler baby!
 
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Old 09-26-2005 | 05:04 AM
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JCW has a unique scoop? Where can I see one?
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If it is priced around (lower ) than the JCW...you could sell these all day long...even in ABS and not CF!

great job!
 
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Old 09-26-2005 | 06:13 AM
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JCW has a unique scoop? Where can I see one?
maybe he is talking about the JCW Carbon fiber scoop
 


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