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Old 04-19-2007, 07:01 PM
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My new wheels & Light bar

I just got some new goods for my mini I got some new wheels from Palo Uber and a light bar. just go to my gallery.
 
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Looks Hella-bad!

Nice. It all looks great.
 
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MMmmm sweeet. I wish I didn't need to have a front plate on my car. I'd be all over that light bar like a fat kid on cake. :D
 
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Old 04-19-2007, 08:33 PM
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The Palo Uber Lightbar is sick. Fit and finish is awesome, install isn't too bad either, no drilling required so that's definitely a nice thing (to the bumper support). I'll get the pics from work of the car with all the lights on.

Those wheels look soo good on the car. What's next? haha
 
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Old 04-19-2007, 11:01 PM
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Very sharp and very well done
 
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Old 04-20-2007, 05:13 AM
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That looks fantastic!

So tell me, how well do the lights work and how long did it take you to install the bar and the lights, where did you put the switch(s), etc, etc...

Thanks.
 
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Old 04-20-2007, 06:15 AM
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looks very hot. i likeeeeeeee
 
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Thats a mean looking MINI........i like it!!!
 
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Old 04-20-2007, 06:51 AM
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Awesome , the sportmax wheels look great on your car

That's some mighty tint on there too
 
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Thank you, The lightbar took about 2 hours. The guys at ABSOLUTE MOTORING in Miami did the work. 2 swithes work the light 1 for outer 1 for inner. The swithes are in the center consel.
 
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Thanks,but the wheels are from Palo Uber. The tint is nice & dark. Adit to dark at night some times.
 
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The switches are in the factory toggle bank. You can see some of the wires but the space is so tight that it's hard to avoid. Here's a pic so you can see. When sitting in the car you can barely even notice the wires at the level you sit at.

 
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Thanks,but the wheels are from Palo Uber. The tint is nice & dark. Adit to dark at night some times.
I'm not touching this one... Glad u like the parts.
 
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Originally Posted by MINIGOTME
Thanks,but the wheels are from Palo Uber. The tint is nice & dark. Adit to dark at night some times.
Sorry...just went off the pics wihtout reading the post. They are actually just sportmax wheels, but PU puts their name on them and charges more. But it doesnt matter, they still look great, good choice
 
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Sorry...just went off the pics wihtout reading the post. They are actually just sportmax wheels, but PU puts their name on them and charges more. But it doesnt matter, they still look great, good choice
At just like $200 more with the NAM "discount" I think the wheels are a good buy for the comfort of great customer service.
 
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
At just like $200 more with the NAM "discount" I think the wheels are a good buy for the comfort of great customer service.
$200 more for 4 center caps... Let's do the math, that's $50 for each center cap with the PU logo/name...

I'm probably gonna get my *** kicked now, aren't I? lol.

Back to topic:
From a fellow Florida-guy, car looks awesome, and I hope to see you next time I drive down to the Keys... Looking good.

Later,
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Originally Posted by xxTHIR13ENxx
$200 more for 4 center caps... Let's do the math, that's $50 for each center cap with the PU logo/name...

I'm probably gonna get my *** kicked now, aren't I? lol.

Back to topic:
From a fellow Florida-guy, car looks awesome, and I hope to see you next time I drive down to the Keys... Looking good.

Later,
Leo.
My point is that it isn't too much more and you get great customer service should anything go wrong with the wheels. I'm just talking about the wheels, other parts may be price-gauged worse. Either way the wheels, lightbar, and pulley are all great quality.

Next time you're in Miami swing by the shop...
 
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
Next time you're in Miami swing by the shop...
Miami? I study there!! What shop are you talking about? Got an exact address? Website, by chance? And final question, do you guys work on cars all around of specifically MINIs??

I'll definitelly check it out, though.
Leo.
 
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Originally Posted by xxTHIR13ENxx
Miami? I study there!! What shop are you talking about? Got an exact address? Website, by chance? And final question, do you guys work on cars all around of specifically MINIs??

I'll definitelly check it out, though.
Leo.
Sent you a PM!
 
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
The switches are in the factory toggle bank. You can see some of the wires but the space is so tight that it's hard to avoid. Here's a pic so you can see. When sitting in the car you can barely even notice the wires at the level you sit at.

I really like how clean those switches look.. Thanks for the idea
 
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Old 04-21-2007, 08:30 PM
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Are your wheels the uber gray or winter black? I have a hyperblue/white top and was wondering what my car would look like with the darker wheels and white top and mirros. I think i would probably go with the silver look.

Anybody mind a photo shop job for me.
 
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The wheels are winter black.(Dark grey the wheels look better on.) I think it would look sweet.The best thing about mods you do what you like. thanks & Happy motoring
 
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This is simply a suggestion, because it already looks graet as it is....but have you thought about painting the supports that are behind your m7 grills? Some people give it a quick spray with some flate black paint so that it doesnt show through the mesh grils....just a thought
 


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