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Old 03-16-2004 | 07:56 AM
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I would wanna say I'm done with everything, but I don't think I am...

Whatcha Think?:

















Performance:
Magnecor Spark Wires (blue)
Hose Techniques Engine Hose Set (blue)
Pipercross Viper Induction Intake
M7 Speed Plasma Booster
Remus MC Exhaust
Pilo Ignition Coil
Accel Spark Plugs
SFS Silicone Radiator Hoses (blue)
Moss Strut Tower Brace
Progress Rear Sway Bar
Vogtland Lowering Springs (1.2”)
17” BBS RX Wheels
Pirelli P-Zero Tires
Alta Sway Bar End Links for front and Rear
Billet Adjustable Control Arms
Alta Short Sifter

Interior Modifications:
Moroso Switch Panel (Control’s Lights and Starter)
Euro Parcel Shelf
Billet Shift ****
Billet Brake Handle
Moss Black Leather Shift Boot
Moss Black Leather Brake Handle Boot
Schroth Shoulder Harness (Red)(Both front Seats)
Cubby Hole Organizer
Glove Box Organizer
Black “mini” Floor Mats
Black “mini” Trunk Mat
Trunk Net
Cobra Laser/Radar Detector
Cobra 100 CB Rabio
Magellan Navigation System
Electronic Compass
Passport Timer Engine Performance System
Street Glow Electric Outlet Converter
Chrome Fire Extinguisher
Moss External Cup Holder
Auto Meter Shift Light (Yet to be Installed)
Auto Meter Electric Charge Gauge (Yet to be Installed)
Auto Meter Oil Pressure Gauge (Yet to be Installed)

Exterior / Engine Modifications:
Ocari Hood Scoops
M7 Carbon Fiber Front Splitter
Chrome Dipstick with Mini Logo
Chrome Oil Resvoir Cover
Chrome Power Steering Resevoir Cover
Moss Mini Badge Bar
2 Amber Hella 150 Spot Lamps (On Badge Bar)
2 Clear Hella 150 Fog Lamps (On Badge Bar)
Rear Spot Lamp (Connected through Tow Hook)
2 Amber Mini Lights (Installed in Horn Vents)
Bonnet Strips with John Cooper Signature
Cooper Flags “Coat of Arms” Perforated Roof Decal
Cooper Stripes down the side
PIAA Windscreen Blades
Stuby Chrome Antenna
M7 Speed Engine Badge
135db Horn
Altezza Rear Lights
Chrome Rear Light Frames

please let me know what everyone thinks. And, if the Pictures do not show, check out the album at: http://img37.photobucket.com/albums/v113/ras11102/

thanks!
Danny
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 08:07 AM
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Danny - I've told you before a couple months ago, and this just affirms it.

It's my favorite MINI that I've seen pics of on this site. I really like the lights in thr front - that's the kind of look i like!
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 08:09 AM
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looks terrific... great stuff
all good things...:smile:
Peace,
D
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 08:12 AM
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nice........love the front light set up...good job!!! :smile: :smile:
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 08:14 AM
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You haven't been nabbed for that rear spotlamp yet? Seems like that would be a huge cop magnet.

Car looks great!!! :smile:
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 08:23 AM
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Looks like a $1,000,000.00 In small bills!

Very nicely done.
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 08:25 AM
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Yep. That's the nastiest Cooper I have ever seen.
What is that assembly above the steering wheel on the A pillar?
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 08:39 AM
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Looks good Danny, in that classic-style....the only thing that bugs the hell out of me - the tail lights! It completely doesn't go with the great look you've created otherwise. You should just just get the clear tails.

Otherwise, nicely done!
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 08:59 AM
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What, no iPod?

Very nice, sure wish I had your pocketbook, I'm saving for a more humble Whalen, wheels, & rear sway bar...could swear that in one of the pics (front on) your car's bonnet almost looked Indi Blue....mebbe some reflected light.
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 08:59 AM
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i agree with hafid, taillights gotta go along with some of the stickers, and the rear apotlight, and it'd be perfect, just my .02 :smile:
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 09:00 AM
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 09:09 AM
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Wow, thanks for the positive responses everyone! Shane, I do remember you, and thanks again. I forgot to mention the amber Hella's are ran through the brights, and LIGHT up the night, it's pretty cool.

I have not gotten in trouble for the rear spot. The second time I got pulled over, the cop thought I had nitrous in the car, Oh, this is the first Cooper with the M7 front splitter, what do you think??? look good?

thanks again everyone.
=Danny=
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 09:11 AM
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hahahah, I LIKE THE TAIL LIGHTS!!!! hahahaha

oh well...
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 10:17 AM
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Looks great! but why all that and settle on P-Zero's???!!
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 10:19 AM
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ohhhh, i have other wheels. 15"s on michelins.

run-flats for just riding around, so I don't need to carry the spare, or worry about flat tires
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 10:27 AM
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It looks like a lot of time and effort invested in the car, not to mention $$$. I really enjoy viewing all the personalized MINIs here on NAM. Great job!
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 10:35 AM
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Great for the person of is terrified of the dark.
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 10:35 AM
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your car looks like crazy fun. Nice job. What is the intake tubing wrapped in? Does that some with the pipercross? or is that your own invention?

Lookin good (especially that front splitter )

give it 2 thumbs up...
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 11:48 AM
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>>It looks like a lot of time and effort invested in the car
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If I could ONLY begin to tell you!

oh, the induction tub is wrapped in this thing that's suppose to cool the air more(*Cough* BS *Cough*) and Deflect heat (Which it probably does). I bought it to make the tube more stable, and cause I'm a sucker for a gimmick.

am i am not afraid of the dark... just enjoy blinding those who cut me off (and for when you're on a back road, or it's raining, all the lights are VERY helpful.

=D=
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 12:28 PM
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I like what you have done with the car .. performance wise .. but not looks wise.
The taillight and all those stickers all around are a little overkill .. but as long as you are happy.

Personally with all those perfomance mods I would have kept it more stealthy and not so obvious.
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 12:50 PM
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From the pic it looks like a regular Mini,right? Why did you do all this and not an S. Frankley I don't think it looks that good. To many lights and stickers. But like someone else said it is what ever makes you happy. How much money do you have in this car? Is your warrenty still good. If so hope they will honor it with all the mods.
PS: Where did you get the shield on top and is that over top of your sunroof, can you open the roof with it on???? No hard feelings
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Old 03-16-2004 | 12:58 PM
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ahhhhh, what happened to the positivity?!

This was one of the first Mini Cooper's built EVER, and was bought out right by myself. They would not sell me an S, and by the time I started going crazy with the mods, i figured I'd just keep going. Besides, it handles much better than any S I've been in.

the warranty is still good. Had the stumble fixed last month.

=D=


 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 01:01 PM
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>>PS: Where did you get the shield on top and is that over top of your sunroof, can you open the roof with it on???? No hard feelings
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It's a perforated decal. Sun light come's in and everything and the glass moves fine. Coooper flags designed the decal for myself, and now offers the design I CAME UP WITH not bitter though
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 01:43 PM
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Looks like 10 lbs of **** in a 5 lb bag. Toooo much. But it's your car, so if you like it, rock on.
 
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Old 03-16-2004 | 01:50 PM
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FYI Wendy...there are plenty of Cooper owners that have spent more than the difference of the MCS and like what they have.

Splitter is cool...
 


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