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Old 08-03-2012, 02:56 PM
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I actually have had a couple sets of those R53 badges like these for a couple years now, and can not bring myself to put them on my car. But this looks pretty good man. I don't have the ***** to do all that, but cool - none the less....
Thanks, this was the second time I debadge a car. It was easier this time around. I painted the "R" red and just put more 3M tape on the "S" and trimmed the excess off.

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I modded my freezer but it didn't go any faster...
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Plasti Dip Stripes

Was wondering when I was going to see this on here. I plasti dipped the grill chrome and headlight rings.
 
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Old 08-03-2012, 02:58 PM
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The fabric I bought to make my own shifter boot and eventually E-brake boot
Fabric-$6 shipped


The shifter boot:


Wheel center caps:
Caps-$3 for 4
OBEY stickers had them laying around
 
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Old 08-04-2012, 01:06 AM
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hehe notice anything?

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the dealer i used to work at was throwing away a r56 **** on warranty because it had a small bubble under the 1-6 gear numbers so i snagged it

also did this for the cost of beer
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and also did that spray bar for the cost of a generic 3ft long break line
 
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Old 08-04-2012, 05:17 AM
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Steve, tell me more about that mini keg.
And when is your bday? I'm going to get you a dustbuster lol
 
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Old 08-04-2012, 05:31 AM
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hahaha i had a feeling someone would say something about all the junk in my car! heres the thread i made for it on m|u
 
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Amazing, nevermind functionality and all that, cus that looks so amazing I don't care if it decreases power.
But how does the paint hold up? I'd expect it to fade, and the aluminium to lose shape after heating up and cooling down over and over?
It makes me want to relocate the battery in my R50 to make this fit.
 
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Old 08-04-2012, 05:48 AM
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well it was actually an increase in power for me since all i had before for an intake was an alta filter stuck onto the intake tube makeing it a complete hot air intake. this way im at least getting mostly cold air from the cowl vent. i dont expect it to fade or have any issues with it tho. its still fairly new on my car but iv been opening the hood after iv gone driving a couple of times and the thing doesnt seem to get too hot
 
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Originally Posted by dendrous
I figured I'd make a contribution to this thread. After a few months of ownership I discovered that the little side window visor, while very helpful, didn't always block out the sun and left me wishing it was a little bit longer or at least had a slide out portion to lengthen it. So one day I decided to make my own. I used some black poster board and made a little sliding extension which I then super glued to the back of the visor (with a little rubber foot attached to slide it with). When it is closed and the visor is folded up it can't be seen. The two pictures are of the extension open and closed. It has held up for years and still works perfectly fine.
Been trying to solve this issue myself. Now you've got me thinking!

Wish Mini would just put a slidout on it and offer it as a parts department upgrade for current owners...
 
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also did this for the cost of beer
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and also did that spray bar for the cost of a generic 3ft long break line[/QUOTE]

WOW, i think i have seen everything!!!!!!, thats way too cool but sadly i can put that in mine because i have the alta cai , i wonder what can you do to top that
 
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it will still fit inside the alta CAI
 
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Old 08-05-2012, 10:14 PM
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it will still fit inside the alta CAI
ok i will give it a try, by the way i see you have a clean engine, but what hapen with you wheell covers
 
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Old 08-05-2012, 10:28 PM
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i took them out because they look cooler this way

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whell covers
i will leave them on because i get some eyes on them, don you get more dirt in you engine with out them, ?
 
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a little bit but only in the rain and i just clean it up
 
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Originally Posted by dubstepsteve
i took them out because they look cooler this way[/IMG]
You're right, it does look better. How long have you had them off? Any issues with rocks causing damage?
 
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ummm probably 6 months or so now maybe a little more but no trouble with rocks yet! i was worried about the same thing when i did it initially but now i dont think its going to be a problem
 
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Nice mods dub!
 
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Here's my lil contribution:
Hated the gap between the bezel & the MINI logo cap on the 2-spoke steering wheel. Found a perfect thickness & diameter O-Ring to wipe out that gap w/o any adhesive! Then, stuck a silver/white/black RAF decal to hide that aging eyesore of a logo.
Sorry for the crappy iPhone pic, guys!
 
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Nice mods dub!
thank you!
 
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I think this cheapskate mods thread is my favorite one out here in NAM land. Thanks for the ideas!
 
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DIY cup holders for driver/passenger side till I can come up with a better idea:

 
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Hey nice! Lol. I found something Beaton eBay again, was wondering where I could mount it tho,,, check the link...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-MGA-MINI-...#ht_4621wt_989
 
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Originally Posted by astroBlackMetallic_Mini
Hey nice! Lol. I found something Beaton eBay again, was wondering where I could mount it tho,,, check the link...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-MGA-MINI-...#ht_4621wt_989
I've seen that cup holder, but had trouble figuring out where I would mount it if I did buy. The MINI interior has too many curves to find a place to mount it, unless you make a bracket to mount it to one of the downtubes.

Thanks, I bought the 4-pack of cup holders from AutoZone and already had zip ties.
 
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DIY cup holders for driver/passenger side till I can come up with a better idea:
I can see that doing double duty in the summer when the AC would be cooling the drinks but in the winter with the heater on...
 
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Originally Posted by Rainman768
I can see that doing double duty in the summer when the AC would be cooling the drinks but in the winter with the heater on...
Lucky for me I only use two vents at a time, and I rarely if ever use the heater during the winter. Passenger side vents are always closed, because my wife doesn't like the A/C, and the mod was mostly for her anyways.
 
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