R50/53 Dorky cheapskate modification
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#830
Does anyone know of a good, cheap, heat-resistant spray paint that matches the red octagon interior? I'm starting my under-bonnet mods soon and I had planned on having everything painted red before installation and spray paint would work best since I'll be installing things as I acquire them.
#831
it was fairly straight forward, i removed the bumper to put on the front lip. aligned the garage sealer to the proper length i wanted then drilled a guide hole for the bolt/nut. i did the same thing on the side skirt and used a self tapping screw/washer. for the side skirt i trimmed around the front and rear and kind of tapered it off, it looked a little funny so angular. you might be able to see it in one of the pictures
#832
Does anyone know of a good, cheap, heat-resistant spray paint that matches the red octagon interior? I'm starting my under-bonnet mods soon and I had planned on having everything painted red before installation and spray paint would work best since I'll be installing things as I acquire them.
#836
Might have to get me some gutter mesh.
I have been considering this type of mod for mine for a while. I think I'll get some driving lights to put behind 'em, so I can eliminate the single back-up light and make using my hitch easier....
C ya,
Dutch
#837
Rear Wiper Delete
Caught some nice weather this weekend and did this! Much cleaner look!
Plug, tube stopper, silicone/gun, wd40 = ~$15
Would have been cheaper if they would have had the silicone in a squeeze tube since I didn't have a caulk gun. Also I was out of wd40 but can hardly count that as an expense since I used so very little of it for the project.
Plug, tube stopper, silicone/gun, wd40 = ~$15
Would have been cheaper if they would have had the silicone in a squeeze tube since I didn't have a caulk gun. Also I was out of wd40 but can hardly count that as an expense since I used so very little of it for the project.
#840
To all of you doing the rear wiper delete, how do you live with that back window being being a magnet for dirt?
Even with my rear wiper and washer jet back there I still can't see out the back half the time.
In this winter weather that is, in the summer, it's no big deal.
I am capable of driving perfectly fine without a rear window (I used to drive cargo vans and trucks for a few summer jobs) but I've been rear ended once in the mini, and I've avoided a few rear end collisions since by keeping an eye on my rear mirror
Even with my rear wiper and washer jet back there I still can't see out the back half the time.
In this winter weather that is, in the summer, it's no big deal.
I am capable of driving perfectly fine without a rear window (I used to drive cargo vans and trucks for a few summer jobs) but I've been rear ended once in the mini, and I've avoided a few rear end collisions since by keeping an eye on my rear mirror
#841
The most winter weather we ever see here in upstate SC is some frost
To all of you doing the rear wiper delete, how do you live with that back window being being a magnet for dirt?
Even with my rear wiper and washer jet back there I still can't see out the back half the time.
In this winter weather that is, in the summer, it's no big deal.
I am capable of driving perfectly fine without a rear window (I used to drive cargo vans and trucks for a few summer jobs) but I've been rear ended once in the mini, and I've avoided a few rear end collisions since by keeping an eye on my rear mirror
Even with my rear wiper and washer jet back there I still can't see out the back half the time.
In this winter weather that is, in the summer, it's no big deal.
I am capable of driving perfectly fine without a rear window (I used to drive cargo vans and trucks for a few summer jobs) but I've been rear ended once in the mini, and I've avoided a few rear end collisions since by keeping an eye on my rear mirror
#842
Happy to report I got the little bluetooth dodad and now can use the iphone with out plugging it all in. What a great concept. Thanks guys!
Here's what I went with...
$8.99
http://www.amazon.com/Patazon-Blueto...+Stereo+Dongle
$1.90
http://www.amazon.com/ECOMGEAR-Auxil...mm+audio+cable
$7
http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Powerj...sb+car+charger
the charger was 29.99 @ best buy, no wonder they are headed south
Here's what I went with...
$8.99
http://www.amazon.com/Patazon-Blueto...+Stereo+Dongle
$1.90
http://www.amazon.com/ECOMGEAR-Auxil...mm+audio+cable
$7
http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Powerj...sb+car+charger
the charger was 29.99 @ best buy, no wonder they are headed south
I just did the same thing. I ordered one from Amazon and it came with a little shorty aux cable. It's like it was made for the Mini. Sound quality is decent. Slightly lower volume but no real loss of quality.
#845
do you cut then stick it to to glass.
and when you vent open, (just pop the back open) or slide the whole sunroof open can you leave in place ?
#846
Get a reflector that's around the same width so the cutting would only be as to length. In my case, one sun reflector was enough for the front and rear sunroof.
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#850
gotta say, that sounds like a real stupid idea and is going to get a FIREFIGHTER KILLED. Those tags aren't there for you, they are there for US, so we know where to look for airbags.
Last edited by firemerc13; 12-22-2012 at 09:39 AM.