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Old 12-10-2005 | 08:07 PM
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Invisibility Kit install complete

A new dealer installed option.

 
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Old 12-10-2005 | 08:10 PM
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Old 12-10-2005 | 08:12 PM
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Old 12-10-2005 | 08:16 PM
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Shortened it a good bit, too, I see.
 
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Old 12-10-2005 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by gokartride
Shortened it a good bit, too, I see.
yes. it is the new MINI MINI with invisibility kit fitted. Look for it in '07.
 
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Old 12-10-2005 | 09:13 PM
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what can i say...I'm bored. Haven't left my house in 5 days, and can't drive for 3 months. Shoulder surgery sucks...
 
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Old 12-10-2005 | 09:28 PM
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Now that is truly funny ! Please don't tell me it is rotator cuff surgery , I am facing that this spring.

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Old 12-10-2005 | 09:49 PM
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Tried that. Still looking for my first car...
 
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Old 12-10-2005 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by maxmini
Now that is truly funny ! Please don't tell me it is rotator cuff surgery , I am facing that this spring.

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sure is. To be honest the surgery isn't that bad. Worth the pain...
2 tears in the labrum, and 1 in the capsule. What are you having repaired?
 
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Old 12-10-2005 | 11:15 PM
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Man, I could use a kit like that then next time the sky in my rear view turns red and blue I could flip the switch and he would be saying, "Which way did he go, which way did he go?"

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Old 12-10-2005 | 11:54 PM
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So that's what that last toggle space is for!
 
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Old 12-11-2005 | 12:21 AM
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maxmini..make sure they give you the ice chest that has a tube that connects to a velcro'd shoulder harness for your post surgery. It can be set at a very cold temp to keep your shoulder numb and you will be in very little pain. That way you wont even need to take drugs that will make you woozy and just dull the pain. My Doc (SF 49er doc)told me the reason shoulder surgery is so painful is your arm connects to your hand which has the most nerve endings in your body. Then get to rehab as soon as you are able and work it hard so it doesn't freeze or lock up. If it does...well let's just say you don't want that.
 
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Old 12-11-2005 | 01:25 AM
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Good luck with your recovery, and good luck with your surgery maxmini!

This reminds me of the newest James Bond movie!
 
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Old 12-11-2005 | 02:44 AM
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Old 12-11-2005 | 03:28 AM
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I didnt see that option on MINIUSA site?

I had surgery on my left shoulder few yrs ago. I went with a detached labrum for a few yrs after a volleyball injury. Dern thing came out of socket all the time. I had it come out on me once while I was under a car and I couldnt put it back in until I slid out. That was the last straw! I went and had it looked at and got an MRI. He couldtn tell me what was wrong until he got a camera in there. I am so glad he was able to fix it arthroscopicaly!(sp?)
The recovery time is much faster! My first visit to therapy was 2 days after surgery. My first exercise was to roll/twist my wrist back and forth, then to squeeze a plushball. I couldnt do either! Now after 3 yrs and all my theropy and keeping it strong, I am so glad I got the surgery and to have my shoulder back! My left arm was actually smaller than my right arm by the time I had gotten the surgery!
 
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Old 12-11-2005 | 12:37 PM
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I really like that super short wheel base.
 
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Old 12-11-2005 | 12:42 PM
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Here's another demo shot. The wife and I drove up to Banff to freak out tourists.

 
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Old 12-11-2005 | 12:45 PM
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Hopefully someone will come up with an aftermarket version. . . I hate to pay dealer prices for installation!
 
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Old 12-11-2005 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by gokartride
Shortened it a good bit, too, I see.
I heard that the invisibility kit only works on a limited area.
 
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Old 12-11-2005 | 02:43 PM
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I'm still looking for a good aftermarket SEP field kit....
 
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Old 12-11-2005 | 03:32 PM
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Now if I could only make my monthly payments do that!
 
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Old 12-11-2005 | 04:56 PM
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I like the hooptie kit add-on in the sig too.

Nice job.
 
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Old 12-11-2005 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Risu
I like the hooptie kit add-on in the sig too.

Nice job.
Thanks. Both options are now avaible to be fitted. Just give me a good pic of your car.
 
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Old 12-11-2005 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by CLiVE
A new dealer installed option.

LOL, someone on beyond.ca did this didn't they
 
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Old 12-11-2005 | 05:44 PM
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I don't know if that kit would work on a glorious Liquid Yellow MINI. I saw one coming the other way on the road today...it stood out at 200 yards!!! How to you make THAT invisible!!!!
 


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