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Old 04-14-2008 | 09:00 PM
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Bug Screen for MINI

Somewhere I saw a company that makes a screen for the front of the condenser and radiator. Down south we are getting ready for our "love bug" season.I'm sure you Mini owners from Florida know what I'm talking about!!anyone have any idea's that will work?Bug season starts May and continues thru June,They rest and then hook-up again in September-October. We call them airline bugs because they fly united!Bill
 
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Old 04-15-2008 | 06:04 AM
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I make them, or did...

Hi, check my website, www.bugguardsforbeemers.com. I made them for about 8 months along with the many I make for BMW motorcycles. I spent over a $1000 or ads, banner ads and magazine ads and sold ....three, so I discontinued making them. I have about 3 boxed and ready to ship for the 2002-2006 MINI and MINI Cooper S. They fit models with no additional trans cooler added to the top of the radiator. My website shows a photo.

If interested order on the site and it will be sent within a couple of days. Once these are gone, that's it.

Thanks, Gene
 
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Old 04-16-2008 | 05:02 AM
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Gene , left you a voice mail with my phone # 1-813-760-4910. My Mini is a 2008 S Convertible 6 speed manual,with AC. Call me .I'm wondering if the screen also protects the ac condenser? Bill
 
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Old 04-20-2008 | 10:02 AM
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Gene, thanks for the phone call and fast service.Your screen works perfect on my Carbio.You really did a nice job on them and they are like they came from the factory.Anyone in the State of Florida that does not have one in the next couple of months, better be ready to have an air compressor to blow all the love bugs off the condenser and radiator!! Bill
 
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Old 04-20-2008 | 10:46 AM
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Thanks much!!

Thanks for your kind remarks. There just seems to be no interest in these from this group. No flames, just thought they would do better because I know there are people who drive MINI's that hate bugs as much as I do. Oh well.

Enjoy, they clean off easy, Gene
 
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Old 04-25-2008 | 06:42 AM
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Gene, I'm a newb when it comes to this car stuff, so be easy on me...don't know JACK about cars. I live in Southern Illinois where the bugs are the size of my friggin' hand. So what does this bug guard do? Fill me in either on the forum or PM me. Thanks!
Valerie
2005 MINI Cooper S Cabrio, still trying to figure out my specs and how to make a friggin' cool signature like you guys have
 
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Old 04-25-2008 | 06:48 AM
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So will this thing fit a 2008 MCS cabrio? I live in Florida and the bugs are starting to gang up on us here!
 
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Old 05-23-2008 | 10:22 AM
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I will buy one! Please let me know how to order one! Thanks!

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Old 05-23-2008 | 12:16 PM
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I have two left

I have two bug-guards left. The interest was minimal so I have stopped making them, but you can still order them from www.bugguardsforbeemers.com. They will fit current model 2007-2008 Cabrios and 2002-2006 models without any additional trans oil coolers. They will keep bugs and rocks out of you fins. It removes in about two seconds and the bugs just wipe off because of the powder-coating.

It works, but there wasn't must interest so I made a first run of 25 and I have two left.

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Old 05-23-2008 | 12:54 PM
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Correction, you now have ONE left.. Done Deal.. Thanks!

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Old 05-26-2008 | 07:44 PM
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Last bug shield for 2007 cabrio S

I'll take the last one if you tell me what model number or some other way to order and the price. I cannot discern which shield is correct one to order from the web site you list.
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Old 05-27-2008 | 04:07 AM
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Sorry

The last one has been sold. If there is a ground swell of interest I can ramp up and make more, but for now they are all gone.

Gene
 
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Old 05-28-2008 | 12:27 PM
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These are the best ever!! Nice fit and will last forever!! Bill
 
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Old 05-28-2008 | 03:40 PM
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Got mine today, Thanks for the speedy shipment!
 
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Old 05-28-2008 | 07:34 PM
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Thanks guys, I just wished more had shared your feelings, I would still be making them!

Gene
 
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