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Old 11-12-2008, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Mini Fireman
Quoted for truth.
I personally think a little bit of wheel gap is actually good looking.. but remember only a LITTLE bit
 
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Old 11-12-2008, 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Alphawave
jbcola- can you grab a close-up of yours and post it in your gallery? I'd like to imagine what Sparkling Silver would look like with this scuttle.
A close-up of the scuttle you mean?
 
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Old 11-12-2008, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by accordselux
On the topic of scuttles, I don't want to keep tooting my own horn, but I love the ones I got from aecarbon.com.

It can be done in other colors, I think silver and blue as well, but the red Kevlar+ Chili Red is great.

Note this is a test fit with no adhesive, so they aren't on solid.

And i'm famous, they're on the site now too lol

http://aecarbon.com/index.php?main_p...roducts_id=108
This sounds more like an advertisement now that you've posted it again.
 
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Old 11-12-2008, 08:53 AM
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Update, carbon fiber in the doors and the steeringwheel, also a brodit holder for my new Nokia N95

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Old 11-12-2008, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by lurch70

my favorite OEM scuttles are the ones at this link

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bridger...7601989050079/
agreed. i think those complement the front grill quite nicely.

anyone know how to go about acquiring a set...?
 
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Old 11-12-2008, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Mini Fireman
This sounds more like an advertisement now that you've posted it again.
Sorry then, I toned it down. Not advertising, just putting it where I think interested parties would see it. I had this set custom made, I was the first to get them, and he asked me to spread it around the forums since he's just starting to get into MINIs and needed some exposure. I've never been 'first' like that before in the land of Hondas and I want to help out.
 

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Old 11-12-2008, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by hardingsan
agreed. i think those complement the front grill quite nicely.

anyone know how to go about acquiring a set...?
From any OEM MINI parts source.

Holder PN - 51 13 0 414 453 (pair)
Grille Insert PN - 51 13 0414 458 (pair)
 
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Old 11-12-2008, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Mini Fireman
From any OEM MINI parts source.

Holder PN - 51 13 0 414 453 (pair)
Grille Insert PN - 51 13 0414 458 (pair)
cool.

thanks for the quick info!
 
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Old 11-12-2008, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Mini Fireman
From any OEM MINI parts source.

Holder PN - 51 13 0 414 453 (pair)
Grille Insert PN - 51 13 0414 458 (pair)
I have to say though, I tried my dealership for these, and they overcharged what you can find online from retailers like outmotoring.

What I ended up doing is finding every store that sold it and price shopped.

The difficulty is some people don't realize it's two pieces, for example, my dealership, and quoted me for a very cheap price and then called me back and said they were mistaken
 
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Old 11-12-2008, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by accordselux
I have to say though, I tried my dealership for these, and they overcharged what you can find online from retailers like outmotoring.
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From any OEM MINI parts source.
Such as NAM vendor Classic MINI (who offers a NAM discount).

What I ended up doing is finding every store that sold it and price shopped.

The difficulty is some people don't realize it's two pieces, for example, my dealership, and quoted me for a very cheap price and then called me back and said they were mistaken
That's why I specified what is included with the PN's above. Trust me it's not even always clear to dealer personnel as to what's included/needed, so it probably wasn't them being deceptive anyway.
 
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Old 11-12-2008, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by hardingsan
cool.

thanks for the quick info!
NP.
 
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Originally Posted by Alphawave
jbcola- can you grab a close-up of yours and post it in your gallery? I'd like to imagine what Sparkling Silver would look like with this scuttle.
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Sorry it took so long
 
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Old 11-18-2008, 09:19 AM
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No worries! It was totally worth it! I want the chrome JCW scuttles now, thanks to your pic. They have an extra 'sweep' and no red S, would like quite fine on Sparkling Silver! Many Thanks! /look'in GREAT, btw!
 
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Old 11-18-2008, 09:27 AM
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This sunday they will be replaced by JCW's
 
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Old 11-18-2008, 09:39 AM
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This sunday they will be replaced by JCW's
How much did you pay? Are you going full chrome, or the black 'vented'?
 
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Old 11-18-2008, 09:46 AM
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Black vented, bought them from a friend for 100€ ;-)
 
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Old 11-18-2008, 09:57 AM
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Black vented, bought them from a friend for 100€ ;-)
/relieved!
I lost an auction of the chromies, misjudging the end date/time...so PO'd at myself...should have sniped! it'll be a long time for another set to show up.../sigh
 
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Old 11-18-2008, 11:07 AM
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I like those JCW chrome ones, too. Maybe we can do a group buy?
 
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I like those JCW chrome ones, too. Maybe we can do a group buy?
Count me IN!
 
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Old 11-19-2008, 01:15 AM
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Old 11-19-2008, 09:32 AM
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Well, I'm proud to announce the arrival of my yet to be named Clubman. I'm in love.




I'll have to get some interior shots to post as well. Have had her since Friday and I'm just about at 600 miles. We had a great trip to the coast this weekend and I smiled every time I saw a sign notifying me of upcoming turns. Sheer delight!
 
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Old 11-19-2008, 12:10 PM
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you've been waiting a really long time for this Coopdy - I am so glad you're in love, too!

Just have to say, again, how much I admire the Dark Silver color...guess that's why I chose Pure Silver since it was the closest the MCC could come to its more powerful sibling.

Happy trails! (And those stripes look great, too!)
 
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Old 11-19-2008, 12:25 PM
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Well, I'm proud to announce the arrival of my yet to be named Clubman. I'm in love.
As you should be. She/he is gorgeous!!! SO happy for you!!
 
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Old 11-19-2008, 12:36 PM
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Well, I'm proud to announce the arrival of my yet to be named Clubman. I'm in love.
Congrats! its beautiful!
 
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