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Old 08-30-2012 | 07:07 PM
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I like this; ...was this your solution to the side marker bulb after putting on the euro wheel arches?
When installing my euro arches I was planning to tuck and hide the bulb receptacle, but integrating it into the wheel well is quite slick.

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Old 08-30-2012 | 08:07 PM
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I like this; ...was this your solution to the side marker bulb after putting on the euro wheel arches?
When installing my euro arches I was planning to tuck and hide the bulb receptacle, but integrating it into the wheel well is quite slick.

- Erik

Thanks!
Totally honest idea by my self
But, not original after all... Few days ago I noticed that Porche Cayenne has the same kind of thing on front wheels! So, I can not claim I was first
I loved euro arches, but just did not like the idea hiding the bulb or harness somewhere inside the car and not being able to see if the light is working or not. I did the same on rear wheels only those are red and even more tucked away behind the rim. Late at night gives a nice red "lick of red" over the rear calipers even they are not "Jcw"
 
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Old 08-31-2012 | 06:39 AM
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Can you do a detail shot of your handles as they are now? I was to do something similar, but haven't figure out exactly what I want to do with them.

Also the headlights; are they painted inside or is there an assembled unit that's dark like that.
 
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Old 08-31-2012 | 07:06 AM
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Can you do a detail shot of your handles as they are now? I was to do something similar, but haven't figure out exactly what I want to do with them.

Also the headlights; are they painted inside or is there an assembled unit that's dark like that.

Damn! I always forget to do the snap of a handle... As it sits right now, I have AC (now discontinued) matte black covers with cf vinyl accents (because they started cracking a bit). On the rear door the same... On front doors I got a cf "cup" from eBay. fit prefect! I searched for black color for years. Only one i could find was a chrome finish sold by multiple vendors. Finally, I found a seller from Asia on eBay that was making cf finish...

I do have an extra set of black door covers that I ordered from AC like a mount ago (as I wanted to have a back up for the cracked ones). With doing the cf vinyl I am able to prolong the life of the set on the car. So, extra set is stashed for an emergency. I read somewhere on nam that AC is stopping production of these, so if you want them hurry up...


Headlights are OEM. This is standard option from 2011...
 

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Old 08-31-2012 | 07:44 AM
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"ae"?
 
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Old 08-31-2012 | 07:50 AM
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"ae"?
I meant "AC"...
 
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Old 08-31-2012 | 07:53 AM
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I might just try my hand at wrapping the handles. How hard was the cup to install? I was thinking of getting the chrome ones then painting them.
 
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Old 08-31-2012 | 07:58 AM
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I might just try my hand at wrapping the handles. How hard was the cup to install? I was thinking of getting the chrome ones then painting them.
Cup was easy... Just be careful and take it easy... Vinyl wrapping is no brain surgery either as "professional" installers would let you know. I would not wrap the whole car by my self, buy I did a front lower bumper clear protection vinyl with precut piece and it turned out perfect! Than I did a clear protection on headlight rings that were painted. Score again!
Just have enough spray soap water and take your time...
 
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Old 11-27-2012 | 11:29 AM
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Pile up for spring begun...

Much needed CAJUN PEPPER spice to PEPPERNSALT...












Patiently waiting for April...
 
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Old 11-27-2012 | 06:02 PM
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^ Beautiful new binders...nice You're gonna love them


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Old 12-06-2012 | 08:06 AM
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My favorite Clubman. Everything is looking awesome!
 
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Old 12-07-2012 | 02:44 PM
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My favorite Clubman. Everything is looking awesome!
Thanks!
It's my love "doing up" this car that shows...
 
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Old 12-17-2012 | 08:56 AM
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Next year's off season rims... That fit over red JCW calipers...





It was a Kijiji "score", early Monday morning. Great price! Came with Pirelli winters, 2 great + 2 garbage but those are the same rubbers I have on my current off season rims (S-lites, now for sale locally) so I will have 2 extra tires... Some chips and scrapes, so refinish in BODY COLOR is in place for next summer.
I always liked these challenge rims. It will go great with my OEM+ theme...
 
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Old 12-17-2012 | 09:53 AM
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^ That will look great


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Old 12-17-2012 | 11:34 AM
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A little interior update, courtesy of Wet Okole...




And the rear, of course!





This will do until I win lottery and can afford a full set of original Recaros (sold in Europe only)...
 
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Old 01-14-2013 | 09:54 AM
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Spring day in January...












Cheers in New 2013!
 
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Old 01-14-2013 | 08:03 PM
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My god... that.... um.... wow. Hi. That's amazing....
 
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Old 01-14-2013 | 08:22 PM
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Car looks awesome. But you knew that . Where is that dope Audi basket? Mirrors are a neat detail.

Let me know if you are looking for a set of black non-S LCI scuttles. I have an extra set I'll post in the marketplace soon.
 
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Old 01-14-2013 | 10:52 PM
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I am loving it :-) great looking Clubman. Starting to do some custom stuff on my Wifey's Silver White Clubby, but nothing like yours.
 
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Old 01-15-2013 | 04:46 AM
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Those seat covers should be in my clubby with that color combo !! How much were they?
 
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Old 01-15-2013 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by tominizer
Those seat covers should be in my clubby with that color combo !! How much were they?

You think?
My opinion is that they are just fine in my car...
Full set, front and back= $180 with shipping from eBay...

BTW, I am "introducing" a "zing" of red on the car: BIG red calipers, red piping on the seat covers, red 3BALL shifter ball, red sticker...
 
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Old 01-15-2013 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by CZ Mate
I am loving it :-) great looking Clubman. Starting to do some custom stuff on my Wifey's Silver White Clubby, but nothing like yours.
Thanks!
"some custom stuff"? That's how I started...
 
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Old 01-15-2013 | 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Mini///M
Car looks awesome. But you knew that . Where is that dope Audi basket? Mirrors are a neat detail.

Let me know if you are looking for a set of black non-S LCI scuttles. I have an extra set I'll post in the marketplace soon.

Thanks!
Audi basket is off till summer, shrink wrapped in the garage... Crafsquare is my favorite mod...

I will pass on "new" scuttles. I am loving these "plain" for now. Good luck with the sale.
 
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Old 05-16-2013 | 08:33 PM
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Yup!

There are here and they are staying on my car!

Miester S1R, 18x8, et42 all around.

Yokohama S Drive, 205/45/18.

Water Plant, Toronto, Canada.

Enough said!

























More HERE
 
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Old 05-16-2013 | 10:26 PM
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Holy crap.

So so so so so so so so... SICK.
 


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