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Old 06-06-2008 | 12:48 PM
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Wind Up Key

I know... kinda silly but my daughter thinks it'd be cool to have a wind up key in the rear tow hook place... I DID search, but came up empty... Any suggestions? (Polite ones only please)

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Old 06-06-2008 | 01:21 PM
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That is really a great idea!! Lots of folks have had fun w/ the "pull to inflate" tow hook....why not this??
 
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Old 06-06-2008 | 02:17 PM
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I like it! I think I'm gonna build one!
 
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Old 06-06-2008 | 02:21 PM
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If anybody gets the MC2 magazine, there was an article about a husband and wife who had matching new and old mini's and she had a bit turn key installed on the back of her classic mini with an electric motor so it would turn when she hit the switch...i thought it was really cool and original.
 
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Old 06-06-2008 | 02:22 PM
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If I were to try something like this I'd start by checking the toy store for something plastic to modify in the little kiddies section.
 
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Old 06-06-2008 | 02:31 PM
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sounds like fun = I want one too!
 
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Old 06-06-2008 | 02:56 PM
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Old 06-06-2008 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mom2jmg
I love that!
 
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Old 06-06-2008 | 04:26 PM
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Or at $8.00, try this . . .

Another wind up key
 
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Old 06-06-2008 | 04:58 PM
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Clayvet,the couple you mentioned are the Nelsons, Jessica,and Norm of the REME club here in Northern Ca.Q
 
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Old 06-06-2008 | 07:21 PM
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I believe we have a winner....wait, two winners!!!
 
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Old 06-06-2008 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle_John
Or at $8.00, try this . . .

Another wind up key
I might buy one of these to put on my Mini at shows. Everyone says it needs a wind up key.
 
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Old 06-06-2008 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MINIxB
I might buy one of these to put on my Mini at shows. Everyone says it needs a wind up key.
A nice addition to your show kit!!!
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 05:28 AM
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Tease!

I tried to order the $8 version:

The item is not currently available. Please check back later.
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Capt_bj
The item is not currently available.
Wow...could demand be that high???
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 05:34 AM
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Will this void Mini warranty if you tap in their 12v supply wire?
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 05:37 AM
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High demand???? Hmmmm....money making opportunity!!!!!!!! :-)
If I re-design some thing smaller and might be better....would you guys buy???

1/2 kidding 1/2 serious.
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 05:48 AM
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Wow...could demand be that high???
Well, you DID just share it with the MINIverse...and since we all seem to have a quirky sense of humor...I can see the demand being pretty high!!
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 06:37 AM
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Oh yes!!!

You build it and many will buy it!!!
 

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Old 06-07-2008 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mom2jmg
OMG! That is hilarious!
 
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Old 06-08-2008 | 06:07 AM
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Alright...this will be my Summer project. If I have time....I'll build a prototype and send it to the MODS in here for evaluation...patten it it and make a fortune :-)
 
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Old 06-08-2008 | 06:48 AM
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I would so buy one!! I smaller one though , as MDLMini suggests one that would fit the rear tow.
 
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Old 06-08-2008 | 06:50 AM
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Wow. that is one expensive playful mod..... I like it tho
 
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Old 06-08-2008 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by DaPooh65
Alright...this will be my Summer project. If I have time....I'll build a prototype and send it to the MODS in here for evaluation...patten it it and make a fortune :-)
I'll try one out for you.

I live in Virginia Beach and between the Hubby and I we travel the touristy stripe area at least once or twice a weekend for a cruise. High visablity means more sales!!!
 
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Old 06-08-2008 | 11:06 AM
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I saw the windup key from that first link on a MINI already here near where I live.

To me it would be funny for a little while...but eh..
 


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