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Old 05-11-2015, 09:50 AM
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The horror... the horror...
 
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You to can own a parts car for only $6500. What a deal. Motor on.
 
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Nothing to see, folks, just another MINI owner doing his thing.
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You know, while it might not be everybody's "cup of tea", I think it's pretty neat... Someone probably had a Samurai with a rusted out body, and a MINI with a blown head gasket sitting side by side... couple beers and some brainstorming- Voila!!!!
 
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I think that's hilarious!
 
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Yes on the D squared.

 
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I like it, it would be a lot of fun. definently need a better motor to replace that samuari
 
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That'll be an easy sell: think of all the people who are looking for a MINI on a platform that handles so poorly that it was rated unsafe to drive when it was released, all powered by a carbureted Suzuki motor that's not in the car. It'll be gone by tonight!
 
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They is a challenger now for the CM DQ .

 
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D Squared, that is SO AWESOME!!!
 
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I think the D Squared MINI sets in the Museum in Germany now at BMW group.
 
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The DSquared Mini was definitely the best of the one-off designer editions made throughout the years. Although the Paul Smith version is pretty classic (and now almost iconic). Diesel did one for 2006 I think, but I haven't been able to find a pic because googling "Diesel Mini Cooper" is obviously a futile attempt...
 
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That's an amusing project car. Neat take on a Moke with a very clearly limited budget. DSquared's project killed it, but I respect this guy for doing something hilariously-similar for a fraction of the price.
 
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Yes on the D squared.

Easier oil changes!
 
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please discuss this gem of an R56....

Mizuki Camurai....lol
 
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please discuss this gem of an R56....

Helix, funny man...
 
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