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Old 06-12-2008, 08:50 AM
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First try with Flames - had some issues with the backing material not coming off all the way in some sections, so these are temporary until I try again with a new set.





And on this side I had to trim a section out that I screwed up...witnessed by Mercury the Wonder Pug!

 
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Old 06-12-2008, 12:01 PM
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If you were asking about mine....no....I don't.
Thats what I thought cause your 20% looks as dark as my 10% but I have a sunroof
 
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Old 06-12-2008, 12:14 PM
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Im sorry but those flames are awful ! Why would you do that to a perfectly good looking car?
 
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Old 06-12-2008, 12:41 PM
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Nice!
Love those black wheels.
MINI of South ATL or Global Imports?

Thanks! Yeah the Black JCWs were a must for me. Bought them both from Mini of South ATL!
 
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Old 06-12-2008, 12:45 PM
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Personally I think those flames look pretty cool...nice to have a little fun with your vinyl and its something nobody else has so good job
 
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Old 06-12-2008, 12:54 PM
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Yeah the flames are cool. I have a problem with sticking stuff to my car, but I have many friends that go vinyl nuts and they love it, so whatever makes you smile.
 
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Originally Posted by PRIMINISTAR
Im sorry but those flames are awful ! Why would you do that to a perfectly good looking car?
Primarily because the size of the R56 door in PW has always been the thing that bothers me the most about my car. Given the choice, I would rather break up that massive plain surface with some flames than have bonnet stripes. The hood is broken up by it's own elements (hoodscoop etc) but the door just looks too big. If it was darker (CR, AB?), then perhaps the wax/shine would allow it to have a stronger appeal but in PW, it lacks the liquidy glow I can get on the roof and is simply a boring blank canvas.

The real beauty of it is given the cost, I can easily rationalize changing it up every 3 to 6 months with something else. If you think these are bad...LOL wait 3 months.
 
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Old 06-12-2008, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ikeprof
Primarily because the size of the R56 door in PW has always been the thing that bothers me the most about my car. Given the choice, I would rather break up that massive plain surface with some flames than have bonnet stripes. The hood is broken up by it's own elements (hoodscoop etc) but the door just looks too big. If it was darker (CR, AB?), then perhaps the wax/shine would allow it to have a stronger appeal but in PW, it lacks the liquidy glow I can get on the roof and is simply a boring blank canvas.

The real beauty of it is given the cost, I can easily rationalize changing it up every 3 to 6 months with something else. If you think these are bad...LOL wait 3 months.
I like 'em! Personality, individuality, and they kinda look like tattoos!

If it was paint, I'd be a little more nervous. Vinyl peels off and leaves no trace of badness!

Well done
 
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Originally Posted by Ikeprof

Mercury: "WUT?"


Take it off. Please. Just my opinion.
 
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here is the latest picts of our AB/AB mcsjcw

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Old 06-13-2008, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by scribbledpaper
Your car is stunning!!!!!!!!! I love it!
Another MY fan! Glad you like. I am debating swapping out the wheels for something more aggressive...black??? What do ya think?
 
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Old 06-13-2008, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by checkercoop
Personally I think those flames look pretty cool...nice to have a little fun with your vinyl and its something nobody else has so good job
I 2nd that. Very nice IMO.
 
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spdu4ia nice lookin car What percent tints do you have in the front and back?
 

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Originally Posted by MellowYellowGuy
Another MY fan! Glad you like. I am debating swapping out the wheels for something more aggressive...black??? What do ya think?
Personally? I think Black wheels would look like a$$ on your MY-Mini. While no longer a huge Chrome fan, I'm thinking that would work though....give it some thought, Options are just crazy now-a-days.
 
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Originally Posted by MellowYellowGuy
Another MY fan! Glad you like. I am debating swapping out the wheels for something more aggressive...black??? What do ya think?
Black is great! I got black and chrome on mine!
 
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Originally Posted by Ikeprof
...And on this side I had to trim a section out that I screwed up...witnessed by Mercury the Wonder Pug!

Love the flames and the pug!
 
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Old 06-13-2008, 06:49 PM
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Here's mini interior and my English Bulldog, Bailey


 
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Old 06-13-2008, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by OXYBLUECOOP
Thanx.
Intake/Exhaust/ECU Tune/Turbo manifold in the works
Why not have a MCS instead of all this
 
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Originally Posted by Ed.A
Personally? I think Black wheels would look like a$$ on your MY-Mini. While no longer a huge Chrome fan, I'm thinking that would work though....give it some thought, Options are just crazy now-a-days.
Thanks for the feedback, but I'm not sure PW folks are allowed to chime in on this.

Actually, you got me thinking about the chrome thing.
 
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Originally Posted by MellowYellowGuy
Thanks for the feedback, but I'm not sure PW folks are allowed to chime in on this.

Actually, you got me thinking about the chrome thing.
Actually that crossed my mind, PW peeps have no right to tell others what and should not be impossing their opinons on MY owners.....my bad.

Chrome....hint....hint Although, yours looks real nice the way it is.
 

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Why not have a MCS instead of all this
No thanks!
 
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since I couldn't find the "what can you fit in your mini" I thought I'd put these up here
Over 100 beers, all bottles: classy ,60 lbs of Ice, and some wine. I prolly could have fit it all without folding the seats, minus the big red bin if I HAD to.
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Originally Posted by OXYBLUECOOP
No thanks!
I am about to take delivery of my MCS in couple of days. Maybe you know something abt MCS which I don't
 


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