R56 Please post pictures of your R56 here...
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Then there's no reason the USA buyers can't get them. They probably don't meet some standard, whatever that is; which is probably not going to keep me any safer or 'aliver' so a pointless federal restriction. I wish those seats where an option to us.
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The new R56 finally came in! Woo Hoo! Mods will begin soon (more photos then). Apologies for the poor images, my friend and I will be doing some actual portraits of the car soon.
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Last edited by MoxieMini; 04-03-2009 at 06:36 PM.
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I painted everything with the excaption on the belt line and handles. I did the handles myself with black vinyal. I own a custom paint shop so I have all the tools and a spray booth.
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My New R56
Just picked up a new 'S' a couple of days ago. This new R56 is really sweet. It is pretty stripped out but I will be upgrading it with lightweight goodies. I'm still dreaming up a graphic treatment for her. I have the 16" wheels and the ride quality is reasonable - even with the run flats - a bit smoother than my Atom . I'm looking at some light 17" with non-run flat tires. Stock gear **** needs to be replaced with a fully round substitute - I don't like the way the top edge feels in my palm. I love the acceleration increase over the R50 I had. The handling is fun. Can't wait to get her to the track...
I owned an R50 but sold it after having our 3rd kid. See pic below. I miss that MINI. This website has sure grown since I first visited yrs ago! It has really become a great resource!
I owned an R50 but sold it after having our 3rd kid. See pic below. I miss that MINI. This website has sure grown since I first visited yrs ago! It has really become a great resource!
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Just picked up a new 'S' a couple of days ago. This new R56 is really sweet. It is pretty stripped out but I will be upgrading it with lightweight goodies. I'm still dreaming up a graphic treatment for her. I have the 16" wheels and the ride quality is reasonable - even with the run flats - a bit smoother than my Atom . I'm looking at some light 17" with non-run flat tires. Stock gear **** needs to be replaced with a fully round substitute - I don't like the way the top edge feels in my palm. I love the acceleration increase over the R50 I had. The handling is fun. Can't wait to get her to the track...
I owned an R50 but sold it after having our 3rd kid. See pic below. I miss that MINI. This website has sure grown since I first visited yrs ago! It has really become a great resource!
I owned an R50 but sold it after having our 3rd kid. See pic below. I miss that MINI. This website has sure grown since I first visited yrs ago! It has really become a great resource!
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I absolutely love the interior combo and since we weren't in a hurry to get the car we decided to build it exactly as we like.
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