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Old 07-06-2009, 07:09 PM
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to be honest idk why people make such a big deal over an anthracite headliner. my brother in law has it - i don't...... I don't even notice the difference when we switch cars....once in a while I'll notice the A-pillars and that's just for a brief moment -

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Old 07-06-2009, 07:43 PM
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I notice the difference. The interior is a lot brighter. It's almost distracting compared to the black one. just my opinion though.
 
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I notice the difference. The interior is a lot brighter. It's almost distracting compared to the black one. just my opinion though.
Yeah, it is way brighter. I totally forgot about the Anthracite headliner when I ordered mine. :slaps forehead:
 
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ouch.

I almost forgot to specify that I wanted an "s"... lol... that would have been a big oops.
 
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Thanks. $2500 option when I ordered it in October 08.
Hooooly cow. Haha, maybe I'll do that someday.
 
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Old 07-06-2009, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dwf137
ouch.
Yeah, it kinda sucks. I'm really itching for it now.

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I almost forgot to specify that I wanted an "s"... lol... that would have been a big oops.


Oh, I can't even imagine what I would have done if I came to pick up my car and it was a Justa!
 
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Originally Posted by MoxieMini
Yeah, it kinda sucks. I'm really itching for it now.
consider that dupli color stuff you were talking about over at mu? Maybe not for the pillars, but the headliner?


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Oh, I can't even imagine what I would have done if I came to pick up my car and it was a Justa!
yea, my ma was reading my order back to me and mentioned lightning blue. I was like, no, I want LASER blue. He said, "that's only available on the S". I do have to give him credit though, it was a phone-in order from across the country.
 
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consider that dupli color stuff you were talking about over at mu? Maybe not for the pillars, but the headliner?
Nah. The duplicolor isn't cheap, and it would take a lot of it, and if I didn't like how it came out, I'd still be out the cost of a headliner. It's just not worth it to me.



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yea, my ma was reading my order back to me and mentioned lightning blue. I was like, no, I want LASER blue. He said, "that's only available on the S". I do have to give him credit though, it was a phone-in order from across the country.
Oh that's funny.
 
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-Fatman

did you have the stock 15x5.5 wheels before the BBS's?

how much did your handling/grip improve?

those are the RG-F 16x7 right?
 
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I LOVE this car
Nice looking car! How do you like the black Webbies? When I went in to place my order they were not part of my spec but when I saw them on another car on the lot I had to have them. I am very happy with the way they look on the car! And they don't show the brake dust as much, right?
 
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Nice looking car! How do you like the black Webbies? When I went in to place my order they were not part of my spec but when I saw them on another car on the lot I had to have them. I am very happy with the way they look on the car! And they don't show the brake dust as much, right?
I'm so jealous of those black web-spokes!! I wish that would have been an option when I bought mine.
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by r56cooper
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did you have the stock 15x5.5 wheels before the BBS's?

how much did your handling/grip improve?

those are the RG-F 16x7 right?
Yes I have the 15x5.5 and a set of S lights.

I would say a good improvement. Any time you go from a all weather to a Extreme Performance Summer you see a big improvement. The biggest change came from the 19mm rear bar and H&R springs.

Yes they are BBS RG-F's 16x7. So light.
 
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Yes they are BBS RG-F's 16x7. So light.
What size are the tires? Because that is sharp! I still like the look of 16s better, and planning on 215/50/16s on mine whenever I get to order my 2010.

Pat
 
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What size are the tires? Because that is sharp! I still like the look of 16s better, and planning on 215/50/16s on mine whenever I get to order my 2010.

Pat
205 55 16
 
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205 55 16
Me likey!
 
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This is my baby and you will love her, cause if you don't I will hunt you down and eaat you. Nah I am just kidding. But seriously this is my car and I love it a lot. There is some stock and lightly modified pics.








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Ooops slipped my Spec V in there
 
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Old 07-09-2009, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by dwf137
^i think it's a ton of labor, the whole rear has to come out in order to get the headliner out of the C pillar, i believe. It'd be best to buy and install yourself. Not difficult or scary labor, just expensive to have done at the dealer.
your probably right, i have the sound upgrade so my a pillars would be different. im minus a sun roof so labor would be less intensive for me to do. i just may do it one day. it bugs me bc i forgot to include it too. it was only a 200 dollar option!!i forgot that and the lsd. :slaps forehead: haha
 
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my 07 MCS with 19,000 miles.

If anyone has an extra Crown Spoke wheel for sale, I'm interested!

 
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congrats, nice car!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Porthos









This is my baby and you will love her, cause if you don't I will hunt you down and eaat you. Nah I am just kidding. But seriously this is my car and I love it a lot. There is some stock and lightly modified pics.










Ooops slipped my Spec V in there
Like the Nissan, LOVE those Enkei's.
 
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Thats not a great pic of the Spec. But the Enkeis are to me the best matching for the MINI
 
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Dude did you really have to quote Portho's entire post?

and Woah I thought my wheelgap was bad Looks good though man. The l.e.d. repeaters are sweet.
 


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