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02-29-2012, 03:24 PM
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02-29-2012, 04:40 PM
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A $100 for the install of the scuttles ? That's at most a 5 minute job, 10 if the guilty feeling technician drove the car out of sight to do the install !
Of course, what the dealer charges for those bits of plastic is pretty insane as well. I'm a little shocked they didn't offer to install them for free.
If that's the only dealership nearby, I'd have a talk with the service manager.
Of course, what the dealer charges for those bits of plastic is pretty insane as well. I'm a little shocked they didn't offer to install them for free.
If that's the only dealership nearby, I'd have a talk with the service manager.
should check out my thread about removing these parts of the car ... heres the link https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ior-parts.html
i am real sorry you paid 100 an hour for not even a 5 minute job everyone makes it seem longer than it is ... my side scuttles were off and new ones on in under 3 minutes ill put money on it
try and find a mechanic in your area that works on minis ...
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02-29-2012, 05:11 PM
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#8534
02-29-2012, 09:09 PM
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Amen! Same freaking way in Cleveland. Stupid wind and snow coming in off the lake.
#8535
03-01-2012, 07:45 PM
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finally got a chance to take some pics of my updated look
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raaawrr/6945390893/http://www.flickr.com/photos/raaawrr/6945390893/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/raaawrr/, on Flickr
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/raaawrr/6945397781/http://www.flickr.com/photos/raaawrr/6945397781/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/raaawrr/, on Flickr
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03-02-2012, 05:16 AM
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03-02-2012, 07:42 AM
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The weather was nice so I got out and snapped a couple of new shots:
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#8539
03-02-2012, 07:52 AM
I'm thinking about using it on the chrome belt line though since the vinyl tape starts to look aged and needs to be replaced.
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03-02-2012, 07:53 AM
#8543
03-02-2012, 10:36 AM
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Well I posted these in the JCW forum, but it's kind of dead in there, so....
I wasn't sure about the candy red interior when I bought it, but one spin around the block was enough to make me forget about any cosmetic shortcomings. The look has grown on me and I love it anyway now, so all good!
I wasn't sure about the candy red interior when I bought it, but one spin around the block was enough to make me forget about any cosmetic shortcomings. The look has grown on me and I love it anyway now, so all good!
#8545
03-02-2012, 10:54 AM
I'm running the KW V2 with the TSW springs, with HiSport competition sway bar and H-Sport control arms in the back and Vorshlag camber plates up front. Got them from Way Motor Works. Great suspension for both street and track.
Hmm, that's a thought. Has anyone used the back chrome paint on a Joey mod before? I'm wondering if it could hold up to the heat generated by the Xenons.
Hmm, that's a thought. Has anyone used the back chrome paint on a Joey mod before? I'm wondering if it could hold up to the heat generated by the Xenons.
#8546
03-02-2012, 01:16 PM
I bet you could just find a high heat black and mix it with a high heat clear. I know a guy who tints taillights and he mixes black and clear paint together and it works as a tint
#8547
03-02-2012, 07:41 PM
Definitely something to keep in mind. Sounds like it would look pretty good. I'll do some research on it.
#8548
03-02-2012, 09:49 PM
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After I got out of class last Friday morning, I took a little drive.
First one is somewhere out in Sonoma or Marin County (CA) out by some farm. No clue where it was other than that. I ended up out at Doran Beach in Bodega Bay (second pic). Was a beautiful day!
I also put my track map stickers on, I found a site that has all the tracks I've driven in all the same sizes.
(L to R: Infineon, Reno-Fernley, Miller Motorsports, Thunderhill, Laguna, Spring Mountain, Buttonwillow)
First one is somewhere out in Sonoma or Marin County (CA) out by some farm. No clue where it was other than that. I ended up out at Doran Beach in Bodega Bay (second pic). Was a beautiful day!
I also put my track map stickers on, I found a site that has all the tracks I've driven in all the same sizes.
(L to R: Infineon, Reno-Fernley, Miller Motorsports, Thunderhill, Laguna, Spring Mountain, Buttonwillow)
#8549
03-02-2012, 10:00 PM
Are yours the 2" or the 4" size decals?
You've driven some really nice tracks.
#8550
03-02-2012, 10:07 PM
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Thanks! Those are the 2" ones. I had a few larger sized ones (4"-ish) lying around and I placed them just to see. They were a little to big for the car in my opinion. I was looking for a more subtle look, so I went with the 2" silver colored ones. They match very well!