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Old 02-21-2008, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by tonyeck
Thanks! Yeah it was 5 weeks till I took delivery. Took an extra week for the driving lamps and JCW kit
Black was a good choice for the lamps. They look good with everything else.
 
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Old 02-21-2008, 11:01 AM
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Not to pry...but what did the JCW kit set you back? I didn't order one for mine but yours looks so good...I'm calculating
$2500 at the VDC
 
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Old 02-21-2008, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by tonyeck
$2500 at the VDC
Ouch, my calculator just blew up. Don't think I can swing that but thanks for letting me know.
 
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Buy it from Morristown and install it yourself! You'd just need to find a decent, non-expensive paint shop to spray it for you to save a considerable amount of money on it. The install is simple.
 
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Old 02-21-2008, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by tjtull
Ouch, my calculator just blew up. Don't think I can swing that but thanks for letting me know.
Yeah it aint cheap :( If installed at the VDC it gets added to the financing, so that softened the blow slightly
 
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Old 02-21-2008, 11:45 AM
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Check out my gallery for my newest mod.
 
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Old 02-21-2008, 11:51 AM
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what is it?
 

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Old 02-21-2008, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by flaco
Check out my gallery for my newest mod.
Have you read the forum rules, or are you intentionally trying to get around them?
 
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Old 02-21-2008, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by flaco
Check out my gallery for my newest mod.
Can you take it back?
 
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Old 02-21-2008, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by flaco
Check out my gallery for my newest mod.
Should have saved the money on the mods for your future increased taxes.

Edit: I'll delete mine when he deletes his.
 

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Old 02-21-2008, 03:20 PM
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Have you read the forum rules, or are you intentionally trying to get around them?
+ 1

Its starting to smell rather political in here... lets see some R56s
 
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Old 02-21-2008, 03:31 PM
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Posting politics on top of politics only adds to the problem.

More pictures please...save the politics for your favorite left/right wing blog.
 
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it is an R56.....the mod is the cf on my bumper and arches...thought you guys would see it...no one else has anything like it from what I've seen....just because i have a bumper sticker and am in front of the White House with red lights has nothing to do with my post

by the way, MINI just re tuned my JCW and it's completely different....pure power and covered by warranty....wahooooo!
 
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Originally Posted by flaco
it is an R56.....the mod is the cf on my bumper and arches...thought you guys would see it...no one else has anything like it from what I've seen....just because i have a bumper sticker and am in front of the White House with red lights has nothing to do with my post

by the way, MINI just re tuned my JCW and it's completely different....pure power and covered by warranty....wahooooo!
I see it now, nice mod indeed.
 
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Old 02-21-2008, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by flaco
by the way, MINI just re tuned my JCW and it's completely different....pure power and covered by warranty....wahooooo!
:insert confused puppy-look here:

Really? Interesting. Was yours defective or is this something they're doing to all JCW kits?
 
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Works

Since my last post I have done a lot add-ons.
Yesterday Chris installed the JCW brake kit with Goodrich SS lines

This is how it looks today.



JCW
Suspension w/ H&R springs
R105's w/ Nitto Gen-X
Brake Kit w/ss lines
Stage I
CF Rear Spoiler
CF Bonnet Scoop
CF Boot Handle
CF Mirrow Covers
CF Dash
Strut Bar
Alcantara Wheel
Shifting Lights
CF **** and Hand Brake
Forge BoV
HSport Control Arms
ETC....






 
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Originally Posted by chili_red07
:insert confused puppy-look here:

Really? Interesting. Was yours defective or is this something they're doing to all JCW kits?
From what I hear from my dealer, MINI put the car on the market before working out the kinks and you just have to put up with it (sort of like listening to Hillary debate). There is a lot of back and forth with Germany on software issues and it's pretty common to have the CEL come on a lot, requiring trips to the dealer to work on your "puma" case. It's like a custom tune, similiar to the Alta chip problems if you have been following that thread.
 
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As per NAM guidelines please refrain from inserting politically motivated agenda's into the forum. I don't want to lock a thread because of the postings of a few.
 
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Originally Posted by diablito
Since my last post I have done a lot add-ons.
Yesterday Chris installed the JCW brake kit with Goodrich SS lines

This is how it looks today.



JCW
Suspension w/ H&R springs
R105's w/ Nitto Gen-X
Brake Kit w/ss lines
Stage I
CF Rear Spoiler
CF Bonnet Scoop
CF Boot Handle
CF Mirrow Covers
CF Dash
Strut Bar
Alcantara Wheel
Shifting Lights
CF **** and Hand Brake
Forge BoV
HSport Control Arms
ETC....






Nice

How do you like the H&R springs? improve handling? Also did you get the springs before or after the wheels because I'm trying to figure out how much of the wheel gap I can eliminate while keeping my stock 15"
 
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Old 02-21-2008, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by diablito
Since my last post I have done a lot add-ons.
Yesterday Chris installed the JCW brake kit with Goodrich SS lines

This is how it looks today.



JCW


Suspension w/ H&R springs


R105's w/ Nitto Gen-X


Brake Kit w/ss lines


Stage I


CF Rear Spoiler


CF Bonnet Scoop


CF Boot Handle


CF Mirrow Covers


CF Dash


Strut Bar


Alcantara Wheel


Shifting Lights


CF **** and Hand Brake


Forge BoV


HSport Control Arms


ETC....
Hi,
Noticed you have a strut bar.

What brand did you get? If it's anyhting besides the JCW item, can i have a look?
 
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melinda

This is Melinda (Dark Beauty) production oct 07 recieved nov 15 07
 
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Originally Posted by diablito
Since my last post I have done a lot add-ons.
Yesterday Chris installed the JCW brake kit with Goodrich SS lines

This is how it looks today.



JCW


Suspension w/ H&R springs


R105's w/ Nitto Gen-X


Brake Kit w/ss lines


Stage I


CF Rear Spoiler


CF Bonnet Scoop


CF Boot Handle


CF Mirrow Covers


CF Dash


Strut Bar


Alcantara Wheel


Shifting Lights


CF **** and Hand Brake


Forge BoV


HSport Control Arms


ETC....







thats looks good man, are you thinking about getting some negative camber for the rear to get a meaner stance?
 
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Old 02-22-2008, 05:14 AM
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Hey Flaco, Nice R56S pics, regardless.

Hey, on the new JCW tune, can you send me a PM or start a thread on engine mods? I'm very interested in what you've done to add to the "wahoooo! factor."

Many thanks.


Originally Posted by flaco
it is an R56.....the mod is the cf on my bumper and arches...thought you guys would see it...no one else has anything like it from what I've seen....just because i have a bumper sticker and am in front of the White House with red lights has nothing to do with my post

by the way, MINI just re tuned my JCW and it's completely different....pure power and covered by warranty....wahooooo!
 
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Old 02-22-2008, 05:52 AM
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Here's the latest "mod" done to my dad's MY/B MCS. I worked with Mike from Aesthetic Creations to have these decals made for my dad for Christmas. I love the way they look and am thinking about getting them for my CR/B MCS.

 
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Melinda/dark beauty--great looking car.

R105s continue to taunt me.
 


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