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Old 05-13-2008, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ronnieglasses

Ronnie, Nyyyce! I've been wanting to paint my door handles for a year now. You have just made up my mind. Everything, else has been blacked out except my handles, headlight rings (going body color), and the frnt/rear Mini Emblems.

Did you paint or vinyl?

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Old 05-13-2008, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Rally@StanceDesign
Looks as though the clearcoat was never properly buffed or sanded by the bodyshop
I have to go with Rally on that one, but the car looks sweet anyway.

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Old 05-13-2008, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dtm
What a backdrop! Nice Mini too!
 
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Old 05-13-2008, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by glnr13
that backdrop reminds me of the movie band of the hand.. anyone remember that one?

sorry to stray... carry on
Sure! "...You should've killed me..." (Larrence Fishburne)

Is that backdrop in the US?

Those wheels look easy to clean just like I like'um. (keeping w/the thread)
 

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Old 05-13-2008, 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Minian

Did you paint or vinyl?

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Lyle hooked me up! Gas cap is painted, however. I like your smoked rears. I have been contemplating that as well, but I think dechroming is my personal preference.

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Old 05-13-2008, 05:57 AM
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was contemplating on which to get among the two...

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on the left is Real Racing Model II 17x7.5 +45 weighing in @ 13.4lbs...and to the right is Sparco Viper R 16x7 +45 weighing in @ 11.2lbs

finally decided to get the 17s. i like that its kinda bluish so i expect it to match my EB/B MCS and not to mention, it's just 2.2lbs heavier than the Sparco Viper R wanted to get Volk TE37's but its just way out of the budget for now

i'll be getting the rims and tires mounted on my MCS tomorrow.

excited? hell yeah!
 
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Old 05-13-2008, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ronnieglasses
Lyle hooked me up! Gas cap is painted, however. I like your smoked rears. I have been contemplating that as well, but I think dechroming is my personal preference.

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-Who's Lyle?
-I powder coated the gas cap and exhaust tips.
-I have the same preference, eventually I won't have any chrome on my car.
-If you're a pretty good window tinter the rears are easy. I tinted them over the stove. Shouldn't be too exspensive though.
 
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Old 05-13-2008, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Minian
-Who's Lyle?
-I powder coated the gas cap and exhaust tips.
-I have the same preference, eventually I won't have any chrome on my car.
-If you're a pretty good window tinter the rears are easy. I tinted them over the stove. Shouldn't be too exspensive though.
http://www.lylesvinylstyles.net/

Thanks for the tip. You'll find all your vinyl needs met with Lyle. Good guy.
 
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Old 05-13-2008, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Minian
Sure! "...You should've killed me..." (Larrence Fishburne)

Is that backdrop in the US?

Those wheels look easy to clean just like I like'um. (keeping w/the thread)
Minian:

Backdrop is the Child Development Center at the University of Calgary in Canada.

The wheels are great to clean I can actually fit my hand between the spokes to clean the inside of the rim. . . .

Also my OEM pads squeeled like crazy with my s-lites but you can barely hear them with these wheels - less echo I guess (Hawk pads in a box waiting for nice weekend)
 
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Old 05-13-2008, 03:27 PM
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Got a few updated pics



 
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R90 replicas, 215/35/18 Dunlop Sport Maxx.



 
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Old 05-13-2008, 10:29 PM
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In 18s? I love them!
 
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Yep, 7.5 x 18' :-)
 
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Old 05-14-2008, 02:32 AM
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MOUNTED AND READY TO RUMBLE!!!

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nice mini macky, are those sub zeros.
 
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Old 05-14-2008, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ENGINE 58
nice mini macky, are those sub zeros.
Starform Real Racing Model II 17x7.5"
 
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Hi guys,
Have been searching thru the web and it seems most 17inch wheels come in a width of 7.5inches.

Which width is better? 7 or 7.5 inch?
 
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MOUNTED AND READY TO RUMBLE!!!





Loving the wing,
 
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Originally Posted by mini_macky
was contemplating on which to get among the two...

on the left is Real Racing Model II 17x7.5 +45 weighing in @ 13.4lbs...and to the right is Sparco Viper R 16x7 +45 weighing in @ 11.2lbs
Where can you get the sparco viper from? thx.
 
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Originally Posted by littlehandegan
Loving the wing,
LOL XXL !
 
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Old 05-14-2008, 11:59 AM
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Hey DTM, I like the photo. Those look EXCELLENT!
 
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Old 05-14-2008, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ColinBrussels
Yep, 7.5 x 18' :-)
Those are sweet. Love them in 18s!
 
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Originally Posted by hificanuck
Hey DTM, I like the photo. Those look EXCELLENT!
Thanks! Looking forward to seeing your new shoes!
 
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Old 05-14-2008, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RockyMC40
Got a few updated pics



don't tell me you own those other cars, I would crap my pants.
 
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