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Old 02-09-2011 | 09:56 AM
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Old 02-09-2011 | 01:17 PM
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a bit off topic but could you possibly get Dog the Bounty Hunter or his boy Leland in that car and get their picture with a hang loose sign ?? That would be seriously ballin and would be the stuff of legendz!!! uberepic if u can get baby lisa in there too!!!
 
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Old 02-09-2011 | 01:33 PM
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I feel like I am in the VW scene.
 
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Old 02-09-2011 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Boosted_Mini
I feel like I am in the VW scene.
No one in their right mind would post this in the Mk2/3/4 forums and not expect to get torn a new one on vortex.

 
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Old 02-09-2011 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Project_2501
No one in their right mind would post this in the Mk2/3/4 forums and not expect to get torn a new one on vortex.

You make a good point, people on vwvortex leave nothing sacred haha. i am surprised there hasnt been more flaming.

It really looks like you are rocking cragar soft 8s on a mini.. i believe thats illegal in the continental 48.
 
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Old 02-09-2011 | 05:32 PM
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I believe that they're DOT-legal versions of dirt track and competition wheels from Diamond Racing.

The only person low enough on this message board for Vortex is R@SD... But that's another story all together.
 
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Old 02-09-2011 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by XXLil MickXX
a bit off topic but could you possibly get Dog the Bounty Hunter or his boy Leland in that car and get their picture with a hang loose sign ?? That would be seriously ballin and would be the stuff of legendz!!! uberepic if u can get baby lisa in there too!!!
They live on Oahu. I live on Maui. But I would take their picture if I could. Thanks
 
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Old 02-09-2011 | 05:40 PM
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Old 02-09-2011 | 05:41 PM
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I'll take a picture later on today with my mom's camera since I don't use one. Maybe in about one hour at the most. Be amazed!!!!
 
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Old 02-09-2011 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Project_2501
No one in their right mind would post this in the Mk2/3/4 forums and not expect to get torn a new one on vortex.

HAHA you got that right
 
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Old 02-09-2011 | 09:45 PM
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I'm picking my car up tomorrow, so I'll post some pictures first thing tomorrow. Sorry for the delay
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 01:48 AM
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Since I'm still waiting. Here are some more pictures from my older setup.


New License plate coming in the mail soon.


Without spacers.


Without spacers still.


With the Spacers!!!!
Hope you all are interested. Thank You for your time!!!!

I would like to find out where to get those Eye lids/Eye ***** for the front head lights. Can anyone tell me the best place for them????
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 03:34 PM
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I just took some pictures of my Mini Cooper @ the body shop from my car being vandalized. Here's one picture of the 15x12 on it. The other three are in transit soon so 15x12 all around. Thank You for looking here!!!!



I really hope I don't get a ticket

0 deductible btw on my mini. But "It's" just the hassle of getting the free rental, etc...
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 06:19 PM
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I am all for doing your on thing... But sometimes you just gotta say it when something looks like ***.
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:19 PM
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(lol) I think it looks Great!!!! Except for the part where my car's Side mirrors got Vandalized By Vandals... . Has anyone used the MiniDoMore.com's Cargo Tray? I'm thinking about getting one for my Mini Cooper.
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:19 PM
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I would just like to point on the monster truck status.
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:19 PM
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I can't wait to test these wheels on the Track!!!!
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Captain Claw
I would just like to point on the monster truck status.
(lol) Thanks man!!!!
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 10:35 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lFGvEPhWTw

Watch 0:54. Trying to make my Mini Cooper like that one. Wide body kit coming soon... Praise GOD.
 
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Old 02-11-2011 | 12:53 AM
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like this?

 
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Old 02-11-2011 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Cudda_Kine
Everyone. You should see my car with the 15x12 on "it". Perfect for Auto-Cross/Maui SCCA.
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I can't wait to test these wheels on the Track!!!!
There is absolutely nothing about this setup that will be in any way good on the track.

First the tire choice, all seasons + extremely stretched tire = terrible grip.

Then there is the weight of a steel wheel that size which must be 30lbs +, this will destroy your acceleration and braking.

Finally the width and offset of those wheels are going to ruin your turn in characteristics. Deadening what was a nimble car.

A mini with stock wheel and tire size with some high performance summer tires will run circles around you at the track or an auto-x.

Im not hating, if you like the way it looks more power to you. Thats a subjective opinion. But objectively most people that know about cars/racing will tell you those wheels/tires are going to hurt performance.
 

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Old 02-11-2011 | 07:21 AM
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lower it.. or do everyone a favor and drive this car off a cliff.
 

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Old 02-11-2011 | 08:56 AM
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More power to yah for breaking the bounderies!
 
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Old 02-11-2011 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigprfed22
More power to yah for breaking the bounderies!
Thanks man!!!!
 
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Old 02-11-2011 | 01:15 PM
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I'm waiting for the failed wheel bearing / departing wheel thread.
 



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