New Bonnet Stripes Fitted To The Mini - What do you think?
Feb 19, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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New Bonnet Stripes Fitted To The Mini - What do you think?
I finally fitted the bonnet stripes that we have had since before christmas to my wife, Natalie's Mini today - I think they look
What do you think?
See before pic. also.......
Last summer.......
Today - it was a bit dark when I took the photos.
Despite being dark - I think this photo look good....
Feb 19, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Feb 19, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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They are good fun to drive- they slide around so well!
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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not driven it too hard yet, it has ASC+T that always flashes when you give it beans
also has sports suspension upgrade and it's really hard
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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my missus has a black one with ermm pink stripes, lol
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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Being an 'old' shape mini owner, Im not a fan tbh
Looks smart anyway
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Freddy_mercury_magic
Being an 'old' shape mini owner, Im not a fan tbh
Looks smart anyway
i keep telling my missus not to park next to 'proper' mini's, 'cos she'll have it keyed
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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Not at all
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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yes it looks better with the stripes
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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Feb 19, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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I have pics if you wanna see?
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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I have pics if you wanna see?
Put them up!! - also what spec is it, I alway liked the old Mini's but Natalie just goes for the expensive new ones!
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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2 secs then.. just getting pics..
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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2 secs then.. just getting pics..
I thought you 15K super poster's were quicker than that - where are those pics????
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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Proper old school minis never had that go faster shite
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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Proper old school minis never had that go faster shite
But the new ones need something to make them go faster!
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Proper old school minis never had that go faster shite
but it has a black roof,
5 extra driving lights and a 'number' square, are these go slower mods
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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& don't forget its my Wife's car!
My car is an escos.
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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Freddy Pics........ or STFU!
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by EIL132
Proper old school minis never had that go faster shite
but it has a black roof,
5 extra driving lights and a 'number' square, are these go slower mods
Proper works car, guess you've never seen one
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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Here you go
Just taken now
Damn its fucking cold
Anyway, mine is the one with the number one 998cc stage one kit
2nd is my mums, Stage 3 wood & pickett conversion (Mini Cooper)
3rd is my dads, Also a stage 3 W&P conversion but has a stage 4 head
( Also a Mini Cooper )
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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Fooking hell! - I didnt realise you had to go and take them there and then! Good work!
Whick one is the quickest? (Your Dads I guess??)
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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& what sort of bhp - 1/4mile times etc......
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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Reckon it's transformed the look of it mate!
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Mine done a quarter in 21.4
that was with out the stage one kit and also a slipping clutch
Being sorted tomorrow
Not sure on the others.. guessing about 100bhp
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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BTW
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Reckon it's transformed the look of it mate!
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yes it looks better with the stripes
Cheers guys - they were a bitch to fit.
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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You've got em just about bang on I reckon!
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Originally Posted by EIL132
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Originally Posted by bud-weis
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Originally Posted by EIL132
Proper old school minis never had that go faster shite
but it has a black roof,
5 extra driving lights and a 'number' square, are these go slower mods
Proper works car, guess you've never seen one
yes, many times, is that a paddy replica??. i used to be a massive mini fan and was very tempted by a mint ERA turbo but sadly too much money
Feb 19, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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You've got em just about bang on I reckon!
Dan, I used 3 reference points to measure from and used quite a bit of water sprayed on the bonnet with some washing up liquid, then slid them into place (may times before they were in the right place.
) Then smoothed out any bubbles, dried them off and rubbed hard with a rag. Job done.
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