Exterior 2nd Gen Building the LEGO MINI

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  1. mistertripps

    mistertripps New Member

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    Many of you may have seen our Clubman at MOTD in May, but I figured I would start a thread with some pictures showing the process/progress. It has been a lot of fun and we continue to play with it as inspiration hits.







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  2. drabdub

    drabdub Well-Known Member

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    that is awesome
     
  3. mistertripps

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    Here are the latest updates to the LEGO MINI. Someone had mentioned we should add some colored "bricks" and we decided we needed a new front vanity plate.
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  4. Nathan

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    The colored bricks really make it stand out now, in a good way.
     
  5. Way Motor Works

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  6. Mr. Jim

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    Nice job!
     
  7. docv

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    Saw it at the Dragon, colored bricks look good..:Thumbsup:
     
  8. mistertripps

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    New shoes for our Clubman - actually, we took the wheels and run-flats I had on my R53 and switched them over to the R55 since Cindy liked the X-lites better. Also, the run-flats give a little more piece of mind when she is running around with the kids. Hers were nearly worn out and mine were only about 8 months old.

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    As for me, I got new Yokohama rubber and ordered a new set of wheels that will be in next week. For now, I am running her old wheels, but my new ones are going to look awesome on my car. I'll post pics once they come in and get installed.
     
  9. N2MINI

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    Cool idea, one of a kind for sure!!!
     
  10. Tata Steva

    Tata Steva MINI of the Month - September 2010

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    I am sure you are paid by Lego for this "mod"????
    If not, they are so lucky to have you for free:D
     
  11. mistertripps

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    Nope, no compensation. Just a house full of LEGO lovers! We did contact them to make sure we wouldn't have any legal issues, but we did it for ourselves and not for advertisement purposes.
     
  12. Tata Steva

    Tata Steva MINI of the Month - September 2010

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    Than, as I mentioned before: Lego is lucky to have you advertise for free...:devil:
     
  13. t955152

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    this is awesome! LEGO should pay you for this!
     
  14. PantsedZombie

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    That looks great! Fun, unique styling. :)
     
  15. texasmontego

    texasmontego New Member

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    Am I the only one that's going to ask, Why are you doing this? Free advertising for Lego? I'm sure they appreciate it, but what are you, 12?
     
  16. Tall Mini

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    I like it a lot... Mini (like Lego) brings out the kid in all of us. Very fun
     
  17. Ofioliti

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    Great project! That will bring a lot of smiles. :Thumbsup:
     
  18. Redbeard

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    AWESOME! Well done. :Thumbsup:
     
  19. fiatdale

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    I have to ask the same thing. I can understand having an obsession with Legos. I used to love them as a kid too, but unless Lego came to me and said, we want you to represent us using your Mini Cooper, there is no way I would do this to my car. Even my kids wouldn't approve.

    To each their own I guess..
     
  20. N2MINI

    N2MINI MINI of the Month

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    My neices would LOVE it!!!
    No different then adding stripes and all the little "MINI saying" all over your windows.
    (There is a car club in town that they all have a candy bar, or soft drink logo on them. Now at some point the company may not like you using their logo's of course..)
    The Lego idea is great.. I'm sure the owner gets alot of :Thumbsup: as they drive around and THAT is what it is all about...
     

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