1st Gen JCW Most liked posts in thread: 2006 JCW CE number 51.

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  1. Savvy

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    #26 Savvy, Jan 26, 2015
    No. It won't. But it will keep the kidney stones at bay, and your dentist's garage full toys by rattling the fillings out of your face.
     
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    #47 TheModFather, Jan 27, 2015

    Stick around, you'll learn not to take much I say seriously. :D
     
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    #17 Nathan, Jan 25, 2015
    The MINI Canada Press Release about the JCW Competition Edition

     
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    #40 TheModFather, Jan 27, 2015
    18's are huge... Run-rocks suck... And vinyl is just an excuse people who cant take care of their paint use...

    My suggestion: stick with a 16" wheel or a 17 at max, put on some good performance tires, and pay somebody who knows what they are doing to bring the paint back from the dead.

    You will be more happy in the end, and maintain the rarity of your 1-of-60 MINI.
     
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    #43 Nathan, Jan 27, 2015
    Yeah, 18's on the 1st Gen MINI don't work well. It may have been an option from MINI, however; not a well advised one unless one lives where all roads are billiard table smooth. Add run flats to that equation and you might as well be riding on Flintstone Wheels.

    [​IMG]
     
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    #50 Metalman, Jan 27, 2015
    This is the fun site....

    Just got members that are a little opinionated.... David 0. has a red MINI..... and he wishes it was Dark Silver like mine...

    Mod your MINI the way you want...

    But whatever you do don't wrap it in white.... The snowplow guy will think it's a drift...
     
  7. Kenny kustom

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    #74 Kenny kustom, Feb 23, 2015
    Ready for paint.
    Adhesion promoter, white paint, matte clear.
    The door handles will get a flat red. [​IMG]
     
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    #8 wmwny, Jan 24, 2015
    Welcome to M/A! '06 R53 is THE best! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #45 Savvy, Jan 27, 2015
    Depends on the tire size you run... but it does make a BIG difference.

    Because you haven't seen it polished up right. It is an excellent color after a good polish in the sunlight.
     
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    #49 Kenny kustom, Jan 27, 2015
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    I thought this was the fun! Site.....
    All that's been done is trash my ideas.

    I have read everything on the CE model.

    It shouldn't matter to you, what wheels I put on, or what colour it is. The wheels can come off, and the wrap can be removed.
     
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    #55 Nathan, Jan 27, 2015
    Good thing we are not opinionated. :rolleyes:
     
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    #68 Kenny kustom, Feb 3, 2015
    This should help with the ice problem.

    [​IMG]
     
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    #93 Kenny kustom, Feb 24, 2015
    Pics from the shop. [​IMG]
     
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    #107 Kenny kustom, Feb 27, 2015

    just for you!

    [​IMG]
     
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    #123 Kenny kustom, Mar 26, 2015
    Took the ram and a flatbed into the city to pick up the j dub.
    Just easier than two drivers.
    Anywho asked about the $500 quote... Reminding them about the 10% over law.
    I was very polite ( unlike me) and after a few mins, he pumped out another invoice. $549.

    I'll take that!! Wiring looks good, no clutch switch ( fine ) everything looks great! Super excited!!
     
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    #125 Kenny kustom, Apr 3, 2015
    Finally getting the interior back together. [​IMG]
     
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    #10 00Mini, Jan 24, 2015
    Nice first generation JCW and welcome to Motoring Alliance the only MINI forum you'll ever need !!
     
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    #56 Kenny kustom, Jan 27, 2015
    No worries.

    I'm going to start with the cut and polish. Then see what she looks like.
     
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    #60 Kenny kustom, Jan 27, 2015
    I've never been one to take the Internet advice anyways!!
     
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    #73 Kenny kustom, Feb 23, 2015
    Rear tails cut.
    My weapon of choice. [​IMG]
     
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