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  1. Kenny kustom

    Kenny kustom New Member

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    #30 Kenny kustom, Jan 26, 2015
    I can't decide what to do with the exterior.
    The paint is really dull. Not faded, but just... Flat.

    I either cut and polish it....
    Or wrap it in flat white....
     
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    #32 MCS02, Jan 26, 2015
    Wool pad with heavy cutting cream………Some times you scare me Dave.:D

    By the way maybe you can fix the mess I made of my hood when I wet sanded it.:frown2::lol:
     
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    #33 Eric@Helix, Jan 26, 2015
    Nice car, and way to go getting a MINI in Manitoba. If you're serious about the flat white, I have more than enough 3m 1080 matte white to do a MINI which I want to get rid of. Smokin' deal if you're interested. PM me or call the shop.
     
  4. Kenny kustom

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    #34 Kenny kustom, Jan 26, 2015
    18's were a factory option.
     
  5. Dave.0

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    #35 Dave.0, Jan 26, 2015
    Yes but that does not mean they are any good and runflats are known as run rocks for a reason.

    Smaller rims with real, non run rock tires will ride much better.
     
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    #36 Firebro17, Jan 26, 2015
    I'm not getting it. Why do you want to keep doing all these weird things to such a rare car? :nonod:
     
  7. Kenny kustom

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    #37 Kenny kustom, Jan 27, 2015
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    Anything I put on, can come off without a hassle. I bought it to enjoy and drive. The fact that it turned out to be a CE.... Was just a fluke. Like everyone says, it's just a sticker on the tach... Right?
     
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    #38 mrntd, Jan 27, 2015
    I have a black '05 JCW. So I vote polish out the paint. It looks so good when it's clean.
     
  9. Kenny kustom

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    #39 Kenny kustom, Jan 27, 2015

    18's and a wrap are weird..?
     
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    #44 Kenny kustom, Jan 27, 2015
    You realize, the difference between the 18's and 17's is less than half an inch of rubber...

    The wrap was simply for a colour change. Not a big fan of the blue-black.

    There's also only about a pound difference between the 17's and 18's.
     
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    #48 Firebro17, Jan 27, 2015
    Might I suggest that you do a bit of research and ask some questions about this special edition model. You may come to appreciate it for what it truly is and may choose to forego some of your mod ideas... It may be some of the best time you can spend as a new MINI owner.

    Just my .02.
     
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    #52 MCS02, Jan 27, 2015
    Well I see your point. Everything is white!
     
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    #54 Dave.0, Jan 27, 2015
    This is a FUN site we all just pick on each other from time to time. It's like a big dysfunctional family with us old timers. We all mean well, we just rib each other a little hard from time to time.

    You will get the hang of it soon, just stick around and join in, it's all in FUN. :Thumbsup:

    FYI ~ If I did not have the best color already (Chili Red) I would have a Liquid Silver MINI. :ihih::lol::lol::devil::crazy:
     
  14. Kenny kustom

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    #57 Kenny kustom, Jan 27, 2015
    Oh and btw. Pepper white with hot chocolate interior is the most beautiful thing.

    I tried to buy an 09 jcw clubman, in Chicago before I found this. They wanted too much.
     
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    #58 Dave.0, Jan 27, 2015
    As for 18's on your MINI we are all just trying to save you some money and a very harsh ride that all.

    That's one inch makes a huge difference. Wait that just sound like a "that's what she said" joke. :lol:
     
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    #63 TheModFather, Jan 27, 2015
    Thanks its always nice to know that even the new people are paying attention!
    I cant wait to just be able to drive it again!

    In all seriousness though, you can do whatever you want to your car in my opinion. You've seen how far outside the box of normal I have taken mine and it is a reflection of me!

    The trick is to mod to YOU, dont give 2 F-56's what others think or say, and dont go around adding this and that just because its the "Thing" in your area.

    As we get to know you, I am sure everybody here will stand behind whatever you do.

    Love the TJ BTW!

    I just got rid of my JKU a couple months ago for the Countryman. If the 3.8 wasn't about to self destruct I would still have it.

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    #65 TheModFather, Jan 27, 2015
    If you ever want to donate it to somebody who will use it... You know where to find me. :)
     
  18. Kenny kustom

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    #66 Kenny kustom, Jan 29, 2015
    I cut the resonator out today. Sounds good!
     
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    #69 Kenny kustom, Feb 18, 2015
    Don't hate me....
    The j dub is going in for the wrap on Friday.....
     
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    #71 Kenny kustom, Feb 18, 2015
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    I know..

    That's its name.
     
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