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  1. JackMac

    JackMac Well-Known Member

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    #11 JackMac, Nov 15, 2013
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    New photo from today
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    #17 JackMac, Nov 3, 2014
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    It took nearly a year, but finally found a R53 JCW rear wing (Thanks Evan). With a little help from Chad @ Detroit Tuned and Cavallo's (local body shop) the deed is now done.

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  3. JackMac

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    Updated photos 18 May 2014 @ 21,000 miles

    Set of new BBS R90's went on today. Added JCW CF mirror caps & shifter recently. No other mods planned for now, just going to enjoy it like this for a while.

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  4. JackMac

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    Woot! Thanks for GOTD.

    Took this pic last evening, and now have an excuse to share ;) R90's are back on, now with Michelin PSS. Painted front grille swapped out for a standard JCW grille.

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  5. Savvy

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    That grille looks 1000 times better, John.
     
  6. JackMac

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    #39 JackMac, Jul 6, 2018
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    Found and installed a set of OEM center console gauges

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  7. JackMac

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    600 mile road trip to MINIs at The Glen, including some laps at speed

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  8. Dave.0

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    What did you get rid off or is this the Winter beater so can put the GP2 away?

    FYI you got the Best MINI in the best color this time! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #31 JackMac, Jul 6, 2015
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    Thanks Mike. I was on the fence until you pushed me over ;)

    Sad, but true. Driving it a bit more this year but leaving the daily driving duty to the GP2.

    Ditto. My favorite OEM wheel on the R53.
     
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    Here is the car at the San Diego International Auto Show, January 2007

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  11. KittyMini

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    Hahahahahaha!
    I knew it!

    Congrats man :Thumbsup:
     
  12. JackMac

    JackMac Well-Known Member

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    Yes :Thumbsup:

    Wasn't actively looking for one, but couldn't let this one get away.
     
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    Congrats on snagging one nice MINI. R53 :arf:
     
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    Looks great!
     
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    Nice John :crazy:
     
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    Clean lines....looks great!
     
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    A gorgeous example of a first generation R53 !!
     
  18. Dave.0

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    John hurry up and put it back in the garage before it gets dirty. :lol:
     
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    I will buy that "old ugly" painted grill kit... Please?
     
  20. Nathan

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    Wonder who's is later. Mine has a 10/06 build date and when I check the VIN on the BMW VIN Decoder I get the actual build date of 11/27/06.