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  1. Justa Jim

    Justa Jim Well-Known Member
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    #2 Justa Jim, Dec 30, 2010
    Nice job and it look good. One of the wing tip extensions is in my future too. :Thumbsup: Can't you get the green USA plates or do they not use them anymore?

    Jim
     
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    #3 david in germany, Dec 30, 2010
    Thanks! No more green plates. All the plates are from the host town now.
    Did you get your PM?
     
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    #4 david in germany, Dec 30, 2010
    I was thinking instead of the JCW badge on the bottom grill (wouldn't put one on unless I had a JCW) I should get a little custom name plate that says "hello my name is Donkey"
    lol
     
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    #5 Rixter, Dec 30, 2010
    That looks great David! :Thumbsup:

    I bet you had some pretty cold fingers while doing the work. How long did it take you?
     
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    #6 Metalman, Dec 30, 2010
    Nice job David. I'll bet you had fun doing it outside. Did you get a measurement, before and after on that gap between the bonnet and bumper (just below the headlights)?
     
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    #7 david in germany, Dec 30, 2010
    Yes, REALLY cold fingers!
    All in all it took me about two hours.
     
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    #8 david in germany, Dec 30, 2010
    It does have a little more gap but if I try to reduce it the hood rattles loosely. I think I will notice it more than anyone else though.
     
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    #9 david in germany, Jan 3, 2011
    Ok, I have had a bit of time to get out on the autobahn since the Aero bumper install and it may be my mind playing tricks on me but the car really does feel more planted. Bumps in the road over 60mph are still felt but it feels if the suspension is working more than the body bounces now.

    On the brake side, when I would come off of the autobahn before I could feel the heat coming from my front brakes and yesterday after a very "spirited" drive with a nice hard stop from about 105mph my calipers were physically cold and my disks were warm but not hot like they would have been before.

    anyone else experience these things?
     
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    #10 Metalman, Jan 3, 2011
    I can't say I've noticed the MINI being any more planted at normal highway speeds as I haven't had it anywhere near your speed on our public roads.

    I did notice my JCW (Brembo) brakes were cool to the touch during my time on some of the runs on the Dragon which surprised me with the workout they were getting.
     
  10. Justa Jim

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    #11 Justa Jim, Jan 3, 2011
    Hummmm, I can't say I've gotten out of the car and felt my breaks (I do give her a pat on the hood). Guess I'd better start dong that. :lol:

    Jim
     
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    #12 david in germany, Jan 3, 2011
    It is good practice to know your vehicle. If you haven't been braking hard but you have a hot wheel/disk it could be the signs of a failing bearing. I occasionally cop a feel of the rear and front (that sounds fun) :Thumbsup: just to get an idea of running temps. I check various under hood items the same way. I am certain that one of those laser thermometers would probably be a better idea to use though.
     
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    #13 Metalman, Jan 3, 2011
    David....
    When I first got all the parts for my JCW aero bumper install, I thought the two air ducts were a joke and almost didn't bother installing the two runners. How could something so small duct enough air to the brakes. They apparently are designed to work and do just that.
     
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    #14 david in germany, Jan 3, 2011
    I agree, they are so simple, so simple how could they NOT work. I think at the higher speeds the velocity is quite high too.
    Maybe it can keep the dusting down too as it is always being blown out? :lol:
     
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    #15 AXO, Jan 4, 2011
    Looks Great David! Did it come pre-painted?
     
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    #16 david in germany, Jan 5, 2011
    No, I had a a local body shop do it. Family run shop, the father wanted about $400 to do it... I have a good relationship to the son and got it done for about half.
     
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    #17 david in germany, Jan 10, 2011
    Picked up my Under panels today, missing one mounting bracket though so no install tonight.
     
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    #18 Rixter, Jan 10, 2011
    I'll be interested to hear if you notice a difference on the Autobahn and at what speed. BTW I like your new signature on that 'other' site ;)
     
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    #19 david in germany, Jan 10, 2011
    haha "other site" lol
    Coopernation did an awesome job with it. Well with the install I also have a skid plate to add so maybe when i am done i will just float dawn the road (wheels touching of course) :)
     
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    #20 Rixter, Jan 10, 2011
    Like a Star Wars Landcruiser ;)
     
  20. Justa Jim

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    #21 Justa Jim, Jan 11, 2011
    Why don't you sue the sig here too? We want to see it.

    Jim
     
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