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Thanks for the warm greetings y'all. I really enjoy this site. I am a DYI'er and do almost everything I can. I tried installing the clear bra myself and failed at it. I don't know if it was the brand or type of vinyl I bought. I may give it one more chance, otherwise I will start looking for a place that will install it. I hadn't heard of the head light protectors though. Good tip! I'll look into those. Thanks again for the warm welcome. I'll be sure to post up more pics of little things I've done and or do.


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Thanks for the welcome Sully. When I first tried to install the clear vinyl bra I couldn't get the air bubbles out. I think I need to watch a few more how to videos and try again.

At the moment I am mostly changing a fee little things here and there. Ive replaced the stock antenna for a 4" in size instead, I've done some maintenance and changed plugs and wipers, nothing great.

Next week I plan to replace the stock air filter box and install a cold air intake and make a L shaped wall to keep the engine heat away. Then I plan to remove the intake resonator and re route the stock air piping with less restriction so that cool air actually gets to the air filter.

When I do the head liner I plan to use plaid material probably a gray black white combination.

On the interior I've so far added carbon fiber vinyl to the Colin's next to the stereo and around the shifter ring trim and the mini cup holder.

I might do a cat back exhaust down the road after I replace center bearing between the clutch plate and flywheel along with he engine seal since I am leaking oil from there.

I'd like aftermarket wheels but I'm ok with these stock ones.

Eventually I'd like to get an 08 or newer type S and really do some engine upgrades.

The one thing I love about the mini is how sweet and shapely they look. Most people are surprised at how much room is inside.
Of course the rear seat is a joke. It's alright for kids, but that's about it, lol


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This can and has been debated I am sure.
However, my stock box is falling apart and barely holding the stock air filter in place.

Rather then spend a lot of money for an OEM box I thought I'd build a heat shield plate, remove the resonator and install a CAI for less cost than a new plastic box.

Aside from that, I like noise, and I'll be sure to add some nice decals to my rear window to add any HP I'd lose by doing this mod. [emoji23]




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Hahaha, good one! I usually just tell people I live West of Tennessee to make it bearable.

I live in Benton, which is west of Little Rock, where I commute to for work daily.
I lived in NC for 7 years prior

Aside from Little Rock, AR is not so bad and it depends on what you like to do. However I agree that it's nicer in other states, but it could be worse. I think [emoji23]

Are you also in AR?


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First time I hear of this, though I rather be riding my motorcycle thru the Ozarks, I will consider it. Thanks for the heads up.


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Thanks, I've been considering the K&N filter. Do you know of any others that are as good?


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