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  1. TheModFather

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    #448 TheModFather, Aug 9, 2014
    Those tires still have just under half tread... ;)

    When I get the stickers printed and cut, I will get a couple extras made for you. Since you own the site and all... :D

    Last night I was out here in the garage until 1:00 AM... Tonights not looking any different!
     
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    #449 Dave.0, Aug 9, 2014
    Work, work, work !


    Stay working and it will get done sooner.:Thumbsup:
     
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    #450 TheModFather, Aug 9, 2014
    Well today took care of a good chunk of getting an engine running in it... Plus a little bit in the looks department!
    I am going to fade some spots on the tail light tint tonight and re-clear them tomorrow morning...

    Also decided on some mods to the rear bumper that I was on the fence about. In my mind it looks sweet, and that has worked out great so far! ;)
     
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    #453 MCS02, Aug 11, 2014
    You have done a great job! If I ever need my Mini painted I'm sending it to you! Just no rust please.:D
     
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    #457 Spa2k, Aug 11, 2014
    Forget chrome - maybe you need the lower rear bumper panel (the exhaust surround) in Chili Red from an R56 JCW that now has the GP 2 tunnels. I know where you can get one, like new, just for the cost of shipping. Imagine the thrill you'd feel showing your bright rear end to everyone you blast past - sort of like a baboon mooning everyone! And just consider what DaveDotZero would say about a 2nd-gen part on Isobell... :devil:
     
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    #461 Dave.0, Aug 12, 2014
    Do not commit the SIN of adding R56 parts to an R53.

    If you do I will personally put eyelashes on the b!tch Isobell at the Dragon next year with Epoxy. :idea:

    :mad2::nonod::mad2::nonod::mad5::mad5::mad5::mad5::mad2:
     
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    #465 Dave.0, Aug 12, 2014
    FYI ~ The first Gen JCW brakes are commonly known as the "R56 standard brakes".
    The late Gen 1 R53's JCW brakes came on MINI's before MINI went to huge Brembos and before the R56 was born.

    So technically they are still Gen 1 R53 parts as I have a set of original R53 JCW brakes and not take-off from an R56. :arf::ihih:

    Also they are the same brakes that cam on the original GP. (See below)

    MINI History Lesson over. :lol:
     

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    #468 TheModFather, Aug 13, 2014
    New parts come in Monday from eMINI!
    That means next weekend, its back to work getting paint on the bumpers. :)
    Might do some little stuff Saturday, but Sunday I have an appointment in the woods behind a rifle. :)
     
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    #485 Dave.0, Aug 19, 2014
    Is you car going to be in this movie next year? Just a little inspiration for you.......

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akX3Is3qBpw]Mad Max: Fury Road - Comic-Con First Look [HD] - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #493 TheModFather, Aug 22, 2014
    The weekend is here... Time to clean this mess, so I can paint tomorrow! :)
     
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    #494 TheModFather, Aug 23, 2014
    Crappy teasers...

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    Tonight we age... ;)
     
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    #499 old81, Aug 25, 2014
    Good grief we need to get an engine into this MINI. ;) What is it going to take?

    Other than $$$$$$, time and busted knuckles.

    Don
     
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    #501 wmwny, Aug 25, 2014
    So...you're planning on towing it to MOTD behind the jeep if you don't get a new[er] engine?
     
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    #503 TheModFather, Aug 25, 2014
    Engine has been sitting on a pallet in the corner of the garage since before the Dragon... Its just getting all the little stuff it needs out of the way, and it should be under the hood in a couple months. ;)
     
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    #519 TheModFather, Sep 13, 2014
    Sprintex GONE! It is for sale if anybody wants it... Or it will be disposed of with an explosive touch next summer... Asking $2K+ shipping.

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    #522 TheModFather, Sep 15, 2014
    Na, the 1.8/TVS combo will be more than I need. Good thought though! :D
     
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    #535 TheModFather, Sep 25, 2014
    Yeah, under the hood is going to be a little "different"... ;)
     
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    #553 Dave.0, Oct 8, 2014
    How in the hell did you do that?
     
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    #558 Dave.0, Oct 8, 2014
    ^^^ You dork. :lol::lol::lol::lol:
     
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    #562 Dave.0, Oct 14, 2014
    Hey dick, try using thin cardboard to make your template it's cheap and easy to cut.

    For your filter I am sure you can find something to fit from the list of filter from K&N.

    Keep up the progress cuz the Dragon is coming. :devil:
     
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