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  1. INIMINI

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    #75 INIMINI, Jul 10, 2014
    2.0 Liter Engine with better MPG in your F56...you can always opt for the 5 Door next Spring.

    Look how much money you can save...to buy diapers, Thunder Gray Car Seat, and a Johny Jump Up.
     
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    #76 R99, Jul 17, 2014
    So, I figured that with all the baby talk, and my initial concerns about keeping the car,that I should treat it to another mod.

    So with that in mind, I just ordered the JCW Carbon Fibre bonnet scoop for it - pricey at £225, but I had one on my last S and I loved it.

    Cant wait to see it against the thunder grey, I think it will look great! :)
     
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    #80 R99, Jul 23, 2014
    Carbon bonnet scoop has arrived :)

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  4. Dave.0

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    #2 Dave.0, May 21, 2014
    Congrats, let the modding begin. :Thumbsup:
     
  5. eMINIparts

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    #3 eMINIparts, May 21, 2014
    Very nice......Can't wait to see it after the wheel swap..:D
     
  6. Nathan

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    #4 Nathan, May 21, 2014
    Color looks great!

    Like that front tag too.
     
  7. Justa Jim

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    #6 Justa Jim, May 22, 2014
    I really like that last picture. It looks "sleeker" (not as boxy), yet still looks like a MINI. Very nice. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #8 Apok, May 22, 2014
    Ohhhh, I really like that color.
     
  9. R99

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    #9 R99, May 22, 2014
    Yeh I'm thinking of CC'ing the bumper bar & maybe leaving the main grille trim & grille surround chrome?
     
  10. M1N1

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    #13 M1N1, May 24, 2014
    Nice MINI. Whereabouts in the UK? Originally from Derby myself.
     
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    #16 M1N1, May 25, 2014
    What took you stateside?

    I married an American girl:Thumbsup: My brother lives in Egremont, Cumbria.
     
  12. Justa Jim

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    #20 Justa Jim, May 26, 2014
    I like the white interior line. That option is not available here. Well, we did get a white color line option, but it is not at all like yours, which I really like. Wounder why there is such a difference in what they make available? Seems like your color line should be offered everyplace, as well as white wheels.

    Your car is looking very nice. :Thumbsup:
     
  13. Stefanie

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    #21 Stefanie, May 26, 2014
    I'm really liking the wheels too! Very cool.
     
  14. Kellen@Craven

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    #25 Kellen@Craven, May 27, 2014
    I agree with all above. Nice work so far.
     
  15. MCS02

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    #29 MCS02, Jun 2, 2014
    I thank it will look good! But whats gash? I know thats the Queens English but whats the American translation? :D
    Keep up the work. The best part of a MINI is the you-ification of it.
     
  16. Dave.0

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    #31 Dave.0, Jun 2, 2014
    They will look awesome on the great new MINI. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #33 MCS02, Jun 2, 2014
    Lived over seas when I was growing up and had lots of British friends. My best friend is from Yorkshire. I couldn't help but have some fun. :D
     
  18. R99

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    #36 R99, Jun 4, 2014
    In other news, I have ordered all the bits I need for my stud conversion this evening.

    Way Motor Works M14 x 1.25 --> M12 x 1.5 studs (x20) and H&R lug nuts in M12 x 1.5 ball seat (radius 13mm)

    Any thoughts on whether or not the lug nuts could be powder coated or anodised in some way as black studs and plan steel nuts may look pap!

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  19. Metalman

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    #37 Metalman, Jun 4, 2014
    Anodizing is out.... That only works on aluminum...

    I'll bet the nuts are zinc plated over steel... Powder coat would probably chip when they are torqued down... There are some acid treatments that would turn zinc almost black... But I wouldn't recommend that for lug nuts....
     
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