What did you do with your MINI today?

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  1. TheModFather

    TheModFather Well-Known Member

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    My MINI has just the OE non Harmon Cardboard speakers in the doors, and the standard headunit that plays these things called CD's... I was going to take it all out, but I hear that these "CD's" are going to be replacing iPODs soon...
     
  2. vetsvette

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    A good sound system is nice to have. That way you can drown out all the odd noises you'd be obsessing about otherwise.
     
  3. Dave.0

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    Yup I had a 91 Honda Civic Si SQ car with 1200 watts and competed in IASCA it really did get old winning every show you went to.
    Once you have a really nice audio system in a car OEM just won't due. I like to hear the full sound spectrum so I have a few quality parts and only a 10 sub which meets my needs. Amps are so small, powerful and efficient now it's crazy compared to back in the day.

    Today I have (2) JL Audio HD amps with a total of 1650 wats, Focal front separates, Infinity rear 6x9's and a JL 10 w7 in a small custom side enclosure that takes up less space then my Meth kit. Oh and a full layer of Dynamat to keep the sound I paid for inside my car so I can enjoy it.
     
  4. Crashton

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    My 62 Cheby had a rear speaker & a JC Whitney reverb. Man everyone at the A&W thought it was the coolest. :cool:
     
  5. GokartPilot

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    I made some MDF rings for the doors last night. If I get a chance they will make it in tonight. I'm still debating the Dynamat. The quality isn't so much the issue as having something to listen to. I blew out the originals a few weeks ago.

    Glad they are coming back, I still use CDs :lol: I havent upgraded to an Ipod but I did get a Sat radio from my daughter, she is taking bets on how long it takes to make it out of the box and into GIR.
     
  6. BlimeyCabrio

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    Drove it. :)

    And test fitted my Necksgen Rev head-and-neck-restraint device. And installed the Necksgen anchors on my helmet. And installed a RAM mount for my iPhone (or a future GoPro) on my roll bar.
     
  7. GokartPilot

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    I have been looking at the RAM mounts, what do you think of it?
     
  8. BlimeyCabrio

    BlimeyCabrio Oscar Goldman of MINIs
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    Very early assessment is that they're solid. I got a roll cage mount, and the good twist-lock windshield mount. Plus a third-party kydex holder for my phone thag has a RAM mounting ball on it.

    I like how configurable they are, how many options there are for device attachment, and how solidly they attach and lock in position.
     
  9. TheModFather

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    Can we get a vid of you going through a drive thru in full race gear? :)
     
  10. Dave.0

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    Dynamat / "dynamat type" material is a good investment because it will kill the hollow door sound and improve the sound quality frequency of your new speakers. :ihih:

    Here are two links for the cheaper stuff which is better than nothing at all. :Thumbsup:
    JEGS Sound Deadening / Heat Barrier 'Quiet Ride' Kits - Free Shipping on All Orders @ JEGS

    http://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/sound-deadeners?N=4294914216%2B400356
     
  11. Firebro17

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    Rebalanced my 10" front wheels today.
     
  12. DryMartini

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    Topped off with 93. Looking for a nice drive this weekend.
     
  13. MCS02

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    Got home and there was a box from eMiniparts waiting on me!


    Can anyone guess what I'm taking off my MINI?

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  14. Nathan

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    I guess IC Boots.
     
  15. Metalman

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    You guessed correctly Nathan! I was going to put two pictures up but I'm two stupid to know how. :D

    I should of alta done it a long time ago, Metalman. I went by my son at full tilt when he was in his Mustang. He got home and said May car stunk when I went by.
     
  17. TheModFather

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    Get rid of those spark plug wires while you are at it! ;)
     
  18. MCS02

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    But But.......their red that makes the car faster!:lol: They are next.
     
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    My Clubbie and about 400 other MINIs met for lunch in Brady, Texas.
     
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    Wash and wax
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