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Kitchen Sink => No Moto Content => Topic started by: Grampa on July 02, 2013, 04:33:31 PM

Title: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Grampa on July 02, 2013, 04:33:31 PM
We have a new addition to the family.

Meet Margaret.

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/IMG_20130702_154516_490.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/IMG_20130702_153335_645.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/IMG_20130702_154505_680.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/IMG_20130702_153346_321.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/IMG_20130702_153359_042.jpg)


;D

no more pik-um-up-truk
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: lethe on July 02, 2013, 04:36:08 PM
 [thumbsup]

now peel those reflectors off the fenders  [laugh]
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Speeddog on July 02, 2013, 05:32:41 PM
Blower 'overdrive' pulley yet?
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Skybarney on July 02, 2013, 06:08:03 PM
Carbon fiber and more carbon fiber.  Yup that's what that needs.  WAYYYY too much plastic.  Oh and a +1 on the blower and pulleys. 

I would have bought a Mini ages ago but my dog won't fit in it.
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: kopfjäger on July 02, 2013, 06:46:31 PM
Sweet  [thumbsup] [popcorn]
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: the_Journeyman on July 03, 2013, 09:01:27 AM
Looks like a fun ride!  I've seen a couple nicely modded ones playing on Deals Gap.  They're quick.

For some reason, this cracked me up.
Quote from: Skybarney on July 02, 2013, 06:08:03 PM
I would have bought a Mini ages ago but my dog won't fit in it.

JM
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: zooom on July 03, 2013, 11:54:33 AM
Quote from: Skybarney on July 02, 2013, 06:08:03 PM
Carbon fiber and more carbon fiber.  Yup that's what that needs.  WAYYYY too much plastic.  Oh and a +1 on the blower and pulleys. 

I would have bought a Mini ages ago but my dog won't fit in it.

just get the Paceman or the Countryman !!!...that's what dolci has and I get to occasionally play with it.
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: IZ on July 03, 2013, 12:25:39 PM
 [thumbsup]

Take a spin over here to Irvine with it.
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: DucatiBastard on July 03, 2013, 06:22:18 PM
I took a test drive in one awhile back when looking for a new car. Also drove a GTI and a 'Speed 3.

The 3 was fun, if a bit nutty for all the damn torque-steer

The GTI was, well a GTI. An excellent example of the breed.

The Mini, was a BLAST. It was literally "Laugh out Loud" fun. I was grinning and laughing the whole time.

I probably would have gotten the Mini, but I found one of my dream bikes in the weeks that followed, bought that instead.
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Speedbag on July 03, 2013, 06:46:10 PM
 [thumbsup]

Pulley, pulley, pulley!
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Speeddog on July 03, 2013, 06:51:29 PM
Oh, if it's got the runflat tires, throw 'em in the bin at the first opportunity.

Runflats are teh suck.
Binky's Z4 came with 'em, and it rode like a log-wagon.
When they died, replaced with normal tires.
The ride comfort improved to punishing.
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Grampa on July 03, 2013, 09:45:18 PM
they are runflats, and the ride is not too bad.

im not going to mess with any engine parts until the warranty expires.... that and I don't need any tickets playing with extra hp
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Ducatamount on July 04, 2013, 04:37:17 AM
Quote from: bobspapa on July 03, 2013, 09:45:18 PM
they are runflats, and the ride is not too bad.

im not going to mess with any engine parts until the warranty expires.... that and I don't need any tickets playing with extra hp

So what you are saying is "let the modding delay".
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Speeddog on July 04, 2013, 04:56:19 AM
Quote from: Ducatamount on July 04, 2013, 04:37:17 AM
So what you are saying is "let the modding delay".

Not completely, just restricts it to farkles that don't make it go faster or void warranty.

More along the lines of blingy farkles.
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: TiNi on July 04, 2013, 05:04:54 AM
love it!
i'd have a mini if the were AWD
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Big Troubled Bear on July 04, 2013, 05:13:31 AM
Quote from: bobspapa on July 03, 2013, 09:45:18 PM


im not going to mess with any engine parts until the warranty expires.... that and I don't need any tickets playing with extra hp

You will need that warranty, my brothers cooper S has been in for repairs 4 times since he bought it new 18 months ago [laugh]
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Howie on July 04, 2013, 06:02:00 AM
Quote from: TiNi on July 04, 2013, 05:04:54 AM
love it!
i'd have a mini if the were AWD

Here ya go
http://www.miniusa.com/mini-cooper-s-all4-countryman-top-features.html#/learn/FACTS_FEATURES_SPECS/Top_Features-m (http://www.miniusa.com/mini-cooper-s-all4-countryman-top-features.html#/learn/FACTS_FEATURES_SPECS/Top_Features-m)
Not very Mini, but still a Mini.
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: red baron on July 04, 2013, 06:17:27 AM
congrats bp. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Grampa on July 04, 2013, 08:28:21 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on July 04, 2013, 04:56:19 AM
Not completely, just restricts it to farkles that don't make it go faster or void warranty.

More along the lines of blingy farkles.

i see a cf antenna, a cf air splitter and, a lil cf rear trim in her future.
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: TiNi on July 04, 2013, 05:26:59 PM
Quote from: howie on July 04, 2013, 06:02:00 AM
Here ya go
http://www.miniusa.com/mini-cooper-s-all4-countryman-top-features.html#/learn/FACTS_FEATURES_SPECS/Top_Features-m (http://www.miniusa.com/mini-cooper-s-all4-countryman-top-features.html#/learn/FACTS_FEATURES_SPECS/Top_Features-m)
Not very Mini, but still a Mini.

don't know what it is about the countryman, but it's not doing it for me
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Howie on July 04, 2013, 07:51:17 PM
Quote from: TiNi on July 04, 2013, 05:26:59 PM
don't know what it is about the countryman, but it's not doing it for me

Me neither, though I guess it is a genuine minivan :P
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: duccarlos on July 04, 2013, 08:28:53 PM
A car that size does not need AWD. Makes it too heavy and kinda takes away the fun factor.
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: red baron on July 04, 2013, 10:27:11 PM
Quote from: duccarlos on July 04, 2013, 08:28:53 PM
A car that size does not need AWD. Makes it too heavy and kinda takes away the fun factor.

Until it snows.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: corey on July 05, 2013, 09:05:16 AM
I wish you better luck with yours than we had with ours.
Keep a close on eye on the timing chain.
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: zooom on July 05, 2013, 11:00:43 AM
Quote from: duccarlos on July 04, 2013, 08:28:53 PM
A car that size does not need AWD. Makes it too heavy and kinda takes away the fun factor.

we have the non 4wd, and it is quite fun on it's own!
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Uncle Mofo on July 05, 2013, 12:24:12 PM
She needs one of these too.

https://www.gobadges.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3CD-CLUBS-HOOSIER-HOOLIGANS (https://www.gobadges.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3CD-CLUBS-HOOSIER-HOOLIGANS)

and these

http://www.gobadges.com/category-s/365.htm (http://www.gobadges.com/category-s/365.htm)
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: duccarlos on July 05, 2013, 05:48:12 PM
Quote from: zooom on July 05, 2013, 11:00:43 AM
we have the non 4wd, and it is quite fun on it's own!

That's exactly what I mean. It's not like it's putting out 400HP and needs AWD to keep it on the road. It would be more fun if it was RWD  [evil]
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Grampa on July 06, 2013, 09:38:53 AM
Quote from: Uncle Mofo on July 05, 2013, 12:24:12 PM
She needs one of these too.

https://www.gobadges.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3CD-CLUBS-HOOSIER-HOOLIGANS (https://www.gobadges.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3CD-CLUBS-HOOSIER-HOOLIGANS)

and these

http://www.gobadges.com/category-s/365.htm (http://www.gobadges.com/category-s/365.htm)

whoever here on the DMF is the keeper of the logo, needs to submit it to  gobadge so we can all have one for our autos. I'll even pay the setup fee.
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Uncle Mofo on July 06, 2013, 12:45:16 PM
When I did set mine up, there was no fee. They just need a high resolution image.
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: DarkMonster620 on July 06, 2013, 12:51:01 PM
Quote from: bobspapa on July 06, 2013, 09:38:53 AM
whoever here on the DMF is the keeper of the logo, needs to submit it to  gobadge so we can all have one for our autos. I'll even pay the setup fee.
contact dp . .  he has stickers, I think
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Grampa on July 21, 2013, 09:46:36 AM
I think I finally settled on a plate for her

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/izlimo.jpg)






;) :-* [laugh]
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: red baron on July 21, 2013, 04:04:19 PM
That does not qualify as a modification.

Lets see some drifting video. [evil]
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: IZ on July 22, 2013, 02:07:35 AM
Quote from: bobspapa on July 21, 2013, 09:46:36 AM
I think I finally settled on a plate for her

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/izlimo.jpg)

;) :-* [laugh]

inevitable. 


I'm calling you on this one though.  No way
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: Grampa on July 22, 2013, 07:25:53 AM
I know.... IZ BUS was taken.


[cheeky]
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: IZ on July 22, 2013, 09:06:06 PM
Quote from: bobspapa on July 22, 2013, 07:25:53 AM
I know.... IZ BUS was taken.


[cheeky]


>:(
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: T on July 23, 2013, 12:45:36 PM
http://www.psfk.com/2013/07/mini-cooper-rv-add-on.html (http://www.psfk.com/2013/07/mini-cooper-rv-add-on.html)
Title: Re: Let the modding begin.
Post by: IZ on July 23, 2013, 09:06:51 PM
Quote from: T on July 23, 2013, 12:45:36 PM
http://www.psfk.com/2013/07/mini-cooper-rv-add-on.html (http://www.psfk.com/2013/07/mini-cooper-rv-add-on.html)


Those Little Guy trailers are cool!  See RV thread.