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A1337STI · 2011-03-11, 08:19 AM

Congrats, that looks really sick. I remember riding in Ansels Cooper S with a turbo. damn thing pulled really really hard and it didn't even have the go really fast package !

rory_a · 2011-03-14, 12:58 PM

I'm super jealous seeing this... was trying to track down a decent JCW '07+ before I got the WRX, went for AWD for a driver though. Can't wait to see you tear this go kart around.

Did the JCW cars come with all black trim? Or was the grill surround, fender vents, etc., blacked out by a PO?

MattR · 2011-03-14, 06:48 PM

Yeah, the previous Owner did the black trim. It appears to be a vinyl overlay on everything. That reminds me Rory, are you still doing vinyl? I'm looking for something specific and would like to talk to you about some decals for Autocross....

rory_a · 2011-03-15, 08:22 AM

Yes and no. Quit my job, on to new. That means my only customer is no more. So, I'm selling the machine. Have about two months before they take it all though.

Whacha looking for?

I'll still have some connections in vinyl and supplies, just no cutter. But, my supplier doesn't have the 3M Di-Noc Carbon, paying retail for myself

MattR · 2011-03-15, 10:58 AM

I'll PM you when I figure it out...maybe tonight. thanks man

rory_a · 2011-03-15, 11:12 AM

JC · 2011-03-16, 12:25 PM

I like it. One of the sharper looking Mini's I've seen.

sperry · 2011-03-16, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

I like it. One of the sharper looking Mini's I've seen.

+1, I really dig the simplicity of the color scheme, and the lack of stripes and chrome.

MattR · 2011-03-16, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

and the lack of stripes and chrome.

Thank You... I agree...Someone on the stupid MINI board was like "You need some bonnet stripes"

MattR · 2011-03-16, 05:59 PM

I was considering a Flat Black wrap on the roof and mirrors.. hmm.

sperry · 2011-03-17, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Thank You... I agree...Someone on the stupid MINI board was like "You need some bonnet stripes"

Tell him you went with the new hotness: gray stripes on a gray car. Also tell him you have three stripes, so you're actually one stripe better than him.

sperry · 2011-03-17, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

I was considering a Flat Black wrap on the roof and mirrors.. hmm.

I think the mirrors would look good flat black, but I don't know about the roof... I think I'd rather have the glossy paint just to help with stuff like water and snow building up on the rood in the winter.

Instead of doing the mirrors and roof, do the mirrors and that belt-line stripe of chrome under the windows. Also, did any other years come with black door handles? I wouldn't wrap the handles with vinyl, but they might look cool in black if swapping them out is easy.

MattR · 2011-03-17, 10:19 AM

hmmm... I'll have to do some searcing....I don't think black door handles exist...

cody · 2011-03-17, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

hmmm... I'll have to do some searcing....I don't think black door handles exist...

I'll probably be powdercoating a wheel black soon. Maybe they could do your door handles for cheap at the same time?

MattR · 2011-03-17, 11:28 AM

Cody, who is doing the powdercoating? I'm planning to powdercoat my stock wheels prior to next winter.

cody · 2011-03-17, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Cody, who is doing the powdercoating? I'm planning to powdercoat my stock wheels prior to next winter.

No idea but I thought I'd start with Metal Master since they did them for me originally. I know they raised the price after they did mine, but:

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I paid $35 per rim plus tax...smokin' deal.

MattR · 2011-10-27, 05:05 PM

So I powdercoated the stock wheels. Thanks to Greg at Fine Line Powder Coating, he did a great job. The color is Stone Black and is a perfect wheel black.

Kspeed mounted up a new set of Continental Extreme Contact DWS tires in a 215-45/17 today...It feels great, and looks cool with black wheels. This should be a good performing winter setup..

MattR · 2011-10-27, 05:06 PM

Oh, don't mind the cone mark on the door.

cody · 2011-10-27, 05:37 PM

Those look great. I'd say it looks meaner, but it's a Mini.

k-dogg39 · 2011-10-27, 06:01 PM

Very nice!

MattR · 2011-10-27, 06:29 PM

For a MINI, it's pretty mean looking.

k-dogg39 · 2011-10-27, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

For a MINI, it's pretty mean looking.

TWSS?

Nick Koan · 2011-10-27, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

For a MINI, it's pretty mean looking.

At least it's not yellow or something

cody · 2011-11-03, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

At least it's not yellow or something

Why do you hate Asians?

A1337STI · 2011-11-03, 02:58 PM

has anyone driven one of the AWD Minis yet? I wonder if they are just a viscous center with an open diff on both ends or what exactly, and if they have a transmission + seperate transfer case or a combined unit like the subaru ... hmmmm

2011-03-11, 08:19 AM	#26
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	Congrats, that looks really sick. I remember riding in Ansels Cooper S with a turbo. damn thing pulled really really hard and it didn't even have the go really fast package ! __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2011-03-14, 06:48 PM	#28
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Yeah, the previous Owner did the black trim. It appears to be a vinyl overlay on everything. That reminds me Rory, are you still doing vinyl? I'm looking for something specific and would like to talk to you about some decals for Autocross.... __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2011-03-15, 10:58 AM	#30
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I'll PM you when I figure it out...maybe tonight. thanks man __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2011-03-16, 12:25 PM	#32
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	I like it. One of the sharper looking Mini's I've seen. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2011-03-16, 05:59 PM	#35
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I was considering a Flat Black wrap on the roof and mirrors.. hmm. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2011-03-14, 12:58 PM	#27
rory_a EJ251 Real Name: Rory Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 607 Car: Miata, shit. Class: Out Classed NOW WITH 100% LESS STI!	I'm super jealous seeing this... was trying to track down a decent JCW '07+ before I got the WRX, went for AWD for a driver though. Can't wait to see you tear this go kart around. Did the JCW cars come with all black trim? Or was the grill surround, fender vents, etc., blacked out by a PO?

2011-03-15, 08:22 AM	#29
rory_a EJ251 Real Name: Rory Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 607 Car: Miata, shit. Class: Out Classed NOW WITH 100% LESS STI!	Yes and no. Quit my job, on to new. That means my only customer is no more. So, I'm selling the machine. Have about two months before they take it all though. Whacha looking for? I'll still have some connections in vinyl and supplies, just no cutter. But, my supplier doesn't have the 3M Di-Noc Carbon, paying retail for myself

2011-03-15, 11:12 AM	#31
rory_a EJ251 Real Name: Rory Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 607 Car: Miata, shit. Class: Out Classed NOW WITH 100% LESS STI!

2011-03-17, 10:19 AM	#38
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	hmmm... I'll have to do some searcing....I don't think black door handles exist... __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2011-03-17, 11:28 AM	#40
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Cody, who is doing the powdercoating? I'm planning to powdercoat my stock wheels prior to next winter. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2011-10-27, 05:05 PM	#42
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	So I powdercoated the stock wheels. Thanks to Greg at Fine Line Powder Coating, he did a great job. The color is Stone Black and is a perfect wheel black. Kspeed mounted up a new set of Continental Extreme Contact DWS tires in a 215-45/17 today...It feels great, and looks cool with black wheels. This should be a good performing winter setup.. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2011-10-27, 05:06 PM	#43
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Oh, don't mind the cone mark on the door. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2011-10-27, 05:37 PM	#44
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Those look great. I'd say it looks meaner, but it's a Mini. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2011-10-27, 06:01 PM	#45
k-dogg39 Little Slugger Real Name: Kevin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Lake Tahoe, NV Posts: 777 Car: 05 WRB STI Wagon/00 BRP GC Sedan Class: 39 TSM I'm not crazy, I'm just passionate!	Very nice!

2011-10-27, 06:29 PM	#46
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	For a MINI, it's pretty mean looking. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2011-11-03, 02:58 PM	#50
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	has anyone driven one of the AWD Minis yet? I wonder if they are just a viscous center with an open diff on both ends or what exactly, and if they have a transmission + seperate transfer case or a combined unit like the subaru ... hmmmm __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

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