BigWig
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Oct 31, 2006 20:59:45 GMT
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Seeing as the Mini name is probably the most retro word in the book I didn't want to brand it, 'off topic.' ;D Is it me or do the majority of new Mini owners copy each other to make their rides erm, individual? Cooper stripes, fog lights, tints, big wheels, union jack roof decal and some clever saying in the back window. I mean, have you ever seen a Euro look example? Or a matt black bad boy on red steels?! I think they need an education on thinking outside the box...such as: www.retro-rides.com/articles/thinkdifferent.html If anybody has some examples of unique Minis, post away please! Because I'm yet to see one! |
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Last Edit: Oct 31, 2006 21:11:13 GMT by BigWig
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Oct 31, 2006 21:25:20 GMT
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Oct 31, 2006 21:35:31 GMT
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 If you ask me, this was possibly never even in the box. It's so far outside the box that the tax you'd pay on the fuel to get back there would pay for another box...made of gold. Mission accomplished - well done speedman! |
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BigWig
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Oct 31, 2006 21:38:48 GMT
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Imagine doing something roughly like this, albeit it without the graphics...  Wrap around bucket seats and a blower sticking out of the bonnet, like the matt black drag Firenza (?) as seen on here! |
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BigWig
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Oct 31, 2006 21:41:46 GMT
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Good finds Speedman, the Alpine demo car is defo outside the box! But at the same time, it is a bit of a Max Power mutant?
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Snoozin
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Oct 31, 2006 21:46:28 GMT
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 I thought this was pretty cool! |
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Oct 31, 2006 22:11:55 GMT
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Is it me or do the majority of new Mini owners copy each other to make their rides erm, individual? Cooper stripes, fog lights, tints, big wheels, union jack roof decal and some clever saying in the back window. What, you mean like 99.999999999999999% of old Minis?  |
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Oct 31, 2006 22:14:28 GMT
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None of the above float my boat ... I just don't like the new 'Mini' shape.
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Oct 31, 2006 22:22:31 GMT
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i don't think you cna count show cars as anything to do with the box - it should be daily drivers that we're asking about! you can show any sort of unique cars - who has heard/seen the yellow roofless '01 impreza? - but in real life they're all blue and gold. or blue and white. or red and gold. or blue and gold. etc
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Oct 31, 2006 22:26:01 GMT
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Oct 31, 2006 22:30:34 GMT
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I don't think you cna count show cars as anything to do with the box - it should be daily drivers that we're asking about! you can show any sort of unique cars - who has heard/seen the yellow roofless '01 impreza? - but in real life they're all blue and gold. or blue and white. or red and gold. or blue and gold. etc Ours is a rare old beast in mica red! ;D |
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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BigWig
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Oct 31, 2006 22:35:56 GMT
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 Ker-wality, what else do you think, how about a roof rack and battered Coke coolbox? |
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Oct 31, 2006 22:36:49 GMT
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my mate has a proper slammed chipped mini ONE on fat steelies, will get pics........
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Oct 31, 2006 22:37:30 GMT
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Yep for sure ;D Lose the German-style number plate, swap the beesting aerial for a retro-chrome one, check striping, winnAr! ;D
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Bioshock
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Oct 31, 2006 22:44:33 GMT
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just keep the spy cladding on,for the instant "rat look" ;D ;D  |
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Almera GTI = ugly bird who turns out to be great in the sack = Win
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Oct 31, 2006 22:49:31 GMT
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I don't think you cna count show cars as anything to do with the box - it should be daily drivers that we're asking about! you can show any sort of unique cars - who has heard/seen the yellow roofless '01 impreza? - but in real life they're all blue and gold. or blue and white. or red and gold. or blue and gold. etc Ours is a rare old beast in mica red! ;D does it have gold wheels? huh? black one on red steels needs that plate surround gone instantly! |
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Oct 31, 2006 22:53:55 GMT
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'Chris'? *n |
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Bioshock
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Oct 31, 2006 22:56:30 GMT
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Just noticed the "chris" on the wing? Strange  |
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Almera GTI = ugly bird who turns out to be great in the sack = Win
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bryn
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Oct 31, 2006 23:56:54 GMT
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Manufacturers often write different names on development models to fool the public. When Ford where developing the new Focus ST I saw one on the M25, matt black five door, but with twin pipes, suspension, what we now know to be production wheels and loads of telemetry on board... Clocked it and started taking pictures, on the door and boot was written 'Leon'... As they were often referred to looking like the Seat.
Back on topic, as far as Mini's go... Give it a few years and you'll see some cool stuff when they're more affordable, and the people with less money but more imagination can buy them.
I don't dislike them, and have had some of my most memorable drives in them. They just don't ignite me at all...
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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Back on topic, as far as Mini's go... Give it a few years and you'll see some cool stuff when they're more affordable, and the people with less money but more imagination can buy them. I agree, I think a lot of the mods are formulaic off-the-shelf jobs because anything done outside a BMW MINI dealership would void the warranty. As soon as they get a bit older we'll start seeing some more inventive mods. I'm not a fan of the MINI. Dynamically you can't really fault it, but due to the amount of tw@ts that own them , you might as well have W4NKER tattoed on your forehead. Unfortunately.  Creatively modded BMW MINIs? Bring 'em on... |
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