a.faolchu Posted March 7, 2012 Report Posted March 7, 2012 So I decided to dedicate a thread for the build of my mini and a name so tggrrr doesn't harass me anymore. lol (aka Hitman)
a.faolchu Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Posted March 7, 2012 Interior finally back in, dont mind the mickey d's bag. lol
minime331 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Posted March 7, 2012 good job looks good STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come.
rickyr53 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 looks nice man. So what are you going to be doing with your pillars? hmmmm
a.faolchu Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Posted March 8, 2012 So today was a short day at work so I decided to lay the roof in the 3m carbon vinyl, I do not suggest doing this alone when its windy out. lol
Scavenger Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 Looking good, hey, btw - how does the Dual brand car stereo work, does it perform/sound good? 2006 MCS, SB/S , "B.A." Performance: DINAN "Stage 5" tune, throttle body, boost kit (fuel pump, pulley), & CAI; JCW exhaust sans resonator, brakes, & GP IC; DDM IC diverter; CSF Racing Aluminum Radiator Suspension: DINAN front strut brace; Alta 22mm rear bar; KW V1 coil-overs; H-Sport adjustable rear control arms; CravenSpeed strut underators Interior: CravenSpeed gauge mounts with Cooper S boost and voltage, & shift well cover Wheels: Enkei PF01 17" Audio: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 HU; MTX Terminator speakers F&B Alan @ opensource.com
Edge Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 I wondered when you were going to decide to do the roof. Now it's starting to look like a red version of Soulfire! "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 Uhhhh so what are you naming him? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Poison Ivy Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 His first post says the name of his MINI is "Hitman" Also I showed Geno these photos and I think this would look awesome in Nico.
cmcveay Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 It looks good but that 3M stuff is not ummmm inexpensive! I did some of that on Archi and it looked pretty darn good. While Mike was doing the roof of Soulfire at the Dragon, I took a piece of the discarded stuff and made and iPhone case for myself! It came out okay considering I had no tools and then you saw my netbook that I covered. I like the Mac laptop like that, I may have to make an order to see about doing that to mine... 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
a.faolchu Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Posted March 8, 2012 Yes I named my car "Hitman", and for the carbon vinyl yes its not cheap at all $30 a square foot for 3m brand but only comes in 48in width but the mini roof is 49in so I had to go with the $20 a square foot generic stuff cause it comes in 60in for the roof all though 3m brand is more duarabe for stretching the generic looks better in direct light, My primary goal was to get rid of the white and chrome on the car needless to say I over did it. Here are some pics of the finish product since it got dark on me last night. Few more chrome pieces to finish up
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 I was sleepy this morning and missed the name. I am happy that you found him a nice name. The nagging will now cease! The new CF vinyl looks really good Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
rickyr53 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Posted March 9, 2012 I like it. Are you going to be covering the belt line in CF too? Lets do something about that wheel gap now lol
cmcveay Posted March 9, 2012 Report Posted March 9, 2012 Let me know if you'd be interested in doing a set of door handles! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
TATTRAT Posted March 9, 2012 Report Posted March 9, 2012 I like it. Are you going to be covering the belt line in CF too? Lets do something about that wheel gap now lol Looks like it, I would assume next up is the grille, and the headlight rings. Looks great, good DIY! flickr
a.faolchu Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Posted March 10, 2012 Yes I'am doing the beltline and it is now finished, Yeah Merlin we can do those handles ill set some material a side for you.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 10, 2012 Report Posted March 10, 2012 Love the belt line!!!! Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
FAST060 Posted March 10, 2012 Report Posted March 10, 2012 .....and a name so tggrrr doesn't harass me anymore. lol (aka Hitman) LMBO! :rock: https://www.instagram.com/smokiendabandit/ 2009 MCS, HzB/B, CWP, PP, "BLUR" MOTORING ID: SOAR143 - MINI Community Service 2013 JCW GP, Thunder Grey, "SMOKIE" MOTORING ID: FAST060 2014 MCS Clubman, Highclass Gray, "THE ADMIRAL"
FAST060 Posted March 10, 2012 Report Posted March 10, 2012 I'd love to do something like this to BLURs lower "plastic" parts; over the wheels and undercarriage. https://www.instagram.com/smokiendabandit/ 2009 MCS, HzB/B, CWP, PP, "BLUR" MOTORING ID: SOAR143 - MINI Community Service 2013 JCW GP, Thunder Grey, "SMOKIE" MOTORING ID: FAST060 2014 MCS Clubman, Highclass Gray, "THE ADMIRAL"
cmcveay Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 I was waiting to see the McD's bag covered too! Since all of my exterior is matte vinyl, I'll go that way and I happen to have the some on hand. I just haven't tried to tackle that job yet. Thanks! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
mrjasey Posted March 13, 2012 Report Posted March 13, 2012 looks good! I bought some 3m di-noc but I haven't gotten the hang of doing the rounded edges and corners yet. I need more practice prior to trying it on my MINI.
68wmcs Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 Great work, what's next on the project list? 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
