osofast10 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hey everyone...Finally back in a fun car... just got this gem.. can't wait to spend some time and money on it to make it what i want... after driving a prius for so long i couldn't handle it any more and sold it and wanted the best bang for my dollar for a fun car... look forward to learning a lot from everyone on here 2003 Mini Cooper S (still haven't thought of a name) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osofast10 Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 and some pics of my old rides Needless to say... i can't wait to Mod this little guy....should make for a fun track car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hello Jorge, and welcome to the DCMM forums! Congratulations on your new (to you) MINI. I'm sure you'll find that DCMM is a great local resource for questions and information on these fantastic little cars. If you like what you see here and enjoy participating in club events, you should consider joining the club as a member, too! :top: "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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyBaron Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Welcome, I like the license plate :top: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephatron Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Welcome!! We look forward to seeing you soon. Come down to the event at Cooper Vineyards if you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Welcome, welcome. Keep providing pictures as you modify your ride. :top: Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Great MINI, I can't wait to hear what you decide as a name :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osofast10 Posted September 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 (edited) Well should be swapping rims this weekend and added my arm rest and hopefully if time gives ill finally get my grills on also almost forgot... picked up my first Recaro seat and installed it last night! My little girl will be rocking a better seat then i'll ever have... LOL Edited September 26, 2013 by osofast10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 The Recaro seat is great. Now just get her an auto cross helmet and she said be set. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osofast10 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 well I got my wheels on.... still haven't had time to put my grill on...one day.... lol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 The wheels look good, I did the wifey's grille this past weekend. It is really easy and took 10 minutes to remove the old and put on the new. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osofast10 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 in 10 min?:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead: all the DIY make it seem like it takes over an hour or 2 becuas eyou have to remove the bumpers and what not.... care to share how you did it in 10 mins??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osofast10 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Got my grills on finally... Starting to shape up to what I want it to look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonsmate Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I have the same wheels in black w/silver rim. Great choice! Lawry Buckle in & hold on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osofast10 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Can you show me a pic thinking about doing the same!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonsmate Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Done through PM - enjoy! Lawry Buckle in & hold on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osofast10 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 order an exhaust.... :rock: can't wait to install it:motor: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 order an exhaust.... :rock: can't wait to install it:motor: Wooo Hooo, I think my exhaust is one of my favorite mods, it makes me smile Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 in 10 min?:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead: all the DIY make it seem like it takes over an hour or 2 becuas eyou have to remove the bumpers and what not.... care to share how you did it in 10 mins??? Sorry, i missed this. glad to see you got it. It should have been four expandable screws across the top, and they four slots the you compress and it slides right off. Sorry again for not see this sooner. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime331 Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 order an exhaust.... :rock: can't wait to install it:motor: What kind did you get? 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osofast10 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 basically just a Borla style exhaust... :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Sorry, i missed this. glad to see you got it. It should have been four expandable screws across the top, and they four slots the you compress and it slides right off. Sorry again for not see this sooner. The 1st Gen grill isn't as easy as the 2nd Gen... It does take longer. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osofast10 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I ended up just snapping the tabs and it came off without any issues... Lol... Oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I ended up just snapping the tabs and it came off without any issues... Lol... Oh well Sorry, the trick is the universal tool, long craftsman flat head screw drive. tip the grille froward after you remove the top four screws and use the screwdriver to compress the tabs. lol 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 The 1st Gen grill isn't as easy as the 2nd Gen... It does take longer. Thanks craig, I total missed it was a gen 1.:banghead: 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
