VioletDC Posted March 13, 2010 Report Posted March 13, 2010 ...finally arrived yesterday! :rock: Woo-hoo! I'm all excited, but now it's rainin', so I'm not gonna put 'em on 'til it stops. I got 'em from MiniPirate, and was havin' issues w/the USPS ... apparently, the NY PO thought I was smugglin' somethin' other than laminated paper, so they held 'em up for damned near a month. Makes me 1der about ordering anything else overseas ... ... *sigh*. 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 14, 2010 Report Posted March 14, 2010 I got mine from MINI Pirate too, they're orange with lids. Did you get purple? I've been waiting for a warm enough day for months now. Maybe now that it's staying light longer I can do it one night after work. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Gigi Posted March 14, 2010 Report Posted March 14, 2010 I'm not sure if Gnatster (MotoringAlliance.com) has the style you like but I know he's got quite an inventory and is located near Dallas, TX. No custom agent required. :-)
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 14, 2010 Report Posted March 14, 2010 Aesthetic Creations has them now too, but back when I was looking for them I couldn't find anyone in the U.S. that was selling them. Every site I found that looked hopeful was out of stock or going out of business. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
VioletDC Posted March 14, 2010 Author Report Posted March 14, 2010 I got mine from MINI Pirate too, they're orange with lids. Did you get purple? I've been waiting for a warm enough day for months now. Maybe now that it's staying light longer I can do it one night after work. U did?!? Awesome! :top: Yes, of course I got purple! LOL They're really bright & pretty. I'm waiting 4 Tuesday (the sun is scheduled 2 return then) 2 put 'em on and will hopefully be able 2 get some pics in 2 show y'all! I'm excited! 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 14, 2010 Report Posted March 14, 2010 Maybe I can do them on Tues too, depending on what time I get out of work Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
VioletDC Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Posted March 15, 2010 :top: 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
Edge Posted March 15, 2010 Report Posted March 15, 2010 The eyes are always a nice touch for 1st Gen MINIs. I have blue angry "Dragon" eyes on mine. Love 'em. "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
VioletDC Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Posted March 15, 2010 The eyes are always a nice touch for 1st Gen MINIs. I have blue angry "Dragon" eyes on mine. Love 'em. That is sooo cool, Edge ... where'd u get yours from, and ycome u just tellin' us about it instead of postin' a pic? We need visuals, maaaaan! LOL 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
JustJAY Posted March 15, 2010 Report Posted March 15, 2010 Rogue was the one that started the eyes thing, but aren't around anymore. I think DetroitTuned had the rest of their stock, but not sure. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Edge Posted March 15, 2010 Report Posted March 15, 2010 That is sooo cool, Edge ... where'd u get yours from, and ycome u just tellin' us about it instead of postin' a pic? We need visuals, maaaaan! LOL I don't have a pic of them on my car, unfortunately (I just checked), and since I took my MINI in for service this morning, that will have to wait. Here's what they look like though: As Jay mentioned above, I'm not sure that these ones are still available (via Detroit Tuned, if they are). Here's what Rogue MINI used to make (as well as custom-designed ones on request): Mini Eyes - Rogue Minis I always liked these better than the "cartoonish" ones that others had, but hey, personal preference. "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
Scavenger Posted March 15, 2010 Report Posted March 15, 2010 I've got a set too, very cool! I just made an inquiry about their status - waiting to hear back. 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
VioletDC Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Posted March 15, 2010 Kewl! Sounds like a MINI Eyes-installing party is taking shape! 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 16, 2010 Report Posted March 16, 2010 The Dragon eyes look so tough! Back when I was looking for the rogue eyes Detroit tuned was out of stock, maybe they are carrying them now. I remember I got so obsessed with wanting the eyes that I did eventually order them from the guy in England. And here I've never installed them. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Scavenger Posted March 17, 2010 Report Posted March 17, 2010 Gigi, you're right, I checked with Emily, (StoopidGirl). and she said she passed all her supply over to Nate (gnatster). Where they've gone from there, dunno. I'm not sure if Gnatster (MotoringAlliance.com) has the style you like but I know he's got quite an inventory and is located near Dallas, TX. No custom agent required. :-) I've got a set too, very cool! I just made an inquiry about their status - waiting to hear back. 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
Gigi Posted March 17, 2010 Report Posted March 17, 2010 I saw a big box of them at his house as recent as a month ago when I was picking up a set exactly like the ones pictured for a friend. Since I have a R56, I wasn't really paying that much attention to Nathan's inventory. Sorry!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 20, 2010 Report Posted March 20, 2010 Tigger's got eyes!!! Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
VioletDC Posted March 21, 2010 Author Report Posted March 21, 2010 Tigger's got eyes!!! Gooo, Tigger! It's your b'day! Scoopie got hers on yesterday at MoA (we got there early, so we had plenty of time b4 folks arrived). 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 21, 2010 Report Posted March 21, 2010 Scoopie and and Tigger could be brother and sister, we have to get a photo of them together. Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
JustJAY Posted March 21, 2010 Report Posted March 21, 2010 Here are my eyes. This is a project I was doing today. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
VioletDC Posted March 21, 2010 Author Report Posted March 21, 2010 Scoopie and and Tigger could be brother and sister, we have to get a photo of them together. Ali I know, right!!!?? That'd be great! :top: 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
VioletDC Posted March 21, 2010 Author Report Posted March 21, 2010 Here are my eyes. This is a project I was doing today. Jay, those are waaayyy cool! I'm lovin' the fact we get 2 do them! It was also a pleasure meeting u yesterday! I had such a gr8 time all day long, and the end-of-day libations were spot-on! :top: 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
