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[Down&Out]

Change that, and i will stab you. If you want to mod something i'd say sell on the PS and get something that isnt so rare. You couldnt change back from sportspacks anyway, nothing covers the bolt holes.

[Marky Tizz]

Personally I'd just take it as low as it can go as it is, those wheels really suit it, chuck the hideous exhaust and go for a nice side exit dtm or single pipe (Rc40 yum), then maybe get smeone to photoshop the stripes on for you and see what they think. Maybe get a black grille as well

[Down&Out]

I'm not trying to *yellow human water* on anyones fire here, and i know its his car, but for the love of god its so rare!. There where only ever 300 in this country to begin with (when it was launched) and theres bound to be less now...

Please dont ruin a rare car.

[Ouster]

I'm wondering, why do a lot of people think they "owe" it to the mini scene to keep their cars the same as how they left the factory? I for one wouldn't feel guilty modifying a LE mini...

[Marky Tizz]

I'm not trying to *yellow human water* on anyones fire here, and i know its his car, but for the love of god its so rare!. There where only ever 300 in this country to begin with (when it was launched) and theres bound to be less now...

Please dont ruin a rare car.

He's already said he's gonna keep it so it can go back to standard at any time. And to be honest he's not exactly gonna ruin it... look how it is now, looks ruined to me with that bloody great exhaust scraping along the road
Subtle mods will make all the difference and not detract from the rarity of the car - go for it.

[1293sleeper]

"He's already said he's gonna keep it so it can go back to standard at any time. And to be honest he's not exactly gonna ruin it"

that rules out sports packs then they ruin every mini they touch. i have tried to desportspack a mini before i gave up and sold it.

Edited by 1293sleeper, 03 May 2009 - 11:06 PM.

[Down&Out]

"He's already said he's gonna keep it so it can go back to standard at any time. And to be honest he's not exactly gonna ruin it"

that rules out sports packs then they ruin every mini they touch. i have tried to desportspack a mini before i gave up and sold it.

Thats what i'm on about. People have suggested mk1 conversions, sportspacks and miglias. All of that stuff is a pain in the rear to convert back from...

Edited by Knebworth 79, 04 May 2009 - 10:59 AM.

[shedonwheels]

Change that, and i will stab you.

It's a lovely LE Rich and if it was mine I doubt I'd want to change a single thing except the exhaust. But it's your car so you can do what you like to it! If you're itching to modify it a little it'd be wise to not do anything too irreversible, but I think you know that already!

How about a new bumper and overiders with corner bars kit on front and rear? They'd be a fairly easy and non-permanent mod that would give you a retro look. I think green bonnet stripes would look horrendous but that's just my opinion (sorry!) but lime green pin stripes might look quite nice I suppose.

It really is lovely just as it is though

[l_wire]

Thanks for all the comments guys, really appreciate it. I think ill probably go with a grp arch, either 2 or 5 depending how the wheels fit. Ive gone off the idea of the bonnet stripes anyway but im thinking about the pinstripes. Mk1 grille i think is the way forward because the bonnet lip is rusty so ill have to get another bonnet if i want a mk2 on anyways. Exhaust is ordered and on the way

Edited by l_wire, 04 May 2009 - 12:16 PM.

[Matt.P]

Want something different? what about vinyl wrapping it? That way you could Paul smith your paul smith! Make it all stripey like Paul smith's mini

[daddycool]

I have a Paul Smith Mini, I have got sportspack arches on it. The guy I bought it off had them put on, but I don't think I would have bought it if he hadn't had done it. Its got 13" alloys on which are sprayed black. I have a small bore single exit play mini exhaust on it. I have just bought some genuine Sportspack arches to replace the crappy copy ones that are on. Think I'll put these on when I have some do-ray-me!

http://www.minispare...oducts/1932.jpg

I was thinking of putting a supercharger and a webasto sunroof on it. But talking to the other half the other night she says I should keep it as original as possible and have a supercharger and webasto on my next mini. Which is a bit of a result as I didn't think she would ever let me have another one! Watch this space for my project thread!

Here are some pictures of other PS I saw at Himley, I took the pictures because IMO I think PS should never look like this! The whole idea of the green items on the car is that they were hidden from view! (ie Boot lining, rocker cover, glove box)

Sorry if i offend anyones car on the forum!!!

[Pooky]

I agree with keeping it possible to turn back to standard.

I like the pinstripe idea, are you thinking the bright Paul Smith Green?

I think it's lovely how it is! Spend your money on lots of lovely polishes and get super shiney!!