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: My 2009 Astro Black MCS


Tackleberry
May 27th, 2012, 10:42 PM
Almost two months ago, it looked like this......

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/MINIs/004.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/MINIs/008.jpg

Nine weeks later, it looks like this.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/MINIs/023-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/MINIs/024.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/MINIs/035.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/MINIs/022.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/MINIs/010-1-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/MINIs/013-2.jpg

EXTERIOR:
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Gas cap overlay
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Door Handle overlays
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Wing Emblem overlays
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Valve Stem Caps
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Antenna
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber License Frame
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber License Frame Locking Kit
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber front lip
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber scuttles
OUTMOTORING Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers
JCW Carbon Fiber Boot Handle
JCW Carbon Fiber Bonnet Scoop
JCW Polished Aluminum Upper Strut Brace
M7 TUNING Carbon Fiber C-Wing
3D DESIGN Rear Carbon Fiber Diffuser
Euro Clear LED Taillights w/ Black Housing
Euro Clear LED Rear Fog Lights w/ Black Housing
Performance Auto Solutions Custom Built Headlight Retrofit Package
-Mini MH1 bi-xenon projectors
-Mini Gatling Shrouds (all black)
-H1 5000k HID AMP Bulbs (pure white)
-AMP Morimoto 3Five Ballasts
-H13 Standalone Wiring Setup (plug and play)
-ALL BLACK Paint
-Smoked Ambers
-CCFL Halos

INTERIOR:
MINI Cosmopolitan floor mats
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Steering Wheel Overlay
JCW Steering Wheel Black Leather w/ Red Stitching
JCW Shift knob Black Leather w/ Red stitching and Red Shift Diagram

WHEELS/TIRES:
Kyowa Evolve 18x8 Flat Black wheels
KUMHO AST 215/35-18 tires

SUSPENSION/BRAKES:
EBC Red Stuff Ceramic Brake Pads
Way Motor Works Stainless Steel Brake lines
MGP Brake Caliper Covers (red)
Helix Lower Control Arms
NM Engineering Adjustable 22mm Rear Sway Bar
NM Engineering Adjustable Rear Sway bar links
H&R Sport Springs (1.4" drop)

PERFORMANCE:
NM Engineering Stainless Steel Cat-Back exhaust
NM Engineering Titanium Turbo Heatshield
NM Engineering Engine Torque Arm Mount Insert
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber Hi-Flow Induction Kit

louisb1304
May 28th, 2012, 09:47 AM
Its a nice looking car, The spoiler is a bit big for my tastes but otherwise a tidy looking ride.
I bet it gets hot too being all black and in Pensecola!

Tackleberry
May 28th, 2012, 06:08 PM
Its a nice looking car, The spoiler is a bit big for my tastes but otherwise a tidy looking ride.
I bet it gets hot too being all black and in Pensecola!

It does get a little warm, but the air conditioner cools it down rather quickly.

MiniPulator
May 28th, 2012, 08:43 PM
Very nice!
I do agree with wing being huge.
Have any better pics of the caliper covers?
what do they do?

Tackleberry
May 29th, 2012, 12:01 AM
Very nice!
I do agree with wing being huge.
Have any better pics of the caliper covers?
what do they do?

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/MINIs/011-1.jpg

The cover just covers the outside of the caliper. As a matter of fact, in most cases, they do not even need to be removed to replace the pads.

http://www.carid.com/2009-mini-cooper-caliper-covers/

MiniPulator
May 29th, 2012, 12:37 AM
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/MINIs/011-1.jpg

The cover just covers the outside of the caliper. As a matter of fact, in most cases, they do not even need to be removed to replace the pads.

2009 Mini Cooper Caliper Covers | Mini cooper Caliper Cover Kits (http://www.carid.com/2009-mini-cooper-caliper-covers/)

wait...so its a fake racing caliper???? :no6xn:

louisb1304
May 29th, 2012, 08:42 AM
wait...so its a fake racing caliper???? :no6xn:

Fake calipers, its really a Mini One Diesel under the MCS kit :p

just kidding ;)

rossib86
May 30th, 2012, 04:39 PM
apart from the spoiler which is a bit big looks great, love the seats and the interior. Really nice Mini!!

Madpig
May 31st, 2012, 06:15 PM
Like the number plate.....just one snag though.....steering wheel's on the wrong side!!!

Tackleberry
Jun 8th, 2012, 01:28 AM
Just installed the new custom-made HID headlights from Performance Auto Solutions.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/MINIs/001-16.jpg

I still have to get the Halos wired.