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paulmon · Mar 30th, 2004, 03:27 AM

Well, as it turns out I was selected to participate in that new TV show "Tuner Transformation." The format is pretty simple. They know what I use the car for, they take that into account, however they don't tell me what mods they're going to be doing until they reveal the car to me at the end. This way they get my reaction etc. So I could end up with a purple car with pink polkadots but I could also end up with a great autocross/performance car. Think of it like one of those home decorating shows like "While you were out" except for cars.

The episode will be airing on Speed channel Tuesday March 30th at 7pm EST. I've got the car back but cannot post pictures etc of the car or discuss it. Watch the episode!

They just did a Ford Focus with a $10,000 budget. The Focus got the following mods:

Turbo
Water to Air Intercooler
Body Kit
Big Brakes
LCD Screen
Play Station
Painted stock wheels darker to match car better.

I'll post a follow up on the 30th to discuss.

Cheers,

Paul

dansmini · Mar 30th, 2004, 12:48 PM

Wow, very cool! I will watch it tonight! This should be moved to the general discussion forum for more views!

My Pocket Rocket · Mar 30th, 2004, 12:51 PM

When is the time of the show?

kyriian · Mar 30th, 2004, 02:09 PM

7:00 EST on Speed

sdmidget · Mar 30th, 2004, 04:45 PM

"reminder" already set on my cable!!

My Pocket Rocket · Mar 30th, 2004, 11:30 PM

My god! JCW and Limited slip!....I'm not sure about spider web thou..

Jealous!!!

dansmini · Mar 30th, 2004, 11:42 PM

Nice work on the JCW and LSD! But I bet Paul doesn't keep the exterior graphics! Just a hunch. He didn't look too thrilled!

ncdave · Mar 30th, 2004, 11:56 PM

My thoughts as well - his initial reaction was not exactly what you'd expect from a full JCW conversion. Those wheels look great though!

The show started out on a downer with 2 out of the 3 tuners not caring very much for the "BMW" Mini.

Still, Paul's got himself a seriously nice Cooper!

font · Mar 31st, 2004, 12:18 AM

When are the reruns for this show? I'm in US Central Time and just figured out what channel SPEED is on the cable system (okay, so I don't watch much TV).

ezrally · Mar 31st, 2004, 12:29 AM

10pm EST
Its on again during the week- check SPEEDTV.com

paulmon · Mar 31st, 2004, 12:34 AM

I posted in the Canada forum but I'll limit the rest of my replies to this thread...

I already had close to JCW power with my Pulley, Intake, Magnaflow so that didn't thrill me, granted my warranty is back and my car is now worth a ton more money. The LSD makes quite a difference at launch. I challenged a friend the other day, had pulley, intake, exhaust, ecu and throttle body. Was two car lengths ahead before shifting into second but didn't extend my lead beyond that and didn't loose ground either.

I love my diff, couldn't you tell.

The graphics are growing on me. The H&R springs are too low for my autocross rubber (Kosei K1 Racing with Victoracers) so they're going back to stock. The JCW Wheels are nice, don't need them, offers?

Paul

dansmini · Mar 31st, 2004, 12:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by paulmon

I posted in the Canada forum but I'll limit the rest of my replies to this thread...

I already had close to JCW power with my Pulley, Intake, Magnaflow so that didn't thrill me, granted my warranty is back and my car is now worth a ton more money. The LSD makes quite a difference at launch. I challenged a friend the other day, had pulley, intake, exhaust, ecu and throttle body. Was two car lengths ahead before shifting into second but didn't extend my lead beyond that and didn't loose ground either.

I love my diff, couldn't you tell.

The graphics are growing on me. The H&R springs are too low for my autocross rubber (Kosei K1 Racing with Victoracers) so they're going back to stock. The JCW Wheels are nice, don't need them, offers?

Paul

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. They really thought they were going to blow you away with the JCW, but you already had some form of most of that done! I had to laugh when the girl at the end kept saying something about "Aren't you pysched? You've got a supercharger!" Like she didn't even know the car had one the day it was bought!
I was kind of disappointed that they didn't extend themselves more creatively in what they did. Not saying that this show should be like "Monster Garage", but they just seemed to cop out a bit by going with the JCW. Ideally, what would you have liked to see done? Are you leaving the vinyl graphics on? I am NOT trying to be a downer about this. I really enjoyed the show. And I'm sure you're not complaining!

ChilliSteve · Apr 4th, 2004, 03:38 PM

post up some pics! I missed the show.

-Steve

99mini · Apr 6th, 2004, 09:40 PM

anyone have a friend with an SRT in the GTA?

http://www.dscr.net/ubb/cgi-bin/ulti...;f=34;t=004725

some transformations even include a fish tank!

http://www.4g61t.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8293

Mar 30th, 2004, 03:27 AM	#1
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 12:24 PM Posts: 789 Offline	MINI on Tuner Transformation on SPEED channel Well, as it turns out I was selected to participate in that new TV show "Tuner Transformation." The format is pretty simple. They know what I use the car for, they take that into account, however they don't tell me what mods they're going to be doing until they reveal the car to me at the end. This way they get my reaction etc. So I could end up with a purple car with pink polkadots but I could also end up with a great autocross/performance car. Think of it like one of those home decorating shows like "While you were out" except for cars. The episode will be airing on Speed channel Tuesday March 30th at 7pm EST. I've got the car back but cannot post pictures etc of the car or discuss it. Watch the episode! They just did a Ford Focus with a $10,000 budget. The Focus got the following mods: Turbo Water to Air Intercooler Body Kit Big Brakes LCD Screen Play Station Painted stock wheels darker to match car better. I'll post a follow up on the 30th to discuss. Cheers, Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Mar 30th, 2004, 02:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
kyriian Dating my S Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 597 Offline	7:00 EST on Speed 03 Dark Silver MCS w/ White roof

Mar 30th, 2004, 04:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 931 Offline	"reminder" already set on my cable!! 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

Mar 31st, 2004, 12:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 663 Offline	10pm EST Its on again during the week- check SPEEDTV.com Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

Mar 31st, 2004, 12:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 12:24 PM Posts: 789 Offline	I posted in the Canada forum but I'll limit the rest of my replies to this thread... I already had close to JCW power with my Pulley, Intake, Magnaflow so that didn't thrill me, granted my warranty is back and my car is now worth a ton more money. The LSD makes quite a difference at launch. I challenged a friend the other day, had pulley, intake, exhaust, ecu and throttle body. Was two car lengths ahead before shifting into second but didn't extend my lead beyond that and didn't loose ground either. I love my diff, couldn't you tell. The graphics are growing on me. The H&R springs are too low for my autocross rubber (Kosei K1 Racing with Victoracers) so they're going back to stock. The JCW Wheels are nice, don't need them, offers? Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

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Mar 30th, 2004, 12:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
dansmini Sullivan Racing Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Local Time: 12:24 PM Posts: 1,138 Offline	Wow, very cool! I will watch it tonight! This should be moved to the general discussion forum for more views!

Mar 30th, 2004, 12:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
My Pocket Rocket MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 12:24 PM Posts: 109 Offline	When is the time of the show?

Mar 30th, 2004, 11:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
My Pocket Rocket MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 12:24 PM Posts: 109 Offline	My god! JCW and Limited slip!....I'm not sure about spider web thou.. Jealous!!!

Mar 30th, 2004, 11:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
dansmini Sullivan Racing Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Local Time: 12:24 PM Posts: 1,138 Offline	Nice work on the JCW and LSD! But I bet Paul doesn't keep the exterior graphics! Just a hunch. He didn't look too thrilled!

Mar 30th, 2004, 11:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
ncdave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 12:24 PM Posts: 654 Offline	My thoughts as well - his initial reaction was not exactly what you'd expect from a full JCW conversion. Those wheels look great though! The show started out on a downer with 2 out of the 3 tuners not caring very much for the "BMW" Mini. Still, Paul's got himself a seriously nice Cooper!

Mar 31st, 2004, 12:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
font Diversi-DIAL Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicagoland, US Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 51 Offline	When are the reruns for this show? I'm in US Central Time and just figured out what channel SPEED is on the cable system (okay, so I don't watch much TV).

Mar 31st, 2004, 12:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
dansmini Sullivan Racing Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Local Time: 12:24 PM Posts: 1,138 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by paulmon I posted in the Canada forum but I'll limit the rest of my replies to this thread... I already had close to JCW power with my Pulley, Intake, Magnaflow so that didn't thrill me, granted my warranty is back and my car is now worth a ton more money. The LSD makes quite a difference at launch. I challenged a friend the other day, had pulley, intake, exhaust, ecu and throttle body. Was two car lengths ahead before shifting into second but didn't extend my lead beyond that and didn't loose ground either. I love my diff, couldn't you tell. The graphics are growing on me. The H&R springs are too low for my autocross rubber (Kosei K1 Racing with Victoracers) so they're going back to stock. The JCW Wheels are nice, don't need them, offers? Paul Yeah, that's what I was thinking. They really thought they were going to blow you away with the JCW, but you already had some form of most of that done! I had to laugh when the girl at the end kept saying something about "Aren't you pysched? You've got a supercharger!" Like she didn't even know the car had one the day it was bought! I was kind of disappointed that they didn't extend themselves more creatively in what they did. Not saying that this show should be like "Monster Garage", but they just seemed to cop out a bit by going with the JCW. Ideally, what would you have liked to see done? Are you leaving the vinyl graphics on? I am NOT trying to be a downer about this. I really enjoyed the show. And I'm sure you're not complaining!

Apr 4th, 2004, 03:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
ChilliSteve MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 298 Offline	post up some pics! I missed the show. -Steve

Apr 6th, 2004, 09:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
99mini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 12:24 PM Posts: 33 Offline	anyone have a friend with an SRT in the GTA? http://www.dscr.net/ubb/cgi-bin/ulti...;f=34;t=004725 some transformations even include a fish tank! http://www.4g61t.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8293 Last edited by 99mini : Apr 7th, 2004 at 09:46 PM.

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