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the_beast · Jun 7th, 2008, 01:42 PM

Hi, After collecting my car on tuesday i have made a couple of subtle changes already. I have changed the side repeaters, the rear lights and the aerial. I have also removed the rear wiper.

ScottyBoy · Jun 8th, 2008, 07:54 AM

Looking very smart... how did you remove the rear wiper and why did you?

Scott

Dawn · Jun 8th, 2008, 08:53 AM

I saw this when Dan had it.. very individual, wasnt the front number plate on the bonet, or am i dreaming

the_beast · Jun 8th, 2008, 10:45 AM

Yeah the front number plate was on the bonnet but the garage changed it back to make it more saleable. Hopefully will be putting it back on the bonnet soon.

The rear wiper came off because i dont use it because i cant see a lot out of the tinted windows anyway and i wanted it to look smoother at the back.

Very easy to remove, just removed the wiper arm, took off the inner boot panel and unbolted the wiper motor. Its a 13mm nut for the wiper arm, 6 pozi-drive screws for the boot panel and 3 10mm bolts for the motor. Then i just fitted a non-return valve to washer pipe to stop it leaking and used a black mountain bike headstand cap, bolt and nut to seal the hole again.

Also forgot to mention i changed the side repeaters from white to black, its not very clear in the pictures what was the original. I'm trying to get the car looking very mean and dark.

kipperhughes · Jun 8th, 2008, 12:53 PM

Did you just buy film for you rear lights?

the_beast · Jun 9th, 2008, 12:52 AM

The rear lights are made by Ultra, they come black as standard. I bought them off of ebay. They go really well with the tinted windows and black reversing light. Will try to post pics of them on when its dark as the light output is very good.

Streeters · Jun 9th, 2008, 09:14 PM

Nice One Mark, Keep up the good work. Love the look at the back without the wiper. Looking forward to seeing Elmo again on friday

(and you of course)

the_beast · Jun 9th, 2008, 10:16 PM

I'm glad you approve, looking forward to friday. I hope i get a warm reception.

sef · Jun 10th, 2008, 06:31 AM

I saw you yesterday coming down the hill from Rayne...

the_beast · Jun 10th, 2008, 10:07 AM

Yes you did see me there, your car looked nice from what i saw off it. Will you be at the Essex mini meet at frankie and bennys on friday.

sef · Jun 10th, 2008, 10:42 AM

No I'm afraid not, I'm not a member of ECMC anymore...

Jun 7th, 2008, 01:42 PM	#1
the_beast MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Braintree, Essex Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Elmo's Latest Mod's Hi, After collecting my car on tuesday i have made a couple of subtle changes already. I have changed the side repeaters, the rear lights and the aerial. I have also removed the rear wiper.

Jun 8th, 2008, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dawn Work'd Up ! My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 3,045 Offline	I saw this when Dan had it.. very individual, wasnt the front number plate on the bonet, or am i dreaming EssexMINI2 click me

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Streeters ECMC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 487 Offline	Nice One Mark, Keep up the good work. Love the look at the back without the wiper. Looking forward to seeing Elmo again on friday (and you of course) JCW Sound Kit No. D0641

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sef Affinity to 1320 Autos My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: A dark Corner Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 672 Offline	I saw you yesterday coming down the hill from Rayne... www.miniclubuk.com

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Jun 8th, 2008, 07:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 2,878 Offline	Looking very smart... how did you remove the rear wiper and why did you? Scott

Jun 8th, 2008, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
the_beast MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Braintree, Essex Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Yeah the front number plate was on the bonnet but the garage changed it back to make it more saleable. Hopefully will be putting it back on the bonnet soon. The rear wiper came off because i dont use it because i cant see a lot out of the tinted windows anyway and i wanted it to look smoother at the back. Very easy to remove, just removed the wiper arm, took off the inner boot panel and unbolted the wiper motor. Its a 13mm nut for the wiper arm, 6 pozi-drive screws for the boot panel and 3 10mm bolts for the motor. Then i just fitted a non-return valve to washer pipe to stop it leaking and used a black mountain bike headstand cap, bolt and nut to seal the hole again. Also forgot to mention i changed the side repeaters from white to black, its not very clear in the pictures what was the original. I'm trying to get the car looking very mean and dark.

Jun 8th, 2008, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
kipperhughes MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bexhill-On-Sea Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 27 Online	Did you just buy film for you rear lights?

Jun 9th, 2008, 12:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
the_beast MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Braintree, Essex Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 23 Offline	The rear lights are made by Ultra, they come black as standard. I bought them off of ebay. They go really well with the tinted windows and black reversing light. Will try to post pics of them on when its dark as the light output is very good.

Jun 9th, 2008, 10:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
the_beast MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Braintree, Essex Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 23 Offline	I'm glad you approve, looking forward to friday. I hope i get a warm reception.

Jun 10th, 2008, 10:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
the_beast MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Braintree, Essex Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Yes you did see me there, your car looked nice from what i saw off it. Will you be at the Essex mini meet at frankie and bennys on friday.

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