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minikid · May 8th, 2002, 02:00 AM

Here's the prototype of the exterior door hinges we have been working on...I will post a couple of photos.

Please give feedback!

minikid · May 8th, 2002, 02:01 AM

another photo

minikid · May 8th, 2002, 02:01 AM

and a wide shot for the full vision

Morty · May 8th, 2002, 04:40 AM

Really not bad !!
I like the looks... makes the side less flat

How are they mounted?

Before anyone else asks ....
Are you gonna do them in chrome also?

monsta · May 8th, 2002, 04:46 AM

Yep, quite like those. Better than the prototype model version you did a while back... Now, what about chrome?

AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 05:17 AM

I like them too, would be super in chrome - they are kinda like aerodynamic air splitters almost ??......

monsta · May 8th, 2002, 05:23 AM

One further question, I can't imagine the door opening very well with these fitted. Can you post a picture??

minikid · May 8th, 2002, 05:58 AM

We will do these in chrome eventually. They are mounted with simple double faced tape and they clear each other just fine when opening the doors. It took quite a bit to get them lined up just right with the proper clearance and such.

Its a fun little deal...I think perhaps we have a hit!

Morty · May 8th, 2002, 06:06 AM

Yeah maybe ...

I think you'd better put a detailed manual in the package too

If I read what difficulties you had with lining them up

spanky2k · May 8th, 2002, 07:29 AM

Those look good. Not really my thing, because I like the 'flatness', but I can see the appeal. Very 'classic'. Would look great in chrome tho!

MiNiGuY · May 8th, 2002, 11:54 AM

I reckon they look very good too.
Subtle but stylish.
How about false weld seams too?? only kidding

AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 12:05 PM

Maybe some fake rust on the hinges too??

dietcokeplease · May 8th, 2002, 02:20 PM

I think Foliatec have chrome stick on faux-hinges. They also do stick-on rivets if thats your thang!

I'm surprised Mr Monsta hasn't popped down to his Ripspeed dept in Halfordss to buy up their stock of chrome stuff!

monsta · May 8th, 2002, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dietcokeplease
I think Foliatec have chrome stick on faux-hinges. They also do stick-on rivets if thats your thang!

I'm surprised Mr Monsta hasn't popped down to his Ripspeed dept in Halfordss to buy up their stock of chrome stuff!

My local Halfords is too small for a Ripspeed dept....

smiffy · May 8th, 2002, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dietcokeplease
I think Foliatec have chrome stick on faux-hinges. They also do stick-on rivets if thats your thang!

Dont get these ones, they look really naf & are too small

Minty · May 8th, 2002, 04:14 PM

Yeah, i like these......but definatly need to be chromed.

Bit like this (very quick photoshop job!)

dietcokeplease · May 8th, 2002, 05:51 PM

Hmmmm,

Now they're chromed Minty they look weird! Looks like another set of door handles!

I like them body colour, but maybe on a lighter car they'd look better in chrome.

DC

AidenL · May 8th, 2002, 05:53 PM

Hmmm, body colour might just be better in this case alright, more retro??

BRG4Me · May 8th, 2002, 06:42 PM

Fake hinges? C'mon! If you want a classic Mini, just buy one... you'll get external hinges and rusty exposed body seams at no extra cost. Sorry, but I think the new MINI ought to stand on its own merits, and fake add-ons are in very poor taste. Having said all that, you'll probably have trouble keeping them in stock

Marts · May 8th, 2002, 06:46 PM

I agree with BRG4ME's sentiments . They really are unnecessary..

May 8th, 2002, 02:00 AM	#1
minikid MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: So Cal Local Time: 11:47 PM Posts: 103 Offline	Exterior Door Hinges? Here's the prototype of the exterior door hinges we have been working on...I will post a couple of photos. Please give feedback! Attached Thumbnails Mr.C of TVA Accessories http://www.gotmini.com 714-792-3975

May 8th, 2002, 02:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
minikid MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: So Cal Local Time: 11:47 PM Posts: 103 Offline	another photo another photo Attached Thumbnails Mr.C of TVA Accessories http://www.gotmini.com 714-792-3975

May 8th, 2002, 02:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
minikid MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: So Cal Local Time: 11:47 PM Posts: 103 Offline	wide shot and a wide shot for the full vision Attached Thumbnails Mr.C of TVA Accessories http://www.gotmini.com 714-792-3975

May 8th, 2002, 04:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:47 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Yep, quite like those. Better than the prototype model version you did a while back... Now, what about chrome? the MINI has gone...

May 8th, 2002, 05:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:47 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	I like them too, would be super in chrome - they are kinda like aerodynamic air splitters almost ??...... *Global Moderator*

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May 8th, 2002, 04:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Morty * shooting pictures * Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Near Antwerp Local Time: 12:47 AM Posts: 3,016 Offline	Really not bad !! I like the looks... makes the side less flat How are they mounted? Before anyone else asks .... Are you gonna do them in chrome also?

May 8th, 2002, 05:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:47 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	One further question, I can't imagine the door opening very well with these fitted. Can you post a picture?? the MINI has gone...

May 8th, 2002, 05:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
minikid MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: So Cal Local Time: 11:47 PM Posts: 103 Offline	Oh yeah chrome We will do these in chrome eventually. They are mounted with simple double faced tape and they clear each other just fine when opening the doors. It took quite a bit to get them lined up just right with the proper clearance and such. Its a fun little deal...I think perhaps we have a hit! Mr.C of TVA Accessories http://www.gotmini.com 714-792-3975

May 8th, 2002, 06:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Morty * shooting pictures * Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Near Antwerp Local Time: 12:47 AM Posts: 3,016 Offline	Yeah maybe ... I think you'd better put a detailed manual in the package too If I read what difficulties you had with lining them up

May 8th, 2002, 07:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
spanky2k MINI2 Crash Test Driver Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:47 AM Posts: 1,384 Offline	Those look good. Not really my thing, because I like the 'flatness', but I can see the appeal. Very 'classic'. Would look great in chrome tho! Spanky2k Officially the worst MINI driver in the Universe!!!

May 8th, 2002, 11:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
MiNiGuY MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 12:47 AM Posts: 808 Offline	Nice I reckon they look very good too. Subtle but stylish. How about false weld seams too?? only kidding

May 8th, 2002, 12:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:47 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Maybe some fake rust on the hinges too?? *Global Moderator*

May 8th, 2002, 02:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 11:47 PM Posts: 5,261 Offline	I think Foliatec have chrome stick on faux-hinges. They also do stick-on rivets if thats your thang! I'm surprised Mr Monsta hasn't popped down to his Ripspeed dept in Halfordss to buy up their stock of chrome stuff! There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

May 8th, 2002, 03:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:47 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dietcokeplease I think Foliatec have chrome stick on faux-hinges. They also do stick-on rivets if thats your thang! I'm surprised Mr Monsta hasn't popped down to his Ripspeed dept in Halfordss to buy up their stock of chrome stuff! My local Halfords is too small for a Ripspeed dept.... the MINI has gone...

May 8th, 2002, 03:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 11:47 PM Posts: 5,718 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dietcokeplease I think Foliatec have chrome stick on faux-hinges. They also do stick-on rivets if thats your thang! Dont get these ones, they look really naf & are too small S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

May 8th, 2002, 04:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rugby Local Time: 11:47 PM Posts: 3,967 Offline	Yeah, i like these......but definatly need to be chromed. Bit like this (very quick photoshop job!) MINI-3 @ Cotswold MINI \| BMW-four @ Cotswold BMW \| E-Mail Me \| Minty - Part of the IT Crowd! Last edited by Minty : May 8th, 2002 at 04:28 PM.

May 8th, 2002, 05:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 11:47 PM Posts: 5,261 Offline	Hmmmm, Now they're chromed Minty they look weird! Looks like another set of door handles! I like them body colour, but maybe on a lighter car they'd look better in chrome. DC There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

May 8th, 2002, 05:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:47 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Hmmm, body colour might just be better in this case alright, more retro?? *Global Moderator*

May 8th, 2002, 06:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
BRG4Me MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Texas Local Time: 05:47 PM Posts: 76 Offline	Totally Bogus Fake hinges? C'mon! If you want a classic Mini, just buy one... you'll get external hinges and rusty exposed body seams at no extra cost. Sorry, but I think the new MINI ought to stand on its own merits, and fake add-ons are in very poor taste. Having said all that, you'll probably have trouble keeping them in stock

May 8th, 2002, 06:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
Marts MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: just moving to Great Local Time: 12:47 AM Posts: 515 Offline	I agree with BRG4ME's sentiments . They really are unnecessary..

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