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03-04-2008, 05:45 PM
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Puma's First Love
Welcome to my MINI's ("Trouble") garage thread! On the first page I've included my original post on m|u, my first tentative mod list, my current mod list, and all the (good) pictures from all the pages of the thread. Feel free to leave comments or questions if you have any, and thanks for popping in!
 __________________________________________________ ___________ Original Post: So most of you know my situation, but for those that don't, here it is: My fascination with Mini's goes back to 2003 (ooooh long time...  ) when my mom bought Mini #168 from Brecht Mini in San Diego, CA. Since then, I'd been driven around in the little Fun Box for the last 5 years until I finally got up the nerve to learn to drive stick in November of last year. I had the Mini for about 2 weeks, during which time I met Larryhermann, theiceman, Jacqtheshark, Hollis, and Hairball at the Carlsbad meet. They gave me a card with the site, I checked it out, and you guys helped propell me into Mini Mania (some call it an addiction - it's not. Just true love...).Long story short, I've been researching Minis, schemeing about getting Minis, dreaming about Minis, drooling on Minis, and photoshoping Minis for the last few months, and I'm desperate to get my own! Unfortunately, I'm a college student on suspension from school, living on my own for the first time, broke as all hell, so right now, a Mini may not be in my immediate future. However, I still love them, and I'm still gonna try... Anyways, below is Mini Cooper #168. He has no pet name - I just call him Mini - but he's so much fun, even as a pure stock Cooper. Without further ado, I give you MINI!!! __________________________________________________ ___________ Updated 16th June, 2008 Quote:
So I show up to my moms house expecting to celebrate her birthday (we share a b-day. Kinda cool!), and after hanging out for a while, she hands me a box. The box was small. It had something in it. It was a key. It was a key to the Mini. OMFG I HAVE A MINI!!!! LET THE MODDING BEGIN!!! Mini has been officially renamed "Trouble," and I am in the process of deciding what mods I'm going to do. I'll be starting with cosmetic stuff since I don't have the cash to throw down for engine mods, but you'll be seeing alot of posts from me on all sorts of modding stuff. I'm so freeking excited!!! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!  __________________________________________________ ___________ Updated 22nd July, 2008 Puma's Mostrous Maniacal Mini Mod List: Dated 07.22.2008 1. Suspension Components (done)
Updated on 2nd February, 2010 Most recent mod list (2.Feb.2010) - red asterix (*) items have been completed Exterior
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"Chi va piano, va sano e lontano" • The Build of Stella the R60 • The Build of Trouble the R50 (sold) • • The Build of the Hans the E28 (sold) • The Build of Johann the E30 (sold) • Last edited by Puma; 03-02-2010 at 06:29 PM.. 
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03-04-2008, 05:56 PM
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Hey, I recognize that MINI. That's the one that never parks by the other MU members when we form a monthly meet!!! hah. kiddin' man.
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"I swear by my life-and my love for it-that I shall never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for the sake of mine." -Galt's oath
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03-04-2008, 06:53 PM
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Peek-tures!
Stock Pix
  Antenna Mod      Tint & Antenna Pix                 Springs & Koni's           Megan Coils   New Wheels   
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"Chi va piano, va sano e lontano" • The Build of Stella the R60 • The Build of Trouble the R50 (sold) • • The Build of the Hans the E28 (sold) • The Build of Johann the E30 (sold) • Last edited by Puma; 03-08-2010 at 06:32 PM..
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03-04-2008, 07:24 PM
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Either the dealer will have it or mebbe Moss MINI. I had trouble getting a hold of some Chili Red TU Paint, so when you tell them your looking for Silk Green they might just laugh....
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03-06-2008, 12:05 AM
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Lol... I partied too much, went to class not enough, and did homework never. That's the whole thing in a nutshell. I went from a 3.2 GPA end of my first year to a 1.989 at years end. I'll be back out there in August though to repair what I did. I definitely learned my lesson...
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"Chi va piano, va sano e lontano" • The Build of Stella the R60 • The Build of Trouble the R50 (sold) • • The Build of the Hans the E28 (sold) • The Build of Johann the E30 (sold) •
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03-06-2008, 03:32 AM
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yeah, partying like that is fun for a bit, then you realize what it really costs you down the line. At least you learned while young, keep your head straight and hit the books hard, then you will have all the green to buy all the MINIs you want!!!
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03-06-2008, 05:53 AM
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 Great looking Mini...the Silk Greens are very rare indeed!
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03-06-2008, 07:48 PM
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Thanks guys, I really do appreciate the kind words.
 Yeah dude, I love the Mini! We hauled ass to work today. There's this stoplight (see below) by my house that if you miss it you've gotta wait literally 5 minutes, and as I pulled up it turned yellow. However, there's this sweet little side road that winds and bends and then joins back up with the freeway on ramp so we droped from 4th to 2nd and punched it through that side road, and ended up a good 7 minutes ahead of everyone else. Yay Mini's...  I'll get us some more photos tonight at the San Diego meet!
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"Chi va piano, va sano e lontano" • The Build of Stella the R60 • The Build of Trouble the R50 (sold) • • The Build of the Hans the E28 (sold) • The Build of Johann the E30 (sold) • Last edited by Puma; 03-06-2008 at 07:54 PM..
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