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  1. #1
    1st Gear
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Name
    Randy
    Member #
    2768
    Location
    Charlotte, NC
    Posts
    1

    My MINI Information:
    Year
    2005
    Model
    Cooper S
    Color
    Absolute Black
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    My MINI

    New Mini owner..

    Hey everyone,
    Just got my Mini last week, been wanting one for awhile and finally pulled the trigger. I joined this club tonight, and had a few questions. I have a 2005 S, black with the twin stripes and they are cracked and broken, it also has a clear bra on it. I would like to get those replaced, and the bra removed. I like the look of the wide single stripe with accent better, but will the paint be faded under the old ones so much that it would be better to just stay the same? The car is black and besides the cracked stripes, is in better than average condition. If I stay with the twin stripes, any recommendations for doing the job in Charlotte? And where should I order the new stripes? Also, I read the thread on tinting, and was going to get that done, but I like the ceramic tinting now, never knew about that before, any ideas for someone in Charlotte to do that job. Last thing, when I bear down on the throttle and the supercharger is kicking, I detect a bit of a burning smell. Nothing intense, but noticeable, I do not detect it under normal driving conditions. I have never owned a car with a supercharger before, is it normal? The car runs like a champ otherwise. I am an avid motorcycle rider, and have been to the Dragon numerous times, any upcoming club events for some twisty fun? Tks for your help.
    Rando

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    Motorin' a long time N2MINI's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Name
    Bryan & Kim
    Member #
    304
    Location
    Winston-Salem, NC
    Posts
    5,752

    My MINI Information:
    Year
    2006
    Model
    Cooper
    Color
    Hot Orange
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    My MINI
    Welcome to the club.. We have a Tinting place as a sponsor/vendor which gives us I think it is a 10% discount. they are in Clemmons.. Click on the "discounts" tap at the top of the page..

    On the stripes the only way to know for sure if you will have the ghosting stripe effect is to go ahead and peel them off.. Let the car sit in the sun to heat them up and them slowly peel them off.. If they are all cracked that may take awhile if they are coming up in small pieces.. The auto parts stores do sell some vinyl removel which may help, and or try some lighter fluid on the leftover adheasive..

    I cut alot of our members vinyl and Twister ( Mark ) installs alot of them.. Once you get ready for them let us know if we can help...

    '06 MC, Cabrio, HO, 5 Speed,
    M7-USS, Megan Racing Coilovers w/adj. Camper Plates & Exhaust, ASA-R1 18'' Wheels, Aero Kit, H-Sport adj. Control Arms & Sway Bar, TSW adj. End Links, Helix Short Shifter, VIP Engine Damper, DDM Air Intake, Hidden Fog Lights, Custom Vinyl Work thru Out..

    I didn't need that 401K anyway!!

  3. #3
    Creater of Cartographic Cleverness jcauseyfd's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Name
    Jeff
    Member #
    542
    Location
    Graham, NC
    Posts
    1,880

    My MINI Information:
    Year
    2008
    Model
    Cooper S
    Color
    Chili Red
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    My MINI

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    Welcome to the club Randy! Enjoy your new MINI!!

    When you are ready to do your stripes, I would highly recommend you make the ride up the W-S area to work with Bryan and Mark.

    jcauseyfd | CROC #361 | www.totehmoon.com/blog/ | 2008 CR/W MCS "MINI WUF"

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