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Hapa Haole
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256 |
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Posted: June/19/10 at 9:21pm |
Someone mentioned I should post pics of my MINI's transformation over the past 3 1/2 years. I'd like to give some credit to PIXEL (aka Fred Good) for designing the stripes for my MINI. Here's the pics of the before, during and after:
This is my baby at the dealer as "stock" as can be in late September of 2006: MINI at Moritz by bfromhold, on Flickr MINI at Moritz2 by bfromhold, on Flickr Here's the aftermarket wheels I bought almost one year later:
My MINI's first car show in Tukwila - 8.18.07 by bfromhold, on Flickr On the dyno after having the MINI Madness Stage 2 installed:
The sideskirts, fender flares and front/rear spoilers painted in June 2008:
Removing the stock stripes to get ready for the "sport" stripes: 6.21.09 - DSCN3266 by bfromhold, on Flickr "Look Ma.... No stripes!" (and thankfully very little evidence of paint fading) :
6.21.09 - DSCN3272b by bfromhold, on Flickr Custom stripes by Fred Good "PIXEL" (ubermini.com):
The Dalles, WA - May 22, 2010 by bfromhold, on Flickr Edited by Hapa Haole - January/30/13 at 3:25pm |
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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CINIMIN
MINI Motorer Joined: August/27/05 Location: Everett WA Status: Offline Points: 4676 |
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Thanks Brenda! Interesting seeing the evolution of a show winner!
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Jack -
<font color=RED>CINIMIN [/COLOR] 2006 CR/W MCS - 6spd - LSD -15% Pulley - Dinan CAI ASA JH6's Koni FSD's 22mm Bar Have you hugged a curve today? |
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Genie B
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Member Joined: May/30/08 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 2153 |
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Brenda,
VERY NICE!
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catlvr2
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Comm Officer) Joined: July/19/05 Location: Buckley Status: Offline Points: 1610 |
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Cool, Brenda! I liked that!
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Leanne
2012 Hot Choc. S; "CATLVR" plates Gone but not forgotten: Bad Kitty 2010 hot choc. cabrio 2008 oxy. blue cooper 2005 chili red cooper |
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stormhyacinth
MINI Motorer Joined: April/24/09 Location: woodinville Status: Offline Points: 242 |
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beautiful
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Silver_Surfer
MINI Motorer PSMINI Nonmember Joined: July/31/09 Location: Poulsbo Status: Offline Points: 338 |
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From Stock to Fox, very nice!
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NOW PLAYING AT THE CINEMA HAPPY NEW YEAR PSMINI http://vimeo.com/18338258 |
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Hapa Haole
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256 |
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Thanks for the compliments everyone...
I'm still not done with Hapa. They'll be more upgrades as time goes on (and as the pocketbook allows $$).
Ed and Alma - Could I have/buy another PSMINI (flag marker) for my MINI? The one I have now kinda fell apart. I totally love it and would proudly display it on my MINI. A few here at the MINI Meet West in Pentiction B.C. have inquired about it.
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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Hapa Haole
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256 |
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Here's some recently added eyeballs that I installed on my MINI:
Edited by Hapa Haole - January/30/13 at 3:26pm |
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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SMOG
PSMINI Member PSMINI Member Joined: April/07/09 Location: Port Orchard Status: Offline Points: 4296 |
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Very nice evolution! Whats next?
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I wish there was a local MINI Dealership, like our Honda, Subaru, Mazada and VW.
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Hapa Haole
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256 |
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Well, here's my MINI's latest accessory (before and after video). I'm so proud of myself and my hubby for installing this rather than paying someone to do it.
Before installation of roof graphic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rf7u-tp4rU After installation of roof graphic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpeHoSJnuWE
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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SMOG
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The graphics look good! Steve, looking for a moonlighting job in vinyl? That was vinyl wasn't it? I believe you will like not having the sun beating down on you when you don't want it. Did you use a fire truck ladder to get the shots? S. |
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I wish there was a local MINI Dealership, like our Honda, Subaru, Mazada and VW.
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Hapa Haole
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256 |
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I did happen to use the same ladder that Steve was using when he fell off the shop's roof about a week ago and fractured a couple of ribs in the process. That's another story... but it wasn't a FD ladder.
Here's pics of the process of installing the sunroof decals (2 pieces). We got both sides of the decals centered, taped down, and ready to install: Now it's time to start applying the back half of the Union Jack decal. I'm chicken and started with the smaller of the two. ;) Yikes! Now I've got half of the backing cut off and I'm slowly going to apply the decal from the center out: I've installed the first half of the decal (on the bottom of this pic) and now Steve's peeling off the other half of the backing. I will continue to apply it very slowly from the center out (towards Steve): Now that the back half of the decal is finished, we're preparing the front part of the decal for installation: 1/2 of the graphic is done. Now for the front half by bfromhold, on Flickr The finished product: Edited by Hapa Haole - January/30/13 at 3:39pm |
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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Crikket
PSMINI Driving Member PSMINI Member Joined: October/20/09 Location: Roy, WA Status: Offline Points: 97 |
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Wow Brenda! It looks great - looking forward to seeing on Sunday.
Hope Steve is doing OK. Fractured ribs are really painful!
Linda
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Glen & Linda - 07 MCS, PW, lounge, oak, all packages, bright turned R105s, carbon fiber.
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WOODSTOCK
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past President) Joined: February/07/07 Location: Everett, WA Status: Offline Points: 1610 |
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Wow! Looks great, Brenda!! I'm in awe that you did it yourself.
Sorry to hear about Steve's fall. Hope to see you both on Sunday.
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WOODSTOCK: Linda's 2005 LY MCSC with feel good graphics and go fast mods.
CINIMIN: Jack's 2006 Chili Red/White Coupe KEMO-SABE: Our 2011 Bright White/Blk All4 Countryman |
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Genie B
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Brenda, I Love it! Great Job you two! Can't wait to see it in person! My little British-accented MINI might have to have one of those!
Cheers!
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SMOG
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Yikes! Fireman down!!! Hope the big guy gets well soon
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I wish there was a local MINI Dealership, like our Honda, Subaru, Mazada and VW.
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Silver_Surfer
MINI Motorer PSMINI Nonmember Joined: July/31/09 Location: Poulsbo Status: Offline Points: 338 |
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VERY VERY NICE! I like that! Give Steve a soft hug from us, positive thoughts for healing fast. Edited by Silver_Surfer - September/25/10 at 9:24am |
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NOW PLAYING AT THE CINEMA HAPPY NEW YEAR PSMINI http://vimeo.com/18338258 |
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LMNCELO
PSMINI Driving Member PSMINI Member Joined: July/02/10 Location: Burien, WA Status: Offline Points: 103 |
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Brenda, What a treat to see your journey "up" accessory road. I want to ask you about the lowering springs, and the painting out of the black fender flares. Great job on the sunroof, too. Looking forward to seeing you at the XXX
Gretchen
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Gretchen and LMNCELO: 2005 liquid yellow MCS convertible
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onramp
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Member Joined: November/19/06 Location: Renton, WA Status: Offline Points: 2321 |
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I really like your new top. Did you add something to the inside rear view mirror? Next thing you know - Brit flag mirror caps!
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2006 Hyper Blue JCW
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WP4LDU
MINI Motorer Joined: May/11/08 Location: Lacey Status: Offline Points: 188 |
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Hi Brenda! Good looking car! Good job with the flag installation.Henry
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2005 Cooper S 17% Alta,Alta CAI,Borla Race,bypass valve,minipowerprog,Nurburgring and Hockenheim race track in Germany.
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Sanderskog
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Wow Brenda! It's been quite some time since I saw your car and it looks great! Can't wait to see it today. I plan to come down to XXX.
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2012 VW Golf Pirate Edition... Aarrr! - JACK
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Hapa Haole
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256 |
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Thanks for all the compliments everyone. My MINI's transformation over the years has been a fun journey that's for sure.
@ Pat - I'm not sure about the Union Jack mirror caps. I'm still liking the chrome... that and the blue in the UJ may clash with the hyper blue on the body.
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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Hapa Haole
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256 |
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How the heck are you Henry? I haven't heard from you in a while. I hope everything's well with you in Washington. Hope to see you sometime soon... Are you able to make the Christmas party on Dec. 12th?
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WP4LDU
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Hi Brenda! I almost went to the XXX activity yesterday but change my mind at the last minute. I do not know if I will be able to go to the Christmas Party yet. Just working! Henry |
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2005 Cooper S 17% Alta,Alta CAI,Borla Race,bypass valve,minipowerprog,Nurburgring and Hockenheim race track in Germany.
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Hapa Haole
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256 |
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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CORNERS
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Member Joined: July/29/10 Location: Bothell, WA Status: Offline Points: 3733 |
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Where do everyone get their eyeballs from?
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Hapa Haole
PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Ambassador (past Events Officer) Joined: October/22/06 Location: Graham-Kapowsin Status: Offline Points: 3256 |
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Kurt - I bought them from Aesthetic Creations in Arizona: www.aestheticreations.net
He "Mike" has many different styles. You can check them out here: http://www.aestheticreations.net/graphics/GraphicsPage/Stickers/animeeyes.jpg
There are also different styles available through various vendors. I'm sure you could find them on eBay as well.
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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Hapa Haole
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A pic of an award my MINI "Hapa" won at the Mini Meet West car show in 2010:
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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Hapa Haole
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New H & R coilovers -- install and alignment by TC Motorsports:
Edited by Hapa Haole - May/01/11 at 1:11pm |
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Brenda w/LUV2MTR plates- Aug '06 S, Hyper Blue, white top/sport stripes, chrome in/out, all pkgs, English leather, chrono pack, HK stereo, Jan tune, CAI, 15%, H&R coilovers, rear sway bar, control arm
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CORNERS
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That's what I have. No complaints so far!
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