Joey Mod

Anyone seen this mod being discussed on NAM?

Its a front light mod....where you take apart your front light assembly...and paint the insides the colour of your choice.

It involves you having to bake the light assembly in your oven.:eek:

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...m/DSC02447.JPG

This looks nice:

http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/rika_s...2/522e6da9.JPG

And in Silver...(love the graphics on this one!!!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ndek/Joey2.jpg

I think you would have to have a light coloured car...

Here's the thread on NAM:

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=52408

mark

That is quite nice.

The 1 millionth mini which is a pepper white R56 cooper S has the inside of the light housing painted black gloss and it looks good. When I saw it at the factory back in April it was the first time I had seen something like this done.

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Originally Posted by ianking

That is quite nice.

The 1 millionth mini which is a pepper white R56 cooper S has the inside of the light housing painted black gloss and it looks good. When I saw it at the factory back in April it was the first time I had seen something like this done.

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I think pepper white is my favorite "colour". There's a pepper white S in my area....and my neck breaks when it passes.:cool: It has an aerokit and some light graphic work.

If I were to buy a tin top 53...it would have to be a pepper white. (Yeah we hear you Pacman:rolleyes: )

Not sure if I would want to risk sticking my HID lights in the oven with the Turkey though:eek:

mark

More importantly I want this guy's wheels!!!!! :eek::eek::cool::cool::cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ndek/Joey2.jpg

They look like ADR M-sports.. my all time fave wheel on a Mini (apart from my own if course ;))
I like that mod.. definitely makes the cars stand out..
<goes to check if there's any BEP spray tins in the garage> ;)

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Originally Posted by low_n_loud1

More importantly I want this guy's wheels!!!!! :eek::eek::cool::cool::cool:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ndek/Joey2.jpg

They look like ADR M-sports.. my all time fave wheel on a Mini (apart from my own if course ;))
I like that mod.. definitely makes the cars stand out..
<goes to check if there's any BEP spray tins in the garage> ;)

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The wheels caught my eye too....bet they are pricey?

Actually RYAN!!!!!...you like the graphics?....I thought of your car when I saw this:cool:

mark

And carbonfibre inlay

http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/ninja5...3/d3976074.JPG

mark

Good ole Red

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...m/DSC05428.JPG

mark

Nice idea :cool:

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Originally Posted by vintageb3

The wheels caught my eye too....bet they are pricey?



mark

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Just a touch..They had to be imported from the States when I was looking - at a set with the hyper black spokes - and were around £1200 for a set without tyres.. :eek::(

..without shipping or any import taxes.. :rolleyes:

Must be just me, but I don't like those at all...

Look like a copy of BBS RX/RX 2's, nice wheels nonetheless... Love the light mod, woulddo that in a heartbeat! :D

Its OK, Ken, I'm not too keen on the silver MINI.
Looks like its been given a hiding and now has black eyes.

The white is ok-ish - though it looks a wee bit like they've leaked and filled up with water.

well i like it think it looks good would like 2 get it done think it would look good in bright whight like my roof and strips

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Originally Posted by duncan

Its OK, Ken, I'm not too keen on the silver MINI.
Looks like its been given a hiding and now has black eyes.

The white is ok-ish - though it looks a wee bit like they've leaked and filled up with water.

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I don't like the de-chromed look all that much...I still think you need chrome around the light...but I think the white inside the lights is subtle and works with a white car.

mark

I really like some of those.:cool: :cool:

Like Duncan say's the white one looks like it's half filled with water, so I'm not so keen on that one. But the others with the de-chromed look are spot on. the silver and black with the black checks going up the side is very nice indeedy. But I would rip that daft scoop off and put the original back on, but in black - obviously.

Like others have said, it works best with light colours. Wouldn't work at all with our Blue or Red.

A.:D

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Originally Posted by vintageb3

Actually RYAN!!!!!...you like the graphics?....I thought of your car when I saw this:cool:

mark

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Haha,

I have been copying this dudes car ever since I got mine. He is from Germany and can be found on www.newminiclub.nl . Theres a 30 page thread on his car from the first day until present :eek:

My future plans are to colour code, get it a tad lowered and get myself of "pre-joeyed" angel eye headlights :cool:

The Wheels are ASA AR1's and are actually not too pricey! I would die for a set of deep dish's...ahwell theres always next year.

Ryan

Is this the car you are talking about Ryan??

This is how low i plan to go in the New Year once i have had my Suspension upgrades done ie Top Mounts, Control Arms.. Need to sort the camber in order to run this low otherwise no tyres after a couple of months...........




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/coendek/4-2.jpg

The black internal headlight modification actually looks quite good against a black MINI... This is an amazing looking MINI... Expensive BBS Wheels too... (see link below)

the guys on NAM like their cars Low Low Low just like me....... :D :D

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z...g?t=1189612662

Thats because they dont have to drive on roads like ours ;) bbs lm's? very nice :D

Yeh Ivano thats the one! I think its sitting at around 60mm or something ?

Guys, you need to get yourselfs onto www.motoringunderground.com

Motoring underground is a sight dedicated to "Mini Modders" and you will find loads of inspiration on there. Here is an example of a thread below.

http://www.motoringunderground.com/f...ead.php?t=8864

Ryan :)

I visit MU and Nam from time to time...good reading on those sites....but I do spend a lot of time thinking GOD NO!!!!:eek: :D

Don't know if I would want to risk my lights on a mod like this to be honest. As most of the threads on the "Joey mod" suggest you should have the money to buy new lights if it goes wrong.

Don't think it would suit my mota anyway...but a PW...mmm:cool:

mark

i have been following Motoring Underground for a few months now and some of the cars on there are some of the best in the world i think....

Some of my favourites especially the Black Euro Look MINI which is a UK car

http://hosokawa.co.jp/familie/image/img15n.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...rapics4143.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...88sized5ml.jpg
http://icypix.co.uk/Eventshows/vwpla...images/049.jpg

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http://www.motoringunderground.com/f...ead.php?t=8864

Ryan :)

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Its a small world...the guy SAMTRAK on there...I've just worked out that i toured with him back in 2001 round the USA.

He is one crazy guy!!!!

Just sent him a PM...:D

mark

What's with the fashion for removing the rear wiper, how daft is that?

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Originally Posted by KenL

What's with the fashion for removing the rear wiper, how daft is that?

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I'm not so sure they have the same problems with rain collecting on the rear screen like we do, but, as you say, why remove it, it does look different though

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Originally Posted by KenL

What's with the fashion for removing the rear wiper, how daft is that?

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Its not that daft in California where it hardly ever rains...and the car get covered in dust and grit. One of the reasons they remove it is because the grit that is trapped between the wiper and the glass acts as sandpaper and scratches the glass. I've heard loads of guys complaining about this over on NAM. They reckon its because of the angle of the rear glass.

Of course, some do it for looks. I've been able to live without a rear wipe without any problems.....yet;)

mark

I have noticed small scratches on my rear screen when washing and drying the car. But i suppose it is not surprising considering the amount of dirt that gets kicked up on the back of our cars... The MINIS seem particularly bad for this compared to other cars you see on the road.

The no rear wiper mod looks good but not very practical over here right enough. I like cars that have been flushed and smoothed out a very subtle modification. I am not into big spoilers and bodykits....

Here is another pic i found with no rear wiper or spoiler. I don't know if it is just me but at the back these cars look a bit more like the Classic Mini shape. I think it is the lack of spolier that does it.. Does anyone see it? Or it could still be the alcohol in my system from yesterday....:D :D

http://hosokawa.co.jp/familie/image/img19n.jpg

Have to agree with you on the classic mini likeness, i quite like the mini badge being where the wiper arm was