Blue MINI Cooper

Piles of Parts

Stopped in at Detroit Tuned today to see what progress they were making on Chakik 2.0.
Its getting torn down, and there are piles of parts, sorted out for which will be painted, and what is getting powder coated.
Thankfully Chad knows what he’s doing, and reminded me that the interior would not match unless it gets repainted as well, so those pieces are added to the paint pile.

Doing the A-pillars and front roof in a matte black finish as well, either paint or possibly vinyl.
So many little decisions that I didn’t even consider.

November 21, 2012

And it begins!

Detroit Tuned has started tearing bits off to prep the car! The bumper has been created, and is somewhere between Germany and here.

November 16, 2012

Chakik 2.0

We will rebuild him, making better, stronger, faster.
Sometimes things turn out better than expected, I believe this is one of those times. Since the MINI is going to be at Detroit Tuned for a while as we wait for the Hamann bumper to be built, I decided now is the time to do the rest of the tweaks I’ve wanted to do.
This series will track the progress of the car as the boys at Detroit Tuned work diligently to put it back together.

November 16, 2012

Black Chrome

For years I’ve wanted to get all the shiny bits under the hood to match. Dark/Black chrome like the M7 strut brace.
With the car in the shop I finally have that opportunity!
Hoping I can get the following plated:
CAI, strut cover, strut tower brace, catch can, back panels, oil cap, coolant tank, steering tank, air diverter, dip stick, spark plug covers, wiper fluid covers, and anything else that isnt a contact surface that is plate-able!

November 1, 2012