Here's My Laser Blue

customsnow · Post by **customsnow** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:18 pm

Hey all,

After losing my last car (SAAB 92x Aero) to an accident, I started in search of a new vehicle and landed here with a 2007 Cooper S in Laser Blue.

It is fairly good condition overall, I need to get a new scoop, the chrome is peeling and wrinkling.

I have on order floor liners, boot liner and a short antenna.

Colin

Post by **Laurie** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:42 pm

Welcome!

customsnow · Post by **customsnow** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:48 pm

Laurie wrote:Welcome!

Thanks,

I have had it less than a week and I always have a smile on my face thinking about it or when I am driving it.

For now that is the only picture I have unfortunately but will be getting more soon.

Post by **Laurie** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:50 pm

Get used to the perma-grin on your face! These are very fun cars to own/drive.

Post by **MiniManiac** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:10 pm

Welcome!

Excellent choice in colors

Zack · Post by **Zack** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:11 pm

customsnow wrote:Hey all,

After losing my last car (SAAB 92x Aero) to an accident, I started in search of a new vehicle and landed here with a 2007 Cooper S in Laser Blue.

It is fairly good condition overall, I need to get a new scoop, the chrome is peeling and wrinkling.

I have on order floor liners, boot liner and a short antenna.

If you don't have a heat shield on your turbo, Get one. That's what is causing the peeling on your scoop.

customsnow · Post by **customsnow** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:22 pm

Zackattack28 wrote:
customsnow wrote:Hey all,

After losing my last car (SAAB 92x Aero) to an accident, I started in search of a new vehicle and landed here with a 2007 Cooper S in Laser Blue.

It is fairly good condition overall, I need to get a new scoop, the chrome is peeling and wrinkling.

I have on order floor liners, boot liner and a short antenna.
If you don't have a heat shield on your turbo, Get one. That's what is causing the peeling on your scoop.

Something like this:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/51482183986/ES2080964/

Zack · Post by **Zack** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:23 pm

customsnow wrote:
Zackattack28 wrote:
customsnow wrote:Hey all,

After losing my last car (SAAB 92x Aero) to an accident, I started in search of a new vehicle and landed here with a 2007 Cooper S in Laser Blue.

It is fairly good condition overall, I need to get a new scoop, the chrome is peeling and wrinkling.

I have on order floor liners, boot liner and a short antenna.
If you don't have a heat shield on your turbo, Get one. That's what is causing the peeling on your scoop.
Something like this:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/51482183986/ES2080964/

I believe that's it.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:24 pm

It's about the same money from Baron.....and if you go to the dealer you don't pay shipping.

customsnow · Post by **customsnow** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:31 pm

Minidave wrote:It's about the same money from Baron.....and if you go to the dealer you don't pay shipping.

Cool thanks for the tip.

Post by **MiniManiac** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:57 pm

customsnow wrote:
Minidave wrote:It's about the same money from Baron.....and if you go to the dealer you don't pay shipping.
Cool thanks for the tip.

You can also get a heat shield from NM tuning or just buy a carbon fiber hood scoop

. I have both

http://www.nm-eng.com/nm688856-nm-eng-t ... hield.html

customsnow · Post by **customsnow** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:00 pm

MiniManiac wrote:
customsnow wrote:
Minidave wrote:It's about the same money from Baron.....and if you go to the dealer you don't pay shipping.
Cool thanks for the tip.
You can also get a heat shield from NM tuning or just buy a carbon fiber hood scoop . I have both

http://www.nm-eng.com/nm688856-nm-eng-t ... hield.html

I am going to black out the light rings front and back the grill surrounds and then get a new scoop and have it painted black, so I will have to get a shield sooner or later.

Post by **MiniManiac** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:51 pm

customsnow wrote:I am going to black out the light rings front and back the grill surrounds and then get a new scoop and have it painted black, so I will have to get a shield sooner or later.

Great idea! I blacked-out everything as well.

Zack · Post by **Zack** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:55 pm

Have you tried Plasti-Dip? I used it on my old wheels. I liked the look and am getting them the wheels powder-coated. The trim should be easy to plasti-dip. Just don't do it when it is raining or windy. Made that mistake. Thinking of making a cardboard enclosure I can hang onto the car to do the work. Or plasti-dip it in a garage if I can find one.

Post by **MiniManiac** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 4:33 pm

Zackattack28 wrote:Have you tried Plasti-Dip? I used it on my old wheels. I liked the look and am getting them the wheels powder-coated. The trim should be easy to plasti-dip. Just don't do it when it is raining or windy. Made that mistake. Thinking of making a cardboard enclosure I can hang onto the car to do the work. Or plasti-dip it in a garage if I can find one.

Did you buy stock in plasti-dip? I am telling you, that stuff does not hold-up to the elements.

Zack · Post by **Zack** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 5:10 pm

MiniManiac wrote:
Zackattack28 wrote:Have you tried Plasti-Dip? I used it on my old wheels. I liked the look and am getting them the wheels powder-coated. The trim should be easy to plasti-dip. Just don't do it when it is raining or windy. Made that mistake. Thinking of making a cardboard enclosure I can hang onto the car to do the work. Or plasti-dip it in a garage if I can find one.
Did you buy stock in plasti-dip? I am telling you, that stuff does not hold-up to the elements.

It holds up well if you apply it correctly.

BLUGOOSE · Post by **BLUGOOSE** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:41 pm

Zach,is there anything you woun't Plasti-dip???

Post by **IowaM1N1** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:38 pm

customsnow wrote: landed here with a 2007 Cooper S in Laser Blue.

Mmmm, Laser Blue...

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Welcome to the group!

Zack · Post by **Zack** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:47 pm

BLUGOOSE wrote:Zach,is there anything you woun't Plasti-dip???

The body of the car.

Post by **IowaM1N1** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:58 pm

customsnow wrote:After losing my last car (SAAB 92x Aero) to an accident,

Hope you and everyone are OK, by the way!

customsnow · Post by **customsnow** » Thu May 01, 2014 6:45 pm

IowaM1N1 wrote:
customsnow wrote:After losing my last car (SAAB 92x Aero) to an accident,
Hope you and everyone are OK, by the way!

Yea we are okay, thanks for asking.

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