Custom Cooper Progress

Here is the front molded on but not sanded...I think it looks a lot like a porsche (not to mention real cool)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/925522frontmolded.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/361979frontmolded2.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/929819frontmolded3.jpg
Enjoy and :feedback:

:redface: AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! It got attacked by the slime monster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by TheSyndicate
:redface: AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! It got attacked by the slime monster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:spit: :spit:

Would look good with an intercooler.

Originally posted by Blowncivic1320
[B]...I think it looks a lot like a porsche (not to mention real cool)

:naughty: Hmmm.... then maybe you could get porsche headlights and/or side air ducts or something:icon16:

doesnt look like it fits correctly, shold have chopped it up a bit to fit rite:rolleyes:

I was in a bondo-sanding mood so here is another teaser pic...i think it looks hot i dont know about you guys tho, u dont seem to like it much

much better now :bigthumb: :bigthumb:

looks damn sweet know that it's sanded

You're right, it does look very Porsche-y. :bigthumb: Keep going!!

Originally posted by TheSyndicate
:redface: AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! It got attacked by the slime monster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:eek7: :sly:

yeah, that would look nice with the porsche boxter/911/993 sid air/brake ducts on the side.

Hi,
it's a nice bigining......
Thanks for updates..........great car....
Laurent

My dreams must have come true!!!
I am buildin a model people actually like and care about...HALLELUJAH!
:worshippy:worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy

nice i think u should but a wbk on it then it wud look sick it looks good cant wait to see it finished

i think that you should maybe flare the arches a little to give it a wider stance seeing as you have lowered the front and made it so aggressive.
in doing this you could even up the front wheel arch where the new front sits.
all in all top man for starting an ambitious project, and i know you can pull this one off, your work i have seen is great, so keep sanding and adding bits till you are happy.
people always try and put you down when u do better than them, i am backing ya all they way dude.

good luck and keep building:bigthumb:

Looks alot better when you sanded it... A wide body would set that mug off real well... Good luck and keep the updates coming!!!

Hmm... OK, maybe it does look better than I thought it would :wink:

Keep up with the progress pics!

Looks sweet :eek: :bigthumb:

I cant put a poll in anymore so here it is...Vote please

1. Widebody
2. Fender Flares

First 5 or sumtin votes will be counted cuz i dont want to wait that long:lol:

1. Widebody
2. Widebody
3. Widebody
4. Widebody
5. Widebody

There, you got your 5 votes :wink: What putty are you using by the way? Can you possibly take a picture of it?

Its bondo glaze coat (same as bondo just smoother texture)

Also, I need some ideas for the back of the mini
it cant look too plain and i decided the mr-2 lites would look crappy so, ideas please:biggrin:

I have an ideal:

An open top, two seater with, big GT wing, split exhaust!?

r u gonna make sideskirts?


i think u should put a sunroof, dual oval exhausts, a frenched license plate(i think thats what its called), wide body, and supra tail lights:biggrin:

Originally posted by lowcrome
r u gonna make sideskirts?


i think u should put a sunroof, dual oval exhausts, a frenched license plate(i think thats what its called), wide body, and supra tail lights:biggrin:

:werd:

Took the words out of my mouth. Supra tail lights on a widebody rear would make it look sweet. :bigthumb:

Bigg "E"

Does anyone have a pair of supra taillights (and housings for them from the model if possible) that I can have off a spare model? Cuz that sounds like an awesome idea especially with that real wide back

Blown... is the bondo you are using easy to use, in terms of applying to the car and then sanding into shape? ANd have you used any other putty before? If so, how does this compare?

No, this is the only putty i have used...I put this stuff on with my finger and it sorta flattens itself down pretty good
it is a 2-part kinda thing, you put the main part then there is a little tube of hardener that gets mixed into it

also, should i do a cover over the back with the little lumps behind the seats like that orange WRX that vric's dad (i think) did?

where can i get this putty?

how much is it?

did u make the widebody kit with just a pile of putty or a little bit of plastic underneath the putty?

that thing is pretty sweet!

i don't know about the putty you are using but please be careful about using your bare hands. i know polyester putty and especially automotive grade products have very harmful fumes. with that said, using your bare hands on such products is just not good sense. your work is terrific but i don't want you to get hurt using these kinds of products. i know, nag nag nag... but i just want to point this out since most of our younger members may not be aware of the dangers of such products. i just don't want anyone posting on this board that they got ill enjoying this hobby of ours due to improper use of products touted by members of our forum. anyway...

terrific job on the front end. i can't wait to see what you do the the rest of the kit:bigthumb:

a.

I made the widebody with jus piles of bondo...
also my dad owns a bodyshop and I asked him and he said there shouldn't be anything wrong with putting it on with my hands...

Also...Anyone have supra taillights?

It looks like you took the lower end of the front from a stock S2000.

Am I right? :smile:

I'm guessing you took it from that SAS project.

Yep ur rite...:bigthumb:

Here is the front wbk in the works...
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/468925WBKfront.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/338152WBKfront2.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/415339WBKfront3.jpg

its lookin good :bigthumb:

BTW where can we pick up some of this putty?

Carparts stores
It is called bondo

well any specific store? ive seen many types of bondo just not that type

Holy shit !!!

When I first saw your thread about making this already cool car in a street-tuner crossover-thing , I was a bit :frown: :rolleyes: ??? WTF ...

But as the process went on, Man, I absolutely love what you're doing to it!

Bloody gorgeous!
Oh, maybe one comment though... Try to keep the upper one grill a bit more mini-ish... or even closed?? maybe some one with Photoshop could help you with a quick preview, I think It would look killer !

Olivier:bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb:

ya looking sick wbk is awsome

Looking good so far....can't wait until we see the finished product.

Very sweet project.

I was thinkin of puttin a little divider in the middle of the top grill...here is a quick stupid lookin drawing of wut i mean...

This car is so cool!!!!!!!!!! :iceslolan :iceslolan :iceslolan

By the way thanks because i was looking every where or putty and how much does it cost???????????

Hi,
Nice and hard transformation.....in a good way.....Be patient.....
Laurent:wink: :wink: :wink:

I think u should also add the cooper s inlet into the hood, u know what i mean?

I dont kno...That hood mite look wierd with that big open top grill i have and all...i dont kno

For progress, I am workin on smoothin out that cover over the backseats...its a pain is the behind:comprage1

I thought this was going to look like crap at first, But I like it alot.

you do realize that the convertible scooby that was posted here used a modified cover from the saleen, not just putty.

Yeh i dont have that tho

if a convertible might be hard, why not go the way of my 350z, and go targa top!!! or a T bar roof, that would look cool!

The way the windows and the roof are on it...it mite be sorta hard to make targa or anything...i decided not to do the cover over the back seats also because it is too much of a pain. If anyone has the saleen backcover i could have then i miite think of doing it

why not go completely over board and create a jaguar style single seat racer!!!!! only enough space for the driver and the controls, but do it with a maclaren twist by putting it all in the centre of the car, making the little cooper look like a custom racer.

call me mad but that would be wickid as a test of skills, and you seem to have quite a few projects on the go anyway!!!!!!!!! why not try it.

Originally posted by chrismcgee
why not go completely over board and create a jaguar style single seat racer!!!!! only enough space for the driver and the controls, but do it with a maclaren twist by putting it all in the centre of the car, making the little cooper look like a custom racer.

call me mad but that would be wickid as a test of skills, and you seem to have quite a few projects on the go anyway!!!!!!!!! why not try it.

:iagree:

Can u draw some kind of little picture cuz i dont really completely understand wut u mean
:confused: :confused: :1zhelp:

looking good we need an update

Originally posted by Blowncivic1320
Can u draw some kind of little picture cuz i dont really completely understand wut u mean
:confused: :confused: :1zhelp:

i think this is close to what he meant. i hope anyway. if iv doen anything wrong, just let me know.

sorry the quality of the job is bit crap, it was only a quicky

Sweet Simon!

Looks like a Cooper Cup car...

Maybe a 2004 'Frogeye' Sprite...LOL

Has anyone heard of a Maxton Rollerskate?
:tongue:

EWWWWW! :puke: :puke:
that is disgusting...i cant imagine doin that to a mini...
anyway the back bodykit is almost done...I will post pix after vacation

ROFL this will be interesting to follow. gonna paint it british racing green? i would :) i'll be following this.. it certainly is a strange little endeavour... good luck

Updates please!!!!!!!!! :useless: