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HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS
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"The Difference A Letter Can Make" and "The Power of an S" is how their campaign reads.....(isn't that the truth?)

This little car just cracks me up.

The new Supercharged MINI.....with a hoodscoop too!
http://www.miniusa.com/en/minicoopers.jsp

Why does this list sound a little familiar?
Change the h.p. and a few words and it describes something close to the SS.

  • 163 HP supercharged engine
  • 6-speed GETRAG manual gearbox
  • 16" alloy wheels w/run-flat tires (17" wheels are an option!)
  • hood scoop air-intake
  • sports suspension plus
  • centered chrome dual-tailpipes
  • rear spoiler
  • bonnett stripes
  • sport seats

At least they've got the blue w/white top and wheels theme right!

[ 24 October 2001: Message edited by: HTWLSS ]

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Happy_Dan
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Those Mini's are pretty cool cars. They made good racers.
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XLR8NSS
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The mini cooper was better than just a good racer, they dominated in their class once upon a time in the 60's!I've heard stories of minis beating up on much bigger and higher horsepower cars, just becaause of the superior handling and accellaration. I watched an interesting show about the re-invented mini. Its a pretty zippy little package. You wanna talk about handling? theese cars are like go karts! Not much point to an air bag for safety huh?

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Camaro caliper decals ,Loudmouth, SS grille

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Hawkeye
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My brother-in-law still has his original
Cooper S. I believe it's a 1967. It's a blast to drive! Kinda like a go cart on the street.

I like those new Coopers, think they'd make a great city commuter car.

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poSSum
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I'm sure it will kick some serious autoX butt .... however .... I'm an old fashioned RWD kind of guy ... so it's no temptation to me
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