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Old 01-26-2015, 05:33 AM
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Something is better than nothing DW. I would want more coverage
Maybe, but this 2011 bumper had 5 very noticeable scratches, and every single one of them are covered up now, so this seems to be the sweet spot for protection.
 
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Put the red "4" on it :P, also got the mudguards installed, it makes such a huge difference on dirty roads, kept hearing debris hitting the doors, drove me nuts, none of that anymore!

 
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I may have gone a little overboard..is there such a thing as too many checkers?

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Old 01-30-2015, 12:25 PM
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Only if it's a checkered past!


Your checkers look great.
 
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i may have gone a little overboard..is there such a thing as too many checkers?
no!
 
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I may have gone a little overboard..is there such a thing as too many checkers?

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Looks great!!
 
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Apply light tint on taillights
 
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Post up some pics of the tint. Lamin-X ?
 
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Post up some pics of the tint. Lamin-X ?
Paint them tails earlier but way too dark for my taste so removed and apply the a tint. Hard to get it on clean as it curls as you know R60 tails are not like flat. Need to redo one side
 
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Old 02-05-2015, 11:22 AM
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Put puddle lights in a couple of weeks ago. Look great late at night. Took about 5 minutes to install.
 
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Nice puddle lights. Installed mine about a month ago. Don't know if you know that you can move the MINI logo around. Just pull out the holder of the logo and use a brand new pencil eraser end to spin it in the housing. Lined mine up so that when you open the door the emblem is looking at you.
 
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That looks pretty cool. So is that the light below the doors that shines down? Gd little things to do. Pretty inexpensive right
 
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Just installed a sprint booster over the weekend, actually surprised me how much more fun it is to drive now.
 
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Originally Posted by Nine Plan Failed
Put puddle lights in a couple of weeks ago. Look great late at night. Took about 5 minutes to install.
Yes, they are impressively easy to install, I received mine on Monday, except they shipped me "BMW", not "MINI". Booo! They're shipping me a new set now, I assume the BMW lamps will work in my friend's X1..?
 
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Well not today but over the last couple of weeks:

"MINI" puddle lights
VIP 23mm Rear Sway Bar & Strut Tower Brace (what an improvement!)
'13+ Cup Holder Upgrade
Install Factory Armrest (up front)

And that's it for now, I'm sure there will be more in the future.
 
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Yes, they are impressively easy to install, I received mine on Monday, except they shipped me "BMW", not "MINI". Booo! They're shipping me a new set now, I assume the BMW lamps will work in my friend's X1..?
They are the same kind. The MINI kit is just a kit of BMW LEDs. They will work in any vehicle that uses 194 bulbs for the interior.
 
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MINI decor puddle Kits right here:

MINI has factory upgraded LED new one here with three selective styles. Comes with install instructions.

MINI Wings logo, Checkered Flag ,and Union Jack

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Pretty cool , come in pairs of two. And super bright.
 
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
MINI decor puddle Kits right here: MINI has factory upgraded LED new one here with three selective styles. Comes with install instructions. MINI Wings logo, Checkered Flag ,and Union Jack 63312358531 http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63312358531/ Pretty cool , come in pairs of two. And super bright.
I'd like to see a pic of what the checkered flags look like!
 
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Do you sell just the inserts? I have these but not the checkered insert.
 
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miniwpbear - Just sold as a kit. Did you buy the MINI kit and missing the checkered version ?


Here are the styles. They are pretty bright and the checkers matches the F56 JCW pro carpet design.

 
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I don't think they are official. Same design, I have been looking for additional inserts for a while but can't find just the inserts.
 
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Ok, yea, I would compare them to the pics we have. Don't know if those ( MINI Version ) will work on the aftermarket version.
 
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Swapped the front side light bulbs to LEDs - much brighter and now match the xenon headlights. 50:50 photo

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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Post up some pics of the tint. Lamin-X ?
Here ya go. Pardon the dirty car been a rainy winter but been dry so should hv a gd wash soon! Yes, precut Lamnix, quite hard to do the tails since is not flat like other normal tails and got many curves.
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Installed the Mini LED DRL/Fog lights. Oh what fun. Front end work is done and they work except DRL function. I still need to run the wire through the firewall and connect behind the sill cover.

Any words of wisdom on pulling the sill panel is greatly appreciated. I watched the video on YouTube where he shows where the lips are and how they slide. I just have no clue as to how to slide them.

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