Interior/Exterior Resistance was futile... my MINI has been assimilated to Aero
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And I figured the GP runs around with black arches and grayish trim, and didn't think they looked that bad, so maybe I would just see how it grows on me. I guess I could always pick up some textured black paint, that would be an easy DIY .
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I was running an errand for a fellow MINI club member which required a 2.5 hr drive, and while out there I stopped in to see some old friends at a privately owned BMW repair/boutique shop. One of the managers whom I went to high school with had the whole JCW Aero kit in a box in the shops attic.
The kit needed some of the usual TLC, but had no major flaws. It was a very sweet deal........and their best mechanic/autobody tech installed it for me free of charge.
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Not that one.
I was running an errand for a fellow MINI club member which required a 2.5 hr drive, and while out there I stopped in to see some old friends at a privately owned BMW repair/boutique shop. One of the managers whom I went to high school with had the whole JCW Aero kit in a box in the shops attic.
The kit needed some of the usual TLC, but had no major flaws. It was a very sweet deal........and their best mechanic/autobody tech installed it for me free of charge.
I was running an errand for a fellow MINI club member which required a 2.5 hr drive, and while out there I stopped in to see some old friends at a privately owned BMW repair/boutique shop. One of the managers whom I went to high school with had the whole JCW Aero kit in a box in the shops attic.
The kit needed some of the usual TLC, but had no major flaws. It was a very sweet deal........and their best mechanic/autobody tech installed it for me free of charge.
If I didn't have to go my clutch / flywheel job, wheels and aero kit is right on the list.
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The Aero kit look fantastic on your car but looks a little strange without the black arch paint on the front bumper and side skirts ! I read that your up in the air about whether to paint the arches or not ! Ether would look good on your car !
I had a hard time getting used to the rear Aero bumper but, after running the stock bumper for a month I decided to mount the Aero bumper to see If I could warm up to it. Went back and forth a few times ! In the end, I went with the Aero bumper because IMOP the stock bumper just looked out of place with the side skirts of the aero kit ! The front bumper would look great all on its own !
Here's a picture of the mod I plan on doing to take care of the "stickers" !
I had a hard time getting used to the rear Aero bumper but, after running the stock bumper for a month I decided to mount the Aero bumper to see If I could warm up to it. Went back and forth a few times ! In the end, I went with the Aero bumper because IMOP the stock bumper just looked out of place with the side skirts of the aero kit ! The front bumper would look great all on its own !
Here's a picture of the mod I plan on doing to take care of the "stickers" !
Last edited by pauliekeys; 03-12-2009 at 10:09 PM.
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I am actually doing the pepper white one so MrCooperS you may not want to look when I post pictures of mine. I had the grill painted to look like gRay rAvEn's since I feel the painted surround completes the look so much more.
As for the rear aero bumper just could not get into it. I will admit the black ones with the mesh does look very good but I am trying another solution. I was able to get the black rear bumper trim from a GP. Very understated but enough to let the stock rear bumper blend into the aero kit. At least that's what I hope it will do.
As for the rear aero bumper just could not get into it. I will admit the black ones with the mesh does look very good but I am trying another solution. I was able to get the black rear bumper trim from a GP. Very understated but enough to let the stock rear bumper blend into the aero kit. At least that's what I hope it will do.
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Tips are frm BMP Designs. They had to be welded onto the one ball mod. Another good deal too. Guy had them laying around in his closet never used and sold them to me on ebay for 40 bucks....new they were something like $170.00. Definately different looking I guess.
I was thinking of a carbon fiber decal too. Meantime I will hunt for a decent hole saw blade the right size for the job. I only have one for 1 inch holes right now....
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When I an through with making holes in mine, I can pass it onto you if you need it, then just ship it back. They are usually very expensive.....
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Nice - Black Tie Edition ?
The Aero kit look fantastic on your car but looks a little strange without the black arch paint on the front bumper and side skirts ! I read that your up in the air about whether to paint the arches or not ! Ether would look good on your car !
I had a hard time getting used to the rear Aero bumper but, after running the stock bumper for a month I decided to mount the Aero bumper to see If I could warm up to it. Went back and forth a few times ! In the end, I went with the Aero bumper because IMOP the stock bumper just looked out of place with the side skirts of the aero kit ! The front bumper would look great all on its own !
Here's a picture of the mod I plan on doing to take care of the "stickers" !
I had a hard time getting used to the rear Aero bumper but, after running the stock bumper for a month I decided to mount the Aero bumper to see If I could warm up to it. Went back and forth a few times ! In the end, I went with the Aero bumper because IMOP the stock bumper just looked out of place with the side skirts of the aero kit ! The front bumper would look great all on its own !
Here's a picture of the mod I plan on doing to take care of the "stickers" !
I would very much like to paint them OEM DS, but then I feel lowering the MINI would be needed to remove the gap and that is just not a good idea for New England winter driving....
That cut out in the second photo is awesome btw. Great idea because it is functional allowing the air pressure from under the car pass thru better w/o the rear valance acting like a parachute......nice
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I love your color scheme of the all white and black, no chrome. Looks fantastic. The arches look very correct on yours. Maybe I will paint mine. I'll grab a photo and do some photoshopping and see how I like it.
I would very much like to paint them OEM DS, but then I feel lowering the MINI would be needed to remove the gap and that is just not a good idea for New England winter driving....
That cut out in the second photo is awesome btw. Great idea because it is functional allowing the air pressure from under the car pass thru better w/o the rear valance acting like a parachute......nice
I would very much like to paint them OEM DS, but then I feel lowering the MINI would be needed to remove the gap and that is just not a good idea for New England winter driving....
That cut out in the second photo is awesome btw. Great idea because it is functional allowing the air pressure from under the car pass thru better w/o the rear valance acting like a parachute......nice
I'm definitely going to look into doing the rear cut out/screen replacement, It's how Mini should have offered the kit in the first place. The stickers are, well, stickers ! LOL !
Painting your arches body color would look amazing although, ether way you go (painting the bottom pieces textured black or body color) would look fantastic ! Dark silver is one of my favorite Mini Colors !
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I just got the Aero Kit installed as well, on my Hyper Blue MINI. No pics yet, but I give kudos that you also painted the flat border pieces on the aero grills to the body color. I did that too (as suggested on page 6 of the official installation instructions) but not many people actually do that.
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That would be nice if it was even possible. (There's no such thing as a JCW Aero Kit for the 1st Gen MINI) Picky detail? Yes... but accurate!
I just got the Aero Kit installed as well, on my Hyper Blue MINI. No pics yet, but I give kudos that you also painted the flat border pieces on the aero grills to the body color. I did that too (as suggested on page 6 of the official installation instructions) but not many people actually do that.
I just got the Aero Kit installed as well, on my Hyper Blue MINI. No pics yet, but I give kudos that you also painted the flat border pieces on the aero grills to the body color. I did that too (as suggested on page 6 of the official installation instructions) but not many people actually do that.