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Old 09-21-2009, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by PureWorks
Partsman, Great attention to detail and theme.....the rear is subtle but hot!
and, as always, the Dr is in the house.......WOW!!
Thanks man...I appreciate the comments...and I hear ya about DrPhil's car, it's definitely a prime example of form and function.

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Did mine with the Home Depot Gutter Guard Mesh, painted it black, Came out exactly how I planned! Now it matches my front perfectly!


Nice job! Looking good!
 
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Thanks! I will post some of my front when I get home!
 
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what are the part numbers for the GP trims?
 
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here you go bro
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...52&hg=51&fg=15
remember most dealers need a GP vin when you order them
 
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Is it possible to add the GP trim to the aero rear bumper?
 
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doesn't look like it mini_chan, the bottom of the S bumper and the aero bumper are different
 
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Thanks for turning me onto the GP trim, Partsman - finally got the last pieces from Germany today, put it on and it ROCKS. Really completes the rear view of the cabrio. Wish I had done it years ago. Pics don't do this mod justice.
 
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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
Thanks for turning me onto the GP trim, Partsman - finally got the last pieces from Germany today, put it on and it ROCKS. Really completes the rear view of the cabrio. Wish I had done it years ago. Pics don't do this mod justice.
Cool...you're welcome, Paul. Post some pics!
 
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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
Thanks for turning me onto the GP trim, Partsman - finally got the last pieces from Germany today, put it on and it ROCKS. Really completes the rear view of the cabrio. Wish I had done it years ago. Pics don't do this mod justice.
Well give us some pics
 
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Who makes that bumper protector?
 
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Who makes that bumper protector?
It's the one from MINI.
 
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Originally Posted by Partsman
I have a couple from when I put the R56 MCS exhaust on my car...





...I was actually driving around like that for a while, before I put the grilles in.

Is there something in particular you want to see?
I actually like the way it looks without the fake grilles in. How easy are they to snap out? I think im going to remove them today.
 
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Originally Posted by Partsman
It's the one from MINI.
Duh. I didn't know they made one! I thought it looked like it said "MINI" in the center... Could you please provide the part number? Also, to prevent further stupid questions, is there a pdf master list or catalog for accessories and options?
 
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Duh. I didn't know they made one! I thought it looked like it said "MINI" in the center... Could you please provide the part number? Also, to prevent further stupid questions, is there a pdf master list or catalog for accessories and options?
The part number for non-aero kit applications is 51 14 0 403 600 for the black one like mine.

Accessories
 
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The part number for non-aero kit applications is 51 14 0 403 600 for the black one like mine.

Accessories
Sorry for the necropost. I finally ordered this part, but it came as a rolled up die-cut flat piece of black plastic. It has the correct part number on the box. Does anyone know if BMW changed this part? If so, how can I get the molded part? Thanks in advance.
 
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Yep bringing this one back to life...

For those of you who have done this, how did you cut the heat shield? Did you use a tin shear or a grinder?

I am thinking about doing this myself. I have the bumper open to install the MDM hitch.

Thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by CARVNIT
Yep bringing this one back to life...

For those of you who have done this, how did you cut the heat shield? Did you use a tin shear or a grinder?

I am thinking about doing this myself. I have the bumper open to install the MDM hitch.

Thanks!
I traced the whole onto the heat shield (i.e. ran a color marker) and then used a I used a serrated steak knife.
 
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