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Old 09-27-2005, 07:16 AM
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...any of you guys seen one of these spliiter on a cooper ?
 
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...any of you guys seen one of these spliiter on a cooper ?
once...why?
 
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Old 09-27-2005, 08:10 AM
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Ive got one in the UK (because the customer cancelled ) but i have a guy asking if it fits a cooper. I know M7 website doesnt say its for particular models...was just wondering if there were any pictures floating around
 
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Oh, I see what you mean. As you're aware, the M7 splitter is a stiff/flat piece of carbon fiber. It fits nicely to the flat bottom of the S facia but not very well to the Aero facia. If the Cooper's lower is also flat, it should be an easy task. I'll take a look at my mom's Cooper when I get home:smile:
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Ive got one in the UK (because the customer cancelled ) but i have a guy asking if it fits a cooper. I know M7 website doesnt say its for particular models...was just wondering if there were any pictures floating around
 
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Oh, I see what you mean. As you're aware, the M7 splitter is a stiff/flat piece of carbon fiber. It fits nicely to the flat bottom of the S facia but not very well to the Aero facia. If the Cooper's lower is also flat, it should be an easy task. I'll take a look at my mom's Cooper when I get home:smile:
yeah i agree fits S`s spot on...but a Cooper would be more tricky to look right because theyre not so flat. But see what you think with your moms
 
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Need some how -to advice on placing the vertical support bars, suspended into the front bumper...


? Is there a way to do it without removing the front bumper ?

I am not a wrench and wouldn't know where to start, also have no helpers
 
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Originally Posted by red rage
Need some how -to advice on placing the vertical support bars, suspended into the front bumper...


? Is there a way to do it without removing the front bumper ?

I am not a wrench and wouldn't know where to start, also have no helpers
Not a chance. Don't need help. In fact, it could be done with your eyes closed. You only have to remove nine screws and unplug four bulbs...takes about two minutes if you hurry:smile: Give Chad a call...he can walk you through it. You need 8mm, 10mm sockets, torx driver and a philips screw driver.
 
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yea Rage!! dont sweat it! its so easy, once U do it the 1st time its all gravy there after.........on the support bars make sure they are at a 50 or 60degree angle (closing the angle! of course if U start w/a 90o angle)
hope thats not to confusing....
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Need some how -to advice on placing the vertical support bars, suspended into the front bumper...


? Is there a way to do it without removing the front bumper ?

I am not a wrench and wouldn't know where to start, also have no helpers
 
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Do you have to remove the bumper cover to install it ?:impatient
 
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see post #32
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Do you have to remove the bumper cover to install it ?:impatient
 
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
see post #32
ooops!!!!
 
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Originally Posted by red rage
Here she is , sans braces

not to sound stupid or ignorant--but what is that black, round key looking thing jutting out from the lower grille?
 
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not to sound stupid or ignorant--but what is that black, round key looking thing jutting out from the lower grille?
Thats a tow hook
 
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Originally Posted by mudflap
not to sound stupid or ignorant--but what is that black, round key looking thing jutting out from the lower grille?
That my friend would be a tow hook... used for pulling a car off the track in case of loss of power. Although, most people just put it on for an aggressive look
 
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That my friend would be a tow hook... used for pulling a car off the track in case of loss of power. Although, most people just put it on for an aggressive look
Dote... i was too slow!
 
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ah yep...i knew that, just uhh...testing everyone else. obviously, i've not been on the track before.
 
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Originally Posted by mdsbrain
Thats a tow hook
You have one too, in the boot, lift up the flap, naext to the battery, you'll see a styrofoam tool holder, pull it up and open it ...

Paint it red or black for an added touch
 
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
Not a chance. Don't need help. In fact, it could be done with your eyes closed. You only have to remove nine screws and unplug four bulbs...takes about two minutes if you hurry:smile: Give Chad a call...he can walk you through it. You need 8mm, 10mm sockets, torx driver and a philips screw driver.
Thanks go out to Sid and Chad and Onasled and Peter .... Good info, did it myself last night ...
Support bars are now on and holding strong with additional red painted washers on front and non-painted behind the bumper added, pics to follow
 
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Originally Posted by red rage
You have one too, in the boot, lift up the flap, naext to the battery, you'll see a styrofoam tool holder, pull it up and open it ...

Paint it red or black for an added touch
I don't have a pic of mine but I coated mine is a product called Plastic-Dip. Gave it a real nice rubbery convering like you find on tool handles.
 
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right -on

Originally Posted by red rage
Thanks go out to Sid and Chad and Onasled and Peter .... Good info, did it myself last night ...
Support bars are now on and holding strong with additional red painted washers on front and non-painted behind the bumper added, pics to follow
 
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see a side pic here from Putnam Park HPDE Oct 1st ..click on the thumb nail for a large pic ...

Anyone have a place to host my track videos ?


http://www.sbtontheweb.com/forum/sho...695#post126695
 
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And the goodies keep a-comin'! Did you have the Brembos at Autobahn and Putnam Park? I like the wheels, too. Hrm, hood scoop, and what else? :-)
 
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New items are M7 goodies -scoop, front splitter and strut bar

Wilwood BBK waz on already ...

Next is header with CAT, before next track season, maybe a Rear deck wing
 
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has anyone tried to work it with Aero Kit front facia?
 


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