Interior/Exterior Interior and exterior modifications for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.

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Old 04-26-2007 | 04:10 PM
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Be warned, the following images you're about to see are very graphic. So, if you have a weak constitution please look away.

Please do not try this yourself without proper supervision.

Some of you will find this disgusting. Others will faint in disbelief and yet others will enjoy and even applaud. However you choose to react, keep in mind that this is the first of its kind and therefore rare and unique...

You've been warned....now continue...



This is the final product. I had already installed the Orciari Kit but I felt it needed to be complete with a rear spoiler.


After cutting the spoiler out of foam, the molding began.


Additional molding.


This was the final design before the fiberglass mold was made.


First fiberglass cast from the mold. It turned out to be pretty good. Just needed some final filling and sanding before it went to be painted.


Finally back from the paint shop. In order to install it, the tail lights needed removal to be able to reach inside for the screws.


Because of the additional reinforcement of the cabrio, the working spaces were minimal and this created a huge challenge.


Final product. This is a three piece spoiler. The corner pieces are mounted to the car and the center piece goes mounted on the boot.


The design was very challenging due to the curvature of the car where the spoiler sits.


Top down, the spoiler doesn't get in the way.



I really do think the spoiler completes the kit. This was a project that took me well over 5 months to complete but I know it was well worth it.
 

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Old 04-26-2007 | 04:22 PM
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That's what the Cab needed(imho). Without it, the Cab looks unfinished. Its a good transition from the hardtop. In other words, it looks great!!! Good job!
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 04:23 PM
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It looks Great!!!!!
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 04:24 PM
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That's amazing!
I can't decide if I like it or not - but I'm impressed; and it only matters if you like it
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 04:24 PM
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WOW!!! I am amazed. I had not seen an Orciari body kit on the convertable yet. Now, for that spoiler. VERY NICE JOB!!! Others may think what they want, but I think it looks very well done. I am impressed that you fabricated it yourself. I am not a fan of that style spoiler on the coupe S, but on the conertable I think it completes the car.
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 04:26 PM
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I think I will keep my cabrio as is but if you like it that's all that matters.
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 04:33 PM
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Great job. Not my style but I can recognize hard work and attention to detail.
Does it block the third brake light? Does water pool on it?
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 04:39 PM
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I really am a hater on cabs but yours is the nicest I've seen. I have the Orciari 3 pc on my car with an Aero kit....looks good. It compliments the cab great for you! Great job. You should try and sell em to cab owners
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 05:00 PM
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Very nice work!
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 05:14 PM
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Never cared for the cabrio,but that really looks like class,something the factory should have done.
Bill
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 05:18 PM
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That's simply an awesome job! Top notch quality.
I would love to see this in person. Hope you're going to be at MOTD.
Hmmmmm.....
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 05:42 PM
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It looks like a shelf...perhaps you have solved the lack of storage space problem!
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 05:55 PM
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That looks really good. I don't think it would flow without the kit, but with the kit it looks very smooth.

Props for the ridiculous level of custom work.
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 06:11 PM
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dude that's so fugly. why do you even show it?
is wat a hater would say.
but i think it looks AWESOME. not the COOLEST thing you could do. but pretty darn freakin awesome looking.
two thumbs up!
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 06:14 PM
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I see you put pieces of paper, or whatever it might be, how does the spoiler affect you airflow? If thats infact what you were testing.
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 06:15 PM
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Looks good
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 06:15 PM
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Very nice work!! I like the way it looks, especially with the top down.
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 06:18 PM
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Hmm I think I like it.. with the top down. Either way thats pretty amazing work.
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 06:19 PM
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Nice DIY work! Top notch finish
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 06:21 PM
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I like the spoiler. but i am not a fan of the Orciari kit.
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 06:42 PM
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Does it keep the rear window cleaner???
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 06:49 PM
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I didn't think I would like it but it looks pretty dang good. Your craftsmanship is awesome. I'm not sure I would put it on my car, even if it was a cab but it's probobly a saleable product.
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 07:40 PM
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Very nice job. Well done.
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 08:21 PM
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Well done, very well done...
 
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Old 04-26-2007 | 08:28 PM
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I think it looks unique.

Excellent job.
 


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