R59 Ringing the changes...
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Ringing the changes...
I need to get the bonnet/hood repainted next year. I also plan to get the front-only clear bra installed at that time. As part of this, the stripes will need to come off. I'm thinking of keeping them off, so I did a couple of configurator options to see what it would look like.
I'd go from this:
to this, adding the chrome hood scoop and probably the chrome boot/trunk lid handle and the GP2 diffuser too:
I like it a lot, and I would appreciate any comments from you guys.
I'd go from this:
to this, adding the chrome hood scoop and probably the chrome boot/trunk lid handle and the GP2 diffuser too:
I like it a lot, and I would appreciate any comments from you guys.
#2
I think the new look you have envisioned looks superb.
Of course, I'm a bit biased towards the "clean bonnet" look. I think it brings the focus more to the graceful lines of of the bonnet and their flow back to the raked wind screen.
That's my $0.02.
Of course, I'm a bit biased towards the "clean bonnet" look. I think it brings the focus more to the graceful lines of of the bonnet and their flow back to the raked wind screen.
That's my $0.02.
#3
Here the posted part spiney you were asking me for:
Trunk Lid Grip - Chrome ( shared part with R56 / R57/ R58 / R59 )
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...53603/ES77817/
Looks like there is possible a change over on the scoop. As 51130413680 is NLA at the time. 51142353882 looks to be the newest part number but there is a split on 6/2013. I will get some more info on that soon.
Here is the JCW GP 2 diffuser Part # 51747330558KT
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51747330558KT/
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The front matching belly pan kit for the GP 2 if you keep things smooth and clean on the front. Comes with all the extra install hardware.
JCW GP 2 Belly Pan Kit Part # 51757330566KT
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51757330566KT/ES2642513/
Thanks and looks very nice. I really like the lighting blue.
Trunk Lid Grip - Chrome ( shared part with R56 / R57/ R58 / R59 )
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...53603/ES77817/
Looks like there is possible a change over on the scoop. As 51130413680 is NLA at the time. 51142353882 looks to be the newest part number but there is a split on 6/2013. I will get some more info on that soon.
Here is the JCW GP 2 diffuser Part # 51747330558KT
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51747330558KT/
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The front matching belly pan kit for the GP 2 if you keep things smooth and clean on the front. Comes with all the extra install hardware.
JCW GP 2 Belly Pan Kit Part # 51757330566KT
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51757330566KT/ES2642513/
Thanks and looks very nice. I really like the lighting blue.
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Last edited by ECSTuning; 01-15-2014 at 06:18 AM.
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Here the posted part spiney you were asking me for:
Trunk Lid Grip - Chrome ( shared part with R56 / R57/ R58 / R59 )
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...53603/ES77817/
Trunk Lid Grip - Chrome ( shared part with R56 / R57/ R58 / R59 )
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...53603/ES77817/
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Step one complete. Fitted the new boot/trunk handle. Dead simple, four screws to remove with a Torx T20, one wire to swap over and it was back on.
Before:
After:
Really happy with this. It wasn't expensive, and I think it dresses up the rear of the car very nicely. I'll post more stuff in this thread over time as I get the other mods done.
Before:
After:
Really happy with this. It wasn't expensive, and I think it dresses up the rear of the car very nicely. I'll post more stuff in this thread over time as I get the other mods done.
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Great job. Can't wait to see more.
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Spiney, your Roadster has always looked great and the silver stripes go really well with your blue. However I am also a fan of chrome and your plans for no stripes and more chrome is equally good looking. I am learning that is the best part of owning a MINI….ALL the choices we have! Look forward to more of your changes! Ken-
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Spiney, your Roadster has always looked great and the silver stripes go really well with your blue. However I am also a fan of chrome and your plans for no stripes and more chrome is equally good looking. I am learning that is the best part of owning a MINI….ALL the choices we have! Look forward to more of your changes! Ken-
#15
You're contemplating removing your stripes, spiney? I'm still contemplating putting stripes on. I think I agree with Steven, the chrome theme for your Lightening Blue Roadster would be fantastic.
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Great. Cant wait to see the pics after the install.
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O.K., Gil-galad and spiney, I've been toying with that idea a few weeks before my beloved Roadster arrived last May. I've even gone as far as researching having the existing black ones chromed here locally. I was hoping that a MINI parts retailer might make these available online. That would be my resolution and I will be doing this to my Roadster as soon as I can figure out the details.
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O.K., Gil-galad and spiney, I've been toying with that idea a few weeks before my beloved Roadster arrived last May. I've even gone as far as researching having the existing black ones chromed here locally. I was hoping that a MINI parts retailer might make these available online. That would be my resolution and I will be doing this to my Roadster as soon as I can figure out the details.