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One of the main exterior differences between USA & European Minis is the wheel arch reflector/lights. We are contacted often by USA Mini owners who want to get rid of them & have the plain Euro look. The arch sections are easy to change & are available here http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop...uctshow&id=215
Please note these are not suitable for Minis with aero kit.
Do you have a suggestion for deleting the reflectors for people who have the Aero kit? The tinting solution doesn't do anything for me, I want to get rid of them. Is there such thing as a European aero kit? what do those arches look like? Thanks for the help, I have been wanting to do this for awhile.
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2005 DS/DS MCS, Premium, Aero Kit, Harmon Kardon, Whalen, Cross Coilover/Camber Plates, Alta Control Arms, 15%, CAI, Enkei RPM2's with Toyo Proxe 4's, H-Sport Rear Sway Bar, Rear Wiper Removed, Rear Seat Delete
Its a blanket item, some states in the US require it some do not so they put them on all cars just to cover everyones butt, Its supposed to make the car more noticeable but here in Texas its not required so im working on taking mine off.
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Mykl Milligan Hyper Blue Owners Club #1 MMC #432
'06 MCS Hyper Blue/White :( SOLD '05 MCS JCW DS/W <-- Dad's Car (Currently for Sale!)
Currently driving an '04 Jetta but looking for a PW MC, PST me if you know of one!
Not to take away from your sales Mikey but would you be able to arrange an exchange if someone in the UK wanted our arch lights and we wanted there blank trim? Or maybe just get basic contact info so we can talk to each other?
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Mykl Milligan Hyper Blue Owners Club #1 MMC #432
'06 MCS Hyper Blue/White :( SOLD '05 MCS JCW DS/W <-- Dad's Car (Currently for Sale!)
Currently driving an '04 Jetta but looking for a PW MC, PST me if you know of one!
One of the main exterior differences between USA & European Minis is the wheel arch reflector/lights. We are contacted often by USA Mini owners who want to get rid of them & have the plain Euro look. The arch sections are easy to change & are available here http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop...uctshow&id=215
Please note these are not suitable for Minis with aero kit.
I pulled mine out, painted them with a textured black paint...perfect match and they are hardly noticeable. Oh, and then I put them back int. I will try to take some photos.
I pulled mine out, painted them with a textured black paint...perfect match and they are hardly noticeable. Oh, and then I put them back int. I will try to take some photos.
I'd love to see some pictures. I am thinking about pulling the reflectors out, painting them, removing the light bulb, and putting the reflectors back in. I'd love to get rid of them all together, but buying a European Aero Bumper is proving to be very expensive.
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2005 DS/DS MCS, Premium, Aero Kit, Harmon Kardon, Whalen, Cross Coilover/Camber Plates, Alta Control Arms, 15%, CAI, Enkei RPM2's with Toyo Proxe 4's, H-Sport Rear Sway Bar, Rear Wiper Removed, Rear Seat Delete
Not to take away from your sales Mikey but would you be able to arrange an exchange if someone in the UK wanted our arch lights and we wanted there blank trim? Or maybe just get basic contact info so we can talk to each other?
I used Lamin-X smoke, which gets rid of the color, but still allows use of the lights. I'll add a pic to my gallery. The tail lights are there, though.
__________________ BlooMeeni - 2004 Mini Copper, Auto A/C, HK Stereo, Leather, 5sp.
I haven't been able to easily get ahold of R56 arches so I'm just painting the reflectors body color along with the arches. When someone comes out with a clear front reflector I'll swap the front to that and the rear to a red one again - the amber one is the only one that really bothers me.
I used the Lamin-x as well and like the results... however I would rather not have them there at all... I don't like excessive lights or reflectors... I believe it is required in my state to have reflectors/lights on all four corners facing forward, backward, and to both sides of the car but I don't know if anyone at inspection would notice....
Picked up the film (Lamin-X) from them in Georgia, Mail order to Michigan. Check out the website. At least I think it was them... I'll have to check the receipt!
Tinted headlights, 7" rounds and tinted side reflectors. Lighting is on "dusk" setting. Actually I picked up the film for the side markers from Out Motoring.
another thought for those who can't swap easily....India Ink. Rough up the plastic with 300 grit to get it less than smooth. Take a rag, wipe them with India Ink a few times. This dyes the plastic, but just the surface. It's also opaque, allowing the lights to shine through at night. If you get hassled about them at state inspections, a quick hit with the 300 grit and it's back to ugly orange (and then back again).
it's a dye, so yes. it doesn't dry on the plastic as much as it's absorbed into it. I did this maybe 15 years ago on a '90 Prelude that had an ugly orange reflector in the black bumper. Looked good as new until the next inspection.
Question, how do i take out my side markers? lol
One was smashed by some idiot backing up in a parking lot at work.
I've been searching these forums but can't seem to find any answers on how to replace the lens.
(sorry if im kinda highjacking this thread.)
Question, how do i take out my side markers? lol
One was smashed by some idiot backing up in a parking lot at work.
I've been searching these forums but can't seem to find any answers on how to replace the lens.
(sorry if im kinda highjacking this thread.)
Might want to ask this on the modification-exteiror thread there more action than this thread
__________________ 2006 MINI Cooper JCW GP0019
RMW tune & cams*17% pulley*ITG filter*Brisk plugs*H-Sport Comp RSB*KMac camber plates*resonator delete*TSW studs/jack pads*H&R 5mm spacer*CT AX6 pads*Motul RBF600*RedLine*15x7 Motegi TrakLites2*Nitto NT01 205/50-15 BRG/W 2003 MINI Cooper S R.I.P. Sheila
BlooMeeni - 2004 Mini Copper, Auto A/C, HK Stereo, Leather, 5sp.
2007 Laser Blue/White MCS
