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Old May 8, 2017 | 02:28 PM
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On the height shown in the pics, yes. Under spirited cornering, the outer fender will touch the front tires. I originally had it set 1/4 inch higher, and had no issues. Since the pics, I've raised it back up by 1/8 inch. Haven't had a chance to hit anything at speed since that. The rears haven't rubbed.

Sitting about 2" or a little more lower than stock.
 
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Old May 8, 2017 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by HasAnMTBProblem
On the height shown in the pics, yes. Under spirited cornering, the outer fender will touch the front tires. I originally had it set 1/4 inch higher, and had no issues. Since the pics, I've raised it back up by 1/8 inch. Haven't had a chance to hit anything at speed since that. The rears haven't rubbed.

Sitting about 2" or a little more lower than stock.
 
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Old May 10, 2017 | 05:43 AM
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FINALLY! I can put my water bottle in the cupholder! Even with the can koozie! The cupholder kit is just a 2013 cupholder kit. But it is bigger than my 2012 copholders. It also came with a black ring so I was able to get rid of that hideous gray ring!
I also added some checkered flag accents to the wheel - not much else goes well with a brown and white interior!
I added the "S" logo start button too but didn't get a photo.

Everything is from outmotoring

Links if anyone is interested...
Steering wheel kit - I actually bought the one for steering wheels without buttons bc they are cheaper and I wasn't going to use the left & right piece - https://www.outmotoring.com/steering...ion-gen-2.html

Paddle Shift buttons - https://www.outmotoring.com/paddle-shift-cover-set.html

Start Button Cover - https://www.outmotoring.com/start-button-cover.html

Front cupholder kit - https://www.outmotoring.com/front-cu...169811186.html




this photo doesn't show it well, but I can still reach the switches easily





the cupholders are actually moved towards the seats so they don't intrude anymore with the controls.



I was actually surprised with the quality.

 
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Old May 10, 2017 | 03:45 PM
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The is neat. With the stick you have to stay with short things in the holders or you bruise your knuckles.

I like the covers.
 
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Old May 10, 2017 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MIminiclubman
The is neat. With the stick you have to stay with short things in the holders or you bruise your knuckles.

I like the covers.
Thanks!
 
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Old May 14, 2017 | 08:03 AM
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Got the lift, spacers and sway bar done

Finally got the lift, spacers and sway bar installed. Rides nice and looks stocky as heck. Will get bigger tires BUT that is going to have to wait for a bit.


 
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Old May 15, 2017 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 4mymalamute
Finally got the lift, spacers and sway bar installed. Rides nice and looks stocky as heck. Will get bigger tires BUT that is going to have to wait for a bit.
Looks good. Get yourself some all-terrains on there to give it that Dakar look.
 
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Old May 15, 2017 | 10:59 AM
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Yea, needs new beefy tires. Look at that wheel gap
 
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Old May 15, 2017 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by HasAnMTBProblem
Looks good. Get yourself some all-terrains on there to give it that Dakar look.
Oh believe me, I know it needs some all terrains...just have to save up some funds first. JUST spent most of my funds on putting new set of IROKS 37 inch tires on my land cruiser
 
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Old May 15, 2017 | 07:37 PM
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LED Light Bar would also help really polish off the DAKAR look.
 
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Old May 24, 2017 | 09:10 AM
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After doing some research I went ahead and bought the puddle lights and the led black housing side markers. Though the side markers aren't as bright as I'd like, I still like them. If anybody can show me some brighter ones please let me know.


Hey, quick question, how the heck you do replace the side marker housings? I just ordered them so they arent in yet, but i can't find anything on them. Do i need to remove the top trim and the wheel well trim?
 
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Old May 25, 2017 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Snickerdoodle
Hey, quick question, how the heck you do replace the side marker housings? I just ordered them so they arent in yet, but i can't find anything on them. Do i need to remove the top trim and the wheel well trim?
Here you go.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-scuttels.html
 
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Old May 29, 2017 | 02:21 PM
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Added some weathertech window vents. liking the black on black look. need to get the windows tinted a little.
Minor hiccup as the windows didnt want to auto close the first few times. ran them up and down a bit while holding the vents back. hopefully it will settle in well.

Note: The passenger mirror does make contact with the vent when folded shut. May need to dremel out a little bit on the vent.

 
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Old May 29, 2017 | 04:03 PM
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They look great agreed tints would complete the look. I might have to invest in these i love opening windows even when its raining and this car doesnt do as well when windows are opened or cracked in the rain.
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Sean Wiese
Added some weathertech window vents. liking the black on black look. need to get the windows tinted a little.
Minor hiccup as the windows didnt want to auto close the first few times. ran them up and down a bit while holding the vents back. hopefully it will settle in well.

Note: The passenger mirror does make contact with the vent when folded shut. May need to dremel out a little bit on the vent.

Yep, those are nice and with tinted windows all the way around you dont really even see them. I am surprised I don't see those on every Countryman I see rolling around.
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 09:43 AM
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put in the work to copy cstrumol all weekend, bc coilovers, vip 23mm rsb, and Lcas




it was not easy, but i did it!!!
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Yep, those are nice and with tinted windows all the way around you dont really even see them. I am surprised I don't see those on every Countryman I see rolling around.
I don't know what I would do without my vents, I got lucky they came with the car when I bought it in March.
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 06:57 PM
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I finally figured out how to get the rearview mirror cover off. #woot and I upgraded the side marker scuttles. The Union Jack's are the before.
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 07:46 PM
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Wow that scuttle upgrade looks sharp. The gray plastic on mine is really fading
 
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Old May 31, 2017 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Snickerdoodle
I don't know what I would do without my vents, I got lucky they came with the car when I bought it in March.
Yes lucky to get those. They come in two colors also so if you like them lighter people can get them.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nt-visors.html
 
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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 06:44 AM
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Here's what I did to my F60 the past three days. I may be wrong, but it's the first that I've seen through searches across forums and social media platforms that has been lowered on coilovers (or at all). Sorry for the photos with a car covered in grinding dust and in a dark garage...glamour shots coming soon after a few details are buttoned up.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by z_lacko
Here's what I did to my F60 the past three days. I may be wrong, but it's the first that I've seen through searches across forums and social media platforms that has been lowered on coilovers (or at all). Sorry for the photos with a car covered in grinding dust and in a dark garage...glamour shots coming soon after a few details are buttoned up.
Looks good! Maybe the F60 isnt so bad after all. Im still learning to like the design.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by z_lacko
Here's what I did to my F60 the past three days. I may be wrong, but it's the first that I've seen through searches across forums and social media platforms that has been lowered on coilovers (or at all). Sorry for the photos with a car covered in grinding dust and in a dark garage...glamour shots coming soon after a few details are buttoned up.
Seen it in another thread, yes I think you are the first. No other F60 coilovers or lowering springs yet. Usually, some people in Japan / Malaysia MINI clubs are the first people to do that.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2017 | 01:44 PM
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What is that bottom trim called on the side of the car? I like it

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You can change the scuttle surround to a gloss black too, that's what I have.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2017 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Sall4Ken

Out with the old....in with the new VIP custom parts catless downpipe.
How's the fit? @Sall4ken
 
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