Cooper (non S) Modifications specific to the MINI Cooper (R56).

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Old 07-25-2009, 04:32 PM
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First mod!

Got a hook up for a front grill.

Before


And after.


 
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Old 07-25-2009, 04:36 PM
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did same thing, you need grill badges & holder. next mod strips ?
 
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Old 07-25-2009, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ricbow
did same thing, you need grill badges & holder. next mod strips ?
Yeah I am gonna get two holders for the front and a dual holder for the back.

Problem is, there are so many badges haha.
 
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Old 07-25-2009, 05:45 PM
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not a problem.addiction!!
 
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What grille is that?
Thanks!
 
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Old 07-25-2009, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ron-s mini
What grille is that?
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Its the JCW style grill. you can get it on outmotoring.com I believe you have to order it for the cooper specifically.
 
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Old 07-25-2009, 09:13 PM
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Looks sharp! Looks like your grill has the openings for driving light brackets. Next mod?

I had my JCW grill even before I took delivery of my MINI. But for some reason or another, the chrome slats have grown on me. Maybe I'll get around to it on a boring afternoon...
 
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Old 07-26-2009, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by robovega
Looks sharp! Looks like your grill has the openings for driving light brackets. Next mod?
Yup. Chrome driving lights are on the list for sure. Once the money comes in I will be getting it......and probably getting someone at MINI to do it since I couldnt wire a clock to an onion to save my life.
 
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That was my first mod too. Looks great, plus the "gills" grille is awful for airflow.
 
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Old 07-26-2009, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by drewstermalloy
That was my first mod too. Looks great, plus the "gills" grille is awful for airflow.
Yeah the original isnt great for cooling. I like the sporty look of the new grill.

The old one is still functional though

 
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Old 07-27-2009, 05:08 AM
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Remember the $225 is for replacement parts ie you get new parts (you keep the old ones) and includles the tailights.
 
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Old 07-27-2009, 11:11 AM
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My first Mini mod was the same, closely followed by matching JCW scuttle inserts. It all looks great on the Oxy Blue!

I agree that the original grill has little to no airflow. To take advantage of the newly found air, a drop-in K&N filter seemed a good idea as well.

Enjoy your Mini and your mods!
 
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Old 07-27-2009, 03:54 PM
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go for the alta light bar instead of the stock fog lights. they are so cool! I can see alot farther with the fog lights installed then my high beams..

 
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congrats this was my first mod too
 
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Lightning Blue, JCW grill, Union Jacks...sounds familiar....
 
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Originally Posted by friday9x
go for the alta light bar instead of the stock fog lights. they are so cool! I can see alot farther with the fog lights installed then my high beams..

They look good but I am mainly going for a classic look. I dont do that much driving that requires high visibility lights.
 
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Would a Clubman-S or a Cooper-S honeycomb mesh grill fit on a Non-S?

Basically what I'm asking is if I bought the black honeycome grill off a Cooper-S or Clubman-S, would it fit my Non-S?
 
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Originally Posted by cHaNkStA
Would a Clubman-S or a Cooper-S honeycomb mesh grill fit on a Non-S?

Basically what I'm asking is if I bought the black honeycome grill off a Cooper-S or Clubman-S, would it fit my Non-S?
Not really sure about the fitment, but the JCW grille looks very similar, and it's cheap. If you actually called the dealer to order an S grille I'm sure they would charge more than $55.
 
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The S grill will fit, but the JCW has a bigger honeycomb on it and is probably still cheaper than S-type grill. outmotoring.com has them for cheap only $55 for it.
 
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nice. looks 53 1/4 X better for sure
 
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