Interior/Exterior Anyone thinking about changing there MCS front bumper for a MC one?
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Anyone thinking about changing there MCS front bumper for a MC one?
Not sure if I can live with the front end. To use the word ugly is an understatement! I notice myself looking longingly at the front ends of R56's and earlier models. I know we can't go back - the new rules have changed the way the front is designed.
But ...the Justa front is so much more thought out looking by comparison. You can get a Justa Bumper for $250 from Sewell and have it painted and pop it on.
Anyone else thinking this way?
But ...the Justa front is so much more thought out looking by comparison. You can get a Justa Bumper for $250 from Sewell and have it painted and pop it on.
Anyone else thinking this way?
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My MCS will be dark blue so not as noticeable, but I bought a wide European custom tag to break it up a bit. All of the advertising seems to show the car with a Eurotag, so I figured what the heck. I like that look. Been driving Japanese for 20+ years, so this is a big change over for sure.
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I may be in the minority, but I like driving my car, not sitting around staring at the front end... I can't even see the front end when I'm behind the wheel. Then again, when I get a haircut, my barber knows enough not to show me the back of my head in the mirror... it's not something I ever need to pay attention to.
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I may be in the minority, but I like driving my car, not sitting around staring at the front end... I can't even see the front end when I'm behind the wheel. Then again, when I get a haircut, my barber knows enough not to show me the back of my head in the mirror... it's not something I ever need to pay attention to.
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It's all a matter of personal taste. I think it's more people don't want their car to look 'ugly' - inside or out. The F56 is kind of a love it or hate it design, although I guess there are those that settle and just accept it too! Personally, I just can't drive a car I feel is 'ugly' to me which is why I didn't get a 3rd MINI and trying something different.
Inserting face to palm.
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Not sure if I can live with the front end. To use the word ugly is an understatement! I notice myself looking longingly at the front ends of R56's and earlier models. I know we can't go back - the new rules have changed the way the front is designed.
But ...the Justa front is so much more thought out looking by comparison. You can get a Justa Bumper for $250 from Sewell and have it painted and pop it on.
Anyone else thinking this way?
But ...the Justa front is so much more thought out looking by comparison. You can get a Justa Bumper for $250 from Sewell and have it painted and pop it on.
Anyone else thinking this way?
Nope, I like the S front better than the Justa front.
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F56 Monotone Accessories
Please give us feedback regarding some custom painted items for the F56!
http://mini.sewellparts.com/accessor...2014/7112.html
http://mini.sewellparts.com/accessor...2014/7113.html
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Please give us feedback regarding some custom painted items for the F56!
http://mini.sewellparts.com/accessor...2014/7112.html
http://mini.sewellparts.com/accessor...2014/7113.html
http://mini.sewellparts.com/accessor...2014/7112.html
http://mini.sewellparts.com/accessor...2014/7113.html
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F56 Front Knee Guard
Greg,
Yes it is, they only come painted gloss black from MINI. We have to send them out to be sanded, repainted and buffed.
We are trying to gauge interest, so any feedback is good feedback.
Thanks everyone,
Yes it is, they only come painted gloss black from MINI. We have to send them out to be sanded, repainted and buffed.
We are trying to gauge interest, so any feedback is good feedback.
Thanks everyone,
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Geez, they're cars, folks. Modes of transportation. Not works of art. LOL. But I do understand why some might want to modify the front end. Personal tastes are all different. I'd prefer the look of the R56 front as well, but it is what it is. Different. And honestly, I'm fine with the new front end. It stands out as a '14 MCS. Maybe because mine is BRG the changes don't stand out as much. If it was VO, I'd be more wishing for a change maybe. But not enough for me to actually change the front end. I am honestly loving the entirety of my MCS.
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Most of us on the boards here on NAM don't feel that same way about our MINI's. They are not merely a mode of transportation to us, like our riding lawn mower or Grand Caravan. Our MINI's are much more special to us. They have a personality, and make us feel happy when we drive them. (gets off soapbox).
I think the front end on the F56 Cooper S is okay in dark colors, but in lighter colors, (and especially that yellow), it is a frightened goldfish. It's such a shame, because the functionality of brake ducts is really a cool feature, but do the have to be so ugly and prominent? Yeesh.
This bumper mod is a great idea, but will likely not be as easy as it sounds to swap a "justa" Cooper bumper cover.
I think the front end on the F56 Cooper S is okay in dark colors, but in lighter colors, (and especially that yellow), it is a frightened goldfish. It's such a shame, because the functionality of brake ducts is really a cool feature, but do the have to be so ugly and prominent? Yeesh.
This bumper mod is a great idea, but will likely not be as easy as it sounds to swap a "justa" Cooper bumper cover.
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Completely disagree. A lot of people in this community (and others) spend tons of money personalizing their cars. If I had to leave my car stock I wouldn't know what to do with myself.