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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Spa2k
That is correct. When we installed the rear sway bar and GP rear diffuser on my JCW, we tried to fit the R56 splash guards. There's no way, without huge mods to the flaps, the wheelwell and the trim, which pretty much renders them useless. The best bet would be to get some flat black ABS plastic and cut your own, but you'd still have to drill the body. And as far as the rear ones, IMHO what's the point? There's really no body behind the wheels to protect.
Spa look at linka's mud flaps on the back...those are sharp!! why cant we get them? cheers!!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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[QUOTE=ZIPPY "S";3852793]why cant we get them?/QUOTE]

Don't ask me - MINI stopped asking me for advice a long time ago! My guess is that the real JCW (the hardtop) has so many special parts and is produced in such limited quantities that it's not economically feasible to produce them.

How about some basic mudflaps from Rally Armor (http://www.rallyarmor.com/index.php/...46f6519d9f54d6)?
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 07:58 AM
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I'm definitely hoping for an improvement once I get my rears on. Already noticeable improvement from the front flaps.

Interestingly enough, the install instructions the dealer uses shows how to cut the flaps to work with the off road kit for the Countryman.


Nice to see they work with the off road kit also, with modification. Do you have a picture of the install or the instructions ?



Here are the part numbers for the R60 Countryman & R61 Paceman :

Front Factory Mud Flaps / Splash Guards Contoured Part # 82162166935


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/82162166935/


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Rear Factory Mud Flaps / Splash Guards Contoured part # 82162156545


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/82162156545/




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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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I take no credit...got them from another thread on here, but here's a direct link to the post with the instructions:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...57-post36.html

That entire thread was of great help in getting my install (partially) completed.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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Thanks for the post. Yea, you just cut a little triangle out on the front set ( top side ) for the off road kit package.

Post up some pics of the flaps installed , would like to see how they look.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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Oh, I don't have the off road kit; my installed mud flaps look like all the others, but I'll try to post some up later today.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Mud Flaps

Without taking the wheel off I tried to get a shot of the well showing how the mud flaps were installed. I don't know the install process (etidd01's post and link would probably be a good starting point - but it is a different part number which ECS listed - 82160415116 - so it would have to be tweaked). My install shows two clips along the outside and two screws along the main body of the flap. I also attached a diagram from a Mini dealer site for a clear look. Let me know if you want me (or shall I say my hubby) to pull the wheel for a better shot.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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How does it look like from the rear linak? = )

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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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Here's a close up and one distance for the full effect.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 11:21 PM
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I am curious--the GP has a plastic piece along the rear arch that sort of sticks out. Anyone know if that is supposed to function as a mudflap? I don't have a pic of it unfortunately.

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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by linak
Here's a close up and one distance for the full effect.
Thanks linak for the pics! = )

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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by linak
Without taking the wheel off I tried to get a shot of the well showing how the mud flaps were installed. I don't know the install process (etidd01's post and link would probably be a good starting point - but it is a different part number which ECS listed - 82160415116 - so it would have to be tweaked). My install shows two clips along the outside and two screws along the main body of the flap. I also attached a diagram from a Mini dealer site for a clear look. Let me know if you want me (or shall I say my hubby) to pull the wheel for a better shot.

Linak - Thanks for the pictures and post, helps a bunch on figuring out will these work on the JCW rear bumper. Looks to all be the same. I could not see any cutting from the outside. Looks like 82160415116 is it below.

Rear Factory Mud Flaps / Splash Guards Contoured R56 R57 R58 & R59 Cooper S / JCW.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/82160415116/ES196384/




Thanks again on helping solve this.


I am curious--the GP has a plastic piece along the rear arch that sort of sticks out. Anyone know if that is supposed to function as a mudflap? I don't have a pic of it unfortunately.

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This one I think was the extension which had to do with the from the factory the certain tire / wheel cannot stick out bast the bumper when sold. So MINI put little inserts. They had them on the some pre 7/2004 MINIs and then they were on the R56 JCW GP2 . If you were to add the rear splash guards you would just have to unclip those and install the splash guards / mud flaps.

Gen 1 version:



Part # 51121492924 & 51121492925

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51121492924/



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http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51121492925/





You can see sticking out a little here on the MINI Cooper JCW GP2 :




I Believe this is the part for the GP2

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51777319554/

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http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51777319553/


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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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Any tips on fitting OEM front mud flaps on R55-59 with JCW body kit? Would like to put them on our 2013 Clubbie (which has the newer style JCW side skirts). Front only, not concerned about the rear.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 08:09 AM
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I don't think anyone has attempted to modify to fit them on the JCW side skirts to the front of the R55 - R59 platform. We see above the rears will work on the JCW bumper.

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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ts-new-26.html

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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperGreg
Thanks CR!
In my opinion, rank your mods on impact when you drive it!

Please put the rear sway bar first!
Your diffuser and strut bar are mostly cosmetic.
The sway bar will amaze and shock you with every corner!!

Skip the coil overs unless you are going to track it.

Damn, I am so happy with the ssk, rsb, and DRL's that I don't want or need more.
I agree… The RSB is a great place to start! I've thought about taking my car to the track, but not enough to justify coil overs. I have a set Koni yellows w/ H&R lowering springs. Instead of putting on a strut brace, have you considered a TSW X brace… That has helped make it possible to literally throw my MCS into the corners! I love my 4:30 AM drive into work….
 

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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 11:47 PM
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Finally got my Hsport Comp RSB installed tonight. It took me about 3 hours to do it. The 4 bolts that hold in the subframe has been changed from hex bolts on my old 2011 MCS to torx bolts on my 2013 JCW. The torx sockets were kind of a pain to find as most hardware stores do not carry them around my area. Luckily, Amazon came thru for that. Also, the stone guard on the rear strut has been changed as well from factory to cover more of the strut. Otherwise, the installation is the same as the MCS. Now, my JCW can really turn!

Still have the following waiting for install in my garage:

MINI LED fogs
Blackout grill trim
JCW aero side scuttles
JCW wheel center caps
Tint 30% front/20% rear
Interior LED lights by Ziza
Koni Yellows with NM springs
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 11:15 AM
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KilmerPT - Looks like a busy garage day coming up.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2013 | 05:05 AM
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Merry Christmas to my fellow 'Gotters'!
 
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Old Dec 25, 2013 | 08:02 AM
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Merry Christmas everyone!!
 
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Old Dec 25, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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Old Dec 25, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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Merry Christmas
 
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 01:47 PM
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Merry Christmas (a day late), fellow Gotters !

Appears Santa brought me enough cash for the Rear Sway Bar for my JCW.

Just got my 05 Justa back from the shop. My son learned a lesson about driving in the snow. The lesson cost me nearly $2,000. He busted the wheel, the lower control arm, and the strut. He also caused damage to the wheel bearing and the tire had to be replaced (brand spanking new Blizzak). Hit a curb with the ps front wheel/tire. Didn't turn that one into insurance, imagine what that would do to premiums for an 18 y/o male driver.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Merry Christmas (a day late), fellow Gotters ! Appears Santa brought me enough cash for the Rear Sway Bar for my JCW. Just got my 05 Justa back from the shop. My son learned a lesson about driving in the snow. The lesson cost me nearly $2,000. He busted the wheel, the lower control arm, and the strut. He also caused damage to the wheel bearing and the tire had to be replaced (brand spanking new Blizzak). Hit a curb with the ps front wheel/tire. Didn't turn that one into insurance, imagine what that would do to premiums for an 18 y/o male driver.
Yay!!! Get that bar on
 
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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Yep... was planning on it right after the holidays anyway so Santa just made it easier on me. Placing on order tonight.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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CR... Santa did report he lost a large amount of money..maybe he dropped it at your place ha ha ..lol... Happy Holidays!!
 
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