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Old Jul 10, 2019 | 11:32 PM
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R53 Body Mods

I've been looking Into doing a little body mods to my R53 and I end up searching parts up for the R53 and it either shows horrible kits or kits for newer models. I've always liked the look of the newer mini front bumpers but I don't know if I can swap out parts from those cars and put it on my older model and have it line up close enough to fit. Any help with body mods or anyone who sells peices i will greatly appreciate. Thanks.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2019 | 07:34 AM
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I've looked a little myself. Mostly out of curiosity, not to actually use them on my car.
I bought a bunch of mechanical parts from a guy parting out an R53. It had some wild parts on it, including fiberglass front and rear bumper covers and a glass hood. A look I'd never seen. I spent a coupla days looking for for those or similar parts, with no luck.
They're out their somewhere.

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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 07:20 AM
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If your on Facebook, go to the RMW page/site and search there. He sells a dang nice kit, it's a little pricey but best looking kit out there..
 
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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by AustinR53
I've been looking Into doing a little body mods to my R53 and I end up searching parts up for the R53 and it either shows horrible kits or kits for newer models. I've always liked the look of the newer mini front bumpers but I don't know if I can swap out parts from those cars and put it on my older model and have it line up close enough to fit. Any help with body mods or anyone who sells peices i will greatly appreciate. Thanks.

If by newer models you mean 2nd gen, then this might be what you're looking for: https://orranje.co.uk/product/orranj...mper-r56-style

They also have vented A panels, replica GP side skirts, and probably the best replica GP wing available.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by RB-MINI
If by newer models you mean 2nd gen, then this might be what you're looking for: https://orranje.co.uk/product/orranj...mper-r56-style

They also have vented A panels, replica GP side skirts, and probably the best replica GP wing available.
That bumper looks pretty good, and a great suggestion as the op stated a preference for the R56 style...




...and you're right about the G-wing,
it's an awesome bit of kit.

Orranje are trueblue goodguys.

Another option,
the Garbino kits are still available I think?

A thread here about them:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...o-bodykit.html

Lots of interesting stuff floating around out there:

R53 Body Mods-2gulpfm.jpg
R53 Body Mods-sm37ucc.jpg
 
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Old Jul 16, 2019 | 03:59 AM
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It all comes down to money and how much are you willing to spend...
 
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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 05:38 PM
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Like the hood on the white car.

Mike
 
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