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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 06:58 AM
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Not real good shots...sun's up too much already this cold morning before I could get the car out, camera ready, etc., but I thought I'd revive this thread just a bit...

Car got the full detail again this weekend... P21S Paint Cleanser followed by old school 3M Hand Glaze and a coat of P21S Concours Look wax. Griots Spray on Wax over the top to finish off. One Grand Exterior and Vinyl on tires and plastics.






These Blizzak's have been fantastic in all sorts of weather. I've used Blizzaks since '97 and they've always been exceptional tires.

 
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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Very nice! What's that white stuff all over the ground

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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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You mean this white stuff?

 
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 11:11 PM
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I traded in my 2008 for my 2012 LB MCS. Buster is his name and he is awesome!

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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Laardilla21
I traded in my 2008 for my 2012 LB MCS. Buster is his name and he is awesome!

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Very Nice !!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 06:53 AM
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This is my 2009 Clubman S. Her name is Min Pin. I named the car after my Minature Pinscher Lucy of 11 years who I had to recently have euthanized. Sigh.
But her spirit lives on!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 06:56 AM
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A picture would be nice huh? Lol
 

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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 11:20 PM
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2013 r56
 
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 04:41 AM
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So many sharp cars on this thread! Although I am biased.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mdsbrain
So many sharp cars on this thread! Although I am biased.
I agree although I'm biased as well! I hope there's room for one more in here!

 
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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With the arrival of Bertie, we have two Lightning Blue MINIs (at least temporarily).

 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Btwyx
With the arrival of Bertie, we have two Lightning Blue MINIs (at least temporarily).

 
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 02:30 PM
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Nice!!!
 
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 11:55 PM
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I'm a little late to the party, but that's nothing new. My brand spanking new (to me) '07 MCS. 111K and still going strong. My baby sister is the original owner.

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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 04:14 AM
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Nice ride! Welcome to NAM!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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I never posted mine?...

 
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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Meet Tess - 2013 LiB/B

Brand new 2013 MCS LiB/B. She's now eagerly awaiting her black viper stripes (w. pinstripes) and then maybe some driving lights.



 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 04:41 AM
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Beautiful car there^
 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by vetsvette
I'm a little late to the party, but that's nothing new. My brand spanking new (to me) '07 MCS. 111K and still going strong. My baby sister is the original owner.

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I never posted mine?...

These are great looking rides!
Who can educate me on the different side skirts on these MINI's? Is it an option, different years, upgraded pkg? Thank you in advance?

Mike
 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 06:41 AM
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These are great looking rides!
Who can educate me on the different side skirts on these MINI's? Is it an option, different years, upgraded pkg? Thank you in advance?

Mike

Top 2007 MINI Cooper S w/ stock S bumper and S side skirts.

Bottom 2013 MINI Cooper S w/ JCW body package. Newest JCW Aero kit , which has the front Aero bumper with brake ducts, lower lip in two sections with middle section ( looks like three but its two ), JCW side skirts. These are the all non fully painted ones ( black would be painted).
 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Top 2007 MINI Cooper S w/ stock S bumper and S side skirts.

Bottom 2013 MINI Cooper S w/ JCW body package. Newest JCW Aero kit , which has the front Aero bumper with brake ducts, lower lip in two sections with middle section ( looks like three but its two ), JCW side skirts. These are the all non fully painted ones ( black would be painted).
Thank you very helpful..

Will these JCW side skirts fit a Gen 1 MCS? Are they a dealer item only?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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We have the most Genuine MINI parts on our site.

Gen 1 MINIs R50 / R52 / R53 had there own style side skirts seen here, they are from the Aero kit even though some people call them the JCW Aero:




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Then you will need the little rear grilles: 51710140257 & 51710140258


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Then you can replace the door sill inserts on each side. #24 Part # 51710154680


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Choose your own door sills, there are many to choose from even led illuminated ones.


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Here are some examples of the Aero side skirts installed and painted.

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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 08:49 AM
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Thank you again ECS....very helpful
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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Got my viper stripes today:
 
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