i think it will look smoother if extend the strip to the end of bumper..

 

Looks great! Those plastic anchor/rivets are perfect for this. Did you drill or were there holes already?

 

I think it should also, but with the R56 bumper, if you go too far to the sides, the bottom flat part for tape/screws starts to smooth out into the fender trim...so if you were to put a screw in on the sides, you would definitely see it from a far making the job look tacky. I just cut mine so it blended into the bumper instead of a sharp edge.

Also, maybe mine have too much slack between each screw so it has a wavy look to it. Maybe my eye is the only eye that REALLY catches all the waves. (P.P.P.P.S. pictures coming soon...haven't had the time lately).

I also noticed since my car is only two weeks old, the black plastic/vinyl lining around the car has a conditioner/oil on it preventing the double sided adhesive to work. After a few washes I should be able to put on the garage see cleaner...

 

ok.. i did not know it was a big differrnce on bumper.. btw, well done and are u going to do the rear bumper?

i did not used any screw on my bumper..i only used 3M extreme outdoor double sided side and it has not came off in the rain..

 

Yeah they work like a charm. I drilled holes. The only way to get the trim to follow that tight curve that is in the middle section is to put one at the turning points.

Yeah that is what I found while trying to figure out what to do with the ends. I decided it was easier to have it align with the air dam thing

If you mean me, no I am not doing the rear bumper

 

GREAT JOB! A + + + + and Good for curbs too !

Some years ago before most of this stuff was available, I made flex side skirts and extension for my Kamei air dam from rubber sheets bought at a True Value Hardware store.

But now your MINI gonna have a tendency to lower it's front lip when you hit the garage door opener/closer.......

 

HAHAHA...wow that took me wayyyyy too long to get

 

finally some pictures of the finished product...clean and conservative, keepin' it classy in Portland. Keepin' it real classy.

(Notice the waves in the front-on shot...may be just the lighting made it particularly worse. Will improve next time. I promise...)

 

looks goood... well done.. i keep a extra set in case i need it

 

Just finished putting one on my "S" the other day. Not to difficult. Just was hard to get of the ends to stick with the tape. I may half to put a another screw in to hold it up. Looks great otherwise. One person already noticed it yesterday. I will post pics soon.

 

Any thoughts on using this on the sides for a little bit of a skirt?

 

never thought of it... why dun u try it and let us know

 

Actually, after the mod I held up a bit of lefovers by the wheel well. It would definitely make it appear lowered, but I just don't think it would look right and probably start to look a little ricey by making the body bulkier and basically just ground affects. But thats just my opinion, to each their own so give it a try and get some pics up

 

I'm also curious, but I definitely agree. I just think it would look tacky. The angle of the lip wouldn't look right. I'm debating doing it on the back, but that angle is the only preventing factor. Anyone done this mod to the backside with an R56 with photos?

 

Does this trim make my boot look big?

 

i did my rear bumper but mine a 2005

 

Good stuff you're all probably right. I just wish things were cheaper lol... I used to be big into the import scene and I know you've all seen the ricers on the road but damn at least they're rare in the MINI world. The "Mustache" Mod looks great and props to you all who've made it work so well.

 

i did the side of my car.... what ya think?

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That comes out pretty cool. good job

 

That really ties the room together.

 

Much better than I would've expected -- well done.

 

This thing is just going on to every body panels now .. Big No-No IMO..

 

Anyone have any pictures of the lip installed on an R56 S?
I am wondering how it would look...

 

Used pop rivets w/washers and 3M tape. Sealed the ends with black silicone adheasive...

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