Interior/Exterior Interior and exterior modifications for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.

Interior/Exterior Some small mods...

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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 03:10 PM
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Some small mods...

been a while since I've posted but I thought I'd show off how my mini is doing!

What I've recently done:
-Dipped her mirror caps and cravenspeed tow hook white (was tired of the blackout look I previously had)
-Got an aux cord and ran it through the dead button
-RSD (any advice on what to do with all the extra space?)
-Painted Calipers blue (unfortunately does not match body color but I think it still flows nicely)
-Blue Neon Mevius Lug Bolts
-Drilled and Slotted Rotors

Questions:
-I really like the RSD but I dont want to go buy a $200 piece to cover it up, any ideas on what to do with it besides something so obvious as the RSD pieces they sell?
-I really cannot find a new stick shift I like, anyone have a personal favorite? the stock one has started to leave my palm very dry and flaky for some reason

Let me know what you guys think!

















 

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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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Beautiful car! You've done a great job. There are a few articles and some shifter options that may solve your problem. Please let us know if you have any questions!

http://new.minimania.com/Search_Results/shift/default
 
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Old Apr 30, 2016 | 06:08 PM
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There is only one replacement stick shift ****. I've had it for 10 years and there is no substitute. You won't regret it.

http://www.whalenshiftmachine.com/
 
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Old Apr 30, 2016 | 06:38 PM
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There is only one replacement stick shift ****. I've had it for 10 years and there is no substitute. You won't regret it.

http://www.whalenshiftmachine.com/
Ditto!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Which one?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2016 | 06:01 AM
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I bought my 05 withe the JCW carbon fiber shifter installed by the previous owner, and I think it feels GREAT. It's very smooth on my palm, and the leather on the underside provides nice grip for my fingers.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 12:20 AM
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Buy yourself a short throw shifter with threads cut into it, then you can use whatever **** you like.

As for the seat delete, grab a piece of plywood and cut to shape and glue some carpet on it.
 
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