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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 08:46 AM
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Do you think aero kit makers would possibly agree to make a kit for the Cooper if we petition to them? We just need something good in the market!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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Nobody wants a nice clean kit???
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:32 PM
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I've been thinking a lot about the quality/style of the new kits we've seen, and this is what i think it comes down to. Because the MINI has such a unique style, the kit manufacturers feel the need to make the styling in their kits extreme . Look at the super wide bodykit by Mini Mania, and the xenon kit, both are major changes to the styling. Another example is AC schnitzer, they usually make great styled kits for BMWs but when it comes to te MINI they go out of their way to make it funky looking.

I want a bodykit, like the ones you see on many tuned VWs that are simple and not drastic, but still add to the style of the car. The closest to this design would be the Hamman kit, but i dont know how looks in person.

I hope that more companies take on the task of designing a kit for the MINI, if someone gets it right, they will make tons of money from it.

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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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I think a new body kit should consist of something drastic.... full fender replacements.... not just the wimpy skirt and flares... a full fender replacement would open the well for a 11" wide wheel and look mean. Of course, that takes a lot of $$ and Sculpting... but once finished... man WHEW!

Send it off to FOOSE or ME! I'll do it for the Right Amount of $$! I wouldhire the guys who built the BatMobile to execute my design... C'mon MINIUSA... READ THIS AND SEND ME SEED $$! LOL
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:46 PM
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If I only had the money Mighty...
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:49 PM
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THANKS!

Yes it is the only hindering factor!

I can get it made... but it's that damn $$$!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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Sponsors...anyone...hell, it was worth a try Mighty.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 04:55 PM
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i think the M3 front bumper and the painted wheelarches is all you need on the Cooper S... it looks amazing how it is!!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 07:36 AM
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Good point, that would look nice.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 04:22 PM
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>>Good point, that would look nice.

thats what im doin, and im puttin original chrome grill on too!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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The M3 front end will fit of the MINI? Or is that just a different name for the Aero grill?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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>>The M3 front end will fit of the MINI? Or is that just a different name for the Aero grill?

it isnt the aero grill.... it is the aero kit front bumper but it is the same design as the M3 Front bumper... aero grill looks dumb, im puttin original grill if i can fit it hopefully!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN http://www.ZEEMAX.COM ZEEMAX DOT COOOOMMMM HAS THE ANSWER, THE CRAZIEST BODY KIT I HAVE YET TO SEE.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 08:59 PM
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>>>>The M3 front end will fit of the MINI? Or is that just a different name for the Aero grill?
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>>it isnt the aero grill.... it is the aero kit front bumper but it is the same design as the M3 Front bumper... aero grill looks dumb, im puttin original grill if i can fit it hopefully!

i got my car back, looks better than any kit ive ever seen, especially that zeemax one

that zeemax one is terrible!
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 12:31 PM
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Post the pictures!!! How much did it cost? PICTURES!!!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 01:15 AM
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C'mon - I think this is a beauty. NOT!



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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 01:19 AM
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miniSail..........

i've always got a kick out of that one!
holy chuck wagon!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 09:38 AM
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I have seen the Zeemax kit and it is probably the best I've seen to date. I would love to do this but it is rather cost prohibitive at this time. At about $3200 just for the kit not including install, paint and shipping. I'd rather put the money under the bonnet. Does look great though.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 10:05 AM
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i think the zeemax kit is pretty bad, just my opinion
 
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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How much does that "M3 aero kit" cost and do the dealers sell them. PLEASE POST PICS!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 11:47 AM
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I think the Xenon kit isn't that bad. Minus the wood panels of course.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 12:08 PM
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>>I think the Xenon kit isn't that bad. Minus the wood panels of course.

i tried to email u my pics but @mini2.com didnt work, what is ur email?
 
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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here it is, i kind of like the bottom aero grill w/ the top chrome, what do u guys think?

 
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 03:41 PM
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SWEET!!!
 
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