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Interior/Exterior Esquiss scoop installed!!

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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Esquiss scoop installed!!

Just installed the Esquiss hood scoop. Let me know your thoughts!! I know, I NEED to repaint my front bumper! LOL


 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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Well.....................................
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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That actually looks pretty good. If you didn't have the bumper cover/(body kit?) I would say nah. They go good together. Nice.

EDIT: please tell me those are bugs and not rock chips.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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I will be honest, I don't really like it that much. I do however, love the smoked headlights. That looks awesome.

Oh and hey, you've got a rock chip...
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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I'm sorry but it's not for me but then you are you & I certainly am not you so
as long as you are happy who gives a *bleep* what I think
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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I wish they were bugs, all rock chips. I am on the highway alot so there is no preventing the chips, and I am not going to let my car be a garage ornament. I just love to drive this car.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter W.
That's what i'm talking about. Do you have any pics of it sitting on a lighter color surface? Nice car.

EDIT: don't bother, I just looked at your other thread.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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You know from the side I kinda like the scoop. Again, great job detailing.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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Thank you very much, I appreciate the comments.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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Sorry It just doesn't look like part of the car, kinda like something stuck on. But you car looks killer otherwise!
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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It's a bit too bulbous for my taste... Honestly, I'm reminded of the "sticks on with 2-sided tape!" fake hood scoops that one sees at Jegg's or places like that - sorry. The line of the bonnet is just so nice all by itself that this takes away from that look - like a nose or something... (totally IMHO of course).

But hey, like people said, if YOU like it then it's a good thing. I'd add a scoop grille though, for an even cleaner look.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Sorry, not my cup of tea at all. Now if it was blended into the bonnet then it may be OK, but at the moment it looks like a tack add-on rather than an improved function scoop.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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Not my style
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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Looks good from the side.
Not so sure from the front.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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I like unique, and that thing is pretty unique. I like it a lot. and your rims are dope too.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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Who's aero kit?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CHKMINI
Who's aero kit?
Zeemax
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter W.
I wish they were bugs, all rock chips. I am on the highway alot so there is no preventing the chips, and I am not going to let my car be a garage ornament. I just love to drive this car.
Mine looks just like your's Peter, & I don't worry about it. It tells people I like to motor.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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Scraping marks and rock chips are for men.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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WOW! beautifuL! great stuff!! keep it up! nice to see more and more MINIs getting crazy mods!
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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looks very nice!
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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I bet that scoop has a great personality. She just needs a nose job.
 
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