Cooper (non S) Modifications specific to the MINI Cooper (R50).

So, what do you think (Honestly)

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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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So, what do you think (Honestly)

I think im finished. (After a alta light bar...)

 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Your car is nice...but I don't know what I am looking for the alta light bar? Please explain to me...
 

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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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Looks great!! I like the wheels and the red mirror caps make it all pop.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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needs lowered, needs an aero kit, needs the right colour spoiler imo
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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The wheels look great, they look similar to a set of Rinspeed wheels.

I would definitely paint the spoiler black and lower it.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Honestly, I don't care for the wheels, I think they are too big. The red mirrors look good.
 

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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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Looks good. I'd lower it alittle like others have mentioned..
There is something in the MINI world for everyone to like!!! or dislike???
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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Those wheels are a great design for your silver car, but an inch or two too large in diameter for any MINI, even yours...

I agree that the car would look really great lowered.

I'd also get some red brake calipers underneath them, to match your red mirror caps. Get the JCW brake kit up front, and paint the rears red to match.

Lastly, the spoiler should also be black, IMHO.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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I thought about lowering it, but the only mini I have been in that has been lowered, she dropped it 1.5-2" and it bottomed out on the freeway >.<.. So, as you could imagine im quite hesitant on doing that.

The wheels are O.Z. Records 18" with low pro kumo's.
I actually got that mini cooper type s rear spoiler out of the local junk yard for $50, it was originally painted yellow. It was professionally painted the same color as a 1953 Porsche Speedster's engine bay... the rear view mirrors are painted are also OEM speedster red. :D I helped restore a car, had some xtra paint. :D

When i put new brakes on my car, il repaint the calipers.

Thats the alta light bar. It goes on the front. Its coming with 4 Hella 500's imthinking 2 yellow and 2 (non hid) fillement white.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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I'm slammed on coilovers and no bottoming out on the freeway for me. I'd still paint the spoiler black...

I'd upgrade the front bumper before spending money on the lightbar, would look better aesthetically IMHO...
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Pretty much what everyone else said...

Lower, black spoiler, and lower.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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No offense....I love OZ wheels, especially that style, but proportionally they do look a little large.

What about doing the spoiler red, or add a little touch of red somewhere else if that isn't your style.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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I think an S model front bumper would look super snazzy. As for the wheels, I like them. I think moderately large wheels add character to some cars. I like what you've done to your MINI so far. Oh, and a window tint would look nice too.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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I think what YOU think is ALL that matters. That being said I'd paint the spoiler black or red
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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I like the gray spoiler.

The red mirror caps are a nice touch.

I think the No Holes License Plate Bracket would look good.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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ITS CUTE...
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by friday9x
I think im finished...
Famous last words!
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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has anyone mentioned painting the calipers same color as the mirror? it keeps the color scheme you have goin' on
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 05:34 AM
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FWIW....

Here's what your car would look like lowered and the spoiler painted black....



slow day, what can I say.....
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 06:20 AM
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How about painting the spoiler red to match the mirrors?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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as for the wheels are too big comments,

if the car was lowered and had an aero kit it wouldn't look too big at all. It would be just right.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by davisflyer
How about painting the spoiler red to match the mirrors?
Ugly, for that leave the spoiler silver...

The red caps is an ACCENT for a reason, not supposed to be much of it. People tend to overdue things way too often..
 
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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Ever thought of putting "S" side skirts on?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by kungfoojoh
as for the wheels are too big comments,

if the car was lowered and had an aero kit it wouldn't look too big at all. It would be just right.
+1 i was just about to post the same thing
 
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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you'll never be finished! its a trap!
haha
Looks great man!
 
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