I just wanted to say thanks to those who helped me w/the install. Seriously, couldn't thank all of you enough. For those who may have been told the Seibon bonnet & boot doesn't fit a 2006 Cooper S...well it does These are the first pics I've posted on NAM, the quality isn't very good. A few exterior mods on the way...M7 grilles, euro arches, Koni fully threaded coil overs & 5Zigen rims (black). I'll be getting rid of the SportMaxx rims on my car.
http://s371.photobucket.com/albums/oo160/Sundevil329/

 

Sweet! So what's the weight reduction with the bonnet swap? I guess your not going the paint them.

I read on the VIS site that theirs require the use of hood pins to secure it. I haven't noticed anyone using them though. How do yours incorporate the "bracket thingies" that the bonnet latches hook onto?

 

looks awesome man!!!

 

From what we have gathered its about 9lb weight reduction...I swear it handles better with bonnet and boot swap, probably my imagination. And no I'm not going to paint it. Well it doesn't require hood pins, I read that too and was nervous. We did have to move the hood latches(hood releases) forward about a 1/2inch which requires dremmeling, because the factory doesn't allow that much movement. The boot was a breeze to put on.

 

Thanks, I've been waiting al ong time for this mod.

 

Lookin Good!

Yeah with the latching...its going to be different with every hood...The stock latch has SOME tolerance...however with this hood and one other on an 03 I did, it did require movement outside those tolerances...

Glad your enjoying...

And dude, you did paint it!

 

Ok correction...it was clear coated, but not painted a particular color

 

Paint is paint...and ya know what clear coat will save the life of your CF from greening into a UKSUV lookin mobile...

 

Definitely don't want it to do that.

 

Was that comment necessary? Your so mean. See if Im gonna throw you the booty anymore... Hey, no one ever told me I had to clear coat it. GAAAWD. It will be fixed shortly...

 

That turned out great, I wish I got in that buy looking at the end result!!
I just couldn't do it then...

 

looks good!

 

looks awsome man, makes me want some CF in my life

 

Good Looking! and I wonder how much weight savings was made?