So there was a post on MF showing the Countryman and an R56 and I'm thinking to myself, why can't somebody make a similar bolt on front lip spoiler for the R56?

3D-Design makes one, but it's quite pricey and it needs painting. The Countryman sport has a wicked looking one, but it needs to be a bit less aggressive for an R56 and probably be a two piece unit.

To make this affordable to produce and buy here's what it should have:

1. 2-piece design, mold may be cheaper than one long piece, also if damaged by a curb you'd only need to replace 1/2
2. Same poly-black color/texture to match existing trim so no painting required
3. Bolt-on to replace existing OEM front lip spoiler, easy DIY project
4. Sub $500 price. Once the price starts inching into the $1000 range then you might as well buy a JCW aero kit

Is this that difficult to do?

If so, excuse my ignorance coming from somebody who doesn't manufacture body kits

 

I hear ya man. I've been waiting for a decent looking lip for the R56 that isn't so expensive. People must think that all MINI owners have $$$!!

 

I've seen one on a MINI that was similar to the one in your second pic. It was just a generic one he found on eBay that fit really well.

 

Maybe it was the 3D product