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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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I want a sportier look

I want to add a few things to get a sportier look out of my Mini. I think the wheels are good for now and I am going to keep the Dinan suspension so what else can I do?

I'm thinking of these things:
1. Tint
2. Front splitter
3. New rear spoiler
4. Plastidip gas cap (black)
5. Black out all chrome trim
6. Graphic? (maybe checkered flag in black only on the side by the hood?)

Any other ideas?

I kind of like the look of the M7 Mini.



 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 04:55 AM
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I like the checkered mirror covers; take that theme & roll with it. Checkered A-panels, checkered roof, time to lose the oem bonnet stripes. Maybe you could find some kind of checkered bonnet stripe that would work. Yes to the tint, splitter, & spoiler. Skip the black-outs. Just my thoughts, think hard about it, do what YOU want. Pics when you're done.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Tint the windows... 35% is state legal here but makes a heck of a difference to the look and will stop your arm burning in the summer!

That was a great price by the way!!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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windows are now tinted
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Options 2, 3 & 5 will do it for me
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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#1 completed.



 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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Black out the chrome on the side scuttles and the entire front grille (Or a JCW grille swap) and it will look much better. Plus PlastiDip or paint is cheap.
 
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