R50/53 Is it possible to put this JCW grill on an r53?
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Is it possible to put this JCW grill on an r53?
I'm interested in putting this type of front end on my r53. The only thing is, it's from an 07+. I assume that if I purchase the front bumper clip, and then the corresponding jcw grill, it should work. But is there more to it than that? I never assume that such projects can be that easy =p
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You can get these: http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...rsion_kit.html
or these: http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...rsion_kit.html
I doubt it'll be easy to put an R56 grill on an R53, but you might be able to get it done
or these: http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...rsion_kit.html
I doubt it'll be easy to put an R56 grill on an R53, but you might be able to get it done
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Unless you want to do fiberglass/plastic work, and repaint, I would strongly the similar looking ones suggested above....the part might be pretty cheap.. coming off a rear ended totaled out car, but the TIME and painting to make it work would IMO cost you more....remember...the gen1 and gen2 cars are NOT the same size...and the trim will line up different, and the hood is taller......so might be MUCH more custom work than you think.
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Thank you both for the responses. Yeah, the R56 stuff does look nice, but I don't think I want to jump through that many hoops to get the OEM stuff to fit. I would like to go all OEM but I think if I want to achieve that look, or something similar, it isn't going to happen unless I go aftermarket :/
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I'm interested in putting this type of front end on my r53. The only thing is, it's from an 07+. I assume that if I purchase the front bumper clip, and then the corresponding jcw grill, it should work. But is there more to it than that? I never assume that such projects can be that easy =p
they sell a R56 "conversion" kit, where you replace the Entire bumper to go along with the grill, but thats going to cost you!
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TMSCAF - I installed an "Out Motoring" style grill that I purchased from eBay (before Out Motoring offered them) and it worked out well for my 2004 MCS. One thing that I would suggest is that you paint the center support "black" before you install the replacement grill. That way you won't have the body colored support showing through your new black grill. You can see what I'm talking about if you look at the images on the Out Motoring web site page.
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TMSCAF - I installed an "Out Motoring" style grill that I purchased from eBay (before Out Motoring offered them) and it worked out well for my 2004 MCS. One thing that I would suggest is that you paint the center support "black" before you install the replacement grill. That way you won't have the body colored support showing through your new black grill. You can see what I'm talking about if you look at the images on the Out Motoring web site page.
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I don't have pictures of the process, but they come with instructions. I followed the instructions and got it all done. http://ecommerce.mossmotors.com/p/ne...-black/104-020
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Bandido - The ones that I purchased off eBay did NOT require any modification to the body.
The worse part of the install, strangely enough, was removing the OEM "Frog Lights". The nuts & bolts that go through the mounting brackets were frozen and no amount of fiddling could free them up. They finally just broke loose from the interior of the chrome lamp shell. I had to buy replacement lamps (non-OEM).
I remember paying about the same price as Moss is currently offering theirs. I'm guessing that they're the same? When I bought mine from an eBay seller, none of the "Name" parts sellers were offering anything but the Aero Kit that DID require modifications.
The worse part of the install, strangely enough, was removing the OEM "Frog Lights". The nuts & bolts that go through the mounting brackets were frozen and no amount of fiddling could free them up. They finally just broke loose from the interior of the chrome lamp shell. I had to buy replacement lamps (non-OEM).
I remember paying about the same price as Moss is currently offering theirs. I'm guessing that they're the same? When I bought mine from an eBay seller, none of the "Name" parts sellers were offering anything but the Aero Kit that DID require modifications.
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I actually have one of the outmotoring grills being shipped to me as we speak. Question for you folks with the factory driving lights though. Did you have to cut the grill at all to get the brackets through the new grill? By the looks of it, they wouldn't fit through the honeycomb without some cutting.
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I actually have one of the outmotoring grills being shipped to me as we speak. Question for you folks with the factory driving lights though. Did you have to cut the grill at all to get the brackets through the new grill? By the looks of it, they wouldn't fit through the honeycomb without some cutting.
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I'm ordering this one on monday : http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...rsion_kit.html
Probably in matte just to break up the gloss black rally stripes. They call this the "JCW" and the other one the "Aero" . I don't want to be cutting and drilling for the lower grille on the "Aero" package so the "JCW" is an easier install. And looks good too.
Question: I'm guessing that if I decide I like the glossy look sometime in the future, I can just spray PlastiDip glossifier on it?
Probably in matte just to break up the gloss black rally stripes. They call this the "JCW" and the other one the "Aero" . I don't want to be cutting and drilling for the lower grille on the "Aero" package so the "JCW" is an easier install. And looks good too.
Question: I'm guessing that if I decide I like the glossy look sometime in the future, I can just spray PlastiDip glossifier on it?
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So I got my grill from Outmotoring today but I am not seeing a way to install it without completely removing my driving lights which I REALLY don't want to do since the brackets are riveted in and getting the wiring out would be a royal PITA! Is there a way to do this without removing the lights and I'm just not seeing it?
Oh and the little plastic 10mm plastic nuts that MINI decided to use to hold the grills on is the stupidest design!
Oh and the little plastic 10mm plastic nuts that MINI decided to use to hold the grills on is the stupidest design!
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JCW grille
This looks great - I note that they're now offered in both matte and glossy finish - which is yours?
Thanks - new owner here of an 04 R53 JCW - exciting -
Thanks - new owner here of an 04 R53 JCW - exciting -
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Those grilles are now offered in matte and shiny finish - which is yours? It looks great -
Steve
New JCW owner
Steve
New JCW owner
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