R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

R50/53 hey need advice... just got a used cooper!!

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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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hey need advice... just got a used cooper!!

I just got a non-s 2006 mini cooper r50. basically all stock, I was wondering if any suggestions for a good front-lip....
 
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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I think M7 makes one but I'm not sure. Congrats on your '06 R50, mine has been very good to me. Post pictures!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 08:58 PM
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Good choice! Auto or manual gear box? To really enhance the ride and handling, look to updating the struts and rear sway bar and adding strut tower defenders as insurance against strut tower mushrooming.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/m7-stru...nt-plates.html
http://www.motoringwerks.com/p-3640-...sway-bars.aspx
http://www.motoringwerks.com/p-3674-...sd-shocks.aspx
http://www.waymotorworks.com/lightinsight.html
 
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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I check m7 and all they have is for the s type r53. But I found one on ebay a carbon fiber one and fiber glass which looks OK!! you mind giving your opinion on this one??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/02-03-04-05-06-MINI-COOPER-R50-R52-R53-HM-UNPAINTED-FRP-FRONT-LIP-SPOILER-/151262329691?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACooper&hash=item2337effb5b&vxp=mtr
 
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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Thank you for all of the suggestions sor... I will go ahead and take all in consideration.. I got a manual cooper.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 05:03 AM
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that ebay one looks nearly identical to mine, granted i havent put mine on yet =)
 
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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 05:19 AM
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Hamann also made one at one point (you may want to check eBay). You can probably adapt one meant for an R53 to fit an R50 with slight modifications.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2014 | 04:42 PM
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Someone here makes a lower lip. Check the for sale section
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 08:23 AM
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Thank you sir!!
 
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