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Old Nov 8, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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Took a few pics today
May not be for everyone but I like it ..

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Old Nov 8, 2014 | 11:54 AM
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Not for me but I think it looks rather cool and unique.
Like that your JCW grille upgrade is full grille and not just the top part.

Sharp looking MINI.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2014 | 12:37 PM
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I like it! I'm not sure what's on the roof, antenna, radar, table... whatever it is it's cool.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 08:18 AM
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I like the rims. They are really well done. Plus the paint and the grill look good. I'm not a fan of the big thing on top the ski rack, but otherwise awesome. I'd say ditch the other part when it's not in use.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 08:26 AM
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I like it! I'm not sure what's on the roof, antenna, radar, table... whatever it is it's cool.

Looks like the OEM MINI roof basket that has been plasti dip or painted,. 82120442358

Aluminum Luggage Basket

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/82120442358/ES2676601/

 
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 05:02 PM
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Looks like the OEM MINI roof basket that has been plasti dip or painted,. 82120442358

Aluminum Luggage Basket

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/82120442358/ES2676601/


Yes it is the roof basket . I had it powdered coated wrinkle finish black ...I carry a few boxes a week on it . I'm about to get another set of wheels for it . Looking at some CCW or 3sdm wheels
 
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 06:53 AM
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Cool, looks great powered coated. Its a little know MINI factory part. Don't see it too often .
 
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ICEBOX
Yes it is the roof basket . I had it powdered coated wrinkle finish black ...I carry a few boxes a week on it . I'm about to get another set of wheels for it . Looking at some CCW or 3sdm wheels
Do you get a lot of wind noise from the basket on the highway?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 02:31 AM
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I like it!! Different and unique
 
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 08:38 AM
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Nice clean looking car. Wheels look good maybe not my color but they look good on your car. Don't know about the gun mount though.

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What's not to like? Sweet looking MINI!

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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 05:40 PM
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I love it! Not a fan of green but you pull it off amazing!!! And kudos for the dark silvers club!
 
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Looks very clean, I love to see a well kept r50/53.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by derekj
Do you get a lot of wind noise from the basket on the highway?
I get a little wind noise around 50-65mph .. After that it goes away .
 
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That green sure does make everything pop. I like it. Car looks like its in good condition to... even better. Have you thought about maybe plasti dipping the headlight rings and gas cap to?
 
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