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Old 09-01-2017, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by nthomas7883
Damn this is making me sad that mine is torn apart in the driveway, but also making want to make bad financial decisions haha. Looks great man!

Do you have any more info/pics on the PIAA install? I've been dying to get some. Also how'd you do your lower aero grill? I can't seem to find any good info on installing it.

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Thanks Nick! The piaa install was simple. U just need to order the mini cooper brackets for the fog lights and run the wires inside the car. I used the piaa light switch.


I had to cut the grill to fit the fog lights brackets but if your using the stock grill u should be fine.



To install the lower grill you will need to take off the front bumper. It's not that hard. 2 torque bolts in front 2 10mm bolts behind the side indicator lights and like 6 10mm on the bottom of the bumper by the splash guard.
 
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Thanks Nick! The piaa install was simple. U just need to order the mini cooper brackets for the fog lights and run the wires inside the car. I used the piaa light switch.


I had to cut the grill to fit the fog lights brackets but if your using the stock grill u should be fine.



To install the lower grill you will need to take off the front bumper. It's not that hard. 2 torque bolts in front 2 10mm bolts behind the side indicator lights and like 6 10mm on the bottom of the bumper by the splash guard.
Thanks dude! That Carbon wrap is sick too!
 
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I'm ready for the big euro meet









I even dye the stroller grey to match the cars 😂
 
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I'm so sad I think I have to sell my mini cooper... do you guys know how much I can sell it for?
 
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I'm so sad I think I have to sell my mini cooper... do you guys know how much I can sell it for?
Why are you selling it? How much are you thinking??
 
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Me and my wife are separating. I really don't know how much to sell it all the upgrades I've done was the past 2 years
 
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Me and my wife are separating. I really don't know how much to sell it all the upgrades I've done was the past 2 years
I’m sorry to hear that. What year and mileage on mini? Where are you located?
 
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I’m sorry to hear that. What year and mileage on mini? Where are you located?
2004 86k miles. But it has a 2006 motor with around 40k miles
 
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Done cutting
 
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What lip do you have?

Those are big holes!
 
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Its good to be back.

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What lip do you have?

Those are big holes!
Its off a r50 cooper. Dont know the name of tgis lip, some guy had a bunch of mini cooper lip and front bumper lying around. I had to cut a lot of the lip to make it work
 
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I think your car looks great! Have you considered painting that bit of metal behind the grill a matte black? It stands out a bit, and would blend better in black.

Keep up the great work and posts!

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I think your car looks great! Have you considered painting that bit of metal behind the grill a matte black? It stands out a bit, and would blend better in black.

Keep up the great work and posts!

Duane
Thanks duane.
Man ive been meaning to so that for the longest time now. Keep forgetting to do it. Prolly gonna do it when i get the real jcw grill
 
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Dang it looks good.
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