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Old Jun 24, 2017 | 11:21 AM
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What type of body kit/scoop is this?

I bought this car in March of 2017 and wanted to know what body kit is on this car. I like it but the previous owner lost one of the fender flares on the rear passenger side and I am not certain what type to order to match the rest. I was also told the scoop is different as well. Thanks for the input everyone. This is the kit
I bought some post face lift lights and installed them.
I bought some spyder taillights for it since the ones it came with wouldn't pass inspection due to no red in them.
This is the missing link
 
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Old Jun 24, 2017 | 11:35 AM
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Appears to be of Palo Uber design...If it is, there may be a decal on the underside of this scoop bearing it's name with the Red White Blue Union Jack.

The Company priced themselves out of existence...and their customer support was non-existent...
 
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Old Jun 24, 2017 | 11:38 AM
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Body kit appears to be OEM / Style Aero kit and someone sanded/primed and painted the OEM plastic flares to match...PITA to do, but doable....
 
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PS: I think saw someone selling Chili Red Fender flares for a R53 in our Marketplace...He lost one but have the other pieces for sale for $300.00.

Found it !!

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...2-and-r53.html

 

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Thanks

Thanks for the quick response. I don't think my wife is willing top drop 300 on my car after buying my new headlights just a few weeks ago. I appreciate the feedback.
 
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Should be a good shop on the Big Island who can prep/paint textured plastic wheel opening flare for ya. Takes time to sand/prime/sand/prime and paint with flex additive in the paint so wont be cheap.

When you purchase a new flare from MINI, they come with new attaching clips already affixed to the back. Take an iPhone photo of the back of the flare before sending it out for painting. That way they go back into correct attaching areas since you will want to remove the clips before giving to shop...
 
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Old Jun 24, 2017 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by -=gRay rAvEn=-
Should be a good shop on the Big Island who can prep/paint textured plastic wheel opening flare for ya. Takes time to sand/prime/sand/prime and paint with flex additive in the paint so wont be cheap.

When you purchase a new flare from MINI, they come with new attaching clips already affixed to the back. Take an iPhone photo of the back of the flare before sending it out for painting. That way they go back into correct attaching areas since you will want to remove the clips before giving to shop...
I live on Oahu so I most likely would be able to find a paint shop here vs the big island. I'll look into getting the part used if possible. I want it to look nice not perfect. Thanks for the advice about the v clips.
 
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Originally Posted by 808R53
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You on the island as well? I've been looking for another R53 buddy. PM if you want to cruise some time.
 
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