As I just replaced the run flats on my 2005 Cooper S, and was doing research into the run flat technology I found an interesting tidbitd. Did you know that the first vehicle ever to be sold with run-flat tires was the Mini 1275GT in July 1974. It used the Dunlop Denovo system which required special wheels and featured ultra-low profile side-walls. (see here for information on the 1275 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini#Th...3_1969_to_1980)

 

that's pretty cool. now let's paint those amber bulbs on your car
to make them silver looking while off.

 

Btw - I have the upper aero grill too - just wasnt installed during the pic.

Which amber bulbs, silver???

 

your turn signals. take those out, spray paint them with enamel silver
paint and they appear silver/clear when unlit, but will light up amber
when you turn on your blinkers.

 

I keep meaning to spray those bulbs too!

 

it's so easy you keep putting it off... i know.