R52 JCW Aero Front Bumper retrofit
#1
JCW Aero Front Bumper retrofit
I just picked up an 06 Pepper White JCW R52. I am putting the plate on with a tow hook mount. I was going to fill in the previous plate mounting screw holes in the front. Since that will require a respray, I'm am considering buying the OEM aero front bumper which is primed and needs painting. Are there any other trim pieces required when converting to this bumper?
Wheel arch, spoiler etc?
Thanks
Wheel arch, spoiler etc?
Thanks
#3
#4
In the ECS description the mounting kit looks like it's included. The fog light trim is not "needed" as it's an optional trim piece. The wheel arches are molded into the bumper which can be painted with the special textured MINI black paint... not sure if it's still available though. The lower spoiler from the standard bumper isn't used. Look at some pics of cars with the aero bumper and you'll see how it all works.
#5
In the ECS description the mounting kit looks like it's included. The fog light trim is not "needed" as it's an optional trim piece. The wheel arches are molded into the bumper which can be painted with the special textured MINI black paint... not sure if it's still available though. The lower spoiler from the standard bumper isn't used. Look at some pics of cars with the aero bumper and you'll see how it all works.
#6
Not sure what you're looking for. Do these help? The bumper is one piece and the arch trim is just painted with textured black paint to match the non-aero trim. There's a seam you can see continuing from the arch in the primered pic which is the paint line for the black. Towards the center of the bumper the seam just stops... is this the transition your wondering about?
#7
Picture number 2 explains it. The orange light is built into the bumper and the black textured paint makes it look like the fender arch trim on the hood continues down under the front valance. I imagine it will be a pretty expensive paint job to paint the bumper Pepper White and the trim section textured black to match the black trim.
I have a parts list totaling $587 + shipping before the paint job. This may be a $1,500 project.
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I have a parts list totaling $587 + shipping before the paint job. This may be a $1,500 project.
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#8
I didn't realize I posted euro aero bumpers without the running lights in 1 & 3... glad #2 was a US bumper and helpful. I think the MINI textured paint is no longer available. Some people are using SEM 39853. Here's a link to the installation instructions and the part numbers for the MINI textured paint.
http://www.motoringfile.com/howto/Ae...%20Bodykit.PDF
http://www.motoringfile.com/howto/Ae...%20Bodykit.PDF
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#9
Yea the textured paint , its nla on our side. : SEM 39853 looks like your option.
Aero kit looks so nice ...
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-...Exterior/Body/
We carry this now as the Genuine MINI front bumper is nla
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bremmen-...110021989~brp/
SEM Textured coating : https://www.ecstuning.com/b-sem-part...ng/sem39853kt/
SEM Paint : https://www.ecstuning.com/b-sem-part...ss/sem39143kt/
Aero kit looks so nice ...
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-...Exterior/Body/
We carry this now as the Genuine MINI front bumper is nla
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bremmen-...110021989~brp/
SEM Textured coating : https://www.ecstuning.com/b-sem-part...ng/sem39853kt/
SEM Paint : https://www.ecstuning.com/b-sem-part...ss/sem39143kt/
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Last edited by ECSTuning; 04-07-2023 at 02:00 PM.
#11
looks soo good. N2MINI
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#13
Just wanted to give you an update, the " Cooper Convertible kit " 51190392411 is on super sale with free shipping for a full kit , also the checkered wind deflector which will be NLA once sold out. We have the last ones left in the world new.
https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_R52_Cooper_Convertible_S_JCW_Aero_Body_Kit_Wi nd_Deflector_20256/
I got them for my R52 , they have always been on my wish list.
https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_R52_Cooper_Convertible_S_JCW_Aero_Body_Kit_Wi nd_Deflector_20256/
I got them for my R52 , they have always been on my wish list.
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We still have some in stock, once gone they are gone.
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