R55 Clubman adventure II
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Clubman adventure II
So after selling my first clubman and having a brief affair with a coupe for the last 12 months, the coupe has now gone 
to make way for clubman no.2.
First one had a number of looks...
Ended up like this ....
So now clubman adventure II has arrived, a few extras and finished in eclipse grey.
And so the modding starts
to make way for clubman no.2.First one had a number of looks...
Ended up like this ....
So now clubman adventure II has arrived, a few extras and finished in eclipse grey.
And so the modding starts
Last edited by clubsterUK; Jan 4, 2013 at 09:05 AM.
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Got a few more colour coded bits, led bulbs and 12mm spacers to fit. Really needs a drop so most likely some coilovers - would love bags but they charge a premium over here in uk. Also new wheels on list - these R112's are a pain in the *** to clean plus I want to convert to 5 stud at some point to give better choice in wheels.
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Headlight and grill surrounds fitted...
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Thanks for the comments
Unfortunately no major changes but it was time to cure my fascination with blue led's
All puddle lights and footwell lights changed
Also interior light, 1x blue led and 2x bright white 501 bulbs
Stubby aerial
It seems the thread on the late R55's has changed from 5mm to 6mm so i had to buy a new one - this ones a MINI aerial, radio signal reception is better than the cheap ones I've had in the past.. almost makes up for the premium MINI have marked these up by £20!!
Should clear the local electric pylons now!
Booty
False floor removed and MINI rubber mat fitted - gives you so much more room
Unfortunately no major changes but it was time to cure my fascination with blue led's
All puddle lights and footwell lights changed
Also interior light, 1x blue led and 2x bright white 501 bulbs
Stubby aerial
It seems the thread on the late R55's has changed from 5mm to 6mm so i had to buy a new one - this ones a MINI aerial, radio signal reception is better than the cheap ones I've had in the past.. almost makes up for the premium MINI have marked these up by £20!!
Should clear the local electric pylons now!
Booty
False floor removed and MINI rubber mat fitted - gives you so much more room
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Time for a quick update...
So I've now fitted the grooved discs that I had on the coupe, they were a little rusty in places so I rubbed them down with a wire drill bit and sprayed silver - hopefully this will keep them clean looking for a while
Originally look like this new
Inside the vents were also rusty so sprayed the insides whilst I was at it to give this finish
Whilst the wheels were off, I fitted the 12mm eibach spacers kindly donated by the coupe- I will have to watch the rear when fully loaded as the tyres may rub with these alloys fitted - the springs should also drop down another 10mm
At the moment I can't afford coilovers so I found a set of PI springs on eBay- they'll do until get some coils.
Quick photo after fitting, I'm hoping it will settle down a bit more.... a lot more! as the springs should give 25mm drop in rear and 30mm on front.
Stock springs
Subtle drop - not low enough though
Fly eye kit
The new style lights for the clubmans have a bit too much chrome going on IMO, I'd like to have the chrome sprayed in the future but as the units are sealed - like the headlights, they'll need baking in the oven for a while like a joey mod.
So, in order to dull down the chrome I thought I'd give the fly eye kit a go.
Rear lamps before
The kit comes with scalpel and flat blade to apply the perforated vinyl - easy to use but having three curves and four edges to work around the lamp a fair bit of stretching and re-working is involved. I think other lamps - first gen and 2nd gen, may be easier and those wanting to use the kit on headlights should be a far easier job.
2nd attempt turnout like this...
It's not perfect so I'll see how it wears and re-do at a later stage
With one side completed
Final result... Just need to sort the reflectors out now
So I've now fitted the grooved discs that I had on the coupe, they were a little rusty in places so I rubbed them down with a wire drill bit and sprayed silver - hopefully this will keep them clean looking for a while
Originally look like this new
Inside the vents were also rusty so sprayed the insides whilst I was at it to give this finish
Whilst the wheels were off, I fitted the 12mm eibach spacers kindly donated by the coupe- I will have to watch the rear when fully loaded as the tyres may rub with these alloys fitted - the springs should also drop down another 10mm
At the moment I can't afford coilovers so I found a set of PI springs on eBay- they'll do until get some coils.
Quick photo after fitting, I'm hoping it will settle down a bit more.... a lot more! as the springs should give 25mm drop in rear and 30mm on front.
Stock springs
Subtle drop - not low enough though
Fly eye kit
The new style lights for the clubmans have a bit too much chrome going on IMO, I'd like to have the chrome sprayed in the future but as the units are sealed - like the headlights, they'll need baking in the oven for a while like a joey mod.
So, in order to dull down the chrome I thought I'd give the fly eye kit a go.
Rear lamps before
The kit comes with scalpel and flat blade to apply the perforated vinyl - easy to use but having three curves and four edges to work around the lamp a fair bit of stretching and re-working is involved. I think other lamps - first gen and 2nd gen, may be easier and those wanting to use the kit on headlights should be a far easier job.
2nd attempt turnout like this...
It's not perfect so I'll see how it wears and re-do at a later stage
With one side completed
Final result... Just need to sort the reflectors out now
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Nicely done!!! Must be awesome having a mint fresh brand new Clubman to play with. luv the color choice too. My '08 Clubbie S has ticked over 100k km now, but I still luv her. Just not so worried anymore about dings, dents, scratches, salt stains, etc, etc. She still gets tons of TLC but........ she's a daily driver all year round and time has taken its toll.
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Great looking R55, i like your old one when it had the checker running down the side and back. Looked great. Can't wait to see more pictures. Where you get the kit for your tail lights? It looks good
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Thanks guys
Tominizer - i'm lucky enough to have this as a second car I work hard enough for it, I've got a 72k mile R53 to do the dirty work! Lol
CZ mate - the kits from the UK, http://www.flyeyeskit.co.uk
Tominizer - i'm lucky enough to have this as a second car I work hard enough for it, I've got a 72k mile R53 to do the dirty work! Lol
CZ mate - the kits from the UK, http://www.flyeyeskit.co.uk
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Time for a quick update...
So I've now fitted the grooved discs that I had on the coupe, they were a little rusty in places so I rubbed them down with a wire drill bit and sprayed silver - hopefully this will keep them clean looking for a while
Originally look like this new
Inside the vents were also rusty so sprayed the insides whilst I was at it to give this finish
Whilst the wheels were off, I fitted the 12mm eibach spacers kindly donated by the coupe- I will have to watch the rear when fully loaded as the tyres may rub with these alloys fitted - the springs should also drop down another 10mm
At the moment I can't afford coilovers so I found a set of PI springs on eBay- they'll do until get some coils.
Quick photo after fitting, I'm hoping it will settle down a bit more.... a lot more! as the springs should give 25mm drop in rear and 30mm on front.
Stock springs
Subtle drop - not low enough though
Fly eye kit
The new style lights for the clubmans have a bit too much chrome going on IMO, I'd like to have the chrome sprayed in the future but as the units are sealed - like the headlights, they'll need baking in the oven for a while like a joey mod.
So, in order to dull down the chrome I thought I'd give the fly eye kit a go.
Rear lamps before
The kit comes with scalpel and flat blade to apply the perforated vinyl - easy to use but having three curves and four edges to work around the lamp a fair bit of stretching and re-working is involved. I think other lamps - first gen and 2nd gen, may be easier and those wanting to use the kit on headlights should be a far easier job.
2nd attempt turnout like this...
It's not perfect so I'll see how it wears and re-do at a later stage
With one side completed
Final result... Just need to sort the reflectors out now
So I've now fitted the grooved discs that I had on the coupe, they were a little rusty in places so I rubbed them down with a wire drill bit and sprayed silver - hopefully this will keep them clean looking for a while
Originally look like this new
Inside the vents were also rusty so sprayed the insides whilst I was at it to give this finish
Whilst the wheels were off, I fitted the 12mm eibach spacers kindly donated by the coupe- I will have to watch the rear when fully loaded as the tyres may rub with these alloys fitted - the springs should also drop down another 10mm
At the moment I can't afford coilovers so I found a set of PI springs on eBay- they'll do until get some coils.
Quick photo after fitting, I'm hoping it will settle down a bit more.... a lot more! as the springs should give 25mm drop in rear and 30mm on front.
Stock springs
Subtle drop - not low enough though
Fly eye kit
The new style lights for the clubmans have a bit too much chrome going on IMO, I'd like to have the chrome sprayed in the future but as the units are sealed - like the headlights, they'll need baking in the oven for a while like a joey mod.
So, in order to dull down the chrome I thought I'd give the fly eye kit a go.
Rear lamps before
The kit comes with scalpel and flat blade to apply the perforated vinyl - easy to use but having three curves and four edges to work around the lamp a fair bit of stretching and re-working is involved. I think other lamps - first gen and 2nd gen, may be easier and those wanting to use the kit on headlights should be a far easier job.
2nd attempt turnout like this...
It's not perfect so I'll see how it wears and re-do at a later stage
With one side completed
Final result... Just need to sort the reflectors out now
I was wondering, were you able to buy the grill frame in the matching body color or is this something you painted yourself?