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Old May 27, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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Aero kit installation

I have just joined the forum ..... and I need some help

My aero kit is sat in my garage waiting to be fitted It would be great if someone had an installation guide or any gotchas.

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D9 Hug - Pepper White Cooper S without aero kit at present
 
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Old May 27, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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http://www.gomotoring.com/pdf/aerodynamic-bodykit.pdf
 
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Old May 27, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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Thanks Twister - forgot to mention I have a R56 - is there much difference in the install?
 
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Old May 27, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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Welcome and good luck with the install.
 
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Old May 27, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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D9 - I've installed my own. Read through the PDF for fitting, first. Unfortunately it's not very complete as it leaves lots of gaps where it refers to use of the factory manuals for instructions about removing each major piece.
http://motoringfile.com/files/R56_PDF/R56_aero.PDF

Is your kit painted already? That was my biggest challenge. The rest of the install is about breaking plastic snaps or trying to know when not to. I've got photos on our Flickr site:
http://flickr.com/photos/mpa_in_soca...7594563863688/

If you do take on the project yourself, feel free to PM me with specific questions.
-kARL
 
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Old May 27, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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Karl,

Great photos of the install and it looks fantastic, thanks for the pdf. Time to strat dismanteling :-)

D9 Hug
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 04:44 AM
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Karl, Nice job on the Areo kit..........what wheels are they on the finished car???
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Looking for an upgrade...Mini in Miami

Has Dinan come out with mod kits for the 2007 Cooper S's yet? And...is it worth investing in??
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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Karl....awesome job.
 
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Old May 29, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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Karl, Nice job on the Areo kit..........what wheels are they on the finished car???
They're Anthracite (brake dust colored) Flik Wasp's in 17". Got the idea from Gary Anderson's car at http://www.mc2magazine.com/

Bought them at http://www.edgeracing.com , who rushed them out to me in time for AMVIV this year
 
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