Don't like the new R56 front bumper......
 

I might be a minority when I say this but I really do not like the new R56 front bumper. Anyone else?

+1

It is a little busy with the brake cooling intakes but it grew on me, I don't mind it anymore.

+1, it really was my reaction the first time I saw it. I do like the idea of the brake openings, but I think they made them too big...

OTOH I mean no foul thoughts to those buying 2011+ MINIs, you all get more HP!!!

So the "brake cooling" openings are more prominent - are they actually functional? If they're just cosmetic, I think I agree with the original post. Even so, I could get used to them - you can't see them from the driver's seat! :)

Spridget

The new front bumpers can definitely seem bulky from some angles. The functional brake ducts are nice, and the bumpers are growing on me, but I think they could have been executed a little more 'simply'.

-1

I love it!

:cool:

There are only two things I don't like about it: (1) the four tiny pock-marks that are supposed to indicate where to drill for the license tag holder (not R56-specific); and (2) the fact that there are a few more nooks and crannies around the ducts and driving light grill work for water to hide after a wash.

These are minor nits. Overall I'm cool with the form and function. And yes, the brake ducts are functional.

I don't like it at all!

I think it is the best looking MINI design to date (with the exception of the GP).

The 2011 MCS is superior to the 07-10 models in every way!!

I absolutely love the look of the R56, and that is having owned two R53s.

I like busy. I like it :thumbsup:

I don't like it. Too busy for me. I am planning on removing my fog lights on my MINI and running brake ducts through there.

I think the shape and design of the ducts are good, but I don't like the weird crease that's above them. IMO they should have done it like they did the ducts on the Countryman and made it more subtle.

http://www.automania.be/files/Image/...0P90062366.jpg

http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezfl...mage_large.jpg

Agreed, Drew. It could have easily been much simpler without the creases.

I agree with Drew, however I do like the appearance it has. I also agree with HomerJ! :thumbsup:

Cheers!

I like it AND I got the exterior chromeline (which I know a lot of people don't like). I built my MINI to be more of luxomini rather than a hotrod). Nothing wrong with hotrod MINIs BTW...

I never noticed there was any difference. :lol: They all look fine to me...

The face lifted front is the reason I even considered the Mini in the first place. I always like the new Mini but did not like how it looked. It lacked that sort of menace or sporty appearance being that it was a pretty fast and sporty car.

Plus on a darker colored car the brake ducts don't stand out that much. Not like in the photo above^^.

As soon as I saw that the brake ducts appeared functional, my first thought was "thats cool!".

I agree with that... The offending creases are much lest noticeable on the dark colors.

I love the 2011 front end :thumbsup:

......In fact I may buy the JCW color matched side panels in a while, but I see no reason to swap out the front. The black plastic trim on the bottom of sides is a dust magnet, unlike anything I have seen:eek:

Like my wifes t-shirt says "Its not cute...Its MEAN!"---from out motoring.com

I like the redesigned front fascia so much I nearly opted to pass on the JCW aero kit. Nearly :wink: :lol:

When I first saw the new lower grille, I thought it was a little busy - didn't really notice the crease until Drew's pic above.

I saw this little beauty at my dealer last fall - the Aero grille IS very nice. :thumbsup:

http://on.miniusa.com/servlet/ImgSer...9/IMG_1288.JPG

well since I own one I gotta say I love the heck out of it:thumbsup: