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Feb 2, 2007 | 01:46 PM

jmelrose

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Factory Aero Kit Photos (Brace Yourself)

Here it is, posted on Mini2 and confirmed by a source "in the know." I don't find it overly attractive, but I imagine it will appeal to some?

The "hypersport" package/factory installed aero kit:

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Feb 2, 2007 | 01:52 PM

vader

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Yikes! No thanks!

Feb 2, 2007 | 01:53 PM

reelsmith.

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I don't care for the way it truncates the wheel arches.

Feb 2, 2007 | 01:55 PM

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Yuck!

And I had such high hopes.......

Oh well.......

Feb 2, 2007 | 02:02 PM

MBR

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Ugly

Feb 2, 2007 | 02:32 PM

djam43

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Ug, that really does suck .. big time, what a waste of money.!!!

Feb 2, 2007 | 02:35 PM

JohnBLZ

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can we say photoshop?

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Feb 2, 2007 | 02:35 PM

skitelluride531

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Am I the only one who thinks that is just a terrible photochop job?

Either way it's ugly, in my opinion...

Feb 2, 2007 | 02:36 PM

davydo

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Sorry to say, but the looks of the 07 MC made me rush to buy a earlier car!

Feb 2, 2007 | 02:41 PM

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05DSMCS

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I wouldn't believe this was the real thing as it is very obviously touched up, but if it were...blech!

Feb 2, 2007 | 02:54 PM

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danjmcs

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I saw aero kit cars here in Phoenix today as they have 20+ 2007s in town for the Press Release and launch coming over the next month. I didn't see any that looked just like that. I didn't see any that had the body color start/stop like that. They all continue with the black trim down to the side skirts and front and rear.

Feb 2, 2007 | 02:54 PM

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Tit

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Quote:

Originally Posted by reelsmith.

I don't care for the way it truncates the wheel arches.

Just like the GP..

Feb 2, 2007 | 02:57 PM

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BartMack

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jmelrose

Here it is, posted on Mini2 and confirmed by a source "in the know." I don't find it overly attractive, but I imagine it will appeal to some?

The "hypersport" package/factory installed aero kit:

It's all downhill from here, guys.....

Feb 2, 2007 | 03:02 PM

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TWISTER

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Where is the AERO in that?

Feb 2, 2007 | 03:11 PM

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If there was ever a reason to paint wheel arches. There you have it.

Feb 2, 2007 | 03:17 PM

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skitelluride531

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Painted arches make it look a little better, but still..bleh

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If you want a different color, let me know. I saved the Photoshop file.

Feb 2, 2007 | 03:25 PM

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msh441

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cycleguru

If there was ever a reason to paint wheel arches. There you have it.

No kidding.

I'm in the "photoshop" camp... but I do believe that's the kit that will be offered (just on a computer generated car). There's no evident hood gap.

Feb 2, 2007 | 03:31 PM

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estabahn

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Yikes +1

Feb 2, 2007 | 03:35 PM

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tdm156

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I am extremely happy with my 06MC!

Feb 2, 2007 | 03:35 PM

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ArmyDog

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Ugh!

Feb 2, 2007 | 03:36 PM

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MotorMouth

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photohackchop +1

Feb 2, 2007 | 03:49 PM

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dwdyer

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It's not bad, but it's like JCW Aero Lite. Sort of a "what's the point?"

I'm not a fan of the Aero look anyway, but there ain't much "aero" there.

Feb 2, 2007 | 03:54 PM

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designerMINI

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Quote:

Originally Posted by skitelluride531

Painted arches make it look a little better, but still..bleh

:

If you want a different color, let me know. I saved the Photoshop file.

Hey you beat me to it, I was just messing with a psd.

I agree with whoever said the original is a photo retouch job.
Again a photo will tell the tale, not a rendering.
Thanks for uploading the original image though it's nice to see even a hint at what it could possibly be.
- It sure got a response either way.