I bet I could. I've thought of that, but never acted on it. We'll see.

 

I'm at a loss as to how anybody could prefer the stock front bumper over the JCW front bumper. What don't you like about it?

 

I agree with you. I think the JCW front bumper is perfect. I'm done spending money on my MINI for now, but that front bumper is tempting.

 

Actually, it's just like everyting else in life - it's subjective. I don't particularly care for any component of the JCW kit because it changes the "perceived" proportion of the car and makes the lower portion of the car appear too busy and unnecessarily fussy. I prefer the aesthetic of the "plain" S to cars with any of the available body kits.

 

+1 I was never really a big fan of any body kits made for the MINI either.

 

Darkrai arrived one week ago. I'm in Love ok, like! After all, it's just a car! Well, not just any car but a MINI... You get what I'm sayin'

 

I know its a little dirty but I couldn't help taking a few pictures of the new mini tonight. Its my first Mini and I love it so far. I'm still trying to figure out how to drive a FWD car. I went from 350Z-->CTS-V-->Mini! I can't wait to get it out on the track to test the limits.

As you can see it only has two mods so far. The super cool "Actual Size" sticker and a 20% tint all around. I'm up to 700 miles and should have it broken in by the end of the week.

 

^^My original exterior combo - very sharp.
Also gotta love the Actual Size sticker!

 

I'm with VicSkimmer and Wolfgang ... the stock front bumper is weak and unfinished with the black plastic not producing a clean surround near the fog lights (piece jutting out of line). This is also found on the stock rear bumper where the surround is similarly inconsistent. The fog lights seem to float in a concave opening unanchored. The JCW front bumper should have been the stock bumper and the real JCW bumper should have been redesigned to match a better-looking rear JCW bumper, which (as is) looks horrible.

 

Just got mine about 2 weeks ago.

Had the tinting done today. Here's a picture.

 

Nice color combo.

 

 

ringwurm, congrats. So which silver color is that exactly? I'm thinking of either one of the silvers or pepper white.

[pardon the off-topic nature of this all ... just gotta ask]
I'll be doing searches by your ID btw to read what you have to say about your ride in comparison to a big hi-power sedan. I have a C43 that I transplanted w/a E55 engine [the NA engine, not the Kompressor engine], before the swap was in-love with the CTS-V but never made the move, and decided to heavily mod what I had instead. I'm very interested to hear about your continuing feelings of the R56S. [I'll probably still be keeping my C43/55 after getting a R56S tho, unless the right person comes along] Would you be willing to PM me with some thoughts? (so as not to take this thread off-topic)

 

r56sm8o,

Its sparkling silver. A lot of my friends think its the old man color but I think it looks cool with the dark tint. I also live on roads where tractors drive and this color seems to stay clean the longest.

 

really cool r56 man

 

Hi all. I was finally able to get out and take some pictures of Henrietta. Hope you all enjoy.

Josh

 

Nicely done!!!

 

Monumental MINI

 

+1

 

New Redline leather shift and eBrake boots installed.

 

your newest member.

 

Might as well x-post this here as well

Here are some updated pics of my MINI, post black out kit.

 

^That looks AWESOME. I really like the color combination!

 

why does the JCW have to post right after me... NOT FAIR!!!!

 

Hi there! I'm new to NAM and thought you might like this photo of my brand new LightningJCW. Pure Silver R56 with JCW aero kit, tuning, suspension and cf parts, heated leather, anthracite, lsd, sunroof, bluetooth and cool folding mirrors. Completely stock for now....