R56 Please post pictures of your R56 here...
1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
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There was an incredible sunset in Reno this evening as the storm clouds passed over our city. Obviously, I had to go photograph it. However, I decided to kill two (maybe three) birds with one stone and practice lighting a car with strobes. First time I have done something like this and I'm more than pleased with the outcome. Never get tired of photographing my MINI. 
High-res: All sizes | Passing Storm | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
-Gil
High-res: All sizes | Passing Storm | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
-Gil
Great photo none-the-less
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,980
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From: Eastern Long Island, NY
The matte black is just tough, bro! Saw an M3 around here painted the same - just awesome.
Forgive the silly question... A.B?+1
4th Gear
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 510
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From: Spokane, Wa. it's not near Seattle
It's easier to remove the grille to plastidip the grille trim. Mine has been dipped for over a year and it isn't peeling. The door handles are slightly peeling as they're constantly used.
5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 781
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From: Omaha, NE
Very few cars I've ever worked on come apart easier than the Mini. And the headlight rings are SUPER easy to remove, as are the grill pieces. If you are savvy in the garage, it will be a snap. If you look at the headlight rings and thing "I really can't trust myself removing those", stick to dealer services and don't mod it lol. But honestly, they're simple. And the plastidip is removable(have removed it before). So if you don't like the look or want it gone for some other reason, find an edge or make an edge and peel away.
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,326
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From: PA
Some hot looking MINIs on this page.
Mike, it looks like you have the JCW Aero kit on your MINI but didn't opt for the side skirts. Haven't seen that very often. Threw me off for a second, is it a JCW kit or is it not.
Mike, it looks like you have the JCW Aero kit on your MINI but didn't opt for the side skirts. Haven't seen that very often. Threw me off for a second, is it a JCW kit or is it not.
5th Gear
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 777
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From: Richardson, TX
It is the JCW rear aero bumper only. a la carte. I had to have the GP diffuser and the underbody panel stuff and the bumper is required, of course. Side skirt\sills will probably be next. Parts aren't so bad, but the paint blows up my wallet, er credit card.
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,326
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From: PA
Oh... got it, thought that front bumper was part of the aero kit too but I can't keep all the various bumpers for the second gens straight. Seems there have been several since 2007. Thanks... nice looking MINI !
5th Gear
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 777
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From: Richardson, TX
