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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 11:49 AM
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Damn this is making me sad that mine is torn apart in the driveway, but also making want to make bad financial decisions haha. Looks great man!

Do you have any more info/pics on the PIAA install? I've been dying to get some. Also how'd you do your lower aero grill? I can't seem to find any good info on installing it.

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Thanks Nick! The piaa install was simple. U just need to order the mini cooper brackets for the fog lights and run the wires inside the car. I used the piaa light switch.


I had to cut the grill to fit the fog lights brackets but if your using the stock grill u should be fine.



To install the lower grill you will need to take off the front bumper. It's not that hard. 2 torque bolts in front 2 10mm bolts behind the side indicator lights and like 6 10mm on the bottom of the bumper by the splash guard.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2017 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmyjamesphan
Thanks Nick! The piaa install was simple. U just need to order the mini cooper brackets for the fog lights and run the wires inside the car. I used the piaa light switch.


I had to cut the grill to fit the fog lights brackets but if your using the stock grill u should be fine.



To install the lower grill you will need to take off the front bumper. It's not that hard. 2 torque bolts in front 2 10mm bolts behind the side indicator lights and like 6 10mm on the bottom of the bumper by the splash guard.
Thanks dude! That Carbon wrap is sick too!
 
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Old Sep 3, 2017 | 08:40 AM
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I'm ready for the big euro meet









I even dye the stroller grey to match the cars 😂
 
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 09:32 PM
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Penny wanted to model.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2017 | 04:46 PM
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Nice shot.
Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 09:29 AM
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Old Oct 5, 2017 | 07:31 AM
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I'm so sad I think I have to sell my mini cooper... do you guys know how much I can sell it for?
 
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Old Oct 5, 2017 | 09:14 AM
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I'm so sad I think I have to sell my mini cooper... do you guys know how much I can sell it for?
Why are you selling it? How much are you thinking??
 
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Old Oct 5, 2017 | 09:39 AM
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Me and my wife are separating. I really don't know how much to sell it all the upgrades I've done was the past 2 years
 
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Old Oct 5, 2017 | 09:44 AM
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Me and my wife are separating. I really don't know how much to sell it all the upgrades I've done was the past 2 years
I’m sorry to hear that. What year and mileage on mini? Where are you located?
 
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Old Oct 5, 2017 | 10:27 AM
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I’m sorry to hear that. What year and mileage on mini? Where are you located?
2004 86k miles. But it has a 2006 motor with around 40k miles
 
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Old Jan 24, 2018 | 08:38 PM
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New goodies


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Getting cold feet
 
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Old Jan 24, 2018 | 08:41 PM
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Done cutting
 
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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 06:44 AM
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What lip do you have?

Those are big holes!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Bnourai
Glad to see you back.
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Its good to be back.

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What lip do you have?

Those are big holes!
Its off a r50 cooper. Dont know the name of tgis lip, some guy had a bunch of mini cooper lip and front bumper lying around. I had to cut a lot of the lip to make it work
 
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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 01:43 PM
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Almost done
 
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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 02:45 PM
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I think your car looks great! Have you considered painting that bit of metal behind the grill a matte black? It stands out a bit, and would blend better in black.

Keep up the great work and posts!

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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 07:54 PM
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I think your car looks great! Have you considered painting that bit of metal behind the grill a matte black? It stands out a bit, and would blend better in black.

Keep up the great work and posts!

Duane
Thanks duane.
Man ive been meaning to so that for the longest time now. Keep forgetting to do it. Prolly gonna do it when i get the real jcw grill
 
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Old Jan 27, 2018 | 12:56 AM
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All done ��
 
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Dang it looks good.
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Old Jan 28, 2018 | 06:16 PM
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Thanks ben��
 
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 09:46 PM
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Socal mini meet and cruise
 
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