New R53 Body Kit? - motoring|underground

not-so-rednwhitecooper · #1 01-24-2013, 03:59 PM

http://www.cargym.com/mini-cooper-r5...it-p-2591.html

Whats this? Ive been out of the MINI scene for a while, but this looks new to me.

Partsman · #2 01-24-2013, 05:27 PM

I've never come across that one before...it's not that bad.

Konstantinos · #3 01-24-2013, 08:12 PM

That actually might look kinda cool, de-chromed. It would be cool if their pictures had it on an actual car...

Rally · #4 01-24-2013, 09:19 PM

The rear basically looks like the garbino rear, but with a chrome strip attached.

The front is obviously R56 JCW influenced.

Sides are cool.

not-so-rednwhitecooper · #5 01-24-2013, 10:32 PM

I don't like the chrome bits, but as a whole, it could be a cool looking kit. I wish I could rind one installed.

Blackbomber · #6 01-25-2013, 01:26 AM

I'm not saying its overpriced, but the factory Aero kit is the same money, so it lacks value to me.

Alpha Motoring · #7 01-30-2013, 04:37 PM

How is that sideskirt going to fit..

Samtrak · #8 01-30-2013, 07:04 PM

i want to see it on car

WanderingRobot · #9 01-31-2013, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samtrak

i want to see it on car

I always find it odd when places don't show that, I am also curious.

Rustyeuro · #10 01-31-2013, 02:31 PM

it has a giant Honda emblem in the grille

midnitecoop · #11 02-01-2013, 03:59 AM

I'm I ferreted in seeing it actually installed. Replace the chrome/plastic grills with color matched bits and metal mesh grills and it may be doable.. I have a feeling fitment must be an issue and what has kept us from seeing it actually installed.

midnitecoop · #12 02-01-2013, 04:00 AM

Also, relocating the fogs to fit the holes may be a challenge and the side skirts do look rather awkward.

Rustyeuro · #13 02-01-2013, 04:29 AM

the foglight holes look almost like they weren't designed for the extended bumper reinforcement added to the american version of the R53/52/50

LowCountry S · #14 02-03-2013, 01:34 AM

well it's gotta fit right, I mean read the ad.........

Our products are made from quality Dura-Flex FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic). This material is characterized by an excellent surface finish that provides sufficient flexibility combined with high stability and allows for easy and inexpensive painting. Also, our parts are all made with excellent fitment with no modifications or alterations needed for the parts, which minimizes installation costs.

RallyFox · #15 02-13-2013, 07:46 PM

$650 to ship to SoCal is to much for me