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KenL · Jan 10th, 2008, 09:31 PM

Having a look at this thread: MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - Please Post Pictures of Your R56 Here...

I came to the conclusion that factory issued type cars look way better than those modified by owners.

"Factory" cars can include official MINI prodicts, but not ones designed/chosen by the owner from a third party supplier.

What do you think?

airbusA346 · Jan 11th, 2008, 08:18 AM

I prefer the offical mods, like the JCW Aero Kit.

minicabrio · Jan 11th, 2008, 08:23 AM

I like the 'posh stock' look also... the JCW aero kit, jcw alloys etc can really make a car look special

jamski · Jan 11th, 2008, 09:07 AM

There's a few tiny non-mini mods that look good, but for big things I think you gotta keep the class, and keep it mini!!

dlpruk · Jan 11th, 2008, 09:31 AM

Less is usually more to my mind. But I see so many bling and ASBO mods around here that I've developed a personal aversion to visible mods in general!

TallAndy · Jan 12th, 2008, 06:28 AM

IMO to make your mini stand out and look smart it needs (as others have said) the JCW aerokit, some lowering springs (definately) on the R56 as stock it looks like and off roader! And then some nice 17" or 18" wheels

KenL · Jan 12th, 2008, 09:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TallAndy (original)

IMO to make your mini stand out and look smart it needs (as others have said) the JCW aerokit, some lowering springs (definately) on the R56 as stock it looks like and off roader! And then some nice 17" or 18" wheels

In other words, make it look like your's

mister.t · Jan 12th, 2008, 09:47 AM

Some cars/combos on after-market wheels/springs do look cool - Most cars on here come to mind

However, 8/10, I think Id prefer a standard one, just needs bonnet stripes IMO

J1JPE · Jan 12th, 2008, 10:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mister.t (original)

Some cars/combos on after-market wheels/springs do look cool - Most cars on here come to mind

However, 8/10, I think Id prefer a standard one, just needs bonnet stripes IMO

like mine then

Cooper Pepper with Aero, Eibachs & black alloys is also a very good route

visually & image-wise the JCW accessories are certainly #1

OzzyMini · Jan 31st, 2008, 08:53 AM

Well I voted for from the factory mods, but I exclude wheels from that statement. A nice set of wheels really sets off a stock looking Mini. But definately not chrome ricer varieties. Anything sporty and not too big.

airbusA346 · Jan 31st, 2008, 11:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by OzzyMini (original)

Well I voted for from the factory mods, but I exclude wheels from that statement. A nice set of wheels really sets off a stock looking Mini. But definately not chrome ricer varieties. Anything sporty and not too big.

The JCW Wheels look great though.

carboncrazy · Feb 17th, 2008, 11:47 PM

I do not necessarily agree as my old cooper did not have many BMW parts on it and looked very nice, in fact turned more heads than my new R56 cooper with full JCW Body Kit (Inc. JCW Spoiler)

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I prefer ones modified by owners not using MINI products	9	18.75%
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Jan 11th, 2008, 08:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
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KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TallAndy (original) IMO to make your mini stand out and look smart it needs (as others have said) the JCW aerokit, some lowering springs (definately) on the R56 as stock it looks like and off roader! And then some nice 17" or 18" wheels In other words, make it look like your's Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Jan 10th, 2008, 09:31 PM	#1
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Do "Standard" MINIs look better than modified ones? Having a look at this thread: MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - Please Post Pictures of Your R56 Here... I came to the conclusion that factory issued type cars look way better than those modified by owners. "Factory" cars can include official MINI prodicts, but not ones designed/chosen by the owner from a third party supplier. What do you think? Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Jan 11th, 2008, 08:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 14,963 Online	I like the 'posh stock' look also... the JCW aero kit, jcw alloys etc can really make a car look special

Jan 11th, 2008, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
jamski 'Jack the Black' Cooper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Guildford Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 334 Offline	There's a few tiny non-mini mods that look good, but for big things I think you gotta keep the class, and keep it mini!!

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dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 361 Offline	Less is usually more to my mind. But I see so many bling and ASBO mods around here that I've developed a personal aversion to visible mods in general!

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TallAndy Taller Than You! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bolton Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 1,195 Offline	IMO to make your mini stand out and look smart it needs (as others have said) the JCW aerokit, some lowering springs (definately) on the R56 as stock it looks like and off roader! And then some nice 17" or 18" wheels

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OzzyMini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dapto Australia Local Time: 09:04 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Well I voted for from the factory mods, but I exclude wheels from that statement. A nice set of wheels really sets off a stock looking Mini. But definately not chrome ricer varieties. Anything sporty and not too big. When I was young I spent 75% of my money on fast cars, women and alcohol. I guess I wasted the rest.

Jan 31st, 2008, 11:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 7,596 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by OzzyMini (original) Well I voted for from the factory mods, but I exclude wheels from that statement. A nice set of wheels really sets off a stock looking Mini. But definately not chrome ricer varieties. Anything sporty and not too big. The JCW Wheels look great though. Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

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carboncrazy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 11:04 AM Posts: 225 Offline	I do not necessarily agree as my old cooper did not have many BMW parts on it and looked very nice, in fact turned more heads than my new R56 cooper with full JCW Body Kit (Inc. JCW Spoiler) Attached Thumbnails

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