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rochie · Mar 17th, 2008, 04:52 PM

Hi I have been thinking about colour coding my r56 cos i really liked the r53 with the colour coded arches, however i havent seen any r56's with the colour coding. Has anyone done it? Any thoughts, Photoshoped it?

P.S Mine has the works aero kit so would that change anything??

supa-dupa-cooper · Mar 17th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Dont do it

I think you car is nice as it is, colour coding would spoil it

carboncrazy · Mar 17th, 2008, 06:03 PM

There is NO WAY colour coding could spoil your car! If anything it will look alot better. I say go for it.

I also have a full JCW kit on my COOPER and am thinking of colour coding.

Joe

supa-dupa-cooper · Mar 17th, 2008, 06:05 PM

On some colours it looks good, Red is not (in my opinion) one of the colours that looks right colour coded

good job we have our own views, would be boring otherwise huh

Black&Blue · Mar 17th, 2008, 06:23 PM

Do it i love the r53 colour coded and the r56 has even moore plastic errr!

rochie · Mar 17th, 2008, 06:23 PM

Thaks a lot super dupper cooper, I agree actually thats why I wanted to see if anyone had any photos of it as I just think it can look really good, but haven't seen it on an r56 (in chilli red...) What do you reckon I should do then cos I've got the bug to do a little modding, What do you think spoiler, Side repeaters, exhaust (slash cutt or cooper s style)????

Mini-Trainer · Apr 13th, 2008, 08:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rochie (original)

Hi I have been thinking about colour coding my r56 cos i really liked the r53 with the colour coded arches, however i havent seen any r56's with the colour coding. Has anyone done it? Any thoughts, Photoshoped it?

P.S Mine has the works aero kit so would that change anything??

Mines the works and I've had it colour coded, it's the best thing you can do

.Mac Web Gallery

Rams

V 5ARY · Apr 13th, 2008, 09:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer (original)

Mines the works and I've had it colour coded, it's the best thing you can do

.Mac Web Gallery

Rams

The arches look great rams congratulations! but i still think you should have your bloody camera confiscated mate..

Mini-Trainer · Apr 14th, 2008, 10:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 300GP (original)

The arches look great rams congratulations! but i still think you should have your bloody camera confiscated mate..

.Mac Web Gallery

isn't that you and your wife Gary????
what do you think of the photo's from Lumley Castle?

Rams

Tunster · Apr 14th, 2008, 11:19 AM

I'm not very keen in the idea. I've got an Astro Black JCW R56. As much I'd love to, the plastic arches give the car a bit of character and makes it look different rather than being "all black". It's also less to clean as well

.

I might be tempted if I see another AB JCW R56 with the arches colour coded.

V 5ARY · Apr 14th, 2008, 11:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer (original)

.Mac Web Gallery

isn't that you and your wife Gary????
what do you think of the photo's from Lumley Castle?

Rams

lol it was a blast at lumley castle. i like your archers makes your car very Porsche like my GP may be a 20L after the summer..

Mini-Trainer · Apr 14th, 2008, 12:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 300GP (original)

lol it was a blast at lumley castle. i like your archers makes your car very Porsche like my GP may be a 20L after the summer..

Cheers mate, has Karen seen the photos yet?

carboncrazy · Apr 14th, 2008, 04:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 300GP (original)

lol it was a blast at lumley castle. i like your archers makes your car very Porsche like my GP may be a 20L after the summer..

2.0L MINI GP?! Really?

Why would you make a rare car something its not. It will really depreciate the resale value of your car and ruine yet another one of so few MINI GP's out there

.

Altough it does sound good i could never bring myself to do it or applaud it. No offense to you by the way

.

Joe

V 5ARY · Apr 15th, 2008, 06:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer (original)

Cheers mate, has Karen seen the photos yet?

yes rams she says you should do it for a job mate

so do i,

V 5ARY · Apr 15th, 2008, 07:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by carboncrazy (original)

2.0L MINI GP?! Really?

Why would you make a rare car something its not. It will really depreciate the resale value of your car and ruine yet another one of so few MINI GP's out there

.

Altough it does sound good i could never bring myself to do it or applaud it. No offense to you by the way

.

Joe

well Joe don't go thinking GPs are worth good money because their not! cost new £22,000 i was offered £14,000 only one and a half years old with only 15,000 miles that is not a good re sale in my book. the 20L engine looks the same you cant tell BMW cant tell either but when you get behind the wheel

sayanthan · Apr 24th, 2008, 08:57 PM

awesome.

carboncrazy · Apr 25th, 2008, 02:10 AM

In that case it sounds amazing

. How is it done? Is the original head bored out or is it a completely different engine?

I knew GP's lost alot of money but not that much. Does the gear box or anything need changing due to higher power?

Joe

V 5ARY · Apr 26th, 2008, 05:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by carboncrazy (original)

In that case it sounds amazing

. How is it done? Is the original head bored out or is it a completely different engine?

I knew GP's lost alot of money but not that much. Does the gear box or anything need changing due to higher power?

Joe

The 20L engine gets new liners fitted also bigger pistons and new cam. and looks no different to a std GP!

carboncrazy · Apr 26th, 2008, 08:19 PM

Nice! Bet that'll shift. Post details when its finished.

Joe

canvasrepublic · Apr 27th, 2008, 03:37 PM

Yes i bet that will go some!!!

Mar 17th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#1
rochie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 57 Online	colour coded arches?? Hi I have been thinking about colour coding my r56 cos i really liked the r53 with the colour coded arches, however i havent seen any r56's with the colour coding. Has anyone done it? Any thoughts, Photoshoped it? P.S Mine has the works aero kit so would that change anything??

Mar 17th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Puzzle is here!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 17,118 Offline	Dont do it I think you car is nice as it is, colour coding would spoil it * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Mar 17th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Puzzle is here!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 17,118 Offline	On some colours it looks good, Red is not (in my opinion) one of the colours that looks right colour coded good job we have our own views, would be boring otherwise huh * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Apr 13th, 2008, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mini-Trainer Terry Tibs Much Love My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shakey Wakey!! Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 3,220 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rochie (original) Hi I have been thinking about colour coding my r56 cos i really liked the r53 with the colour coded arches, however i havent seen any r56's with the colour coding. Has anyone done it? Any thoughts, Photoshoped it? P.S Mine has the works aero kit so would that change anything?? Mines the works and I've had it colour coded, it's the best thing you can do .Mac Web Gallery Rams MINI Test Vid - Google Video New MINI JCW Test Drive... My Sharona

Apr 14th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mini-Trainer Terry Tibs Much Love My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shakey Wakey!! Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 3,220 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 300GP (original) The arches look great rams congratulations! but i still think you should have your bloody camera confiscated mate.. .Mac Web Gallery isn't that you and your wife Gary???? what do you think of the photo's from Lumley Castle? Rams MINI Test Vid - Google Video New MINI JCW Test Drive... My Sharona

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Mar 17th, 2008, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
carboncrazy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 208 Offline	There is NO WAY colour coding could spoil your car! If anything it will look alot better. I say go for it. I also have a full JCW kit on my COOPER and am thinking of colour coding. Joe

Mar 17th, 2008, 06:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Black&Blue Formerly LookalikeJCW My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 403 Offline	Do it i love the r53 colour coded and the r56 has even moore plastic errr!

Mar 17th, 2008, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
rochie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 57 Online	Thaks a lot super dupper cooper, I agree actually thats why I wanted to see if anyone had any photos of it as I just think it can look really good, but haven't seen it on an r56 (in chilli red...) What do you reckon I should do then cos I've got the bug to do a little modding, What do you think spoiler, Side repeaters, exhaust (slash cutt or cooper s style)????

Apr 13th, 2008, 09:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
V 5ARY MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 683 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer (original) Mines the works and I've had it colour coded, it's the best thing you can do .Mac Web Gallery Rams The arches look great rams congratulations! but i still think you should have your bloody camera confiscated mate..

Apr 14th, 2008, 11:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tunster MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, England Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 241 Offline	I'm not very keen in the idea. I've got an Astro Black JCW R56. As much I'd love to, the plastic arches give the car a bit of character and makes it look different rather than being "all black". It's also less to clean as well . I might be tempted if I see another AB JCW R56 with the arches colour coded.

Apr 14th, 2008, 11:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
V 5ARY MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 683 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer (original) .Mac Web Gallery isn't that you and your wife Gary???? what do you think of the photo's from Lumley Castle? Rams lol it was a blast at lumley castle. i like your archers makes your car very Porsche like my GP may be a 20L after the summer..

Apr 14th, 2008, 12:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mini-Trainer Terry Tibs Much Love My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shakey Wakey!! Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 3,220 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 300GP (original) lol it was a blast at lumley castle. i like your archers makes your car very Porsche like my GP may be a 20L after the summer.. Cheers mate, has Karen seen the photos yet? MINI Test Vid - Google Video New MINI JCW Test Drive... My Sharona

Apr 14th, 2008, 04:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
carboncrazy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 208 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 300GP (original) lol it was a blast at lumley castle. i like your archers makes your car very Porsche like my GP may be a 20L after the summer.. 2.0L MINI GP?! Really? Why would you make a rare car something its not. It will really depreciate the resale value of your car and ruine yet another one of so few MINI GP's out there. Altough it does sound good i could never bring myself to do it or applaud it. No offense to you by the way. Joe

Apr 15th, 2008, 06:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
V 5ARY MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 683 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer (original) Cheers mate, has Karen seen the photos yet? yes rams she says you should do it for a job mate so do i,

Apr 15th, 2008, 07:04 AM	#15 (permalink)
V 5ARY MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 683 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by carboncrazy (original) 2.0L MINI GP?! Really? Why would you make a rare car something its not. It will really depreciate the resale value of your car and ruine yet another one of so few MINI GP's out there. Altough it does sound good i could never bring myself to do it or applaud it. No offense to you by the way. Joe well Joe don't go thinking GPs are worth good money because their not! cost new £22,000 i was offered £14,000 only one and a half years old with only 15,000 miles that is not a good re sale in my book. the 20L engine looks the same you cant tell BMW cant tell either but when you get behind the wheel Last edited by V 5ARY : Apr 16th, 2008 at 02:19 PM.

Apr 24th, 2008, 08:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
sayanthan MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: surbiton Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 59 Offline	awesome.

Apr 25th, 2008, 02:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
carboncrazy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 208 Offline	In that case it sounds amazing. How is it done? Is the original head bored out or is it a completely different engine? I knew GP's lost alot of money but not that much. Does the gear box or anything need changing due to higher power? Joe

Apr 26th, 2008, 05:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
V 5ARY MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 683 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by carboncrazy (original) In that case it sounds amazing. How is it done? Is the original head bored out or is it a completely different engine? I knew GP's lost alot of money but not that much. Does the gear box or anything need changing due to higher power? Joe The 20L engine gets new liners fitted also bigger pistons and new cam. and looks no different to a std GP!

Apr 26th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
carboncrazy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 208 Offline	Nice! Bet that'll shift. Post details when its finished. Joe

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canvasrepublic MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Leicester Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Yes i bet that will go some!!! http://www.canvasrepublic.co.uk

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