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campfreddie · Jan 30th, 2007, 11:28 PM

Any one know where i can get a porsche turbo badge? would complement my fake scoop

Ryephile · Jan 31st, 2007, 12:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by campfreddie (original)

No one seems to have a problem with the aerokit which offers no particular advantage in aerodynamics or performance. leave the scoop alone. At least it has some kind of lineage from the previouse S rather than a saxo with a scoop stuck on and a "turbo" badge on the back!

JCW's website does make a fleeting reference the JCW Aero kit improves high speed stability and reduces lift, however they don't provide anything else but the "trust us" marketing schmooze.

R56SMAN · Jan 31st, 2007, 01:08 PM

Save some money and potentially reduce the drag coefficient by eliminating the fake* scoop.
*Per Edmunds.com
Link

marx87 · Jan 31st, 2007, 01:31 PM

The scoop looks the dogs b*llocks in my opinion! An S wouldnt be the same without it...gives it that sporty look

eggtruck · Jan 31st, 2007, 01:34 PM

I like the look of the scoop on my R56, but it is a bit naff that it doesnt serve a purpose.

I feel a bit like a chav that has fitted one from Halfords.

Maybe the Mini design team could have been a bit more imaginative when re-designing the S.

I dont like the look of the new Cooper. i think they have over accentuated the front and rear fog lights.

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Jan 31st, 2007, 12:15 AM	#122 (permalink)
Ryephile Deals Gap Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Metro-Detroit Local Time: 11:21 PM Posts: 421 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by campfreddie (original) No one seems to have a problem with the aerokit which offers no particular advantage in aerodynamics or performance. leave the scoop alone. At least it has some kind of lineage from the previouse S rather than a saxo with a scoop stuck on and a "turbo" badge on the back! JCW's website does make a fleeting reference the JCW Aero kit improves high speed stability and reduces lift, however they don't provide anything else but the "trust us" marketing schmooze.

Jan 31st, 2007, 01:08 PM	#123 (permalink)
R56SMAN MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 63 Offline	Save some money and potentially reduce the drag coefficient by eliminating the fake* scoop. *Per Edmunds.com Link

Jan 31st, 2007, 01:31 PM	#124 (permalink)
marx87 R56 MCS Works For Sale! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle UK Local Time: 04:21 AM Posts: 471 Offline	The scoop looks the dogs b*llocks in my opinion! An S wouldnt be the same without it...gives it that sporty look

Jan 31st, 2007, 01:34 PM	#125 (permalink)
eggtruck The Estate Agent!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Coast Local Time: 03:21 AM Posts: 269 Offline	I like the look of the scoop on my R56, but it is a bit naff that it doesnt serve a purpose. I feel a bit like a chav that has fitted one from Halfords. Maybe the Mini design team could have been a bit more imaginative when re-designing the S. I dont like the look of the new Cooper. i think they have over accentuated the front and rear fog lights.

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