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MiniMan7 · May 21st, 2004, 10:05 PM

Well, many know, that the aero side skirts don't have any sill plates. So I thought I'd take advantage of this with a small little mod I thought of a couple months ago.

I took the COOPER S lettering off the back, purchased another set of COOPER S lettering and this is what I've come up with.

I think it looks great. Came out really well.

What do you guys think?

-Adam

ALD0 · May 21st, 2004, 10:11 PM

Nice

wibbly · May 21st, 2004, 11:07 PM

Looks sweet Dude

obehave · May 21st, 2004, 11:52 PM

Nice idea Adam.
My 2¢.
Center it in the opening or even a slight offset in the center. Here's why;

With the lettering biased all the way to one end or the other it will make it very obvious that the red S is pushed close to your A or B pillar door frame. It'll look squished or unbalanced.
Push the same lettering out towards the center and it will be much less noticeable.
|_________ ..................|______________|
| Cooper S ....and.........|.....Cooper S......|

________ |.............|_______________|
Cooper S |.....and...|......Cooper S.......|

Lame I know. Had to put in the dots to keep the distances

Sorry......I think I'm anal about symmetry

Paul · May 22nd, 2004, 07:29 AM

Looks good, nice idea.

Smurfn · May 22nd, 2004, 07:35 AM

I think it looks good. Won't it get scratched and marked by the door closing on it?

tavis1 · May 22nd, 2004, 09:15 AM

Very nice. how do the letters stick on there? Do they come indevidualy and you have to line them up your self?
Tavis1

phil portlock · May 22nd, 2004, 12:01 PM

You can't beat Creativity

Doctor Wha? · May 22nd, 2004, 01:20 PM

Nicely done!

As for my .02, I think the placement is great, as they're out of the way of your feet when you get in & out. Less chance of scuffing them up.

(Some people are just anal about symmetry...

)

Cheers,
DW

MiniMan7 · May 22nd, 2004, 02:49 PM

Thanks guys.

The letters come pre-aligned, theres a sticky piece of plastic ontop of the letters that holds them in place, you just peal the backing off and stick them down. They're self adhesive. (Word of caution: once those puppies get put on, they ain't coming off without a fight.)

As for the door closing, I checked into it and there is more than enough clearance, so that isn't a problem. They fit nicely in the door jam, and I think theres maybe half an inch or so to spare.

I like the positioning of them now, and even if I wanted to change them, its too late.

-Adam

paul84043 · May 22nd, 2004, 05:28 PM

Great mod, I think it looks awesome. Just try to keep them clean and people from stepping on them and it should last the life of the car!

mini_mad1 · May 22nd, 2004, 06:09 PM

i love the idea! we have something similar on our in black vinyl that matches the bonnet stripes. have a look at these pics

tavis1 · May 23rd, 2004, 07:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMan7

Thanks guys.

The letters come pre-aligned, theres a sticky piece of plastic ontop of the letters that holds them in place, you just peal the backing off and stick them down. They're self adhesive. (Word of caution: once those puppies get put on, they ain't coming off without a fight.)

As for the door closing, I checked into it and there is more than enough clearance, so that isn't a problem. They fit nicely in the door jam, and I think theres maybe half an inch or so to spare.

I like the positioning of them now, and even if I wanted to change them, its too late.

-Adam

Thanks a whole bunch. When I had boot stripes put on they took the lettering off and reapplied it with 3M tape and cracked the S in half. It looks so tacky. I have to buy news letters. thanks again
Tavis1

May 23rd, 2004, 07:47 AM

looks verry nice, I think you don't be original for long time, but you were the first . . .

Pepper'D · May 23rd, 2004, 08:01 AM

looks smart i now have an idea for my one d

bkwalker · May 23rd, 2004, 09:41 AM

there is actually a BMW/Mini sill that comes with the aero kit
it came with mine...
here is a pic

MiniMan7 · May 23rd, 2004, 06:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker

there is actually a BMW/Mini sill that comes with the aero kit
it came with mine...
here is a pic

When did you get your aero kit?

Mine never came with any sill plates.

-Adam

Smurfn · May 23rd, 2004, 09:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMan7

When did you get your aero kit?

Mine never came with any sill plates.

-Adam

I think in most places it is an extra option. Not sure about here in Australia though, it may come with all aero skirts

minirossa · May 24th, 2004, 08:37 PM

Very Nice!! You did a great job MiniMan7!!

Damo · May 25th, 2004, 12:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker

there is actually a BMW/Mini sill that comes with the aero kit
it came with mine...
here is a pic

Yeah I got these after seeing your pics.

Although cool idea!

Wonder if the COOPER letters would fit on top of the sill plates i've got, hmmmmmm.

May 21st, 2004, 10:05 PM	#1
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	What do you guys think? Well, many know, that the aero side skirts don't have any sill plates. So I thought I'd take advantage of this with a small little mod I thought of a couple months ago. I took the COOPER S lettering off the back, purchased another set of COOPER S lettering and this is what I've come up with. I think it looks great. Came out really well. What do you guys think? -Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 21st, 2004, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacked the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 9,202 Offline	Nice http://www.becardsmart.org.uk/

May 21st, 2004, 11:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
wibbly In my Classic Mk 1 :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 6,433 Offline	Looks sweet Dude \| MINIaddiction \| \| For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's \|

May 21st, 2004, 11:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 9,315 Offline	Nice idea Adam. My 2¢. Center it in the opening or even a slight offset in the center. Here's why; With the lettering biased all the way to one end or the other it will make it very obvious that the red S is pushed close to your A or B pillar door frame. It'll look squished or unbalanced. Push the same lettering out towards the center and it will be much less noticeable. \|_________ ..................\|______________\| \| Cooper S ....and.........\|.....Cooper S......\| ________ \|.............\|_______________\| Cooper S \|.....and...\|......Cooper S.......\| Lame I know. Had to put in the dots to keep the distances Sorry......I think I'm anal about symmetry Last edited by obehave : May 22nd, 2004 at 12:13 AM.

May 22nd, 2004, 07:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Looks good, nice idea. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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May 22nd, 2004, 07:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	I think it looks good. Won't it get scratched and marked by the door closing on it? http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

May 22nd, 2004, 09:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 06:10 PM Posts: 2,948 Offline	Very nice. how do the letters stick on there? Do they come indevidualy and you have to line them up your self? Tavis1 "There can be only one"

May 22nd, 2004, 12:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
phil portlock PhilSporty Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Warwick Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 132 Offline	You can't beat Creativity

May 22nd, 2004, 01:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Doctor Wha? Driven Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 629 Offline	Nicely done! As for my .02, I think the placement is great, as they're out of the way of your feet when you get in & out. Less chance of scuffing them up. (Some people are just anal about symmetry... ) Cheers, DW

May 22nd, 2004, 02:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Thanks guys. The letters come pre-aligned, theres a sticky piece of plastic ontop of the letters that holds them in place, you just peal the backing off and stick them down. They're self adhesive. (Word of caution: once those puppies get put on, they ain't coming off without a fight.) As for the door closing, I checked into it and there is more than enough clearance, so that isn't a problem. They fit nicely in the door jam, and I think theres maybe half an inch or so to spare. I like the positioning of them now, and even if I wanted to change them, its too late. -Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 22nd, 2004, 05:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
paul84043 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 29 Offline	Great mod, I think it looks awesome. Just try to keep them clean and people from stepping on them and it should last the life of the car!

May 22nd, 2004, 06:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
mini_mad1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: west yorkshire Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 207 Offline	i love the idea! we have something similar on our in black vinyl that matches the bonnet stripes. have a look at these pics Attached Thumbnails http://www.maxeduk.com/gallery/data/.../New-Image.JPG

May 23rd, 2004, 07:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 06:10 PM Posts: 2,948 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMan7 Thanks guys. The letters come pre-aligned, theres a sticky piece of plastic ontop of the letters that holds them in place, you just peal the backing off and stick them down. They're self adhesive. (Word of caution: once those puppies get put on, they ain't coming off without a fight.) As for the door closing, I checked into it and there is more than enough clearance, so that isn't a problem. They fit nicely in the door jam, and I think theres maybe half an inch or so to spare. I like the positioning of them now, and even if I wanted to change them, its too late. -Adam Thanks a whole bunch. When I had boot stripes put on they took the lettering off and reapplied it with 3M tape and cracked the S in half. It looks so tacky. I have to buy news letters. thanks again Tavis1 "There can be only one"

May 23rd, 2004, 07:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Blade Posts: n/a	looks verry nice, I think you don't be original for long time, but you were the first . . .

May 23rd, 2004, 08:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
Pepper'D TUNIT DX Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: midlands,uk Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 1,809 Offline	looks smart i now have an idea for my one d

May 23rd, 2004, 09:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 804 Offline	there is an aero kit sill there is actually a BMW/Mini sill that comes with the aero kit it came with mine... here is a pic Attached Thumbnails benno

May 23rd, 2004, 06:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker there is actually a BMW/Mini sill that comes with the aero kit it came with mine... here is a pic When did you get your aero kit? Mine never came with any sill plates. -Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 23rd, 2004, 09:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMan7 When did you get your aero kit? Mine never came with any sill plates. -Adam I think in most places it is an extra option. Not sure about here in Australia though, it may come with all aero skirts http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

May 24th, 2004, 08:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
minirossa MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Francisco Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 374 Offline	Very Nice!! You did a great job MiniMan7!! Life is short! Why drive a boring car?! Indi blue/white Cooper;Sport & Premium packages.

May 25th, 2004, 12:43 AM	#20 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker there is actually a BMW/Mini sill that comes with the aero kit it came with mine... here is a pic Yeah I got these after seeing your pics. Although cool idea! Wonder if the COOPER letters would fit on top of the sill plates i've got, hmmmmmm.

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