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SiNNeD · Mar 14th, 2005, 11:05 PM

I was wondering if I could get a general consensus on which body kit that I should get for my '05 MCS. I have been debating between the 3 of these kits for the last month so I figure I will try and get some help on here to sway me in the right direction. Thank you all ahead of time for your help and replies!!

I have a DS w/Black top MCS if that helps at all and the wheel arches will match the body along with the kit also I have Black ASA AR1 w/Chrome Mack lip wheels on order.

Again thank you!!

jason2025 · Mar 14th, 2005, 11:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SiNNeD

I was wondering if I could get a general consensus on which body kit that I should get for my '05 MCS. I have been debating between the 3 of these kits for the last month so I figure I will try and get some help on here to sway me in the right direction. Thank you all ahead of time for your help and replies!!

Well really, it comes down to what you like, not what we like but since you want an opinion my vote is for number 1, the Aero kit which I've always admired. I can't stand the second one, butt ugly if you ask me, and the third one is pretty nasty as well

Cheers.

J\

thedevine0ne · Mar 14th, 2005, 11:19 PM

I've got the same color combination and have looked a little into body kits. My preference is definitely for the 1st one (the factory MINI one). But all i'm looking at is aesthetics. The other two are just TOO MUCH. They take away from the elegance and grace of the car. The factory one is like a subtle extension of the original design. But like I said, i'm only going by looks. The others may be better at aerodynamics or venting or anything else....i don't know. I don't know if you're like me, but i got the DS/B in order to go for a slightly classier feel. It's not too flashy like the reds/blues/yellows/etc... (not that there's anything wrong with those...just not my style). So putting a flashy body kit would just defeat the purpose for me.

Hope this helps and I hope i didn't offend anybody.

ImaVunDerBrah · Mar 14th, 2005, 11:21 PM

I love the Aero kit. I detest the other two. Go for #1

jason2025 · Mar 14th, 2005, 11:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by thedevine0ne

I've got the same color combination and have looked a little into body kits. My preference is definitely for the 1st one (the factory MINI one). But all i'm looking at is aesthetics. The other two are just TOO MUCH. They take away from the elegance and grace of the car. The factory one is like a subtle extension of the original design.

Yes, that's exactly my feeling. So many body kits take away from the classy character of the original design and make them look far too boy-racer for me.

Cheers.

J\

AlexOnE · Mar 15th, 2005, 05:46 AM

Another vote for the Aero Kit. There is no comparison, it is the most pleasing to the eye. I particularly love the body coloured side skirts that come with the kit.

p.s. I am biased though as I am having the full Aerokit fitted to my Mini on Thursday

Rakey · Mar 15th, 2005, 06:11 AM

aero kit is fine, the others are just far too rice and spoil the great looks and design of the MINI

rentagas · Mar 15th, 2005, 06:35 AM

i'm not a fan of body kits at all (although I wanted to have the grey plastic painted body colour) but 1 is OK and 2 and 3 are horrible.
in fact i think the aero kit looks better from the side and back.
Have fun!

bugsbluey · Mar 15th, 2005, 08:29 AM

Has to be no1 something so nice doesnt need to much plastic surgery imo.

Rich_IX · Mar 15th, 2005, 09:16 AM

Like the others said 2&3 are a bit Ricer for me, I like the BMW aero kit thou, they did a good job in designing it

northandy · Mar 15th, 2005, 11:30 AM

Aero kit vote here too....

laura f · Mar 15th, 2005, 12:09 PM

another aero kit vote here too....

nickw · Mar 15th, 2005, 12:22 PM

has too be number 1 aero kit. I have this fitted to my MCSC and definitely looks the best of the 3. However one thing I wasn't aware of the rear bumper has silver mesh grills either side, these are actually stickers, very effective. On mine these have started to peel away and my dealer are having to replace them 2-6 week leadtime ?
cheers
nickw

ChrisGJ · Mar 15th, 2005, 12:29 PM

I was worried then thinking your dilemma was that you couldn't decide whether to save your life or not!!!

anyway - definitely no.1 - the aerokit looks superb. the others look awful in my opinion.

Gr8Dain · Mar 15th, 2005, 12:29 PM

aero kit for me as well. thinking about it for our MCSC.

KenL · Mar 15th, 2005, 12:51 PM

Personally I wouldn't get any body kit but if did "need" one get the oem body kit. Your car will be easier to sell on with that than any non-oem one.

AidenL · Mar 15th, 2005, 01:29 PM

Aero kit for sure...........

RobWC · Mar 15th, 2005, 01:32 PM

The aero kit looks best

mendel williams · Mar 15th, 2005, 01:36 PM

What decision defo number 1
The others are appaling

SiNNeD · Mar 15th, 2005, 05:22 PM

Just wanted to thank you all for the quick replies on my dilemma. I was leaning towards the Aero kit as well as some of you said it just looks way more classier than any other and its not too much. I never thought about the resale and someone said it best that it would be easier to resale with the Aero Kit. I know that its really gonna come down to what I will be happy with but seriously I like to hear everyones opinion as you are the ones that will be seeing me out on the roads and I would like the response to be a pleasant one and not WHAT THE HELL DID HE DO TO HIS MCS hahaha!! But seriously I cannot thank you all enough, I do believe that I will go for the 1st choice and get the Aero Kit. I hope everyones day has gone well and I will catch up with you all soon. Take care!!

SiNNeD

Mar 14th, 2005, 11:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
ImaVunDerBrah Slippery When Wet Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 2,573 Offline	I love the Aero kit. I detest the other two. Go for #1 back in action

Mar 15th, 2005, 06:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 51,172 Offline	aero kit is fine, the others are just far too rice and spoil the great looks and design of the MINI The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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Mar 15th, 2005, 12:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
laura f off out.... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 19,962 Offline	another aero kit vote here too.... \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

Mar 15th, 2005, 12:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 5,226 Offline	Personally I wouldn't get any body kit but if did "need" one get the oem body kit. Your car will be easier to sell on with that than any non-oem one. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 15th, 2005, 01:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
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Mar 14th, 2005, 11:05 PM	#1
SiNNeD MiNi SiNNeR Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 224 Offline	HELP!! I can't decide to save my life!! I was wondering if I could get a general consensus on which body kit that I should get for my '05 MCS. I have been debating between the 3 of these kits for the last month so I figure I will try and get some help on here to sway me in the right direction. Thank you all ahead of time for your help and replies!! I have a DS w/Black top MCS if that helps at all and the wheel arches will match the body along with the kit also I have Black ASA AR1 w/Chrome Mack lip wheels on order. Again thank you!! Attached Thumbnails

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Mar 14th, 2005, 11:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
jason2025 2003 PS MCS Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Victoria, BC Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 141 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SiNNeD I was wondering if I could get a general consensus on which body kit that I should get for my '05 MCS. I have been debating between the 3 of these kits for the last month so I figure I will try and get some help on here to sway me in the right direction. Thank you all ahead of time for your help and replies!! Well really, it comes down to what you like, not what we like but since you want an opinion my vote is for number 1, the Aero kit which I've always admired. I can't stand the second one, butt ugly if you ask me, and the third one is pretty nasty as well Cheers. J\

Mar 14th, 2005, 11:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
thedevine0ne sandwiches Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 52 Offline	I've got the same color combination and have looked a little into body kits. My preference is definitely for the 1st one (the factory MINI one). But all i'm looking at is aesthetics. The other two are just TOO MUCH. They take away from the elegance and grace of the car. The factory one is like a subtle extension of the original design. But like I said, i'm only going by looks. The others may be better at aerodynamics or venting or anything else....i don't know. I don't know if you're like me, but i got the DS/B in order to go for a slightly classier feel. It's not too flashy like the reds/blues/yellows/etc... (not that there's anything wrong with those...just not my style). So putting a flashy body kit would just defeat the purpose for me. Hope this helps and I hope i didn't offend anybody.

Mar 14th, 2005, 11:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
jason2025 2003 PS MCS Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Victoria, BC Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 141 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by thedevine0ne I've got the same color combination and have looked a little into body kits. My preference is definitely for the 1st one (the factory MINI one). But all i'm looking at is aesthetics. The other two are just TOO MUCH. They take away from the elegance and grace of the car. The factory one is like a subtle extension of the original design. Yes, that's exactly my feeling. So many body kits take away from the classy character of the original design and make them look far too boy-racer for me. Cheers. J\

Mar 15th, 2005, 05:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
AlexOnE MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 169 Offline	Another vote for the Aero Kit. There is no comparison, it is the most pleasing to the eye. I particularly love the body coloured side skirts that come with the kit. p.s. I am biased though as I am having the full Aerokit fitted to my Mini on Thursday

Mar 15th, 2005, 06:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
rentagas MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 1,430 Offline	i'm not a fan of body kits at all (although I wanted to have the grey plastic painted body colour) but 1 is OK and 2 and 3 are horrible. in fact i think the aero kit looks better from the side and back. Have fun!

Mar 15th, 2005, 08:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
bugsbluey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: doncaster Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Has to be no1 something so nice doesnt need to much plastic surgery imo.

Mar 15th, 2005, 09:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rich_IX Official Pimp of Mini2 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Midget Strip Club Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 4,291 Offline	Like the others said 2&3 are a bit Ricer for me, I like the BMW aero kit thou, they did a good job in designing it

Mar 15th, 2005, 11:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 14,650 Offline	Aero kit vote here too....

Mar 15th, 2005, 12:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
nickw MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 201 Offline	has too be number 1 aero kit. I have this fitted to my MCSC and definitely looks the best of the 3. However one thing I wasn't aware of the rear bumper has silver mesh grills either side, these are actually stickers, very effective. On mine these have started to peel away and my dealer are having to replace them 2-6 week leadtime ? cheers nickw

Mar 15th, 2005, 12:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
ChrisGJ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 59 Offline	I was worried then thinking your dilemma was that you couldn't decide whether to save your life or not!!! anyway - definitely no.1 - the aerokit looks superb. the others look awful in my opinion.

Mar 15th, 2005, 12:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 833 Offline	aero kit for me as well. thinking about it for our MCSC.

Mar 15th, 2005, 01:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
RobWC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 63 Offline	The aero kit looks best Attached Thumbnails

Mar 15th, 2005, 01:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
mendel williams MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: St Helens , UK Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 679 Offline	What decision defo number 1 The others are appaling

Mar 15th, 2005, 05:22 PM	#20 (permalink)
SiNNeD MiNi SiNNeR Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 224 Offline	Thank You Everyone For Your Replies Just wanted to thank you all for the quick replies on my dilemma. I was leaning towards the Aero kit as well as some of you said it just looks way more classier than any other and its not too much. I never thought about the resale and someone said it best that it would be easier to resale with the Aero Kit. I know that its really gonna come down to what I will be happy with but seriously I like to hear everyones opinion as you are the ones that will be seeing me out on the roads and I would like the response to be a pleasant one and not WHAT THE HELL DID HE DO TO HIS MCS hahaha!! But seriously I cannot thank you all enough, I do believe that I will go for the 1st choice and get the Aero Kit. I hope everyones day has gone well and I will catch up with you all soon. Take care!! SiNNeD

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