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wiggis · Apr 21st, 2007, 09:09 PM

Just put a pair of Pure Silver painted mirror caps on my JCW GP instead of the standard Chilli Red ones, and have to say, it has transformed the look of the car - I am so impressed by the difference it has made.

I can't imagine why BMW didn't do it from the outset.

It has turned it from looking like a 'boy racer mobile' into a 'classy looking special'. No doubt in my mind that the car looks worth more money and less 'in your face' than before. I can admire it now without thinking 'red nose day' whenever I look at it.

Just a thought fellow GP owners - you might want to think about it too

gpmick · Apr 21st, 2007, 09:13 PM

Any picks of the diffrence its made?????? I like the red one think its part of the GP

wiggis · Apr 21st, 2007, 09:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by gpmick (original)

Any picks of the diffrence its made?????? I like the red one think its part of the GP

Happy to post up a couple photo's tomorrow (it's dark now!).

Truly, has made a big improvement in my eyes, and those of my wife, in-laws, work colleagues, friends, etc.

The Chilli red ones are now in a box for if and when I sell the car.

Scrogg · Apr 21st, 2007, 09:16 PM

There's one for sale on PistonHeads with Pure Silver mirrors and I agree, it looks superb!

Rakey · Apr 21st, 2007, 11:58 PM

A few people that have seen mine always question the red mirror caps, saying they look odd, but for me this is part of the stand out features of the cars design so I am not planning to change them.

I do have a set of the Carbon Fibre mirror caps, but it just makes the car look boring and sensible IMO.

PmP · Apr 22nd, 2007, 12:55 AM

Sure peugeot (spelling) have released special models with red mirror covers now too.

simplekid15 · Apr 22nd, 2007, 04:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by wiggis (original)

Just put a pair of Pure Silver painted mirror caps on my JCW GP instead of the standard Chilli Red ones, and have to say, it has transformed the look of the car - I am so impressed by the difference it has made.

I can't imagine why BMW didn't do it from the outset.

It has turned it from looking like a 'boy racer mobile' into a 'classy looking special'. No doubt in my mind that the car looks worth more money and less 'in your face' than before. I can admire it now without thinking 'red nose day' whenever I look at it.

Just a thought fellow GP owners - you might want to think about it too

Do you have any pictures?

wiggis · Apr 22nd, 2007, 08:05 AM

See attached. Much classier looking in my opinion. The fact that Peugeot are starting to put red mirror caps on their cars tells me it's time to change

Lorien · Apr 22nd, 2007, 08:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by wiggis (original)

See attached. Much classier looking in my opinion. The fact that Peugeot are starting to put red mirror caps on their cars tells me it's time to change

hmm I agree actually, didn't think i would, but i do. looks sharp!

where did you get the silver ones and what did it cost you if you don't mind me asking?

thanks. nice one!!
Lorien

*Vikki* · Apr 22nd, 2007, 08:55 AM

WOW i agree Wiggis so much better, much more classy.

LMB · Apr 22nd, 2007, 11:05 AM

Hum........I still think i prefer Red.

:: Jon :: · Apr 22nd, 2007, 11:08 AM

the red caps make it stand out from the crowd!!! silver IMO make it blend in...

PmP · Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:00 PM

Makes it look narrow or something. Personally dont see anything wrong with red ones, car has several red accents, the brakes, the rear lights, the works badges, and in the boot.

monkeynuts · Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:26 PM

mirrors are ok
the sideskirt-into-wheelarch-into-frontbumper is the unforgivable sin for me

gpmick · Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:47 PM

Still think the red ones are best the pics look good but its lost something???
Will be leaving mine red

Rakey · Apr 22nd, 2007, 05:31 PM

agree, it now looks like a DS MCS

Joogle · Apr 22nd, 2007, 06:46 PM

Sorry, but it looks a bit...... well plain...
Each to there own though, if you like it that is the main thing

The Red Baron · Apr 22nd, 2007, 06:54 PM

Sorry, another thumbs down from a fellow GPowner.

I've toyed with several idea in the past, carbon etc, but just couldn't do it.!

The red mirriors are so much part of the car.

bainy1 · Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:08 PM

Red mirrors for me as well. I like the way they make the car stand out a bit more.

Rakey · Apr 22nd, 2007, 08:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by chrisandjax (original)

Sorry, another thumbs down from a fellow GPowner.

I've toyed with several idea in the past, carbon etc, but just couldn't do it.!

The red mirriors are so much part of the car.

that reminds me, I have to sell my Carbon ones, as you are right they just don't look as good as the red

Apr 21st, 2007, 09:09 PM	#1
wiggis VW GT Sport 170 TDI My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxford Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 343 Offline	Silver mirror caps on JCW GP - looks the dogs **** ! Just put a pair of Pure Silver painted mirror caps on my JCW GP instead of the standard Chilli Red ones, and have to say, it has transformed the look of the car - I am so impressed by the difference it has made. I can't imagine why BMW didn't do it from the outset. It has turned it from looking like a 'boy racer mobile' into a 'classy looking special'. No doubt in my mind that the car looks worth more money and less 'in your face' than before. I can admire it now without thinking 'red nose day' whenever I look at it. Just a thought fellow GP owners - you might want to think about it too

Apr 21st, 2007, 11:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 51,172 Offline	A few people that have seen mine always question the red mirror caps, saying they look odd, but for me this is part of the stand out features of the cars design so I am not planning to change them. I do have a set of the Carbon Fibre mirror caps, but it just makes the car look boring and sensible IMO. The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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Apr 22nd, 2007, 04:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
simplekid15 GP 1670 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA-Texas Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 51 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wiggis (original) Just put a pair of Pure Silver painted mirror caps on my JCW GP instead of the standard Chilli Red ones, and have to say, it has transformed the look of the car - I am so impressed by the difference it has made. I can't imagine why BMW didn't do it from the outset. It has turned it from looking like a 'boy racer mobile' into a 'classy looking special'. No doubt in my mind that the car looks worth more money and less 'in your face' than before. I can admire it now without thinking 'red nose day' whenever I look at it. Just a thought fellow GP owners - you might want to think about it too Do you have any pictures? My Flickr

Apr 22nd, 2007, 08:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
wiggis VW GT Sport 170 TDI My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxford Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 343 Offline	Photographs See attached. Much classier looking in my opinion. The fact that Peugeot are starting to put red mirror caps on their cars tells me it's time to change Attached Thumbnails

Apr 22nd, 2007, 11:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 24,967 Offline	Hum........I still think i prefer Red. Global Moderator

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Apr 21st, 2007, 09:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
gpmick GP 56 MCK 0774 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: stoke Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 606 Offline	Any picks of the diffrence its made?????? I like the red one think its part of the GP

Apr 21st, 2007, 09:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
wiggis VW GT Sport 170 TDI My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxford Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 343 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by gpmick (original) Any picks of the diffrence its made?????? I like the red one think its part of the GP Happy to post up a couple photo's tomorrow (it's dark now!). Truly, has made a big improvement in my eyes, and those of my wife, in-laws, work colleagues, friends, etc. The Chilli red ones are now in a box for if and when I sell the car.

Apr 21st, 2007, 09:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 16,109 Offline	There's one for sale on PistonHeads with Pure Silver mirrors and I agree, it looks superb!

Apr 22nd, 2007, 12:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 2,792 Offline	Sure peugeot (spelling) have released special models with red mirror covers now too.

Apr 22nd, 2007, 08:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lorien GP 1986 My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Provincia di Cuneo Local Time: 06:34 AM Posts: 401 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wiggis (original) See attached. Much classier looking in my opinion. The fact that Peugeot are starting to put red mirror caps on their cars tells me it's time to change hmm I agree actually, didn't think i would, but i do. looks sharp! where did you get the silver ones and what did it cost you if you don't mind me asking? thanks. nice one!! Lorien

Apr 22nd, 2007, 08:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 2,307 Offline	WOW i agree Wiggis so much better, much more classy.

Apr 22nd, 2007, 11:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 15,109 Offline	the red caps make it stand out from the crowd!!! silver IMO make it blend in... EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
PmP GP 06 MCS 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 2,792 Offline	Makes it look narrow or something. Personally dont see anything wrong with red ones, car has several red accents, the brakes, the rear lights, the works badges, and in the boot.

Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 5,100 Offline	mirrors are ok the sideskirt-into-wheelarch-into-frontbumper is the unforgivable sin for me m o n k e y : n u t s

Apr 22nd, 2007, 02:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
gpmick GP 56 MCK 0774 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: stoke Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 606 Offline	Still think the red ones are best the pics look good but its lost something??? Will be leaving mine red

Apr 22nd, 2007, 05:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 51,172 Offline	agree, it now looks like a DS MCS The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Apr 22nd, 2007, 06:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
Joogle MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Midlands Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 915 Offline	Sorry, but it looks a bit...... well plain... Each to there own though, if you like it that is the main thing Its a very difficult job and the only way to get through it is we all work together as a team.....

Apr 22nd, 2007, 06:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
The Red Baron Oh good grief! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Legoland Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 5,223 Offline	Sorry, another thumbs down from a fellow GPowner. I've toyed with several idea in the past, carbon etc, but just couldn't do it.! The red mirriors are so much part of the car. 20 Oct to 1 Nov follow the job and make a donation www.miniadventureworld.com

Apr 22nd, 2007, 07:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
bainy1 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 36 Offline	Red mirrors for me as well. I like the way they make the car stand out a bit more.

Apr 22nd, 2007, 08:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 51,172 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisandjax (original) Sorry, another thumbs down from a fellow GPowner. I've toyed with several idea in the past, carbon etc, but just couldn't do it.! The red mirriors are so much part of the car. that reminds me, I have to sell my Carbon ones, as you are right they just don't look as good as the red The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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