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LadyVCooperS · May 15th, 2007, 01:49 PM

As the title says please

I've got some skirts on order, and just want to see what she might look like

Ta!!

nylo · May 15th, 2007, 01:56 PM

Check out NickyJ's, or minicabrio's

minicabrio · May 16th, 2007, 07:26 AM

Any excuse to show her off.....

Before

After

nylo · May 16th, 2007, 08:14 AM

Mmmmm, absolutely loving her in that last pic, Jon

minicabrio · May 16th, 2007, 08:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

Mmmmm, absolutely loving her in that last pic, Jon

Cheers hun... that one is out of date now also!! The number plate is all wrong!!

LadyVCooperS · May 16th, 2007, 11:24 AM

Thank you so much

She's wicked!!

I'm still undecided on wheels.. I was going to get R90 replica's in 18's, but have decided I now want 17's, but can't find any replica's in that size

Lou Lou is in the workshop having warranty items done, and she's got her aero side skirts and bumpers to go on, but as we are being snidey with it, I dont think they'll be done this week

minicabrio · May 16th, 2007, 11:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyVCooperS (original)

Thank you so much

She's wicked!!

I'm still undecided on wheels.. I was going to get R90 replica's in 18's, but have decided I now want 17's, but can't find any replica's in that size

Lou Lou is in the workshop having warranty items done, and she's got her aero side skirts and bumpers to go on, but as we are being snidey with it, I dont think they'll be done this week

all the R90 replicas come in 18s only....

I'm actually not a massive fan of the Aero rear bumper becuase of the 'fake mesh stickers'... so I'm happy just having the side skirts on the Minx... really gives the car a sportier look and tidies up the side profile nicely.

I'll get some new photos up later this week once i've completed this weeks mods...

NickyJ · May 16th, 2007, 11:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

Check out NickyJ's, or minicabrio's

Thanks Carolyn, and I can now say I've driven both of your recommendations

Here's my beloved -

LadyVCooperS · May 16th, 2007, 04:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

all the R90 replicas come in 18s only....

I'm actually not a massive fan of the Aero rear bumper becuase of the 'fake mesh stickers'... so I'm happy just having the side skirts on the Minx... really gives the car a sportier look and tidies up the side profile nicely.

I'll get some new photos up later this week once i've completed this weeks mods...

Fantastic

I just don't want any issues with the 18's you know? I'm going to look at some rims on Saturday

I should have said, she's having Cooper S bumpers as I prefer them to the Aero ones

LadyVCooperS · May 16th, 2007, 04:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by NickyJ (original)

Thanks Carolyn, and I can now say I've driven both of your recommendations

Here's my beloved -

LOVELY!!

nylo · May 16th, 2007, 04:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyVCooperS (original)

Fantastic

I just don't want any issues with the 18's you know? I'm going to look at some rims on Saturday

I should have said, she's having Cooper S bumpers as I prefer them to the Aero ones

As long as you get the right offset, you should be grand. I know mine's not a convertible, but I do have the Aerokit with 18s if that helps:

(plus I've got Works suspension, with no problems at all, apart from a little catching of the front lip now and again)

LadyVCooperS · May 17th, 2007, 08:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

As long as you get the right offset, you should be grand. I know mine's not a convertible, but I do have the Aerokit with 18s if that helps:

(plus I've got Works suspension, with no problems at all, apart from a little catching of the front lip now and again)

Looks so nice! I'm just worried because I have standard Mini One suspension, that the 18's might cause problems

Although, saying that, I have found a company who does this wheel in replica..

What do you think? I'm thinking whatever wheel I get I'll have in anthracite

minicabrio · May 17th, 2007, 08:14 AM

Jacked up has the 18" R90 replicas on his MINI One (hardtop) - that has the standard suspension and he gets no rubbing whatsoever

LadyVCooperS · May 17th, 2007, 03:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

Jacked up has the 18" R90 replicas on his MINI One (hardtop) - that has the standard suspension and he gets no rubbing whatsoever

Mmmmmm....

How about warranty issues? top mounts etc

minicabrio · May 17th, 2007, 03:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyVCooperS (original)

Mmmmmm....

How about warranty issues? top mounts etc

It'd only affect the warranty if your dealer was being very fussy... and even then it would have to be becuase the wheels caused the problem. The roof etc won't be affected, but shock absorbers and the like might

No mechanical issues though, all MINIs can run on 18" wheels, although MINI do recommend you fit a steering lock limiter to avoid the wheels rubbing. Jacked up doesn't have these though, and his don't touch at any point.

LadyVCooperS · May 17th, 2007, 04:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

It'd only affect the warranty if your dealer was being very fussy... and even then it would have to be becuase the wheels caused the problem. The roof etc won't be affected, but shock absorbers and the like might

No mechanical issues though, all MINIs can run on 18" wheels, although MINI do recommend you fit a steering lock limiter to avoid the wheels rubbing. Jacked up doesn't have these though, and his don't touch at any point.

Thanks.. I used to work at my local dealer, and so know all the techs.. I'm sure they'd help me out

Just out of interest, would shock absorbers be a pricey thing?

reeechard · May 19th, 2007, 01:30 AM

An old picture from when I first got the car. For some reason I've never gotten around to taking better pics.

dalboyne · May 21st, 2007, 10:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

Any excuse to show her off.....

I'm thinking Minerva needs the Aero skirts! What should I expect to pay, to have them in Cool Blue like yours?

Ian

minicabrio · May 21st, 2007, 10:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dalboyne (original)

I'm thinking Minerva needs the Aero skirts! What should I expect to pay, to have them in Cool Blue like yours?

Ian

I bought mine in a MINI2 group buy so got a bit of a discount...I think they were about £350 GBP...

They are very expensive from a dealer, some charge around the £500 mark.

Woodmans have said they'll supply them at £400 but that will be plus postage - but you shouldn't have to pay VAT being an EEC sale. http://www.mini2.com/forum/group-buy...-aero-kit.html

They come factory painted ready to fit, or you can but primered parts and have them painted yourself.

They do look stunning though

dalboyne · May 21st, 2007, 04:57 PM

May 15th, 2007, 01:49 PM	#1
LadyVCooperS Scarlett Harlett My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hatfield, Herts Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 363 Offline	REQUIRED PLEASE : Pics of Convertibles with aero kit/side skirts pls!! As the title says please I've got some skirts on order, and just want to see what she might look like Ta!! One off Chilli Red 'ONE' Convertible MODS -

May 15th, 2007, 01:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 18,703 Offline	Check out NickyJ's, or minicabrio's photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

May 16th, 2007, 08:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 18,703 Offline	Mmmmm, absolutely loving her in that last pic, Jon photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

May 16th, 2007, 11:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
LadyVCooperS Scarlett Harlett My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hatfield, Herts Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 363 Offline	Thank you so much She's wicked!! I'm still undecided on wheels.. I was going to get R90 replica's in 18's, but have decided I now want 17's, but can't find any replica's in that size Lou Lou is in the workshop having warranty items done, and she's got her aero side skirts and bumpers to go on, but as we are being snidey with it, I dont think they'll be done this week One off Chilli Red 'ONE' Convertible MODS -

May 16th, 2007, 04:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
LadyVCooperS Scarlett Harlett My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hatfield, Herts Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 363 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) all the R90 replicas come in 18s only.... I'm actually not a massive fan of the Aero rear bumper becuase of the 'fake mesh stickers'... so I'm happy just having the side skirts on the Minx... really gives the car a sportier look and tidies up the side profile nicely. I'll get some new photos up later this week once i've completed this weeks mods... Fantastic I just don't want any issues with the 18's you know? I'm going to look at some rims on Saturday I should have said, she's having Cooper S bumpers as I prefer them to the Aero ones One off Chilli Red 'ONE' Convertible MODS -

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May 16th, 2007, 07:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
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May 16th, 2007, 08:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 15,759 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) Mmmmm, absolutely loving her in that last pic, Jon Cheers hun... that one is out of date now also!! The number plate is all wrong!!

May 16th, 2007, 11:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 15,759 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LadyVCooperS (original) Thank you so much She's wicked!! I'm still undecided on wheels.. I was going to get R90 replica's in 18's, but have decided I now want 17's, but can't find any replica's in that size Lou Lou is in the workshop having warranty items done, and she's got her aero side skirts and bumpers to go on, but as we are being snidey with it, I dont think they'll be done this week all the R90 replicas come in 18s only.... I'm actually not a massive fan of the Aero rear bumper becuase of the 'fake mesh stickers'... so I'm happy just having the side skirts on the Minx... really gives the car a sportier look and tidies up the side profile nicely. I'll get some new photos up later this week once i've completed this weeks mods...

May 16th, 2007, 11:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
NickyJ How many sleeps??? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 7,664 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) Check out NickyJ's, or minicabrio's Thanks Carolyn, and I can now say I've driven both of your recommendations Here's my beloved -

May 16th, 2007, 04:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
LadyVCooperS Scarlett Harlett My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hatfield, Herts Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 363 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by NickyJ (original) Thanks Carolyn, and I can now say I've driven both of your recommendations Here's my beloved - LOVELY!! One off Chilli Red 'ONE' Convertible MODS -

May 16th, 2007, 04:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 18,703 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LadyVCooperS (original) Fantastic I just don't want any issues with the 18's you know? I'm going to look at some rims on Saturday I should have said, she's having Cooper S bumpers as I prefer them to the Aero ones As long as you get the right offset, you should be grand. I know mine's not a convertible, but I do have the Aerokit with 18s if that helps: (plus I've got Works suspension, with no problems at all, apart from a little catching of the front lip now and again) photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky! Last edited by MINIAC : May 17th, 2007 at 02:58 PM. Reason: fix clickable thumbnail

May 17th, 2007, 08:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
LadyVCooperS Scarlett Harlett My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hatfield, Herts Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 363 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) As long as you get the right offset, you should be grand. I know mine's not a convertible, but I do have the Aerokit with 18s if that helps: (plus I've got Works suspension, with no problems at all, apart from a little catching of the front lip now and again) Looks so nice! I'm just worried because I have standard Mini One suspension, that the 18's might cause problems Although, saying that, I have found a company who does this wheel in replica.. What do you think? I'm thinking whatever wheel I get I'll have in anthracite One off Chilli Red 'ONE' Convertible MODS - Last edited by MINIAC : May 17th, 2007 at 02:59 PM. Reason: fix quote

May 17th, 2007, 08:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 15,759 Offline	Jacked up has the 18" R90 replicas on his MINI One (hardtop) - that has the standard suspension and he gets no rubbing whatsoever

May 17th, 2007, 03:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
LadyVCooperS Scarlett Harlett My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hatfield, Herts Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 363 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) Jacked up has the 18" R90 replicas on his MINI One (hardtop) - that has the standard suspension and he gets no rubbing whatsoever Mmmmmm.... How about warranty issues? top mounts etc One off Chilli Red 'ONE' Convertible MODS -

May 17th, 2007, 03:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 15,759 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LadyVCooperS (original) Mmmmmm.... How about warranty issues? top mounts etc It'd only affect the warranty if your dealer was being very fussy... and even then it would have to be becuase the wheels caused the problem. The roof etc won't be affected, but shock absorbers and the like might No mechanical issues though, all MINIs can run on 18" wheels, although MINI do recommend you fit a steering lock limiter to avoid the wheels rubbing. Jacked up doesn't have these though, and his don't touch at any point.

May 17th, 2007, 04:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
LadyVCooperS Scarlett Harlett My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hatfield, Herts Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 363 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) It'd only affect the warranty if your dealer was being very fussy... and even then it would have to be becuase the wheels caused the problem. The roof etc won't be affected, but shock absorbers and the like might No mechanical issues though, all MINIs can run on 18" wheels, although MINI do recommend you fit a steering lock limiter to avoid the wheels rubbing. Jacked up doesn't have these though, and his don't touch at any point. Thanks.. I used to work at my local dealer, and so know all the techs.. I'm sure they'd help me out Just out of interest, would shock absorbers be a pricey thing? One off Chilli Red 'ONE' Convertible MODS -

May 19th, 2007, 01:30 AM	#17 (permalink)
reeechard ... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: VA Local Time: 11:57 AM Posts: 19 Offline	An old picture from when I first got the car. For some reason I've never gotten around to taking better pics. Attached Thumbnails

May 21st, 2007, 10:11 AM	#18 (permalink)
dalboyne R57? Bring it on! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 05:57 PM Posts: 1,724 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) Any excuse to show her off..... I'm thinking Minerva needs the Aero skirts! What should I expect to pay, to have them in Cool Blue like yours? Ian

May 21st, 2007, 10:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 15,759 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dalboyne (original) I'm thinking Minerva needs the Aero skirts! What should I expect to pay, to have them in Cool Blue like yours? Ian I bought mine in a MINI2 group buy so got a bit of a discount...I think they were about £350 GBP... They are very expensive from a dealer, some charge around the £500 mark. Woodmans have said they'll supply them at £400 but that will be plus postage - but you shouldn't have to pay VAT being an EEC sale. http://www.mini2.com/forum/group-buy...-aero-kit.html They come factory painted ready to fit, or you can but primered parts and have them painted yourself. They do look stunning though

May 21st, 2007, 04:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
dalboyne R57? Bring it on! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 05:57 PM Posts: 1,724 Online