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  1. iwashmycar

    iwashmycar Active Member

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    Cool. the less out there the better :)

    Nice that the JCW one can be installed at the factory as well. Wonder what the cost will be "installed" Def. not 1250.
     
  2. Crashton

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    #3 Crashton, Feb 4, 2011
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    I figured when the aero kit was included in the value package for the Cooper they were trying do unload the inventory of them. I thought they'd be dropped, but I did not see the JCW kit taking its place. I like both, but I think the JCW is better. My .02....
     
  3. Justa Jim

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    Wow, we seem agree on something. :cornut:

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  4. jiminni

    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    We got the "factory aero kit" on my wifes Laser Blue S and it looks nice. Now if it was my car, definitly would go with the JCW kit. The JCW kit is more manly looking for sure.
     
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    I have nothing against the factory aero kit... but i do like the jcw one better.
     
  6. CHKMINI

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    Personally I like the JCW front bumper and the Aero rear bumper.

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  7. Crashton

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    Hybrid FTW :Thumbsup:
     
  8. Metalman

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    Num, Num, Num....

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  9. Rally

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    I loved the factory kit on some cars. JCW, although great looking, was a little too aggressive for my personal tastes. It's just a shame that the kit required you to paint the arches. It would probably have sold better if it incorporated the stock texture.

    RIP factory aero kit :(

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  10. CHKMINI

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    I have a dark silver aero front bumper off my '09 if anyone is interested. I replaced it with a JCW front bumper and kept the aero bumper on the rear. If interested PM me.
     
  11. Crashton

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    I agree with you. The stock black textured arches had an odd look where the arch & aero bumper met. All painted looked much better.
     
  12. iwashmycar

    iwashmycar Active Member

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    you're supposed to keep it for when I need a NOS one :D

    but no, if something bad happens to mine you can bet my car will resemble yours again lol