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Also, the Factory Aero Kit R56's (maybe JCW Aero also?) have underbody panels, as well.

(Sorry for the crappy pic)



RealOEM.com BMW R56 Cooper S Underfloor coating

 

That's pretty impressive for a single piece. Do you have an mpg improvement goal for the splitter/side skirt/diffuser, or is that all just a benefit to the track application? Asking as a daily driver that hits the track/auto-x every so often.

 

Nice. And only a few bits over $60. Would it have killed BMW to make those for all their cars?

 

Graham
Will you have additional under panels for the GP? In one of your earlier posts it sounds like you'll have more to increase downforce. Thanks for your help.

 

+1. I know many racers consider a splitter a disposable good, like brake pads, that periodically needs to be replaced, but with our roads, I'd be replacing way too often. If you're considering making this an option, put me down for this too, I'm going to try and call Wayne soon anyway.

As for those underpanels, the R56 ones will work on an R53, and they're not that expensive, but they do require a bit of modification--I was just about to do this until Group 4 came along. So if group 4 is in the process of making underpanels, I'll hold off--be easier to install, and I'd rather pay them than a dealer...

 

Would I be out of line if I asked to get some estimated costs? Just so I can start saving my pennies, you understand.

 

Side skirts can be tricky...But these are going to be very friendly for cars that are frequently put on 4 jackstands though, right?

I'm a definite yes on a (removable) splitter, underpanels and rear diffuser when those are available, and rear wing. Side skirts are going to depend on jackability...

Time for a second mortgage I suppose...

 

I second the motion. I'm very interested, but need to know if I should start auctioning off my first born male child.

 

If you wanted to take the splitter off easily and quickly the answer is no:cryin:. BUT, you only lose about 1/2" in ground clearance and it only sticks out 90mm from the facia. You could take it off and then put it on for special occasions, maybe 15/20 min. to do.:idea:
I know that my stock '03 "S" sticks and handles like a completely different car with just the splitter and spoiler extension. I'm putting the diffuser on next and will report how it feels. I drive country roads and interstate highways so I get a feel for both handleing and stability.

Mark

 

OK MINIacs here you go---the splitter is $260.00 + shipping and the diffuser is $595.00 + shipping. We don't have a price on the sills yet but soon. As Graham said, the belly pans are under development as we speak. Everything comes in street form and track form.
Hang in there as we want everything to actually function, look good AND be affordable

Mark
Group4Autosport.com
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That's the thing. My driveway is so steep that I had to raise my car. I have to approach at an angle not to scrape the bottom of the front bumper and still end up scraping on the speed humps on my street if I don't pay attention.

I had the M7 splitter on the car a few years back and that was catching on everything and eventually ended up tearing my aero bumper. So I wouldn't mind something that I could easily bolt on at the track without having to pull the bumper and just as easily take off for daily use.

 

There are some folks who want a splitter just for bling (nothing wrong with that), and others who want it just for performance. If it is at all possible to modify the one you guys have (and that thing is very reasonably priced) to facilitate easy removal, you'll have an ace in the hole--both camps served. 15-20 minutes isn't bad, but cut that down to 5-10, and the check is in the mail....

To be honest, I really don't like the looks of a splitter on a MINI anyway, but on the other hand, the performance benefit is undeniable, and it looks like you guys have developed a good one. Guess I'm looking for the best of both worlds..

Any thought to putting this together as a whole package, and discount accordingly? I think many of us are going to be for the whole kit as a package, once it's completed.

 

I'm in the same boat.... can't lower the darn car because of it. :frown2:

 

Lower the driveway??

I am going to book in the rear diffuser @ MOTD 2011 and the underbelly pans if they have them by then.

 

Oh, trust me Mendra..... we have thought about re-grading it

 

I am not particularly creative when it comes to solutions, but I can turn a wrench. If you guys will come up with the hardware necessary (even if it adds a few bucks to the cost) and a set of instructions, then I would definitely add this to my wish list.