MotoringFile MINI Coupe & Roadster Spoiler Etiquette

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  1. JoeClubman

    JoeClubman New Member

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    #1 JoeClubman, Aug 29, 2013
    This weekend I took a few photos of our longterm MINI Roadster parked on the side of the road and posted one on Twitter. Top down and spoiler up. Natural right? In response to our tweet @justoffstage made this astute observation: justoffstage: @MotoringFile I’ll make an exception for taking a photo, but in general, parking […]

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  2. JECO

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    #2 JECO, Aug 29, 2013
    I approve the unapproved!
     
  3. ScottinBend

    ScottinBend Space Cowboy
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    #3 ScottinBend, Aug 29, 2013
    Seriously.....this deserves to be a story? :frown2:
     
  4. CHKMINI

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    #4 CHKMINI, Aug 29, 2013
    Put the fixed JCW Spoiler on it. It looks much better and you don't have to worry about when its up or when its not. It's always where a spoiler is suppose to be!!!!
     
  5. Crashton

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    #5 Crashton, Aug 29, 2013
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    The oem spoiler is not a thing of beauty, but that JCW one is. :D
     
  6. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    #6 Dave.0, Aug 29, 2013
    Well it's a 2nd Gen what else are they going to talk about key fob ring colors.:lol:
     
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    #7 maacodale, Sep 3, 2013
    Dang Dave, ya had to go there! (Insert evil grin here)
     
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    #8 Angib, Sep 4, 2013
    Hey this discussion is not all wasted time. To quote the MotoringFile page

    Whilst I agree with the sentiment, I have been edumacated* that this is a Class B Douchedemeanor - or even that such a grade of offence exists.

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    #9 tampadave, Sep 4, 2013
    I see no reason to manually adjust it. Let the manufacturer's presets take their course.
     

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