Most liked posts in thread: Spike :: 2004 MINI Cooper S

Had a blast at MOTD11! The R53 ran and handled better than the past 4 events for me.

Made the Killboy Highlights this year as well

 

Added some new images

 

why thank you

 

Updated images with Aero kit.

 

lol yes sir

 

So I do not have any images of this project. But I purchased a GP replica spoiler from Fubrication.

Sadly like Lynn I am having to do a lot of work to this item to make it a quality part. I followed the instructions on how to install perfectly. However when I began to put the slightest pressure on the mounting bolts both end plates started to crack! No way I was going to drive for long with the fear that it could fly off.

I left the spoiler mounted to the car for the repairs. I used a Dremel to cut and remove a plug from the top of the end plates. I then gravity fed Fiberglass resin into the plates until they were full. I then molded the plug that I had cut with fiberglass back onto the plates. I have high hopes that the heat produced by the curing resin will help the plates conform to the shape they need to be in even after they have been removed from the hatch.

 

Couple fall images...





Shows off Dark Silver so well!


Prima Nero shines!




And goofing in the garage.

 

Stratmosphere exhaust, thanks to Chad @ Detroit Tuned


And 6 piston stoppers thanks to Tod @TCE

 

GP rear trim / lip is back.

 

GP bumper anyone?

 

R56 trailing arms

 

Sorry for the super bad cell phone shot. Ill get good ones of the left side arm install.