My Mini's biography, new chapters to be added
I've begun modifications with my Mini and I've never had a "build" as extensive as this done onto any of my cars (I'm not really the modifying type). What I've decided to differently here is, I am trying to DIY where I can - the more difficult parts I will have installed by a shop.
I will get to the details of what exactly is going to be done soon enough.
Let's have a recap of how my car's life started out.
When it was 100% stock.
I then decided I was going to put on the JCW tuning kit and JCW big brake kit. Before I did this I put on some new wheels. Still looking pretty dull, but it's getting there.
Here it is just before the new parts goes in.
At the shop. I also added spot lights, couldn't resist after seeing the movie "Italian Job" (the new version). Here it is at BMW getting its new parts.
Out of the workshop!
I then decided the front was starting to look terrible with all the stone chips. So I had the entire front resprayed and replaced 2 foglights as they got struck by some rock and cracked. I also had the black bumper, side skirts and wheel arches painted body colour. After 2 weeks it had 3M anti stone chip film put on the front. This is what it looked like. Also put on JCW badges on the fenders underneath the "S" badge.
I then proceeded to put on a HID kit to give it a newer look at night.
Here it is with the new rear tail lights I got from BMW. This included the 3rd brake light at the top all changed to clear.
That is basically where it stops. Everything I post below this is what is new to the car. I hope you enjoy this thread. The car is still work in progress and will keep you with updates.