I know its not very good editing work, but what do people think?
Also feel free to make a better edit if you can be bothered
Thanks
Jordan
Debumpering?
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j0-rdan
, Feb 14 2010 06:14 PM
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j0-rdan
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 06:14 PM
Ok so I was thinking of debumpering my mini and maybe getting a carbon fibre bonnet.. Spent about 5minutes on photoshop and made this:
I know its not very good editing work, but what do people think?
Also feel free to make a better edit if you can be bothered
Thanks
Jordan
I know its not very good editing work, but what do people think?
Also feel free to make a better edit if you can be bothered
Thanks
Jordan
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 06:27 PM
personally, i love minis de-bumpered as it gives a better balance with the chrome as i think they have far too much on the front
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 06:30 PM
I've de bumpered mine so a yes from me. As always, each to their own.
Some pictures on my project page if you want to have a look, still in primer yet though.
Good luck
Steve
Some pictures on my project page if you want to have a look, still in primer yet though.
Good luck
Steve
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 06:32 PM
Thanks guys, I know its all personal preference but I imagine its hard work 're-bumpering' a mini, so the more opinions the better!
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 06:34 PM
personally, i love minis de-bumpered as it gives a better balance with the chrome as i think they have far too much on the front
i have to agree with this plus i think it makes the mini look mean
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 06:35 PM
Thanks guys, I know its all personal preference but I imagine its hard work 're-bumpering' a mini, so the more opinions the better!
The front's a doddle but the back, now that's a whole different story.
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 06:37 PM
heres mine i debumpered.....
definaly go for it!
definaly go for it!
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 06:38 PM
would you debumper the rear as well or leave it bumpered?
maybe get a closer picture so the carbon fibre bonnet can be seen a little better
aside from that if its done well i reckon it would look quite nice
maybe get a closer picture so the carbon fibre bonnet can be seen a little better
aside from that if its done well i reckon it would look quite nice
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 06:56 PM
its not hard to re-bumper it, alot of people make 2 or 3 tabs and weld them on to get the bumper back on the rear, so dont let this put you off
ps, mite be wrong about the number of tabs/brackets but not important
oh, n if your having a carbon bonnet, then it needs debumpering, itl look mean as hell then
ps, mite be wrong about the number of tabs/brackets but not important
oh, n if your having a carbon bonnet, then it needs debumpering, itl look mean as hell then
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 07:12 PM
I think I would leave the back with a bumper on..
All the feedback is great, might go for it.. How much is a carbon fiber bonnet these days?
I saw arc angels have one for £230 with an exposed weave (option 2) anyone know a better place to go?
All the feedback is great, might go for it.. How much is a carbon fiber bonnet these days?
I saw arc angels have one for £230 with an exposed weave (option 2) anyone know a better place to go?
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 07:13 PM
try carbon weezle and abs motorsport
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 07:41 PM
Anyone seen a mini with 1/4 bumpers and a centred (normal) number plate, sort of like the old Mk1 Escorts. As I was wondering if that would work, although it wouldn't be so mean, also allows you to keep the rear bumper
In my opinion the front look ok, but the back just doesn't work for me especially with the mk 1 look youve given it. Also I wouldn't advertise keeping a child locked up inside your car, it leads to odd questions.
P.S Really im just jealous as its new and shiny, with no rust.
heres mine i debumpered.....
In my opinion the front look ok, but the back just doesn't work for me especially with the mk 1 look youve given it. Also I wouldn't advertise keeping a child locked up inside your car, it leads to odd questions.
P.S Really im just jealous as its new and shiny, with no rust.
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 08:28 PM
ratty's de-bumpered, plus I cut off the pressing from the front valance.
Edited by camp freddy, 14 February 2010 - 08:29 PM.
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Posted 14 February 2010 - 11:32 PM
keep the bumpers 
my next mini will be a bumper one
my next mini will be a bumper one
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Posted 22 February 2010 - 08:25 PM
My two pence mate, keep the bumpers. looks much better bumper'd in my oppinion suits the look of the mini as a whole. like i say just my oppinion
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