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Irlmin's R56 Cooper ongoing project

Postby irlmin » Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:42 pm

I have owned the R56 from new in 2007 and have never really got to take some pics to post here , its been modified along the way , below is a brief outline of the spec ,
2007 MINI Cooper .
JCW Aero Kit from 0 miles
R90 Anthracite split rim wheels ,
Chilli pack ,
Darkened glass
MINI Hi-Fi
Air con ,
Multifunction 3 spoke steering wheel ,
Anthracite headlining ,
Chrome ext ,
Chrome interior ,
Center armrest ,
Piano black dash and door 'rings'
Bi-Xenon headlights ,
Heated washers and mirrors,
JCW Door step trims .

And additions ------- Ongoing
Carbon fibre tailgate handle ,
Hella comet 200 Spotlamps ,
Garmin / MINI satnav with factory bracket / wiring kit
AC Schnitzer Pedal set ,
AC Schnitzer Gear knob ,
AC Schnitzer Handbrake lever ,
JCW Recaro alcantara / leather seats with side airbags ,
JCW 294x22mm vented , drilled , grooved discs ,
JCW brake pads ,
JCW front splitter ,
JCW brake duct kit for Aero-kit

The R56 has been brilliant and I still enjoy driving it , its been to UK , France , Italy , Austria , Germany , Holland , Belgium ,Switzerland, Monaco , Lichtenstien , and has taken several trips to the Nurburgring , had planned to sell in January but decided to wait for a while to spec a replacement and see if the market stabilises here in Ireland re new cars , so its on with the mods and yesterday we fitted the JCW front splitter and brake duct kit , next ---well who knows but I quiet like the look of ---------------------[img][IMG:640:480]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/irlmin/STP80890.jpg[/img][/img][img][IMG:639:478]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/irlmin/STP80911.jpg[/img][/img][IMG:640:480]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/irlmin/STP81663.jpg[/img][IMG:640:480]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/irlmin/STP81652.jpg[/img][IMG:640:480]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/irlmin/STP81661.jpg[/img][IMG:640:480]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/irlmin/STP81666.jpg[/img][IMG:640:480]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/irlmin/STP81310.jpg[/img][IMG:640:480]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/irlmin/STP81655.jpg[/img][IMG:640:480]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/irlmin/STP81664.jpg[/img][IMG:640:480]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/irlmin/STP81651.jpg[/img]
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Postby iwanagofast » Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:33 pm

Well its about bl**dy time Ger. She is looking well though :king:
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Postby MiniMpi » Sun Apr 05, 2009 5:57 pm

Glad you put up the thread on your R56 Ger as it is a stunning car that deserves to be shown to all MINI folk ;)
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Postby Derfinn » Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:21 pm

Hear hear!

Ger, you have a lovely R56, and it's great to see these pics.
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Postby swampette » Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:26 pm

Way Hay for Lichenstein!!! The seats are fantastic Ger.... it's perfectly decked out for the Nurburgring now!!!
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Postby inny1300 » Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:46 am

I agree with all those before me,it is about time Ger and wot a stunner,i have seen it in the flesh and it is a cracker,regard's jon :1icon_twisted:
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Postby Owen » Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:10 am

Yoda strikes again!

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About flipping time. The brake ducts look mental, wish they did them for the R53! Can't wait to see some of the other plans you had for it when we spoke during the week. Going to be even madder.
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Postby oliver » Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:57 pm

Looks really well Ger.
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Postby AdyP » Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:03 am

Haha love the Yoda Owen! lol

Have to call him Gedi from now on...
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Postby eas » Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:12 pm

R90 Anthracite... :1icon_eek: - they look very....very nice.
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Postby madbrummie » Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:16 pm

Love it, when did the seats go in?
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Postby irlmin » Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:26 pm

A few Weeks ago Chris , was thinking about them for a while and opertunity came along at offer I couldn't refuse so in they went . very happy with them .
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Postby Bawnee » Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:21 am

Well wonders never cease! This is a MINI i'd never tire of!! Well done G! She's a beaut. :wav:
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Postby Sportspack-Mark » Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:23 pm

Got a pic of yours yesterday Ger, its stunning :1icon_cool:

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Postby iwanagofast » Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:46 pm

So Ger seeing as its up for sale does this mean a certain green MINI will be on its way to you.....
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