Irlmin's R56 Cooper ongoing project

[irlmin]

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]

[iwanagofast]

Well its about bl**dy time Ger. She is looking well though

[MiniMpi]

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

[Derfinn]

Hear hear!

Ger, you have a lovely R56, and it's great to see these pics.

[swampette]

Way Hay for Lichenstein!!! The seats are fantastic Ger.... it's perfectly decked out for the Nurburgring now!!!

[inny1300]

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

[Owen]

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.

[oliver]

Looks really well Ger.

[AdyP]

Haha love the Yoda Owen!

Have to call him Gedi from now on...

[eas]

R90 Anthracite... - they look very....very nice.

[madbrummie]

Love it, when did the seats go in?

[irlmin]

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 .
G

[Bawnee]

Well wonders never cease! This is a MINI i'd never tire of!! Well done G! She's a beaut.

[Sportspack-Mark]

Got a pic of yours yesterday Ger, its stunning

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[iwanagofast]

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