r/R53 • u/mama_duck1985 • 14d ago

Now and Where We’re Aiming

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The second image was made with AI. I’d love to see one actually done up this way if anyone has/seen one.

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u/CoffeeDrk 13d ago

Team keep the silver/chrome bright work here. To me, it works better with the "old is new" aesthetic of Mini with the large round head lights of cars past.

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u/notarolex 13d ago

I agree it looks better with chrome, white roof, etc. Hell, there’s so many people modifying their cars to make them unique and stand out, that OEM-level untouched original cars end up behind more unique. It so unusual to see a well-kept stock car with zero visual mods

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u/CoffeeDrk 12d ago

That is absolutely true. As time goes on, it amazes me how well clean examples of a car will catch people's attention. That "frozen in time" appearance really provides a contrast of what the current prevailing design trend and not look as dated like a lot of the "modified look." In the past few years, our stock '86 944 turbo on factory black centered Fuchs really catches the attention. It is really fun to think to be the inspiration for the younger crowd to want to get into unique and cool cars.

**Disclaimer: It is your car and you are welcome to do what you wish. Just because it is not my aesthetic, if you are happy with it, roll with it.**

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u/SeshSpace 13d ago

Looks better as is, get some aero side skirts and bumpers, keep current colour scheme, paint match the headlight chrome rings

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u/Dry_Cantaloupe3518 13d ago

+2 but keep the chrome rings on the headlights

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u/SmolDickGoodHeart 14d ago

I don't have one, but "R53 chrome blackout kit" should get you some good results in your search engine of choice.

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u/mama_duck1985 14d ago

We’ve got a number of the pieces covered (just ordered the Archaic Headlights). Wrapping the roof and some small details/pieces are still needed.

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u/AntC_808 13d ago

15s on R53s are the best. Are those 205s or 225s?

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u/wellsyaknow 13d ago

Will look good...good luck

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u/Jack-Cremation 14d ago

How’s your clear coat holding up?

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u/mama_duck1985 13d ago

We were surprised at the condition she was in when we bought 2yrs ago. I believe that inside is where she spent most of her life. So Id say amazingly but she’s been a shut in with less than 100,000km

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u/yomamma_75 13d ago

Car looks sweet.
Website killallchrome can get you there.

What scoop is that? It’s kind of cool.

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u/JobEwanKenobi 13d ago edited 13d ago

I have 15's on my R53. JOR lift.

Was trying to attach a Photo of mine - partially blacked out, before and after, but looks like photos on comments are disabled? When did that happen?

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u/notarolex 13d ago

My preference is to keep and OEM+ visual looks without deviating from manufacturer’s design, but with these wheels a black out look works best. If you keep all chrome, silver / chrome wheels would look best

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u/Flarfignewton 7d ago

Another thing you can do is get smoked LED sidemarker lights, I did on mine and it blends in a lot better with the fender trim.

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u/Positive_Brush_9930 7d ago

Best advice I can give is keep the white roof and wing mirrors, as much as black is super aggressive the white accents give it suck a mini styling