David P Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) I hadn't planned to..... but came across a set of genuine OEM skirts and spats in almost the right colour. Now i'm not so sure? Ground clearance is compromised and I'm not sure it would cope with a drive across Eastern European roads. I have three options. 1. Leave as is? 2. Colour code front lip and active spoiler? 3. Remove and go back to stock? What do you think? Edited August 23, 2010 by David P (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Yep I can see them now. Before all I could see was two blue boxes with question marks in the middle. I think the stock skirts look fine and I don't think there is any need to colour code the lip. It might be worth giving it a new coat of black paint just to make it look a little fresher though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 P.S. If you do decide to get rid of the skirts let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Your worrying about skirts when you have mini side repeaters!! The horror!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 I realy like them. They are fitted upside down, and the form matches the rear vents perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 There is no reasoning or excuse, it's just wrong imo..(and a little bit chavy) [cliché]but as long as you like them then that's what counts[/cliché] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich8v Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I say leave it as it is. But its your car, what do you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Get those mini vents off and just paint the lip. You're ruining a techno-classic there my man with that crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) They are 'in keeping' with the other bits I have ruined Edited August 23, 2010 by David P (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Question. Are you using the side lights built into the headlamp as an indicator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) Yes, and the LED's in the Angel Eyes are utilised as side lights, with 4,300 HID's main and dip in glass headlamps and in the spots. I can now see where I am going. Edited August 23, 2010 by David P (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 OEM side skirts, Change the front bumper for a Do luck and sell me your front lip: Only Joking, keep it as it is. The mini bits don't work for me but keep them if they make you happy because cars are a matter of personal taste:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 oem skirts, and loose the bmw side repaeaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Personally I prefer it without the OEM skirts, it looks cleaner and sleeker. Also echo the comments about the mini indicators, they really do not work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 bmw not mini lol, how the hell they could tarnish the name of the mini with those monstrosities I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Buy a numberplate holder and a proper numberplate. Respray/clean/freshen the lower lip and spoiler Get some standard repeaters. Lose or keep skirts, let the poll decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the input, I have decided to go back to stock. Homer's comment; "I prefer it without the OEM skirts, it looks cleaner and sleeker." are my thoughts exactly, and I need the ground clearance when I go fishing, or driving on Eastern European roads. Edited October 19, 2010 by David P (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Keep the skirts, paint the bottom of the bumper but leave the active spoiler alone. You should end up with something like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Personally I prefer it without the OEM skirts, it looks cleaner and sleeker. Also echo the comments about the mini indicators, they really do not work. You have poor taste Darryl. OEM skirts ftw... Keep the skirts, paint the bottom of the bumper but leave the active spoiler alone. You should end up with something like this http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/j_s14a/P1050696.jpg That looks the shizz..... H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Your worrying about skirts when you have mini side repeaters!! The horror!! i seem to remember Gamers orange beast having cooper s indicators, not a fan of it but the orange one didnt get ripped for it:search: oooh btw oem skirts and spats ftw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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