MINI · Cooper S JCW · 2001-2006 R53
What this install demonstrates
Dameon’s R53 MINI shows quick-release splitter mounts below the crash bar, custom T-plate support-rod attachments, and rod clearance through the lower grille.
Products used
Customer spotlight
Dameon Priebe
Dameon shared the finished splitter and a closer look behind the bumper of his 2006 MINI Cooper S JCW (R53). Thanks for showing the mounting details, Dameon!
Customer notes
I mounted the universal quick-release mounting plates to the lower side of the crash bar. I had to cut a bit of material off the mounting plates to fit under the crash bar.
For the support rods, I attached a T-plate from the hardware store to the crash bar in the desired location using self-tapping screws. Then I had to cut holes in the plastic lower grille for the rods to pass through.
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