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Bumper & Fascia swapped to JCW / S

Discussion in 'Cooper SE' started by rob-sf, Apr 7, 2023.

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  1. Apr 7, 2023 #1
    rob-sf

    rob-sf Member

    OutMotoring got me set up with the parts to swap the JCW rear bumper and S front fascia onto my 2022 SE:


    After 2k miles with the new kit, same commute and driving habits, surprisingly my overall efficiency did not change at all from the OEM bumper.
    3.9 kWh/mi before and after.

    Next step is to come up with something to fill the gap where the JCW exhaust tips would sit.

    I also have the 2022 facelift SE bumpers that were removed in Moonwalk Grey if anyone wants them (in San Francisco / San Jose area). Maybe a 2020/2021 SE looking to update their look?
     
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  2. Apr 7, 2023 #2
    CuriousGeorge

    CuriousGeorge Well-Known Member

    You could always install a couple of faux exhaust tips, and be totally stealth (although I suppose you would also need one of those aftermarket audio systems that broadcasts fake engine noises).
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2023 #3
    SameGuy

    SameGuy Well-Known Member Subscriber

    YUL
    Looks great! Are coil-overs or lowering springs next on your list?
     
  4. Apr 7, 2023 #4
    rob-sf

    rob-sf Member

    I would love to (my R53 was on coilovers) but I really want to keep the smooth stock ride quality on the SE. I think it is slightly smoother and quieter than most Model 3s that I've driven.

    But maybe a stiffer rear sway bar !

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  5. Apr 7, 2023 #5
    h-dogg

    h-dogg Member

    That looks awesome!
     

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  6. Apr 8, 2023 #6
    Tommm

    Tommm Well-Known Member

    Mile High
  7. Apr 8, 2023 #7
    JonR

    JonR Well-Known Member

    When I switched to the 2021 S front end, I blocked off the top portion of the grill to improve aero and have it match the amount of air that is allowed to pass through to the A/C condenser.

    It looks like you lost your rear fog lights so maybe a single rear fog light could fill that gap in the rear diffuser. Other Minis have a single rear fog light in the center too so it won't look odd.
     
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  8. Apr 8, 2023 #8
    endquote

    endquote Active Member

    San Francisco, CA
    Where in SF are you? I'm in the Richmond.
     
  9. Apr 8, 2023 #9
    rob-sf

    rob-sf Member

    Mountain View
     

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  10. Apr 10, 2023 #10
    CoachCookie

    CoachCookie Active Member

    New Baden, IL
    I like that rear fascia, but would definitely need something to fill that exhaust gap. Also lowering is a must :)
     
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  11. Apr 13, 2023 #11
    F14Scott

    F14Scott Well-Known Member

    Would a hitch receiver now fit in that exhaust gap? You could add a bike rack or one of these.
     
  12. Apr 13, 2023 #12
    rob-sf

    rob-sf Member

    I've got the OutMotoring hitch kit in there but it's very low (to clear the exhaust on gas models).

    Might make a hitch receiver cover that holds some eBay exhaust tips in the right location, then red LED rings inside the tips, wired to the old fog light connectors. Could be fun.

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  13. Apr 15, 2023 #13
    SJA

    SJA Member

    Do you have to change the side fenders in the rear to make the bumper diffuser fit properly? Thinking to try this out
     
  14. Apr 15, 2023 #14
    rob-sf

    rob-sf Member

    I changed the rear wheel arches since OutMotoring provided them, but it looked like the original SE arches might fit with the JCW rear bumper.
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  15. Apr 19, 2023 #15
    SJA

    SJA Member

    Do you have the part numbers for the front bumper and rear fascia? Curious if you can post a pic of the car from the front I am curious how the air ducts look?
     
  16. Apr 24, 2023 #16
    JonR

    JonR Well-Known Member

    @rob-sf did you notice that the gap between the tires and the wheel arches are now larger? The SE has unique wheel arches because the ride height is 18mm higher. This is done to keep the gap between the tire and wheel arch consistent across models.
     
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  17. Apr 24, 2023 #17
    jwzimm

    jwzimm Active Member

    A little off topic but it looks like your rear fogs are not red. Did you swap in some aftermarket units at some point prior to this swap? Reason I ask is I have my rear fogs coded to come on with my reverse lights to give more rear illumination. They would work even better if the lenses were swapped for something not red.

    If they are indeed something different would you consider selling them?
     
  18. Apr 24, 2023 #18
    JonR

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  19. Apr 26, 2023 #19
    rob-sf

    rob-sf Member

  20. Apr 26, 2023 #20
    SJA

    SJA Member

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