31 replies to this topic

[G-baby158]

I like the look of de-bumpered minis, but i also like the look of bumpers on some minis. To me it's all down to what car it is, some minis i see i don't like the look of with the bumpers and think it would look a lot better without them. and same way round. But then i see some that have been de-bumpered and i really like them and it looks so much better than with them. Again, same way round. So to me it's all about what car it is.

[brett parry]

Ok so I was thinking of debumpering my mini and maybe getting a carbon fibre bonnet.. Spent about 5minutes on photoshop and made this:





I know its not very good editing work, but what do people think?
Also feel free to make a better edit if you can be bothered
Thanks
Jordan

ive got four minis three of which came with bumpers my latest debumperd i fell in love
n
ow all will be done plus bumpers r as strong as a coke can empty they dent to easy a rust

[skaterava]

Generally i don't like the de-bumpered look. There are some Minis i've seen that carry off the look well, but overall i feel it removes the classic, iconic look.

It's your choice, but personally i wouldn't. Maroon paint and chromework go so well on Minis. If i had the choice i'd probably respray mine the colour of yours

[james962]

I say keep the bumpers, even more so if its a '30.

[mini danny]

i like the look af them debumpered mine is

[Twincam]

It comes down to personal preference IMO - and like skaterava said, some don't suit it IMO either.

[D1k1m4y]

keep the bumpers your mini looks v. nice by the way

[joshoconnor1]

how do u go about debumpering the front?,,, is it just a case of grinding the lip off?

[xBR4DLEY]

how do u go about debumpering the front?,,, is it just a case of grinding the lip off?

Yeah and i think you have to weld it back up and the grind the weld
Same with the back
But I think it will be like deseaming a few inches at a time

[jackson-minis]

lots of hasle, looses originality, doesnt look like a mini should and you can buy stainless bumpers for £35, they are stronger too ruining a perfectly good shell... Minis with bumpers FTW

[maggies_minder]

i think de bumpered minis look good, i think it suits the back more though as it shows the true curves at the back, just like a women

[kez_19]

here is mine and i believe that i have the same colour as yours unfortunately i cant get to the car at the moment as it is behind a meter of snow or i could take some more recent pictures with the wheels on etc



michael

[yeti21586]

Vini is debumpered and i love his face but dont like his ass so am getting some brackets made to go on his ass so i can put a nice carbon bumper on the back


YetI

[captainjack15]

It's a matter of opinion that's all

I think it looks good on some Minis and not on others. Also if you're going to do it properly remove the little lip right at the bottom!

Again my opinion!

[MobyMini]

Anyone seen a mini with 1/4 bumpers and a centred (normal) number plate, sort of like the old Mk1 Escorts. As I was wondering if that would work, although it wouldn't be so mean, also allows you to keep the rear bumper

heres mine i debumpered.....

In my opinion the front look ok, but the back just doesn't work for me especially with the mk 1 look youve given it. Also I wouldn't advertise keeping a child locked up inside your car, it leads to odd questions.

P.S Really im just jealous as its new and shiny, with no rust.

To be honest, I think that looks awesome. Love how you've managed to keep it looking retro. Are those 10"s it's sitting on?