[laura f]

Hi,

We need some help, got the JCW aero side skirts on with no trouble last night and Mr F is attempting to put the front bumper on tonight. We both thought that they would go on the same as the prev. aero kit, but it seems there are no bolts on the front bumper to unscrew and you have to snap the fixings, as they are hard to reach.

Anyone got any top tips or bright ideas on how to get the front bumper off without breaking the clips?

Thanks

[DerekH]

Hi Laura member Ian King Fitted his own and another member left full fitting details, When i did my spot lights the bolt and torx screw had to be taken out the held on front bumper this was the place the spots bracket went.

[laura f]

Brill, I thought someone had, but couldn't find it! I'll have another look

edit: instructions are for skirts only....

[DerekH]

Laura i will have a look as well , remember someone saying the tricky bit was the part fixed under wheel arch clips i think

[laura f]

Thats the bit thats causing part of the trouble! Thanks for help, much appreciated

[DerekH]

Pm member D9Hug i see he found the wheel arch tricky, The Mini instructions for fitting thre spots was so poor as well

[laura f]

Excellent, I found this, D9hug's instructions....

http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-e...ml#post3045321

Just in case anyone else needs help! maybe it should be put into an FAQ on here.....

Thanks for help DerekH (I'm amazed by the amount you remember tbh!)

[DerekH]

No Problem found this as well MotoringFile » Archive » R56 JCW Aero Kit DIY

[laura f]

I tried and failed to look for that Roll on the weekend and it should be done!

[DerekH]

Lets see the pics when you get done, how long did the skirts take to fit as i await ordering them, and best way to remove sill plate

[laura f]

Not long, the first one was trickiest to work out which bit went where, didn't use instructions just guessed! About 1.5-2 hours with tea breaks in As for removal, he just ripped the side skirts off and the sill strip with it.... On previous aero kits we've never been able to get them off without bending them, plus you get the works ones in with the kit

[laura f]

Well it's on, I've taken a few pics on the way, the only problem the clever people have sent us 2 passenger side rear foglights, but it looks like the drivers side will slot in (if they have one in stock, which seems doubtful!)

Anyway it's on and we can have a beer Looks mint too

[laura f]

It's all on, it's complete and done at last, looks great, a quick pic from last night, more in my flickr gallery, also more to come on the how to fit it side of things! Thanks for the help, love it

[DerekH]

Hi LauraF car looks fab, and i love the wheels, and glad to help as had plenty of help my self on Mini2