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andrewcregan · Feb 1st, 2008, 09:22 PM

Is anybody aware of where I can buy replacement fog light surrounds from, but not in this chrome effect? I need them to fit a Cooper D bumper - apparently the black ones off a One will not fit.

Any help much appreciated, Andrew

andrewcregan · Feb 13th, 2008, 08:02 AM

I have now concluded that there is no solution to this.

This bumper is only supplied with chrome, and the part will always be supplied in chrome

.
An unsatisfactory option would to be putting the non-chrome Cooper D bumper on, but that would cost a fortune, and you cannot have the chrome around the grill - which I like!

Cheers, Andrew

Red D · Feb 13th, 2008, 12:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by andrewcregan (original)

I have now concluded that there is no solution to this.

This bumper is only supplied with chrome, and the part will always be supplied in chrome

.
An unsatisfactory option would to be putting the non-chrome Cooper D bumper on, but that would cost a fortune, and you cannot have the chrome around the grill - which I like!

Cheers, Andrew

You may be able to buy the none chrome section (see part no: 3) on the OEM site,

RealOEM.COM * BMW R56 Cooper TRIM PANEL, BUMPER, FRONT

would be alot less than a whole new bumper. It also looks like the chrome surround (part no: 4) comes away from the main bumper so that might be an option.

andrewcregan · Feb 13th, 2008, 01:33 PM

I have taken the car to a local body shop, where I am to get the surrounds painted body colour

. Unfortunately, upon removing the parts, they managed to break the clips

, but are replacing them with new MINI parts at their cost

(£9 each).
Should get them fitted on Friday morning, so will hopefully post a picture soon after.

andrewcregan · Feb 16th, 2008, 06:36 PM

Here is the new look fog light surrounds. For me, body colour looks a lot better with Lightning Blue than the chrome effect

Tracie · Feb 17th, 2008, 05:46 PM

I like that, looks good. So much better than the chrome ones

adam_Randell · Feb 17th, 2008, 06:05 PM

may i ask.....if you didnt want chrome....why did you spec it?

airbusA346 · Feb 17th, 2008, 06:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

may i ask.....if you didnt want chrome....why did you spec it?

Because it comes with the chrome line exterior.

andrewcregan · Feb 17th, 2008, 06:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

may i ask.....if you didnt want chrome....why did you spec it?

I do like chrome, but the front grille and fog light surrounds were just too much

.
Fitted the chrome petrol cap, which looks a treat

bubblegoose · Feb 17th, 2008, 07:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by andrewcregan (original)

Here is the new look fog light surrounds. For me, body colour looks a lot better with Lightning Blue than the chrome effect

nice one andrew!

looks quality

adam_Randell · Feb 17th, 2008, 07:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original)

Because it comes with the chrome line exterior.

Thats what i meant. i dont like the chrome so i didnt spec the chrome line exterior

Quote: Originally Posted by andrewcregan (original)

I do like chrome, but the front grille and fog light surrounds were just too much

.
Fitted the chrome petrol cap, which looks a treat

fair enough

. oooh, how much was the cap? really want 1

Feb 1st, 2008, 09:22 PM	#1
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 657 Offline	Fog light surround Is anybody aware of where I can buy replacement fog light surrounds from, but not in this chrome effect? I need them to fit a Cooper D bumper - apparently the black ones off a One will not fit. Any help much appreciated, Andrew Attached Thumbnails

Feb 16th, 2008, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 657 Offline	Here is the new look fog light surrounds. For me, body colour looks a lot better with Lightning Blue than the chrome effect Attached Thumbnails

Feb 17th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tracie MINI less. My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Poole, Dorset.UK Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 2,508 Offline	I like that, looks good. So much better than the chrome ones Need to Order Very Soon......

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adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 1,251 Offline	may i ask.....if you didnt want chrome....why did you spec it? adam_randell www.midzmodified.com

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Feb 13th, 2008, 08:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 657 Offline	I have now concluded that there is no solution to this. This bumper is only supplied with chrome, and the part will always be supplied in chrome . An unsatisfactory option would to be putting the non-chrome Cooper D bumper on, but that would cost a fortune, and you cannot have the chrome around the grill - which I like! Cheers, Andrew

Feb 13th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 105 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by andrewcregan (original) I have now concluded that there is no solution to this. This bumper is only supplied with chrome, and the part will always be supplied in chrome . An unsatisfactory option would to be putting the non-chrome Cooper D bumper on, but that would cost a fortune, and you cannot have the chrome around the grill - which I like! Cheers, Andrew You may be able to buy the none chrome section (see part no: 3) on the OEM site, RealOEM.COM * BMW R56 Cooper TRIM PANEL, BUMPER, FRONT would be alot less than a whole new bumper. It also looks like the chrome surround (part no: 4) comes away from the main bumper so that might be an option.

Feb 13th, 2008, 01:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 657 Offline	I have taken the car to a local body shop, where I am to get the surrounds painted body colour . Unfortunately, upon removing the parts, they managed to break the clips , but are replacing them with new MINI parts at their cost (£9 each). Should get them fitted on Friday morning, so will hopefully post a picture soon after.

Feb 17th, 2008, 06:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 657 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original) may i ask.....if you didnt want chrome....why did you spec it? I do like chrome, but the front grille and fog light surrounds were just too much . Fitted the chrome petrol cap, which looks a treat

Feb 17th, 2008, 07:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
bubblegoose Nervous.. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the Office! Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 3,632 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by andrewcregan (original) Here is the new look fog light surrounds. For me, body colour looks a lot better with Lightning Blue than the chrome effect nice one andrew! looks quality MINI2's Loveable Goose NW Minis - Pub Meets & Banter

Feb 17th, 2008, 07:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 1,251 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original) Because it comes with the chrome line exterior. Thats what i meant. i dont like the chrome so i didnt spec the chrome line exterior Quote: Originally Posted by andrewcregan (original) I do like chrome, but the front grille and fog light surrounds were just too much . Fitted the chrome petrol cap, which looks a treat fair enough . oooh, how much was the cap? really want 1 adam_randell www.midzmodified.com

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