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lortos_diam · Apr 5th, 2008, 08:31 AM

Hi

Just got a carbon fibre JCW hood scoop for my JCW tuned MINI Cooper S and was wondering if I can avoid fitting expenses at my dealer and fit the item on the car myself.

Anyone got any idea or specific instructions on how to do it? Has anyone already done it? Some pics would be of great help

Thanx in advance for your help

OJM · Apr 5th, 2008, 08:34 AM

I'm sure it's just a couple of screws which holds the scoop underneath the bonnet.

*** Just checked the Haynes manual, and it's 4 screws which attaches the scoop to the bonnet ***

lortos_diam · Apr 7th, 2008, 06:52 AM

Just tried to take the original off and found it quite difficult.
there are 2 screws and at least 3 clips which I find hard to unclip. Basically, I am afraid that something might break there.
Any particular order in which I can do this?
Where can I find this Haynes manual?
Thanx

OJM · Apr 7th, 2008, 10:20 AM

Here's a link to the manual on the Haynes site;

Product: Mini Petrol (July 2001 - 05) Y to 05 Reg

The manual states;

"Undo the two screws and two nuts, then remove the air intake duct from the underside of the bonnet (see illustration)."

astilla · Apr 7th, 2008, 11:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by lortos_diam (original)

Just tried to take the original off and found it quite difficult.

Maybe I should take the chance to fit a carbon scoop as my original blew off on the M42 today and I've only had the car (from new) a month....

CC07ERS · Apr 7th, 2008, 01:50 PM

its a torque screw to hold the scoop in

OJM · Apr 7th, 2008, 02:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by astilla (original)

Maybe I should take the chance to fit a carbon scoop as my original blew off on the M42 today and I've only had the car (from new) a month....

Blew off? How the hell did the scoop blow off

lortos_diam · Apr 7th, 2008, 09:09 PM

the pics you uploaded are from a r53. I have a r56.
has anyone done that himself?
thanx

OJM · Apr 8th, 2008, 09:18 AM

Doh, sorry, my mistake!

lortos_diam · Apr 8th, 2008, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Doh, sorry, my mistake!

Does anyone know how to do this?
thanx

Knowlsey · Apr 8th, 2008, 11:31 AM

Did mine on R56 a few months ago. Like you I was a bit concerned at first but it couldn't have been simpler.
It is secured by one screw which is visible in the centre. Once this has been removed it simply pops out, I think it had about 6-8 plastic poppers around it.
Get your fingers under one corner and pull with a bit of force. Once one of the poppers is released it is easier to get the rest off as you can get more fingers underneath. Don't try and pull it off in one go, work on each consecutive popper and work your way round.
You will then need to re-use the plastic retaining 'poppers' to secure the carbon scoop. Look at your old scoop to see where the poppers go, the carbon scoop replicates this.
If you get stuck give me another shout and I'l try and explain it better (If I can).
Mal

lortos_diam · Apr 8th, 2008, 01:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Knowlsey (original)

Did mine on R56 a few months ago. Like you I was a bit concerned at first but it couldn't have been simpler.
It is secured by one screw which is visible in the centre. Once this has been removed it simply pops out, I think it had about 6-8 plastic poppers around it.
Get your fingers under one corner and pull with a bit of force. Once one of the poppers is released it is easier to get the rest off as you can get more fingers underneath. Don't try and pull it off in one go, work on each consecutive popper and work your way round.
You will then need to re-use the plastic retaining 'poppers' to secure the carbon scoop. Look at your old scoop to see where the poppers go, the carbon scoop replicates this.
If you get stuck give me another shout and I'l try and explain it better (If I can).
Mal

thanx knowlsey.
i 'll let you know when I do the job.
thanx for your reply

Frisbeekylee · Apr 9th, 2008, 12:11 PM

i did mine last night and took about half an hour max. Like Knowlsey said one screw then pop it out one popper at a time. then replace all the popers into you Carbon fibre scoop and place back in.......remembering to put the screw back!! jobs a gooden!!!

Apr 5th, 2008, 08:31 AM	#1
lortos_diam MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:02 AM Posts: 29 Offline	JCW Carbon Fibre Hood Scoop Hi Just got a carbon fibre JCW hood scoop for my JCW tuned MINI Cooper S and was wondering if I can avoid fitting expenses at my dealer and fit the item on the car myself. Anyone got any idea or specific instructions on how to do it? Has anyone already done it? Some pics would be of great help Thanx in advance for your help

Apr 5th, 2008, 08:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
OJM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham, UK Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 390 Offline	I'm sure it's just a couple of screws which holds the scoop underneath the bonnet. * Just checked the Haynes manual, and it's 4 screws which attaches the scoop to the bonnet * Last edited by OJM : Apr 5th, 2008 at 09:49 AM.

Apr 7th, 2008, 10:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
OJM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham, UK Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 390 Offline	Here's a link to the manual on the Haynes site; Product: Mini Petrol (July 2001 - 05) Y to 05 Reg The manual states; "Undo the two screws and two nuts, then remove the air intake duct from the underside of the bonnet (see illustration)." Attached Thumbnails

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astilla Hmmmmm Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by lortos_diam (original) Just tried to take the original off and found it quite difficult. Maybe I should take the chance to fit a carbon scoop as my original blew off on the M42 today and I've only had the car (from new) a month.... 1988 Mini 'Designer' & 2008 MINI Cooper 'S' Works

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Apr 7th, 2008, 06:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
lortos_diam MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:02 AM Posts: 29 Offline	Just tried to take the original off and found it quite difficult. there are 2 screws and at least 3 clips which I find hard to unclip. Basically, I am afraid that something might break there. Any particular order in which I can do this? Where can I find this Haynes manual? Thanx

Apr 7th, 2008, 01:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 2,721 Offline	its a torque screw to hold the scoop in

Apr 7th, 2008, 02:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
OJM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham, UK Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 390 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by astilla (original) Maybe I should take the chance to fit a carbon scoop as my original blew off on the M42 today and I've only had the car (from new) a month.... Blew off? How the hell did the scoop blow off

Apr 7th, 2008, 09:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
lortos_diam MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:02 AM Posts: 29 Offline	the pics you uploaded are from a r53. I have a r56. has anyone done that himself? thanx

Apr 8th, 2008, 09:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
OJM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham, UK Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 390 Offline	Doh, sorry, my mistake!

Apr 8th, 2008, 11:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
lortos_diam MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:02 AM Posts: 29 Offline	Quote: Doh, sorry, my mistake! Does anyone know how to do this? thanx

Apr 8th, 2008, 11:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
Knowlsey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Darlington Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 34 Offline	Did mine on R56 a few months ago. Like you I was a bit concerned at first but it couldn't have been simpler. It is secured by one screw which is visible in the centre. Once this has been removed it simply pops out, I think it had about 6-8 plastic poppers around it. Get your fingers under one corner and pull with a bit of force. Once one of the poppers is released it is easier to get the rest off as you can get more fingers underneath. Don't try and pull it off in one go, work on each consecutive popper and work your way round. You will then need to re-use the plastic retaining 'poppers' to secure the carbon scoop. Look at your old scoop to see where the poppers go, the carbon scoop replicates this. If you get stuck give me another shout and I'l try and explain it better (If I can). Mal

Apr 8th, 2008, 01:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
lortos_diam MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:02 AM Posts: 29 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Knowlsey (original) Did mine on R56 a few months ago. Like you I was a bit concerned at first but it couldn't have been simpler. It is secured by one screw which is visible in the centre. Once this has been removed it simply pops out, I think it had about 6-8 plastic poppers around it. Get your fingers under one corner and pull with a bit of force. Once one of the poppers is released it is easier to get the rest off as you can get more fingers underneath. Don't try and pull it off in one go, work on each consecutive popper and work your way round. You will then need to re-use the plastic retaining 'poppers' to secure the carbon scoop. Look at your old scoop to see where the poppers go, the carbon scoop replicates this. If you get stuck give me another shout and I'l try and explain it better (If I can). Mal thanx knowlsey. i 'll let you know when I do the job. thanx for your reply

Apr 9th, 2008, 12:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Frisbeekylee MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 22 Offline	i did mine last night and took about half an hour max. Like Knowlsey said one screw then pop it out one popper at a time. then replace all the popers into you Carbon fibre scoop and place back in.......remembering to put the screw back!! jobs a gooden!!!

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