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neilians · Apr 25th, 2008, 03:11 PM

Just changed my dash trims to black & white chequered to complement the decals Phil (Mini Pirate) fitted for me, here are a few photos.

Bluebabe · Apr 25th, 2008, 06:01 PM

They look superb

Neilians!!!! Thinking of doing them myself. Are they the same as BMW offer or vinyl add ons? Oh and how much?

airbusA346 · Apr 25th, 2008, 06:23 PM

Somebody likes their gadgets.

neilians · Apr 25th, 2008, 06:26 PM

Hi Blubabe, they're are the official BMW panels, only took 30mins to fit, the drivers side dead easy to change just pulls off, passenger side takes a bit more work.

Neilians

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 25th, 2008, 06:55 PM

Cool!!

Bluebabe · Apr 25th, 2008, 09:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by neilians (original)

Hi Blubabe, they're are the official BMW panels, only took 30mins to fit, the drivers side dead easy to change just pulls off, passenger side takes a bit more work.

Neilians

How much difference are they in price compared to bmw?

mister.t · Apr 25th, 2008, 10:11 PM

I love those

I'd consider having that for sure when I get an R56

JpMcC · Apr 26th, 2008, 04:43 PM

did you have the piano black trim on before hand? I am looking for the piano black trim and could be interested if the price is right

Bluebabe · Apr 30th, 2008, 09:57 AM

Hey Phil, (mini pirate)
what sort of cost are you doing for the Chequer dash supply and fit?

Bonj · Apr 30th, 2008, 05:37 PM

I love the centre console. Woould really like to get that done on mine. How much did it cost if you don't mind me asking.
Cheers

neilians · May 1st, 2008, 06:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bluebabe (original)

How much difference are they in price compared to bmw?

Hi Bluebabe, the main trims are the BMW/MINI parts, they cost just over £105 from main dealer.

Quote: Originally Posted by Bonj (original)

I love the centre console. Woould really like to get that done on mine. How much did it cost if you don't mind me asking.
Cheers

Hi Bonj, I got the centre panel domed decal from Aesthetic Creations in the USA for about £30 depending on exchange rate, they deliver to the UK.
They match the MINI parts very well & easy to fit as self adhesive.

neilians · May 1st, 2008, 07:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JpMcC (original)

did you have the piano black trim on before hand? I am looking for the piano black trim and could be interested if the price is right

Hi JpMcC, Yes, my original trims were piano black, if you're interested in them, I'll take any reasonable offer!

neilians · May 1st, 2008, 07:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original)

Somebody likes their gadgets.

I like my toys!

minijess · May 2nd, 2008, 10:42 PM

wow wish i never saw this, they are too cool for words!!!!

i want them!!

Jess

Mejy Poo · May 5th, 2008, 03:33 PM

Hey is your old piano black trim still on offer??

I'm interested too???

Or am I too late?

Mej

Bluebabe · Jun 16th, 2008, 06:28 PM

Hey Neilians.
Sorry if this comes across more stupid!

Did you come across instructions for the fitting of the dash and if so where? or did you just work it out!
It looks like the passenger side screws on from the underneath/inside of the secret compartmrnt door.
I have no idea how the drivers side can be pulled off!

They look so good I am def going to do it myself somehow!

I have ordered the centre consul vinyl from aesethtic creations, boy they are a long time coming!

At least they pre warn you about the delay with explanation on the site!

Any advice would be appreciated.
Regards Bluebabe

neilians · Jun 17th, 2008, 08:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bluebabe (original)

Hey Neilians.
Sorry if this comes across more stupid!

Did you come across instructions for the fitting of the dash and if so where? or did you just work it out!
It looks like the passenger side screws on from the underneath/inside of the secret compartmrnt door.
I have no idea how the drivers side can be pulled off!

They look so good I am def going to do it myself somehow!

I have ordered the centre consul vinyl from aesethtic creations, boy they are a long time coming!

At least they pre warn you about the delay with explanation on the site!

Any advice would be appreciated.
Regards Bluebabe

The drivers side is the easy one, just drop the steering wheel adjustment as low as you can then get your fingers in the gap between the panel & steering column & pull towards you, it'll just pop off. You can take the tacho off to give yourself more space but I managed to wangle it out.

The passenger side is a bit more tricky as including the screws it clips over the hinged door frame & you need to get wedges in to release the clips, I'd recommend getting the panel removal tools from Mike the MINI at New MINI stuff. There's lots of creaking plastic sounds but just take your time & it'll eventually come free.

When fitting the Aesthetic Creations centre consul panel I'd recommend having a hair drier to hand on it's lowest setting to warm the decal so it follows the curve of the panel & also warms the adhesive so it bonds better.
I was impressed with the decals as the finish matches the MINI parts very well.

What finish are you going for ?

Good luck !

Ian

Bluebabe · Jun 17th, 2008, 01:51 PM

Thanks a million Neilians!

The advice will help!
I will probably take your advice to get the tool kit from mikey the mini.
The finish will be the same as yours as I am doing a check theme throughout!

Will post up as I progress. Keep a look out!
Thanks again Bluebabe!!

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neilians Notts MINI Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spondon, Derby Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 77 Offline	Black & White Chequered Dash Trim Just changed my dash trims to black & white chequered to complement the decals Phil (Mini Pirate) fitted for me, here are a few photos. Attached Thumbnails

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Bluebabe Bad To The Bone My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Poor Town Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 152 Offline	Dash fitting advice? Hey Neilians. Sorry if this comes across more stupid! Did you come across instructions for the fitting of the dash and if so where? or did you just work it out! It looks like the passenger side screws on from the underneath/inside of the secret compartmrnt door. I have no idea how the drivers side can be pulled off! They look so good I am def going to do it myself somehow! I have ordered the centre consul vinyl from aesethtic creations, boy they are a long time coming! At least they pre warn you about the delay with explanation on the site! Any advice would be appreciated. Regards Bluebabe Check Point Charlie

Jun 17th, 2008, 01:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bluebabe Bad To The Bone My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Poor Town Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 152 Offline	Thanks Neilians Thanks a million Neilians! The advice will help! I will probably take your advice to get the tool kit from mikey the mini. The finish will be the same as yours as I am doing a check theme throughout! Will post up as I progress. Keep a look out! Thanks again Bluebabe!! Check Point Charlie

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Apr 25th, 2008, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bluebabe Bad To The Bone My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Poor Town Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 152 Offline	They look superb Neilians!!!! Thinking of doing them myself. Are they the same as BMW offer or vinyl add ons? Oh and how much?

Apr 25th, 2008, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
neilians Notts MINI Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spondon, Derby Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 77 Offline	Hi Blubabe, they're are the official BMW panels, only took 30mins to fit, the drivers side dead easy to change just pulls off, passenger side takes a bit more work. Neilians

Apr 25th, 2008, 09:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bluebabe Bad To The Bone My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Poor Town Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 152 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by neilians (original) Hi Blubabe, they're are the official BMW panels, only took 30mins to fit, the drivers side dead easy to change just pulls off, passenger side takes a bit more work. Neilians How much difference are they in price compared to bmw?

Apr 25th, 2008, 10:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
mister.t 5 days!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 6,329 Offline	I love those I'd consider having that for sure when I get an R56

Apr 26th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
JpMcC JP :-) My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 1,856 Offline	did you have the piano black trim on before hand? I am looking for the piano black trim and could be interested if the price is right

Apr 30th, 2008, 09:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bluebabe Bad To The Bone My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Poor Town Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 152 Offline	Hey Phil, (mini pirate) what sort of cost are you doing for the Chequer dash supply and fit?

Apr 30th, 2008, 05:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bonj MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 190 Offline	I love the centre console. Woould really like to get that done on mine. How much did it cost if you don't mind me asking. Cheers

May 1st, 2008, 06:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
neilians Notts MINI Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spondon, Derby Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 77 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bluebabe (original) How much difference are they in price compared to bmw? Hi Bluebabe, the main trims are the BMW/MINI parts, they cost just over £105 from main dealer. Quote: Originally Posted by Bonj (original) I love the centre console. Woould really like to get that done on mine. How much did it cost if you don't mind me asking. Cheers Hi Bonj, I got the centre panel domed decal from Aesthetic Creations in the USA for about £30 depending on exchange rate, they deliver to the UK. They match the MINI parts very well & easy to fit as self adhesive.

May 1st, 2008, 07:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
neilians Notts MINI Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spondon, Derby Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 77 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JpMcC (original) did you have the piano black trim on before hand? I am looking for the piano black trim and could be interested if the price is right Hi JpMcC, Yes, my original trims were piano black, if you're interested in them, I'll take any reasonable offer!

May 1st, 2008, 07:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
neilians Notts MINI Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spondon, Derby Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 77 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original) Somebody likes their gadgets. I like my toys!

May 2nd, 2008, 10:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
minijess MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 286 Offline	wow wish i never saw this, they are too cool for words!!!! i want them!! Jess

May 5th, 2008, 03:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mejy Poo MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 372 Offline	Hey is your old piano black trim still on offer?? I'm interested too??? Or am I too late? Mej

Jun 17th, 2008, 08:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
neilians Notts MINI Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spondon, Derby Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 77 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bluebabe (original) Hey Neilians. Sorry if this comes across more stupid! Did you come across instructions for the fitting of the dash and if so where? or did you just work it out! It looks like the passenger side screws on from the underneath/inside of the secret compartmrnt door. I have no idea how the drivers side can be pulled off! They look so good I am def going to do it myself somehow! I have ordered the centre consul vinyl from aesethtic creations, boy they are a long time coming! At least they pre warn you about the delay with explanation on the site! Any advice would be appreciated. Regards Bluebabe The drivers side is the easy one, just drop the steering wheel adjustment as low as you can then get your fingers in the gap between the panel & steering column & pull towards you, it'll just pop off. You can take the tacho off to give yourself more space but I managed to wangle it out. The passenger side is a bit more tricky as including the screws it clips over the hinged door frame & you need to get wedges in to release the clips, I'd recommend getting the panel removal tools from Mike the MINI at New MINI stuff. There's lots of creaking plastic sounds but just take your time & it'll eventually come free. When fitting the Aesthetic Creations centre consul panel I'd recommend having a hair drier to hand on it's lowest setting to warm the decal so it follows the curve of the panel & also warms the adhesive so it bonds better. I was impressed with the decals as the finish matches the MINI parts very well. What finish are you going for ? Good luck ! Ian

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