So, I'm at a stand still with my 2002 MINI.

There are a few small cosmetic things I'd love to update and I was just wondering if it was an option? (Any information on pricing would be awesome as well.)

-- Steering wheel: Bought the car used and the steering wheel is a bit beat up. I know I can replace it, but are the steering wheels available on later models able to work in a 2002?

-- Pedals: My pedals are a bit boring. Same thing: are the silver (or chrome?) pedals in later models available for a 2002 (and where would I buy them)?

-- Side panels: The "arm rests" (or whatever you would call them) are a bit beat up, paint faded and peeled and whatnot. How much are these generally to replace?

-- Fuel cover: A lot of MINIs have the chrome gas cover, where as mine is a solid green. Is this an available upgrade as well?

Another question, not related to cosmetic updates, but rather a needed fix. The passenger side door lock doesn't go up and down, based on being locked or unlocked, respectively. Is this a simple, cheap fix?

Thanks for any help. Wanted to fit as much as I could into one thread, instead of creating a few for small questions.

For the record... I thought I was posting this thread in the First Gen. Int. and Ice section. My apologies.

Hi

Fuel cap can be changed for a cooper s type on Check out this link

MINI Cooper Forum - MINI2 Mini Cooper Forums - FAQ & DIY: Exterior Styling and Modifications (http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?faq=faq_exterior#faq_faq_fuelcap)

The door look could be a few things it sounds like the actuator item 1 .they have a tendancy to stick and jam.
Can it be opened buy using the handle inside or out ?

RealOEM.com BMW R53 Cooper S DOOR HANDLE FRONT/LOCK, SINGLE PARTS (http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=RE32&mospid=48020&btnr=51_7749&hg=51&fg=10)

Arm rest item 12 can be got from bmw/mini there are a few type so you will need to do a bit of research on them or post a picture here and someone will help you out :-) Or the other option is to find a local trim shop that might redo them for you

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=RE32&mospid=48020&btnr=51_5653&hg=51&fg=50

eBay is a good place for internal trim also check out the classifieds here at mini2

Yeah, the door opens fine, inside and out. It even locks when I lock the car, just the little knob doesn't move. Not the biggest annoyance ever, I suppose. Still frustrating. And thanks for the link for the S-style fuel cap.

Hi ya no problem

Have a look at this link it shows you how to remove trim ect

The door knob may be jammed or have come unclipped in the actuator but if you know someone or you have a tool kit it is an easy job to remov the door panel and look is link will help you some really good info in there :-)

MINI Cooper Forum - MINI2 Mini Cooper Forums - FAQ & DIY: Interior and In Car Entertainment (http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?faq=faq_interior#faq_faq_removal)

Also it tells you how to change the pedals over and also part numbers :-)

Awesome. Last question-- where would I get these parts? Thru MINI or is there somewhere online these are available? Or would the dealer be able to replace these?

In the USA you can try Minimania:
Mini Cooper Parts and Mini Cooper Accessories! Cooper S and Clubman (http://www.minimania.com/)

Also more info on fitting the Chrome fuel cap here:
Fitting: Cooper S Fuel Cap / Side Skirts - Forums (http://forum.minicooper.org/showthread.php?t=10383)