Im thinking of getting the S skirts for my cooper, im just wondering whats needed to install the S skirts myself, ive read the DIY guide but its not that helpful.

Ive checked out my current cooper skirts & it seems all i have to do is unscrew 7 or so screws on each skirt & then screw the S skirt in the existing holes.

Is there anything else i need to know or is it as easy as it looks ?

Any advice will be great, thanks. :)

Daniel

I haven't done it yet but intend to. I believe there are some push in clips that you have to pull out as well. I think it's easy to break these, so you need to order a set from your dealer before you start the job (they only cost a few pence/cents each)

Let us know how you get along :)

Hey Daniel

It's any easy job. After you have removed the stainless steel sill plates, there are 4/5 plugs underneath. Simply turn 90 degs to remove. Remove screws underneath. You should be then about to pull the skirt off (yes this step destroys 9 - 10 plus - cheap to replace, I spent ~$30 in clips). I believe that new skirts come with clips - mine was second hand so I had to buy new clips. Reverse to put skirt back on. Be careful when removing sill plate, as they are expensive.

I thought the instructions were actually good.

Any questions let me know.

Cheers
Chris :):):)

Search for S side skirts, or check the FAQ & DIY section for a full guide.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?faq=faq_exterior#faq_faq_sideskirts

HELP ME PLEASE !!!

Does anyone know if its possible not to break the 8 clips off when taking the cooper skirts off ?

Daniel

I believe you have to buy new clips, but they are cheap, only a few dollars each.

cool, im doing a similar job on my aero skirts, if i was to ask bmw for these clips, what are they called exactly, is there a part number?

also, on an aero skirt, is there double sided tape involved, my second hand skirts have some soft strip on the underside??!

or is there a good guide to fitting, apart from the bmw pdf?

Got the skirts on. :D

I ended up getting new clips with the skirts.....broke the old ones.

Was alittle tricky with the sill, but got there with some fishing line.

Looks pretty :cool: now with the new skirts.

Daniel