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Roofas · Oct 21st, 2005, 10:32 PM

Bit peeved after being told that the 'mesh' on the rear bumper on my Aero Kit is a sticker. I mean, £1300 for an Aero Kit and the 'mesh' on the back is a bloody sticker! Anyways, has anyone had this and removed it (the sticker, not the bumper)? I want the rear bumper to match the front mesh at the front (black) and was planning to spray the 'mesh' black - lucky another S owner pointed that out to me. BMW really know how to take the p sometimes

Roofas · Oct 22nd, 2005, 08:25 AM

would a hairdyrer work?

Paul · Oct 22nd, 2005, 08:48 AM

This really cheapens the aero kit for me, it looks good from a distance, but a sticker you'd expect on a scale model, not the real thing.

Baker · Oct 22nd, 2005, 09:01 AM

Yeah, I remember not being able to believe it when I first found out.. why on an OEM bodykit would a manufacturer go from mesh (Coop S bumper) to sicker...

minicore · Oct 23rd, 2005, 06:46 PM

The first time I ever saw an Aero kitted MINI, the first thing I did was poke the "mesh" in the rear bumper... I couldn't believe it was a sticker!

I do know a few people who've ordered their kit WITHOUT the stickers... not sure how easy they are to remove though, once they've been stuck on?

Roofas · Oct 23rd, 2005, 07:02 PM

It does look nice but I wanted a meaner look and for it to match the front ie black - maybe i'll ask my dealer if they know what to do about it

Smurfn · Oct 23rd, 2005, 07:54 PM

I would be peeved off too

Rayman · Oct 23rd, 2005, 10:00 PM

I have had the stickers stuck on mine, i removed them as i think it looks better without them. The hardest thing about removing them is getting the very edge of the sticker to come up as they are quite tight, its hard to get them started so to speak.
Once there off it leaves a lot of left over adhesive, some white spirit sorted that out tho and it comes off quite easily when you apply loads!
You can get some proper mesh from minisport, its on there demo, they do the full kit for aero, looks ok!

~Marcus~ · Oct 24th, 2005, 11:40 AM

I agree that the rear sticker is naff and a joke when you've paid over a grand.

I've ordered the Aero bumpers (prefer the S skirts) fully colour coded but will be fitting mesh inserts from Minisport.com, they're available here:

http://www.minisport.com/new-mini-sh...t-product.html

Lucky Dave · Oct 24th, 2005, 11:43 AM

I have a spare set of new stickers of you change you mind !

Roofas · Oct 24th, 2005, 12:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MaxxUK

I agree that the rear sticker is naff and a joke when you've paid over a grand.

I've ordered the Aero bumpers (prefer the S skirts) fully colour coded but will be fitting mesh inserts from Minisport.com, they're available here:

http://www.minisport.com/new-mini-sh...t-product.html

does that involve cutting holes in the rear bumper?

Gr1zzLy · Oct 24th, 2005, 12:08 PM

man.. what a rip and here i was just abt to go asking bmw how much the aero kit costs..

~Marcus~ · Oct 24th, 2005, 12:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mini johnny

does that involve cutting holes in the rear bumper?

I'll have to get back to you on that one no fitting instructions on the website and kit hasn't arrived yet. Getting a local garage to do it for me (not rip off BMW)

PS your MINI looks sweeeet, that's the effect I'm going for colour coded Aero kit with X-lites (except mine are white

)

minicore · Oct 24th, 2005, 05:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mini johnny

does that involve cutting holes in the rear bumper?

I could be wrong, but I've seen this fitted and it LOOKS like it just sticks on (much like the stickers, but less naff).

~Marcus~ · Oct 25th, 2005, 07:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicore

I could be wrong, but I've seen this fitted and it LOOKS like it just sticks on (much like the stickers, but less naff).

At the end of the day the standard MCS and Aero kit have rear air vents that are phoney fake and totally unnecessary, but rather have something that actually looks like it might be an air vent and not just a sticker...

Lucky Dave · Oct 25th, 2005, 07:24 AM

If you do manage to cut and make a vent, all that is behind it is a big silver heat shield...

I suppose you could "remove" some of that to let some air pass through cooling the exhaust.

I glad i did not go for the daylight robbery aero kit !

nylo · Oct 25th, 2005, 09:46 PM

Hey guys. I took off the fake mesh on mine last week. As Rayman says, it's just a case of getting your nail under the corner to start it, and then unpeeling it. Lots of white spirit and elbow grease needed to get the remaining glue off, but well worth it in my opinion.

Don't be afraid of doing it, it's dead easy

Before:

After:

Roofas · Oct 26th, 2005, 01:05 PM

errrrr, I think I'll leave it - looks better before!

Mister · Oct 26th, 2005, 08:45 PM

It's an f-ing sticker???!!! That's so incredibly cheesy and cheap for something so pricey. I've always loved the way the aero kit looks, but have never seen one close up and personal.

I think I'll wait awhile to order the complete kit. Perhaps if enough people complain about the sticker shock they'll do away with it or use real mesh. That's just terrible!

Nylo: You're right. It looks better plain without the cheesy sticker.

nylo · Oct 27th, 2005, 06:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mister

It's an f-ing sticker???!!! That's so incredibly cheesy and cheap for something so pricey. I've always loved the way the aero kit looks, but have never seen one close up and personal.

I think I'll wait awhile to order the complete kit. Perhaps if enough people complain about the sticker shock they'll do away with it or use real mesh. That's just terrible!

Nylo: You're right. It looks better plain without the cheesy sticker.

Thanks Mister

Oct 21st, 2005, 10:32 PM	#1
Roofas BMW Quality - LOL!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Luton (pron: Loo'un) Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 730 Online	Pseudo mesh on Aero Kit rear bumper Bit peeved after being told that the 'mesh' on the rear bumper on my Aero Kit is a sticker. I mean, £1300 for an Aero Kit and the 'mesh' on the back is a bloody sticker! Anyways, has anyone had this and removed it (the sticker, not the bumper)? I want the rear bumper to match the front mesh at the front (black) and was planning to spray the 'mesh' black - lucky another S owner pointed that out to me. BMW really know how to take the p sometimes Lies need defending all the time. The truth defends itself.

Oct 22nd, 2005, 08:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Roofas BMW Quality - LOL!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Luton (pron: Loo'un) Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 730 Online	would a hairdyrer work? Lies need defending all the time. The truth defends itself.

Oct 22nd, 2005, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 41,218 Offline	This really cheapens the aero kit for me, it looks good from a distance, but a sticker you'd expect on a scale model, not the real thing. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Oct 23rd, 2005, 07:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Roofas BMW Quality - LOL!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Luton (pron: Loo'un) Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 730 Online	It does look nice but I wanted a meaner look and for it to match the front ie black - maybe i'll ask my dealer if they know what to do about it Lies need defending all the time. The truth defends itself.

Oct 23rd, 2005, 07:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 02:56 AM Posts: 42,699 Offline	I would be peeved off too http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

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Oct 22nd, 2005, 09:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 02:56 AM Posts: 4,270 Offline	Yeah, I remember not being able to believe it when I first found out.. why on an OEM bodykit would a manufacturer go from mesh (Coop S bumper) to sicker...

Oct 23rd, 2005, 06:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
minicore Eat my dust. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 2,186 Offline	The first time I ever saw an Aero kitted MINI, the first thing I did was poke the "mesh" in the rear bumper... I couldn't believe it was a sticker! I do know a few people who've ordered their kit WITHOUT the stickers... not sure how easy they are to remove though, once they've been stuck on?

Oct 23rd, 2005, 10:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rayman "Buying and selling" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warrington Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 948 Offline	I have had the stickers stuck on mine, i removed them as i think it looks better without them. The hardest thing about removing them is getting the very edge of the sticker to come up as they are quite tight, its hard to get them started so to speak. Once there off it leaves a lot of left over adhesive, some white spirit sorted that out tho and it comes off quite easily when you apply loads! You can get some proper mesh from minisport, its on there demo, they do the full kit for aero, looks ok! 2001 cooper (sold) 1995 Supra RZ-S TT auto in white.

Oct 24th, 2005, 11:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
~Marcus~ No JCW for me :o( Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London & Hampshire Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 1,955 Offline	I agree that the rear sticker is naff and a joke when you've paid over a grand. I've ordered the Aero bumpers (prefer the S skirts) fully colour coded but will be fitting mesh inserts from Minisport.com, they're available here: http://www.minisport.com/new-mini-sh...t-product.html My Blog

Oct 24th, 2005, 11:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 800 Online	I have a spare set of new stickers of you change you mind !

Oct 24th, 2005, 12:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Roofas BMW Quality - LOL!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Luton (pron: Loo'un) Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 730 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by MaxxUK I agree that the rear sticker is naff and a joke when you've paid over a grand. I've ordered the Aero bumpers (prefer the S skirts) fully colour coded but will be fitting mesh inserts from Minisport.com, they're available here: http://www.minisport.com/new-mini-sh...t-product.html does that involve cutting holes in the rear bumper? Lies need defending all the time. The truth defends itself.

Oct 24th, 2005, 12:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Gr1zzLy Crapping in the woods... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 1,757 Offline	man.. what a rip and here i was just abt to go asking bmw how much the aero kit costs..

Oct 24th, 2005, 12:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
~Marcus~ No JCW for me :o( Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London & Hampshire Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 1,955 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mini johnny does that involve cutting holes in the rear bumper? I'll have to get back to you on that one no fitting instructions on the website and kit hasn't arrived yet. Getting a local garage to do it for me (not rip off BMW) PS your MINI looks sweeeet, that's the effect I'm going for colour coded Aero kit with X-lites (except mine are white ) My Blog

Oct 24th, 2005, 05:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
minicore Eat my dust. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 2,186 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mini johnny does that involve cutting holes in the rear bumper? I could be wrong, but I've seen this fitted and it LOOKS like it just sticks on (much like the stickers, but less naff).

Oct 25th, 2005, 07:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
~Marcus~ No JCW for me :o( Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London & Hampshire Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 1,955 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicore I could be wrong, but I've seen this fitted and it LOOKS like it just sticks on (much like the stickers, but less naff). At the end of the day the standard MCS and Aero kit have rear air vents that are phoney fake and totally unnecessary, but rather have something that actually looks like it might be an air vent and not just a sticker... My Blog

Oct 25th, 2005, 07:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 800 Online	If you do manage to cut and make a vent, all that is behind it is a big silver heat shield... I suppose you could "remove" some of that to let some air pass through cooling the exhaust. I glad i did not go for the daylight robbery aero kit !

Oct 25th, 2005, 09:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 18,559 Offline	Hey guys. I took off the fake mesh on mine last week. As Rayman says, it's just a case of getting your nail under the corner to start it, and then unpeeling it. Lots of white spirit and elbow grease needed to get the remaining glue off, but well worth it in my opinion. Don't be afraid of doing it, it's dead easy Before: After: photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Oct 26th, 2005, 01:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
Roofas BMW Quality - LOL!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Luton (pron: Loo'un) Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 730 Online	errrrr, I think I'll leave it - looks better before! Lies need defending all the time. The truth defends itself.

Oct 26th, 2005, 08:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mister Uranus is composed of gas My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ghettoville, CA Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 3,170 Online	It's an f-ing sticker???!!! That's so incredibly cheesy and cheap for something so pricey. I've always loved the way the aero kit looks, but have never seen one close up and personal. I think I'll wait awhile to order the complete kit. Perhaps if enough people complain about the sticker shock they'll do away with it or use real mesh. That's just terrible! Nylo: You're right. It looks better plain without the cheesy sticker.

Oct 27th, 2005, 06:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 18,559 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mister It's an f-ing sticker???!!! That's so incredibly cheesy and cheap for something so pricey. I've always loved the way the aero kit looks, but have never seen one close up and personal. I think I'll wait awhile to order the complete kit. Perhaps if enough people complain about the sticker shock they'll do away with it or use real mesh. That's just terrible! Nylo: You're right. It looks better plain without the cheesy sticker. Thanks Mister photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

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