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MINIAC · Apr 14th, 2006, 11:24 PM

I'm just curious as to what exterior Facelift (2004-07 onward) parts owners have fitted to their cars.

Reposted as previous poll didn't allow for multiple choices

Vitesse · Apr 15th, 2006, 12:29 AM

I don't think you chose very good options!

I have aero side skirts, don't personally like the aero front or rear bumpers.
Hella driving lights.
JCW wheels and brakes.
Union Jack Mirror caps, that I'm still not 100% sure about. But they seem to make heads turn and I got them of ebay for half price, brand new and they are genuine BMW?

MINIAC · Apr 15th, 2006, 12:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Vitesse

I don't think you chose very good options!

I have aero side skirts, don't personally like the aero front or rear bumpers.
Hella driving lights.
JCW wheels and brakes.
Union Jack Mirror caps, that I'm still not 100% sure about. But they seem to make heads turn and I got them of ebay for half price, brand new and they are genuine BMW?

None of the things you listed have anything to do with the 2004-07 changes

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Apr 15th, 2006, 05:34 AM

I've got the newer head and tail lights, but the older style bumpers, so I've got the best bits of worlds

Tigger.

Baker · Apr 15th, 2006, 06:00 AM

I haven't fitted any of these myself personally (I like mine how it is

), but stuff I've seen is all on your list - there isn't really much more that the external facelift comprised of to be honest

In the profile though, I would try and shorten one bit - I wouldn't put "Facelifted Front Bumper", I'd put "Facelifted Front/Rear" to make it simpler - too many options can be a bad thing

.

The rest of the stuff is pretty right though, quite a few changing the surrounds/headlights/taillights.

donkeyontheedge · Jun 1st, 2006, 03:53 PM

Hella spots and shark grille vents + Cooper S filler cap

nylo · Jun 2nd, 2006, 08:51 AM

I updated my xenons in February, love the look of the new ones

monkeynuts · Jul 1st, 2006, 12:40 PM

Nylo - so u have an 03 or 04 mini with the facelifted xenons from 2005 + ?

I would love to get this done but dont know about price and obtaining of the lamps etc

Easy job to fit or does it require specialist?

cheers hun

tanchogirl · Jul 3rd, 2006, 05:46 AM

Have had it a week tomorrow. It is a 2002 dark silver w/white MCS. It came with checkerboard around the sunroof, and black bonnet/boot strips. Have already added white pinstripes along edges of the bonnet&boot strips and chrome lug nut covers. Have ordered a chrome hood scoop and chrome grille as well as JCW checkerboard floor mats and checkered valve stems. Most likely will also order "chrome" side moulding strips.

memphisto · Jul 3rd, 2006, 07:40 AM

I have the facelift grille on my 2002 Cooper (I always thought the original grill was too fussy, and it was difficult to clean).

The main reason for the facelift seems to be to save BMW money, but there are some positives.

Here is a list of the facelifted parts, and MY OPINION on why they are cheaper to manufacture and also any positives of the facelift.

Front Bumper: Chrome line option gives you only a few slithers of chrome, no stainless steel mesh (Looks OK)
Grille: 3 slats instead of 4 on Cooper/One, less surface area to chrome because it is smoother (Looks much less fussy)
Headlights: Finished in silver paint rather than chrome. (Better illumination for halogen headlights, xenons look very smart)
Rear Bumper: Chrome line option gives you only a few slithers of chrome (Can't think of a positive as I don't like the look of it!)
Taillights: Looks very cheap to manufacture (Better illumination for side/brake/reverse lights)

minicabrio · Jul 3rd, 2006, 07:46 AM

MINI very kindly fitted all the new facelift parts to my car before I took delivery...

LouieCoop · Jul 3rd, 2006, 07:59 AM

I have
Facelift Xenon Headlights
Facelift rear lights
Alot of my interior is facelift though I couldn't change the clock on the ceiling / roof
Annd I have the aerokit on or i'd probs have the bumpers too

Bayliner · Jul 22nd, 2006, 01:42 PM

My Mini has chrome mirror plates and white bonnet stripes. I'm really satisfied with the bonnet stripes, it looks very nice

.

It's an older model, so it has the old rear lights and headlights. I like the old style rear lights most, I think the newer type rear lights don't look good at all. However, I think the new style headlights are nicer then the old one's.
Wheels: 17" S-spoke silver.
Roof: white, with spoiler.

That's about it....for now

dc/dc · Aug 4th, 2006, 08:06 PM

I fitted the amber/black sidemarker assembly from the N/A Cooper onto my '06 MCS. Looks much better than the chrome/clear S sidemarkers. Purchased them from the BMW dealer next door to my MINI dealer, and took about 5 minutes to install both sides thanks to the advice from my Motoring Advisor.

MJS · Sep 25th, 2006, 12:31 PM

I changed the front and rear bumpers and grille on my black cooper, looks really well now and changed the grille surround on my S. Makes a big difference.

venox22 · Sep 25th, 2006, 12:37 PM

what about the facelift grills near the front windscreen???

I have these fitted!!

nylo · Sep 25th, 2006, 04:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by venox22 (original)

what about the facelift grills near the front windscreen???

I have these fitted!!

What's the difference, Bryn? Much?

venox22 · Sep 29th, 2006, 12:49 PM

not alot really although they do look better and they dont have that crappy foam behind them that falls off!!

Had mine changed under warranty!!

1andy · Dec 11th, 2006, 12:48 PM

I have put new xenons on.

djgaz · Dec 31st, 2006, 11:54 PM

i'v put on the aero kit and added Cooper S side grills (indicators) and the 17" cooper s alloys

Apr 14th, 2006, 11:24 PM	#1
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 03:55 PM Posts: 8,319 Online	What exterior Facelift parts have you fitted to your MINI? I'm just curious as to what exterior Facelift (2004-07 onward) parts owners have fitted to their cars. Reposted as previous poll didn't allow for multiple choices

Apr 15th, 2006, 05:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 4,512 Offline	I've got the newer head and tail lights, but the older style bumpers, so I've got the best bits of worlds Tigger. May 08: No longer posting on Mini2. In future I can always be contacted HERE

Jun 1st, 2006, 03:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
donkeyontheedge MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sittingbourne Local Time: 10:55 PM Posts: 102 Offline	Hella spots and shark grille vents + Cooper S filler cap Happiness is a warm MINI

Jul 1st, 2006, 12:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 5,100 Offline	Nylo - so u have an 03 or 04 mini with the facelifted xenons from 2005 + ? I would love to get this done but dont know about price and obtaining of the lamps etc Easy job to fit or does it require specialist? cheers hun m o n k e y : n u t s

Jul 22nd, 2006, 01:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bayliner MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 50 Offline	My Mini has chrome mirror plates and white bonnet stripes. I'm really satisfied with the bonnet stripes, it looks very nice . It's an older model, so it has the old rear lights and headlights. I like the old style rear lights most, I think the newer type rear lights don't look good at all. However, I think the new style headlights are nicer then the old one's. Wheels: 17" S-spoke silver. Roof: white, with spoiler. That's about it....for now Attached Thumbnails

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Front Bumper	10	29.41%
Grille	17	50.00%
Headlights	11	32.35%
Rear Bumper	9	26.47%
Taillights	11	32.35%
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Apr 15th, 2006, 12:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vitesse MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Biggin Hill Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 638 Offline	I don't think you chose very good options! I have aero side skirts, don't personally like the aero front or rear bumpers. Hella driving lights. JCW wheels and brakes. Union Jack Mirror caps, that I'm still not 100% sure about. But they seem to make heads turn and I got them of ebay for half price, brand new and they are genuine BMW?

Apr 15th, 2006, 12:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 03:55 PM Posts: 8,319 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Vitesse I don't think you chose very good options! I have aero side skirts, don't personally like the aero front or rear bumpers. Hella driving lights. JCW wheels and brakes. Union Jack Mirror caps, that I'm still not 100% sure about. But they seem to make heads turn and I got them of ebay for half price, brand new and they are genuine BMW? None of the things you listed have anything to do with the 2004-07 changes

Apr 15th, 2006, 06:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 4,270 Offline	I haven't fitted any of these myself personally (I like mine how it is ), but stuff I've seen is all on your list - there isn't really much more that the external facelift comprised of to be honest In the profile though, I would try and shorten one bit - I wouldn't put "Facelifted Front Bumper", I'd put "Facelifted Front/Rear" to make it simpler - too many options can be a bad thing . The rest of the stuff is pretty right though, quite a few changing the surrounds/headlights/taillights.

Jun 2nd, 2006, 08:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 17,145 Offline	I updated my xenons in February, love the look of the new ones

Jul 3rd, 2006, 05:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
tanchogirl Exira K Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: wisconsin Local Time: 05:55 PM Posts: 27 Offline	Have had it a week tomorrow. It is a 2002 dark silver w/white MCS. It came with checkerboard around the sunroof, and black bonnet/boot strips. Have already added white pinstripes along edges of the bonnet&boot strips and chrome lug nut covers. Have ordered a chrome hood scoop and chrome grille as well as JCW checkerboard floor mats and checkered valve stems. Most likely will also order "chrome" side moulding strips.

Jul 3rd, 2006, 07:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
memphisto MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bucks Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 166 Offline	I have the facelift grille on my 2002 Cooper (I always thought the original grill was too fussy, and it was difficult to clean). The main reason for the facelift seems to be to save BMW money, but there are some positives. Here is a list of the facelifted parts, and MY OPINION on why they are cheaper to manufacture and also any positives of the facelift. Front Bumper: Chrome line option gives you only a few slithers of chrome, no stainless steel mesh (Looks OK) Grille: 3 slats instead of 4 on Cooper/One, less surface area to chrome because it is smoother (Looks much less fussy) Headlights: Finished in silver paint rather than chrome. (Better illumination for halogen headlights, xenons look very smart) Rear Bumper: Chrome line option gives you only a few slithers of chrome (Can't think of a positive as I don't like the look of it!) Taillights: Looks very cheap to manufacture (Better illumination for side/brake/reverse lights)

Jul 3rd, 2006, 07:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 15,028 Offline	MINI very kindly fitted all the new facelift parts to my car before I took delivery...

Jul 3rd, 2006, 07:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
LouieCoop Loui The Mini Dude Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 10:55 PM Posts: 160 Offline	I have Facelift Xenon Headlights Facelift rear lights Alot of my interior is facelift though I couldn't change the clock on the ceiling / roof Annd I have the aerokit on or i'd probs have the bumpers too

Aug 4th, 2006, 08:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
dc/dc In Search of Sunrise... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Local Time: 06:55 PM Posts: 22 Offline	I fitted the amber/black sidemarker assembly from the N/A Cooper onto my '06 MCS. Looks much better than the chrome/clear S sidemarkers. Purchased them from the BMW dealer next door to my MINI dealer, and took about 5 minutes to install both sides thanks to the advice from my Motoring Advisor.

Sep 25th, 2006, 12:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
MJS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 321 Offline	I changed the front and rear bumpers and grille on my black cooper, looks really well now and changed the grille surround on my S. Makes a big difference.

Sep 25th, 2006, 12:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
venox22 only the brave! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincs Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	what about the facelift grills near the front windscreen??? I have these fitted!!

Sep 25th, 2006, 04:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 17,145 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by venox22 (original) what about the facelift grills near the front windscreen??? I have these fitted!! What's the difference, Bryn? Much?

Sep 29th, 2006, 12:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
venox22 only the brave! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincs Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	not alot really although they do look better and they dont have that crappy foam behind them that falls off!! Had mine changed under warranty!!

Dec 11th, 2006, 12:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
1andy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: solihull Birmingham Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 89 Offline	I have put new xenons on.

Dec 31st, 2006, 11:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
djgaz MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: N.ireland Local Time: 10:55 PM Posts: 24 Offline	i'v put on the aero kit and added Cooper S side grills (indicators) and the 17" cooper s alloys

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