[Aberdeen Al]

Hello!

Looking for some help please!

Does the black Aero Grille fit straight on to the Cooper S without modifications?

And if so how do you re-attach the spotlights as the brackets I have go through the slats in the grille!

Any help on this would be v.much appreciated.

Cheers,

Al

[laura f]

top bit fits easy, middle bit no, see here.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/...inks-pics.html

as for re-attaching spotlights i believe you have to cut bits out of the top bit of grille to do that

[KMK163]

Guys can i ask something? Wht do you think? Soptlights suits well with aero body kit and especially front grille? Or shall the car be left as it is plain when an aero kit i fitted. I am confused what to do. Install spotlights on aero grill or not

[KMK163]

The question is just for show off purposes i mean not if they are working fine or not. Do they look better on an aero front rather than leave it plain? Opinions please

[Rampant Lion]

Hi
See attached for pics. It is personal preferance as to whether you like it or not but I reckon it tops off the kit....

You can fit the middle section one of three ways to the bumper. These I have listed below in level of difficulty
1. Buy the Lohen piece, it isn't cheap but appears easy
2. Cut off the tabs and excess plastic then glue it on with Windscreen glue (I did this before I got the full kit)
3. Get the original piece and cut away the excess plastic but create new tabs from the excess (See in the sticky section of this forum for full instructions)

As for cutting the grill, the OEM spotlights come with a template which shows what to cut away. As mine are PIAA's I didn't get this so I had to measure them using my stripes as the guide as to where the brackets should sit. This wasnt too hard as the stripes are a good guide but remeber to measure 5 times and cut once!

If you dont have stripes to judge PM me and I check the exact loactions to cut, eg. One Hex up three in,

[KMK163]

I dont have the stripes though you are right. Now the next question as you are far more expert than me go for OEM spotlights or buy aftermarket ones? What do you think?

[Baker]

Depends if you're after performance or looks. The OEM ones are not as powerful as aftermarket ones, but the look IMHO suits the car better - nice rounded shape, perfect size, etc. Aftermarkets don't look as good (again, IMHO), but are a lot more powerful in most cases - but also cheaper.

[SalemMINIDriver]

See the attatched file for info on the aero grill modifications necessary to mount factory driving lights:

http://motoringfile.com/howto/Driving_Lights_902.pdf

[NickyJ]

Hi KMK

Here's the before and after pics of my car, I love my Hella spots, personally I prefer them to the smaller MINI ones

Nicky

[KMK163]

Thanks for the picture NickyJ. Yes i find your spot lights pretty nice too. Can you tell me exactly the model type and brand of these lights? Thanks in advance.

[NickyJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by KMK163

Thanks for the picture NickyJ. Yes i find your spot lights pretty nice too. Can you tell me exactly the model type and brand of these lights? Thanks in advance.

I'm not sure of the exact model type, but they are made by Hella specifically for a MINI.

Hope that helps

Nicky

[Rampant Lion]

Quote: Originally Posted by KMK163

I dont have the stripes though you are right. Now the next question as you are far more expert than me go for OEM spotlights or buy aftermarket ones? What do you think?

Personally I think the size of the OEM ones are better looking but I couldn't justify the cost or looks (I don't like the chrome backs). I got the PIAA's because they are a similar size (slightly larger), have a black back, replacable globes, cheaper and I like actually like the stone grille's. Once again personal preferance...

[Aberdeen Al]

Thanks to all that replied with hints & tips.....................now need some time to fit them all