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R99 · Jun 1st, 2007, 09:30 PM

Hi all

Just a quick question regarding Cooper S bumpers, and whether or not they can be fitted to a ONE D. Baisically, I have found these bumpers on E-Bay, in the right colour for my car (astro black)

eBay.co.uk: MINI Cooper S R53 F & R Bumpers Astro Black -NO RESERVE (item 300115695242 end time 06-Jun-07 21:15:13 BST)

What I want to know, is obviously the ONE D's exaust is hidden behind the rear bumper, and the Cooper S has twin central zausts... BUT could I simply remove the bottom of my bumper and clip that onto the S bumpers, to repace the one with the cut out for the exausts.

Which would then in effect 'blank out' the recess for the twin exausts, and keep my exaust hidden? The reason I ask is because it looks to me as if its a seperate piece to the rest of the bumper.

The bit I am refering to is the trim I have tried to highlight here... (excuse the old pic of the car and the crude labeling

)

Any help would be appreciated, I dont know if I can get those bumpers on E-Bay right now, as I have just bought a new Laptop for Uni next year, but it would be good to know if this was a feasible mod that I could do...

Regards,

James.

I love MINI, Laura · Jun 1st, 2007, 09:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by R99 (original)

Hi all

What I want to know, is obviously the ONE D's exaust is hidden behind the rear bumper, and the Cooper S has twin central zausts... BUT could I simply remove the bottom of my bumper and clip that onto the S bumpers, to repace the one with the cut out for the exausts.

Which would then in effect 'blank out' the recess for the twin exausts, and keep my exaust hidden? The reason I ask is because it looks to me as if its a seperate piece to the rest of the bumper.

James

This is all I did when I replaced my MINI One Bumpers with MCS bumpers. Replaced my offset exhaust exit where the S trim goes. Very simple but I can't really confirm that the One D bumpers are a straight swap for the MCS ones. I'm sure there must be a reason MINI didn't change the bumpers when it came to facelift time which might cause a problem here?

http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...new-owner.html

see the pics in this thread. For any reference to the bumpers

R99 · Jun 1st, 2007, 09:47 PM

Laura, thanks for the reply.

Its re-assuring to know that the trim can be switched easily

I think the main reason why MINI left the ONE D bumpers alone was that the engine requires a larger front intake for the intercooler, as the diesel engine needs more air. But I dont think this would be a problem, because the S front bumper has a pretty large front intake, infact I'd say it was either the same size, or slightly larger.

I know of a ONE D with Cooper S bumpers, but the guy has an aftermarket twin exuast system on it, so the rear bumper has been heavily modified anyway.... which was why I wasnt sure if it was possible to simply replace the bumper trim.

So based on that I should think they would fit ok for me?

James.

I love MINI, Laura · Jun 1st, 2007, 09:53 PM

I think that it shouldn't be a problem then. The bottom trim just rips off and reattachs - easy! The only problem I had with the whole bumper replacement was that the front fog lights need to be moved up or down (can't remember) in the bracket they sit in which requires 3 new holes to be drilled into the frame work. easy to do really. Just pre-warning you.

If you need any hints or tips just let me know.

Its going to look brilliant with the bumpers but as you can see I'm a fan of Black Ones!

mab01uk · Jun 1st, 2007, 10:41 PM

When i swapped mine I think you also needed to use the 2 lower parts of your plastic rear arch trims as the S ones are a slightly different shape to match the S lower bumper/exhaust plastic trim.

..Blackadder.. · Jun 2nd, 2007, 10:46 AM

I know where some cooper S side skirts will be going cheap in about a months time

R99 · Jun 2nd, 2007, 02:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ste R (original)

I know where some cooper S side skirts will be going cheap in about a months time

Hi mate,

Thanks for the offer / tip.... but the ONE D comes as standard with Cooper S side skirts, so I shouldnt need to buy some

Regards,

James.

Rakey · Jun 2nd, 2007, 03:46 PM

Barry (OneD) had either MCS bumpers or an aero kit on his One D, worth speaking to him, but it proves it can be done and I think he even went as far as putting the MCS exhaust on it too.

R99 · Jun 2nd, 2007, 06:18 PM

Ok cool, well now I know that they will fit, whats the general opinion? Would the car look better with Cooper S bumpers? Or should I leave it alone?

The only thing holding me back, is that I would loose my chrome inserts, but then again, the Cooper S bumpers are alot more beefy... decsions decsions

Any opinions would be helpfull....

James.

I love MINI, Laura · Jun 2nd, 2007, 06:23 PM

Much better without the chrome! The S bumpers are of much better styling IMO. It will look brilliant.

You swapping the front grille to Cooper S too? Only ask as you'll have to swap your chrome lower grille onto the S front Bumper to finish the look.

David King · Jun 2nd, 2007, 06:26 PM

By the look of the pictures it already has a chrome lower grille, so you wouldnt even need to do that.
Personally if i was you, id leave it as it is, it looks great already!

R99 · Jun 2nd, 2007, 06:27 PM

Laura, Im not sure what you mean by the Cooper S grille? I thought my current chrome affair would fit the S bumpers?

Ideally I would fit an aero grille, but thats even more money that I dont have at the moment!

Regards,

James.

I love MINI, Laura · Jun 2nd, 2007, 06:44 PM

Oh yes ignore me - the ebay S bumpers are already coming with a chrome lower grille. Forget my comment - just assuming that the S bumpers didn't have the exterior chrome pack - most of the S's I've seen don't. SORRY!

Aero kit grille would look cool too but then your loosing even more chrome than you had before!

..Blackadder.. · Jun 4th, 2007, 08:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by R99 (original)

Hi mate,

Thanks for the offer / tip.... but the ONE D comes as standard with Cooper S side skirts, so I shouldnt need to buy some

Regards,

James.

No worries

you learn something new everyday lol

R99 · Jun 5th, 2007, 08:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ste R (original)

No worries

you learn something new everyday lol

You certainly do! Not many people seem to realise that they come with the S side skirts as standard.

James.

willc38 · Jun 6th, 2007, 05:10 PM

R99, if you do end up bidding for these, please be aware that the rear bumber does have holes for PDC and on the pic yours hasnt

I bought a set when i had my first one and ended up leavin the standard bumper on

The bumper is still sat in the garage 2years on

lol

Thanks Will

ONED · Aug 30th, 2007, 01:08 PM

Should be a straight fit!

As Rakey said, I did change the bumpers, but I fitted Aerokit bumpers, and the rear was an 'S' aero bumper, and then I fitted the 'S' exhaust too!

Rakey · Aug 30th, 2007, 07:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original)

Should be a straight fit!

As Rakey said, I did change the bumpers, but I fitted Aerokit bumpers, and the rear was an 'S' aero bumper, and then I fitted the 'S' exhaust too!

well done on the speedy response time, not bad for a tractor driver

ONED · Aug 31st, 2007, 07:54 AM

Clack Clack Clack!

Clack Off!

It was only posted june 07 not june 06!

Jun 1st, 2007, 09:30 PM	#1
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Can I fit Cooper S bumpers to my ONE D? Hi all Just a quick question regarding Cooper S bumpers, and whether or not they can be fitted to a ONE D. Baisically, I have found these bumpers on E-Bay, in the right colour for my car (astro black) eBay.co.uk: MINI Cooper S R53 F & R Bumpers Astro Black -NO RESERVE (item 300115695242 end time 06-Jun-07 21:15:13 BST) What I want to know, is obviously the ONE D's exaust is hidden behind the rear bumper, and the Cooper S has twin central zausts... BUT could I simply remove the bottom of my bumper and clip that onto the S bumpers, to repace the one with the cut out for the exausts. Which would then in effect 'blank out' the recess for the twin exausts, and keep my exaust hidden? The reason I ask is because it looks to me as if its a seperate piece to the rest of the bumper. The bit I am refering to is the trim I have tried to highlight here... (excuse the old pic of the car and the crude labeling ) Any help would be appreciated, I dont know if I can get those bumpers on E-Bay right now, as I have just bought a new Laptop for Uni next year, but it would be good to know if this was a feasible mod that I could do... Regards, James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

Jun 1st, 2007, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Laura, thanks for the reply. Its re-assuring to know that the trim can be switched easily I think the main reason why MINI left the ONE D bumpers alone was that the engine requires a larger front intake for the intercooler, as the diesel engine needs more air. But I dont think this would be a problem, because the S front bumper has a pretty large front intake, infact I'd say it was either the same size, or slightly larger. I know of a ONE D with Cooper S bumpers, but the guy has an aftermarket twin exuast system on it, so the rear bumper has been heavily modified anyway.... which was why I wasnt sure if it was possible to simply replace the bumper trim. So based on that I should think they would fit ok for me? James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

Jun 2nd, 2007, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ste R (original) I know where some cooper S side skirts will be going cheap in about a months time Hi mate, Thanks for the offer / tip.... but the ONE D comes as standard with Cooper S side skirts, so I shouldnt need to buy some Regards, James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

Jun 2nd, 2007, 03:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Barry (OneD) had either MCS bumpers or an aero kit on his One D, worth speaking to him, but it proves it can be done and I think he even went as far as putting the MCS exhaust on it too. Its only a forum you know!

Jun 2nd, 2007, 06:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Ok cool, well now I know that they will fit, whats the general opinion? Would the car look better with Cooper S bumpers? Or should I leave it alone? The only thing holding me back, is that I would loose my chrome inserts, but then again, the Cooper S bumpers are alot more beefy... decsions decsions Any opinions would be helpfull.... James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

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Jun 1st, 2007, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 3,198 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by R99 (original) Hi all What I want to know, is obviously the ONE D's exaust is hidden behind the rear bumper, and the Cooper S has twin central zausts... BUT could I simply remove the bottom of my bumper and clip that onto the S bumpers, to repace the one with the cut out for the exausts. Which would then in effect 'blank out' the recess for the twin exausts, and keep my exaust hidden? The reason I ask is because it looks to me as if its a seperate piece to the rest of the bumper. James This is all I did when I replaced my MINI One Bumpers with MCS bumpers. Replaced my offset exhaust exit where the S trim goes. Very simple but I can't really confirm that the One D bumpers are a straight swap for the MCS ones. I'm sure there must be a reason MINI didn't change the bumpers when it came to facelift time which might cause a problem here? http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...new-owner.html see the pics in this thread. For any reference to the bumpers

Jun 1st, 2007, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 3,198 Offline	I think that it shouldn't be a problem then. The bottom trim just rips off and reattachs - easy! The only problem I had with the whole bumper replacement was that the front fog lights need to be moved up or down (can't remember) in the bracket they sit in which requires 3 new holes to be drilled into the frame work. easy to do really. Just pre-warning you. If you need any hints or tips just let me know. Its going to look brilliant with the bumpers but as you can see I'm a fan of Black Ones!

Jun 1st, 2007, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
mab01uk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 600 Offline	When i swapped mine I think you also needed to use the 2 lower parts of your plastic rear arch trims as the S ones are a slightly different shape to match the S lower bumper/exhaust plastic trim.

Jun 2nd, 2007, 10:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 867 Offline	I know where some cooper S side skirts will be going cheap in about a months time

Jun 2nd, 2007, 06:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 3,198 Offline	Much better without the chrome! The S bumpers are of much better styling IMO. It will look brilliant. You swapping the front grille to Cooper S too? Only ask as you'll have to swap your chrome lower grille onto the S front Bumper to finish the look.

Jun 2nd, 2007, 06:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
David King Captain Slow My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beds Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 756 Offline	By the look of the pictures it already has a chrome lower grille, so you wouldnt even need to do that. Personally if i was you, id leave it as it is, it looks great already!

Jun 2nd, 2007, 06:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Laura, Im not sure what you mean by the Cooper S grille? I thought my current chrome affair would fit the S bumpers? Ideally I would fit an aero grille, but thats even more money that I dont have at the moment! Regards, James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

Jun 2nd, 2007, 06:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 3,198 Offline	Oh yes ignore me - the ebay S bumpers are already coming with a chrome lower grille. Forget my comment - just assuming that the S bumpers didn't have the exterior chrome pack - most of the S's I've seen don't. SORRY! Aero kit grille would look cool too but then your loosing even more chrome than you had before!

Jun 4th, 2007, 08:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 867 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by R99 (original) Hi mate, Thanks for the offer / tip.... but the ONE D comes as standard with Cooper S side skirts, so I shouldnt need to buy some Regards, James. No worries you learn something new everyday lol

Jun 5th, 2007, 08:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 1,433 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ste R (original) No worries you learn something new everyday lol You certainly do! Not many people seem to realise that they come with the S side skirts as standard. James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

Jun 6th, 2007, 05:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
willc38 Never brake for corners!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manchester Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 215 Offline	R99, if you do end up bidding for these, please be aware that the rear bumber does have holes for PDC and on the pic yours hasnt I bought a set when i had my first one and ended up leavin the standard bumper on The bumper is still sat in the garage 2years onlol Thanks Will

Aug 30th, 2007, 01:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 7,354 Offline	Should be a straight fit! As Rakey said, I did change the bumpers, but I fitted Aerokit bumpers, and the rear was an 'S' aero bumper, and then I fitted the 'S' exhaust too!

Aug 30th, 2007, 07:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original) Should be a straight fit! As Rakey said, I did change the bumpers, but I fitted Aerokit bumpers, and the rear was an 'S' aero bumper, and then I fitted the 'S' exhaust too! well done on the speedy response time, not bad for a tractor driver Its only a forum you know!

Aug 31st, 2007, 07:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 7,354 Offline	Clack Clack Clack! Clack Off! It was only posted june 07 not june 06!

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