[RooniusMaximus]

Just bought our Cooper and one thing I've always hated about them is the look of the side indicators - in black plastic with Orange lenses.

I'd like the Cooper S look, without a Cooper S badge as I don't want to try and make my car something it isn't. So I'm looking for something shiny, with clear lenses I've seen a couple of things on t'internet, but am unsure how to go about getting hold of something nice. (The flame ones for example, don't really appeal).

I wondered if anyone else has done this, how much it cost them and what the final look was like.

Oh, and how easy it was to do.

Any info gratefully received.

Thanks in advance.

Kell

[withoutabix2007]

get yourself some of these sharkgills from lohen easy to fit takes a few mins you just open the bonnet push the old ones out from behind the panel using your hand honestly takes like 10mins

makes such a huge difference to the look of the car tho

Lohen.co.uk - Track & Fast Road Performance for your New Mini - Online Shop

[dlpruk]

Or like this?

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp...hp/photo/59245

Or one of these?

NewMINIStuff.com

(Mikey is highly regarded here so you'll be in good hands.)

[MINIAC]

Not sure if anyone still sells the Chrome Double Slat version:

[wozcoop]

...except this is a 1st generation thread!


You want these then...

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp...hp/photo/28048


From Moss Mini

Moss Europe, Ltd - Classic Parts for Classic, MX-5, MGF, Mini, MGB


Quite expensive but they are metal, not silver painted plastic.

[rkw]

If you only want to replace the orange lenses with white lenses, I recommend getting the factory ones from your dealer. Mikey also carries them: http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop...uctshow&id=101

The aftermarket versions are far inferior quality.

[RooniusMaximus]

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

Not sure if anyone still sells the Chrome Double Slat version:

Now - those I really like the look of.

I'd rather change both the lenses and the grille, but I think even just doing the lenses would help.

[mikeythemini]

Thanks guys - we have the sharks gill chrome ones & they now include clear repeater lenses at the same price NewMINIStuff.com

[RooniusMaximus]

Hi Mikey - any plans to market the chrome slatted versions?

I'm not a massive fan of the shark gill ones and the Moss versions (plus lights) are going to work out at over £100.

That's a lot of beer vouchers.

[mab01uk]

Quote: Originally Posted by RooniusMaximus (original)

Now - those I really like the look of.

I'd rather change both the lenses and the grille, but I think even just doing the lenses would help.

Looking at the Cooper S ones form behind it looks like the red S is just held on with a push fit clip. Could you not buy chrome S side vents (ebay new and used from around £30 a pair) and remove the S badge?

[RooniusMaximus]

Quote: Originally Posted by mab01uk (original)

Looking at the Cooper S ones form behind it looks like the red S is just held on with a push fit clip. Could you not buy chrome S side vents (ebay new and used from around £30 a pair) and remove the S badge?

Now there's a thought. I'd have to see some to work out if it's possible though.

[I love MINI, Laura]

Quote: Originally Posted by RooniusMaximus (original)

Hi Mikey - any plans to market the chrome slatted versions?

I'm not a massive fan of the shark gill ones and the Moss versions (plus lights) are going to work out at over £100.

That's a lot of beer vouchers.

Thats what I thought too when I went for the chrome side repeaters for my old One. I went for the plastic shark grille ones and though I liked the look they were cheap plastic with chrome effect and one of the retaining clips broke as I first inserted it so I had to use sticky pads to hold it in which didn't always work. Just my luck! Rubbish. Its a false economy to go for the cheaper plastic ones as these were £40 anyway. I much prefer the Moss MINI ones above. And If I was to do it again I would go for them as they much improve the look of the sides.

Some have chromed their original sets? Don't know how much that would be?

[RooniusMaximus]

Something to ponder. But maybe we will fork out for the metal versions. Mentioned it to SWMBO and she didn't seem fazed by the price.

Planning to get chromed mirrors too, so it should all match nicely.

[mab01uk]

Another possibility see thread below.......... using the chrome "S" vents but only removing the red vinyl insert from the S badge so it is also chrome and so more subtle for use on a Cooper or One.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-one/...rills-one.html

[RooniusMaximus]

Cheers for that.

I was going to look at my next door neighbour's Mini, but she's got an R56 Cooper S and the grilles are a different shape.

My wife isn't too bothered by them, but the black/orange combo really offends me for some reason.

[..Blackadder..]

The S does come off but it leaves an S shaped hole in the vent so thats a no goer, why not get the clear lenses and spray the ones you have to match your body colour, thats what i did with mine.

[mikeythemini]

I like that
Needs different bulbs though

[..Blackadder..]

Cheers Mickey i know they do look a bit fried egg

[MINIMANIAUK]

Not sure if anyone still sells the Chrome Double Slat version:


IN stock £36
Adam

[MINIMANIAUK]

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