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LANER · Nov 11th, 2002, 04:13 AM

Just got a pair of chrome cowl vent trims courtesy of Simon at MINISPARES.

Fitted them yesterday and am really happy with the way they look, really classy, subtle but enough to make it worth while!!

they basically just fit over the top of the vent and are best attached with silicone. the one side was a perfect fit but the other was slightly out so i decided to remove the vent so i could get some pressure on trim (via masking tape)whilst the silicone went off, easy really and the trim is dead flush!!

i dont know what you guys think, but it would be good to hear your comments!

p.s. sorry if the quallity of the pics are crap!! i took them on a pretty large size, then had to reduce them!!

LANER · Nov 11th, 2002, 04:14 AM

LANER · Nov 11th, 2002, 04:26 AM

Simon Jackson · Nov 11th, 2002, 09:15 AM

Glad you liked them, I have got them on our website now, price will be online later today at £35.25 per pair inc VAT.

BruceK · Nov 11th, 2002, 10:30 AM

Hey, Please stop with the 'pollen' name.

Please.

The twin cowl vents (near the wiper arms) have nothing to do with'pollen'. The replaceable 'pollen' filter is actually a real filter inside the HVAC unit.

Rant over.

The chrome bezel does look nice.

ScooterMan · Apr 13th, 2003, 04:11 AM

I put them on, also. I took them off the car and used a slicone blue ("Goop"). I then clamped chrome trim pieces to the vents and let them set for 24 hours. I then put them back on the car. What a difference!

I do hope someone will make the entire vent chrome. I'll be first in line.

newminimark · Apr 13th, 2003, 04:55 AM

Try this site

http://www.new-mini-parts.de/shop_e/index.php

Look in exterior,page 2, item id id CTDE11414

Chrome vents they are.

aus-tim powers · Apr 13th, 2003, 05:10 AM

Very nice Laner mmm... Just like mine!

I really like these, i think they really finish off the cowls and set the car off well

Tim

MiniMan7 · Apr 13th, 2003, 06:12 AM

Looks nice.

MiniG · Apr 13th, 2003, 11:55 AM

Those chrome Pollen Vent surrounds look cool!

Just Kidding Bruce ;-)

I wonder if the hood vent for the supercharger would look good chromed or not... It would probably make the Cowls stand out more too!

acetonic · Apr 13th, 2003, 01:12 PM

I just bought some aluminium mesh that I will fit into the vents, over the not-pollen filter but under the honeycomb. Those chrome trims would look nice with the other shiny metal I'm thinking.

aus-tim powers · Apr 14th, 2003, 02:20 AM

That sounds great acetonic, i was wondering about doing this too! Be sure to post some piccies mate

Tim

smiffy · Apr 14th, 2003, 03:51 PM

Still havent received mine

Simon Jackson · Apr 14th, 2003, 04:28 PM

Arrived to Me Today!!

TheBlackKnight · Apr 14th, 2003, 05:51 PM

The mesh idea sounds pretty cool - would like to see some pics if anyone does that!

Nov 11th, 2002, 04:13 AM	#1
LANER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 09:14 AM Posts: 143 Offline	Chrome cowl vent surrounds Just got a pair of chrome cowl vent trims courtesy of Simon at MINISPARES. Fitted them yesterday and am really happy with the way they look, really classy, subtle but enough to make it worth while!! they basically just fit over the top of the vent and are best attached with silicone. the one side was a perfect fit but the other was slightly out so i decided to remove the vent so i could get some pressure on trim (via masking tape)whilst the silicone went off, easy really and the trim is dead flush!! i dont know what you guys think, but it would be good to hear your comments! p.s. sorry if the quallity of the pics are crap!! i took them on a pretty large size, then had to reduce them!! Attached Thumbnails Hold on, ive got a plan!! Last edited by LANER : Nov 11th, 2002 at 10:42 AM.

Nov 11th, 2002, 04:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
LANER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 09:14 AM Posts: 143 Offline	+ Attached Thumbnails Hold on, ive got a plan!!

Nov 11th, 2002, 04:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
LANER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 09:14 AM Posts: 143 Offline	+ Attached Thumbnails Hold on, ive got a plan!!

Nov 11th, 2002, 09:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Simon Jackson MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 450 Offline	Pleased! Glad you liked them, I have got them on our website now, price will be online later today at £35.25 per pair inc VAT.

Nov 11th, 2002, 10:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 03:14 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Hey, Please stop with the 'pollen' name. Please. The twin cowl vents (near the wiper arms) have nothing to do with'pollen'. The replaceable 'pollen' filter is actually a real filter inside the HVAC unit. Rant over. The chrome bezel does look nice. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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Apr 13th, 2003, 04:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
ScooterMan MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Local Time: 04:14 AM Posts: 177 Offline	I put them on, also. I took them off the car and used a slicone blue ("Goop"). I then clamped chrome trim pieces to the vents and let them set for 24 hours. I then put them back on the car. What a difference! I do hope someone will make the entire vent chrome. I'll be first in line. Pepper White / Red Interior / Red Stripes / CVT Talk is cheap 'cause supply exceeds demand.

Apr 13th, 2003, 04:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
newminimark MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 73 Offline	Try this site http://www.new-mini-parts.de/shop_e/index.php Look in exterior,page 2, item id id CTDE11414 Chrome vents they are.

Apr 13th, 2003, 05:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 617 Offline	Very nice Laner mmm... Just like mine! I really like these, i think they really finish off the cowls and set the car off well Tim [img]http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/aus-timpowers/sig_no_3.jpg[img] MCS,Chili pk,Tints,Eibachs,Aeroskirts,PIAA spots,Wunoff Exhaust system. CHECK OUT MY GALLERY!-Click below

Apr 13th, 2003, 06:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 06:14 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Looks nice. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 13th, 2003, 11:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
MiniG Proud MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern California Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 384 Offline	Those chrome Pollen Vent surrounds look cool! Just Kidding Bruce ;-) I wonder if the hood vent for the supercharger would look good chromed or not... It would probably make the Cowls stand out more too!

Apr 13th, 2003, 01:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
acetonic MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Castle, Delaware Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 289 Offline	I just bought some aluminium mesh that I will fit into the vents, over the not-pollen filter but under the honeycomb. Those chrome trims would look nice with the other shiny metal I'm thinking.

Apr 14th, 2003, 02:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 617 Offline	That sounds great acetonic, i was wondering about doing this too! Be sure to post some piccies mate Tim [img]http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/aus-timpowers/sig_no_3.jpg[img] MCS,Chili pk,Tints,Eibachs,Aeroskirts,PIAA spots,Wunoff Exhaust system. CHECK OUT MY GALLERY!-Click below

Apr 14th, 2003, 03:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 09:14 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Still havent received mine S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Apr 14th, 2003, 04:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
Simon Jackson MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 450 Offline	Arrived to Me Today!!

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Apr 14th, 2003, 05:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
TheBlackKnight MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, England Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 380 Offline	The mesh idea sounds pretty cool - would like to see some pics if anyone does that! MINI Going.....Toyota Supra RZ-S Twin Turbo Coming....Standing Quarter, anyone....?

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