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J3T · Nov 30th, 2002, 05:19 AM

The chrome bumper inserts on the cooper, are they removable/seperate from the main bumper??

I've tried having a peeek but there's so much stuff in the engine bay I can't make it out!

Some B*****D has bumped the rear bumper while I was parked at the supermarket and taken a tiny little chunk out of the chrome! I'm definitely going to refrain from reversing into parking spaces and I think I might start parking across two spaces to keep away from everyone else! No-one has any repsect for other peoples property anymore!!!

Jon

modmanmini · Nov 30th, 2002, 11:37 AM

the inserts are attached with tabs, that are glued to the inside of the bumper cap. they are removeable, but you will need to remove all of the glue, then prise them out. which will then leave a space to put body color inserts, or rechrome the one you have.
cheers, jason

camcam_83 · Nov 30th, 2002, 08:30 PM

HI i just got my chrome bumper insert couple of days ago.
i went to a body shop to drill hole and put over the orginal one. it look super GREAt

J3T · Dec 1st, 2002, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by modmanmini
the inserts are attached with tabs, that are glued to the inside of the bumper cap. they are removeable, but you will need to remove all of the glue, then prise them out. which will then leave a space to put body color inserts, or rechrome the one you have.
cheers, jason

Thanks Jason, I will have to investigate getting them changed!

Jon

BillK · Dec 1st, 2002, 03:39 PM

I don't recommend taking multiple spaces for self-preservation. It usually has the opposite effect. It P***s people off and they may act on their aggressions.

KenL · Dec 2nd, 2002, 03:19 AM

I agree taking two spaces will only anger people or they'll just park up close to you as usual as they use the car not the white markings as a guide.

What I do is park in the furthest reaches on the car park and always on an end space.

diverse · Dec 2nd, 2002, 04:12 AM

there are alternatives, leave the mini at home! Get a bus or have supermarket stuff delivered!

Nov 30th, 2002, 05:19 AM	#1
J3T MINI2 Freak Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cotswolds Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 130 Offline	Chrome bumper inserts The chrome bumper inserts on the cooper, are they removable/seperate from the main bumper?? I've tried having a peeek but there's so much stuff in the engine bay I can't make it out! Some B*****D has bumped the rear bumper while I was parked at the supermarket and taken a tiny little chunk out of the chrome! I'm definitely going to refrain from reversing into parking spaces and I think I might start parking across two spaces to keep away from everyone else! No-one has any repsect for other peoples property anymore!!! Jon Completely MINI/Mini Mad!!!

Nov 30th, 2002, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
modmanmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: milwaukee Local Time: 03:14 AM Posts: 86 Offline	chrome inserts the inserts are attached with tabs, that are glued to the inside of the bumper cap. they are removeable, but you will need to remove all of the glue, then prise them out. which will then leave a space to put body color inserts, or rechrome the one you have. cheers, jason

Dec 1st, 2002, 04:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
J3T MINI2 Freak Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cotswolds Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 130 Offline	Re: chrome inserts Quote: Originally posted by modmanmini the inserts are attached with tabs, that are glued to the inside of the bumper cap. they are removeable, but you will need to remove all of the glue, then prise them out. which will then leave a space to put body color inserts, or rechrome the one you have. cheers, jason Thanks Jason, I will have to investigate getting them changed! Jon Completely MINI/Mini Mad!!!

Dec 1st, 2002, 03:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
BillK MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Local Time: 02:14 AM Posts: 541 Offline	I don't recommend taking multiple spaces for self-preservation. It usually has the opposite effect. It P***s people off and they may act on their aggressions. MC/VR/B/PP&SP/CVT/Xenon

Dec 2nd, 2002, 03:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 5,226 Offline	I agree taking two spaces will only anger people or they'll just park up close to you as usual as they use the car not the white markings as a guide. What I do is park in the furthest reaches on the car park and always on an end space. Red/Black R56 Cooper

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camcam_83 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 93 Offline	HI i just got my chrome bumper insert couple of days ago. i went to a body shop to drill hole and put over the orginal one. it look super GREAt

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diverse MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 10:14 AM Posts: 423 Offline	there are alternatives, leave the mini at home! Get a bus or have supermarket stuff delivered!

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