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rev · Apr 22nd, 2003, 04:25 PM

Seeing people replacing their Cooper fuel cap with the MCS fuel cap I thought I could really individualize my MCS.

I never liked the standard MCS fuel cap so I was wondering whether it would be possible to replace it with a standard Mini cap. Gives a more clean look IMO. If possible, where/how can I get it (in DS

)?

KenL · Apr 22nd, 2003, 04:30 PM

Think you'd have to buy it unpainted and paint it yourself given that the MC or ONE are not available in DS.

mikkol · Apr 22nd, 2003, 04:36 PM

Yeah too bad yours is DS otherwise I would be more than glad if I could switch my cooper cap w/ your S cap

rev · Apr 22nd, 2003, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mikkol
Yeah too bad yours is DS otherwise I would be more than glad if I could switch my cooper cap w/ your S cap

I thought about that too. But I thought I'd have to keep it in case I ever resell my MCS. Most people seem to prefer the S cap.

KenL · Apr 22nd, 2003, 04:56 PM

I think it's because it's chrome yhat people like it. I think it would look more finished if it was like the one you get on a TT for example which is flush with the body. Or similar to this one which my mate has fitted to his MX-5. Maybe something like that wouldn't look right on the side though

rev · Apr 22nd, 2003, 05:09 PM

I saw this one from Hamann mentioned in an earlier post. It can be fitted on a Cooper.

Willy · Apr 22nd, 2003, 08:36 PM

rev,
If you dont mind painting it DS (from CR), I will give you mine!

I just put an S gas cap on mine and would be glad to give you all the leftover bits that I will no longer use.

GordonD · Apr 22nd, 2003, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rev
I saw this one from Hamann mentioned in an earlier post. It can be fitted on a Cooper.

there is a UK firm (name escapes me right now and I deleated the email as they wouldn't take a credit card or ship to Canada)that has one similar to this. As far as I could ascertain it would have been a bit of work to fit and might include cutting body work - the sales person i corresponed with wasn't too knowledgable or helpfull

rev · Apr 23rd, 2003, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Willy
rev,
If you dont mind painting it DS (from CR), I will give you mine!

I just put an S gas cap on mine and would be glad to give you all the leftover bits that I will no longer use.

Willy, that is really nice! I PM'ed you

paulmon · Apr 23rd, 2003, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rev
I saw this one from Hamann mentioned in an earlier post. It can be fitted on a Cooper.

Wow, I'd love something like this on my MCS. Can anyone convince Hammann to make an S version?

Paul

rev · Apr 23rd, 2003, 01:58 AM

Can anyone confirm that if a cap fits a Cooper it will fit an S (and vice versa)?

GordonD · Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by paulmon
Wow, I'd love something like this on my MCS. Can anyone convince Hammann to make an S version?

Paul

i e-mailed them right after reading this thread - I'll keep you posted

paulmon · Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GordonD
i e-mailed them right after reading this thread - I'll keep you posted

Great stuff Gordon. I think this cap looks fantastic.

Paul

MiniMan7 · Apr 23rd, 2003, 08:50 AM

I think Moss Mini makes a similar type of thing, billet door I think its called, one sec, I'll go check.

MiniMan7 · Apr 23rd, 2003, 08:52 AM

Found it, here it is. It isn't as nice, but I guess it might be what people are looking for?

MiniMan7 · Apr 23rd, 2003, 08:53 AM

Oops, just realized its only for a Cooper, sorry!

mikkol · Apr 23rd, 2003, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMan7
Oops, just realized its only for a Cooper, sorry!

Emm.. I wonder why would a cooper could fit an S cap but not the other way?

BTW it looks ugly to me

paulmon · Apr 23rd, 2003, 07:07 PM

Ya the Moss MINI cap isn't anywhere near as nice as the hartage. If you can put an S cap on a Cooper I don't see why you couldn't take the S cap off and put any Cooper cap on, like the hartage cap.

Paul

TheBlackKnight · Apr 23rd, 2003, 07:33 PM

I bought the Moss one and polished it up using some Autosol. Now it's come out with a more 'chrome' look and is exactly what I was after.

Plus, I believe the Hamann one is extremely expensive!

GordonD · Apr 23rd, 2003, 07:37 PM

Hartge sent me to Wheel Power in CA so i emailed them this morning

Apr 22nd, 2003, 04:25 PM	#1
rev MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Amsterdam Local Time: 12:21 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Replace MCS Fuel Cap Seeing people replacing their Cooper fuel cap with the MCS fuel cap I thought I could really individualize my MCS. I never liked the standard MCS fuel cap so I was wondering whether it would be possible to replace it with a standard Mini cap. Gives a more clean look IMO. If possible, where/how can I get it (in DS )?

Apr 22nd, 2003, 04:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:21 PM Posts: 5,216 Offline	Think you'd have to buy it unpainted and paint it yourself given that the MC or ONE are not available in DS. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Apr 22nd, 2003, 04:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:21 PM Posts: 5,216 Offline	I think it's because it's chrome yhat people like it. I think it would look more finished if it was like the one you get on a TT for example which is flush with the body. Or similar to this one which my mate has fitted to his MX-5. Maybe something like that wouldn't look right on the side though Attached Images Red/Black R56 Cooper

Apr 22nd, 2003, 05:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
rev MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Amsterdam Local Time: 12:21 AM Posts: 66 Offline	I saw this one from Hamann mentioned in an earlier post. It can be fitted on a Cooper. Attached Thumbnails

Apr 22nd, 2003, 08:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Willy MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Running From The Law Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 2,391 Offline	rev, If you dont mind painting it DS (from CR), I will give you mine! I just put an S gas cap on mine and would be glad to give you all the leftover bits that I will no longer use. http://billlawrence.blogspot.com

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Apr 22nd, 2003, 04:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
mikkol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Local Time: 03:21 PM Posts: 202 Offline	Yeah too bad yours is DS otherwise I would be more than glad if I could switch my cooper cap w/ your S cap

Apr 22nd, 2003, 04:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
rev MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Amsterdam Local Time: 12:21 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by mikkol Yeah too bad yours is DS otherwise I would be more than glad if I could switch my cooper cap w/ your S cap I thought about that too. But I thought I'd have to keep it in case I ever resell my MCS. Most people seem to prefer the S cap.

Apr 22nd, 2003, 10:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 781 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by rev I saw this one from Hamann mentioned in an earlier post. It can be fitted on a Cooper. there is a UK firm (name escapes me right now and I deleated the email as they wouldn't take a credit card or ship to Canada)that has one similar to this. As far as I could ascertain it would have been a bit of work to fit and might include cutting body work - the sales person i corresponed with wasn't too knowledgable or helpfull aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Apr 23rd, 2003, 01:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
rev MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Amsterdam Local Time: 12:21 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Willy rev, If you dont mind painting it DS (from CR), I will give you mine! I just put an S gas cap on mine and would be glad to give you all the leftover bits that I will no longer use. Willy, that is really nice! I PM'ed you

Apr 23rd, 2003, 01:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 789 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by rev I saw this one from Hamann mentioned in an earlier post. It can be fitted on a Cooper. Wow, I'd love something like this on my MCS. Can anyone convince Hammann to make an S version? Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Apr 23rd, 2003, 01:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
rev MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Amsterdam Local Time: 12:21 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Can anyone confirm that if a cap fits a Cooper it will fit an S (and vice versa)?

Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 781 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by paulmon Wow, I'd love something like this on my MCS. Can anyone convince Hammann to make an S version? Paul i e-mailed them right after reading this thread - I'll keep you posted aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 789 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by GordonD i e-mailed them right after reading this thread - I'll keep you posted Great stuff Gordon. I think this cap looks fantastic. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Apr 23rd, 2003, 08:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	I think Moss Mini makes a similar type of thing, billet door I think its called, one sec, I'll go check. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 23rd, 2003, 08:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Found it, here it is. It isn't as nice, but I guess it might be what people are looking for? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 23rd, 2003, 08:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Oops, just realized its only for a Cooper, sorry! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 23rd, 2003, 03:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
mikkol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Local Time: 03:21 PM Posts: 202 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 Oops, just realized its only for a Cooper, sorry! Emm.. I wonder why would a cooper could fit an S cap but not the other way? BTW it looks ugly to me

Apr 23rd, 2003, 07:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 789 Offline	Ya the Moss MINI cap isn't anywhere near as nice as the hartage. If you can put an S cap on a Cooper I don't see why you couldn't take the S cap off and put any Cooper cap on, like the hartage cap. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Apr 23rd, 2003, 07:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
TheBlackKnight MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, England Local Time: 11:21 PM Posts: 380 Offline	I bought the Moss one and polished it up using some Autosol. Now it's come out with a more 'chrome' look and is exactly what I was after. Plus, I believe the Hamann one is extremely expensive! MINI Going.....Toyota Supra RZ-S Twin Turbo Coming....Standing Quarter, anyone....?

Apr 23rd, 2003, 07:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 781 Offline	Hartge sent me to Wheel Power in CA so i emailed them this morning aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

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