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epicdream · Apr 22nd, 2003, 08:42 PM

Hi all,

I want to buy some chrome side vents for my new "coop" when it arrives in May. I wanted the one's shown on the thread:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=27729

The only problem is that I rang Minispares today and they claim to only have the Shark Gill ones.

Does anyone know where I can get the other type from?

Neill

TheBlackKnight · Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:10 PM

I thought Minispares did those ones as well???? I got mine imported from a company in the US - although I have no doubt that you can get them from a reseller in the UK.

Anyway, here's the shop I used...

http://www.mossmini.com/

AidenL · Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:14 PM

Niall,

Thats my thread and my car, and I definitely got them from Minispares..........e-mail simon@minispares.com

TheBlackKnight · Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:26 PM

I visited the Minispares website and couldn't find those particular ones....I think they got them imported from Moss Mini anyway? Still, importing stuff is an expensive hobby (don't I know it) so I would strongly recommend sourcing a UK distributor before heading 'across the pond' for your gear.

But Minispares have got some rather spanky stainless replacement air intakes!!!!! Wow!!!!

Speedd · Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:33 PM

Hello Neil

They do have them as I only just got mine a few weeks back for CoopRaNite. As Aiden suggested speak to Simon at minispares.

Also note that you will need yo order the clear lights as the vents come alone, unless you want silver and orange combo.

they look gr8 although a bit expensive

Anand

epicdream · Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:59 PM

Hi,

Thanks for the response guys. I emailed Simon at Minispares two days ago and no response at the moment (this could be due to Easter bank holiday etc.).

I'll let you know, but I really want a set of these vents as they are really cool..

Aiden, hope you dont mind me stealing your thread?

Neill

AidenL · Apr 22nd, 2003, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by epicdream

Aiden, hope you dont mind me stealing your thread?

Neill

No problem, glad to help a fellow chrome lover !!

monsta · Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:05 AM

Simon is off all this week, he told me on Wednesday.

epicdream · Apr 23rd, 2003, 05:11 AM

DOH!

That would explain it

. Oh well, I hope he can get hold of some more if they are special order because they look the mutts nuts!

Only time will tell...

Neill

mikkol · Apr 24th, 2003, 04:21 AM

Has anyone tried to chrome their original ones in those plating shops or used those chrome paints instead of buying a new chromed pair? I've asked a local shop here and they want CAD$80 for it... too much I think. But I'll check around other shops for a better quotes.

Razor · Apr 24th, 2003, 05:07 AM

Been there, done that.

It is quite an expensive process and you'll need to get the vents painted first (using two-pac paint). The smoother the paint finish, the better. If you don't the plating will highlight the 'orange peel' effect of the plastic.

Here are a couple of pics of mine after they'd been done:

mikkol · Apr 25th, 2003, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ruddockt
Been there, done that.

It is quite an expensive process and you'll need to get the vents painted first (using two-pac paint). The smoother the paint finish, the better. If you don't the plating will highlight the 'orange peel' effect of the plastic.

So you gave it to a plating shop to get it chromed but you still had to paint it first? How much is the cost afterall?

Nice job there btw!

Razor · Apr 25th, 2003, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mikkol
So you gave it to a plating shop to get it chromed but you still had to paint it first? How much is the cost afterall?

It cost me around £25 to have my vents done

, and the chap that did them for me was somebody that I know. Unfortunately he's stopped doing the plastic stuff now because it wasn't cost effective for him an it was starting to get in the way of his metal plating business.

I was hoping to be able to get him to do some stuff for us MINI2ers but that fell through when he told me he wasn't going to be doing the plastic stuff anymore.

Quote:

Originally posted by mikkol
Nice job there btw!

Cheers!

Simon James · Apr 25th, 2003, 10:10 PM

Razor, were your chrome pollen filters done the same way or are they an 'official' item?

Razor · Apr 26th, 2003, 12:28 AM

No, the pollen filters were done in the same way.

Simon James · Apr 26th, 2003, 01:33 AM

Thanx....great idea

epicdream · Apr 29th, 2003, 01:04 AM

To add closure to my original post.

I got an email from Simon @ Minispares and it seems as if they are having another delivery of the cool side vents.

Needless to say I have put my order in...

Thanks for all your help everyone!!

Neill

Simon Jackson · Apr 29th, 2003, 04:52 AM

Yes, back from Hols today, with food poisoning to boot! Just my luck! Working through the e-mails, thanks for adding to the thread Monsta!

eddy77 · Apr 30th, 2003, 09:22 PM

I've only just bought my Mini Cooper (Black/White Roof) and like the look of the chrome side vents, how easy is it to install them. I would be very grateful for any replies.

Cheers,

Ed

Simon Jackson · Apr 30th, 2003, 09:37 PM

My delivery had arrived! Very simple job, takes about 2 minutes per side!

Apr 22nd, 2003, 08:42 PM	#1
epicdream MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Herts/Cambs, U Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Chrome Side Vents, where from??? Hi all, I want to buy some chrome side vents for my new "coop" when it arrives in May. I wanted the one's shown on the thread: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=27729 The only problem is that I rang Minispares today and they claim to only have the Shark Gill ones. Does anyone know where I can get the other type from? Neill

Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheBlackKnight MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, England Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 356 Offline	I thought Minispares did those ones as well???? I got mine imported from a company in the US - although I have no doubt that you can get them from a reseller in the UK. Anyway, here's the shop I used... http://www.mossmini.com/ MINI Going.....Toyota Supra RZ-S Twin Turbo Coming....Standing Quarter, anyone....?

Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Niall, Thats my thread and my car, and I definitely got them from Minispares..........e-mail simon@minispares.com *Global Moderator* Last edited by AidenL : Apr 22nd, 2003 at 09:32 PM.

Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheBlackKnight MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, England Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 356 Offline	I visited the Minispares website and couldn't find those particular ones....I think they got them imported from Moss Mini anyway? Still, importing stuff is an expensive hobby (don't I know it) so I would strongly recommend sourcing a UK distributor before heading 'across the pond' for your gear. But Minispares have got some rather spanky stainless replacement air intakes!!!!! Wow!!!! MINI Going.....Toyota Supra RZ-S Twin Turbo Coming....Standing Quarter, anyone....?

Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 16,388 Offline	Hello Neil They do have them as I only just got mine a few weeks back for CoopRaNite. As Aiden suggested speak to Simon at minispares. Also note that you will need yo order the clear lights as the vents come alone, unless you want silver and orange combo. they look gr8 although a bit expensive Anand Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

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Apr 22nd, 2003, 09:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
epicdream MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Herts/Cambs, U Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 73 Offline	Hi, Thanks for the response guys. I emailed Simon at Minispares two days ago and no response at the moment (this could be due to Easter bank holiday etc.). I'll let you know, but I really want a set of these vents as they are really cool.. Aiden, hope you dont mind me stealing your thread? Neill

Apr 22nd, 2003, 10:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by epicdream Aiden, hope you dont mind me stealing your thread? Neill No problem, glad to help a fellow chrome lover !! *Global Moderator*

Apr 23rd, 2003, 04:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Simon is off all this week, he told me on Wednesday. the MINI has gone...

Apr 23rd, 2003, 05:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
epicdream MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Herts/Cambs, U Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 73 Offline	DOH! That would explain it . Oh well, I hope he can get hold of some more if they are special order because they look the mutts nuts! Only time will tell... Neill

Apr 24th, 2003, 04:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
mikkol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Local Time: 08:36 AM Posts: 202 Offline	Has anyone tried to chrome their original ones in those plating shops or used those chrome paints instead of buying a new chromed pair? I've asked a local shop here and they want CAD$80 for it... too much I think. But I'll check around other shops for a better quotes.

Apr 24th, 2003, 05:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
Razor MINI2 Scooterist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pudsey, Leeds Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 739 Offline	Been there, done that. It is quite an expensive process and you'll need to get the vents painted first (using two-pac paint). The smoother the paint finish, the better. If you don't the plating will highlight the 'orange peel' effect of the plastic. Here are a couple of pics of mine after they'd been done:

Apr 25th, 2003, 03:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
mikkol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Local Time: 08:36 AM Posts: 202 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ruddockt Been there, done that. It is quite an expensive process and you'll need to get the vents painted first (using two-pac paint). The smoother the paint finish, the better. If you don't the plating will highlight the 'orange peel' effect of the plastic. So you gave it to a plating shop to get it chromed but you still had to paint it first? How much is the cost afterall? Nice job there btw!

Apr 25th, 2003, 04:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
Razor MINI2 Scooterist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pudsey, Leeds Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 739 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by mikkol So you gave it to a plating shop to get it chromed but you still had to paint it first? How much is the cost afterall? It cost me around £25 to have my vents done , and the chap that did them for me was somebody that I know. Unfortunately he's stopped doing the plastic stuff now because it wasn't cost effective for him an it was starting to get in the way of his metal plating business. I was hoping to be able to get him to do some stuff for us MINI2ers but that fell through when he told me he wasn't going to be doing the plastic stuff anymore. Quote: Originally posted by mikkol Nice job there btw! Cheers!

Apr 25th, 2003, 10:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Simon James MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NW London Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 435 Offline	Razor, were your chrome pollen filters done the same way or are they an 'official' item?

Apr 26th, 2003, 12:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
Razor MINI2 Scooterist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pudsey, Leeds Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 739 Offline	No, the pollen filters were done in the same way.

Apr 26th, 2003, 01:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
Simon James MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NW London Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 435 Offline	Thanx....great idea

Apr 29th, 2003, 01:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
epicdream MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Herts/Cambs, U Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 73 Offline	To add closure to my original post. I got an email from Simon @ Minispares and it seems as if they are having another delivery of the cool side vents. Needless to say I have put my order in... Thanks for all your help everyone!! Neill

Apr 29th, 2003, 04:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
Simon Jackson MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 411 Offline	Yes, back from Hols today, with food poisoning to boot! Just my luck! Working through the e-mails, thanks for adding to the thread Monsta!

Apr 30th, 2003, 09:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
eddy77 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Midlands Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 6 Offline	I've only just bought my Mini Cooper (Black/White Roof) and like the look of the chrome side vents, how easy is it to install them. I would be very grateful for any replies. Cheers, Ed

Apr 30th, 2003, 09:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
Simon Jackson MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 411 Offline	My delivery had arrived! Very simple job, takes about 2 minutes per side!

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