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ptapie · May 23rd, 2003, 11:23 PM

Very exicted, new black S awaiting transport! Read in Mini USA owners lounge, owners complaining about door dings and lack of side molding protection. One posted magnetic option, but who wants to take it on and off the car? Anyone know where to get? Have installed?
Had problems with their mini getting dinged up.. Hate to have my new S all dinged up in a matter of weeks. Anyone talk to their dealer about this? Mine is clueless.

Please reply Paul

elmadi · May 24th, 2003, 01:27 AM

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Originally posted by ptapie
Very exicted, new black S awaiting transport! Read in Mini USA owners lounge, owners complaining about door dings and lack of side molding protection. One posted magnetic option, but who wants to take it on and off the car? Anyone know where to get? Have installed?
Had problems with their mini getting dinged up.. Hate to have my new S all dinged up in a matter of weeks. Anyone talk to their dealer about this? Mine is clueless.

Please reply Paul

This site might help: http://64.225.94.154/ShopSite/page54.html

I am still thinking of getting it but haven't done so.
Let us know if you decide to get it.

Hope this helps.

MiniMan7 · May 24th, 2003, 04:24 AM

Ah thanks for the site, found the bra I was looking for!

elmadi · May 24th, 2003, 04:31 AM

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Originally posted by MiniMan7
Ah thanks for the site, found the bra I was looking for!

Your Welcome!

mikkol · May 25th, 2003, 02:04 AM

That "Mini Magnetic DoorGuards" looks more like a plain magnetic strap to me.. only it costs way more

Can anyone tell me the difference?

BruceK · May 25th, 2003, 03:13 AM

An alternative view.

So, how can door dings occur when the nearest car is at least 30 feet away from my MINI when I park it?

IMNSHO that's right, careful parking space selection (way out in the far, empty ends of a parking lot) is the cheapest and best way to prevent door dings. Lazy parking ensures damage from other cars.

MiniMan7 · May 25th, 2003, 03:37 AM

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Originally posted by BruceK
...

IMNSHO that's right, careful parking space selection (way out in the far, empty ends of a parking lot) is the cheapest and best way to prevent door dings. Lazy parking ensures damage from other cars.

This may not always prove true. There will always be the odd idiot that will park beside you even when you're out in the middle of nowhere. I try to park beside cars that are really nice and expensive, that way at least I can almost be assured the person opening the door is worried for their door just as much as mine.

zakck · Jul 29th, 2008, 09:23 AM

Hi

I am looking for door molding for my Mini Cooper S 2008.

Anyone know where to find any? The link mentione don this thread is 5 yrs old, therefore that product is no longer available.

Thanks in advance.

Zak

minicabrio · Jul 29th, 2008, 09:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by zakck (original)

Hi

I am looking for door molding for my Mini Cooper S 2008.

Anyone know where to find any? The link mentione don this thread is 5 yrs old, therefore that product is no longer available.

Thanks in advance.

Zak

Hi Zak,

Maybe this will help: CHROME STAINLESS EFFECT SIDE MOULDING COVER SET - - MiniMania.com

Jon

May 23rd, 2003, 11:23 PM	#1
ptapie MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 11:12 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Protective side molding doors HELP! Very exicted, new black S awaiting transport! Read in Mini USA owners lounge, owners complaining about door dings and lack of side molding protection. One posted magnetic option, but who wants to take it on and off the car? Anyone know where to get? Have installed? Had problems with their mini getting dinged up.. Hate to have my new S all dinged up in a matter of weeks. Anyone talk to their dealer about this? Mine is clueless. Please reply Paul

May 24th, 2003, 01:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
elmadi MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cook County,Illinois Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Re: Protective side molding doors HELP! Quote: Originally posted by ptapie Very exicted, new black S awaiting transport! Read in Mini USA owners lounge, owners complaining about door dings and lack of side molding protection. One posted magnetic option, but who wants to take it on and off the car? Anyone know where to get? Have installed? Had problems with their mini getting dinged up.. Hate to have my new S all dinged up in a matter of weeks. Anyone talk to their dealer about this? Mine is clueless. Please reply Paul This site might help: http://64.225.94.154/ShopSite/page54.html I am still thinking of getting it but haven't done so. Let us know if you decide to get it. Hope this helps.

May 24th, 2003, 04:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Ah thanks for the site, found the bra I was looking for! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 25th, 2003, 03:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	An alternative view. So, how can door dings occur when the nearest car is at least 30 feet away from my MINI when I park it? IMNSHO that's right, careful parking space selection (way out in the far, empty ends of a parking lot) is the cheapest and best way to prevent door dings. Lazy parking ensures damage from other cars. + 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

May 25th, 2003, 03:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BruceK ... IMNSHO that's right, careful parking space selection (way out in the far, empty ends of a parking lot) is the cheapest and best way to prevent door dings. Lazy parking ensures damage from other cars. This may not always prove true. There will always be the odd idiot that will park beside you even when you're out in the middle of nowhere. I try to park beside cars that are really nice and expensive, that way at least I can almost be assured the person opening the door is worried for their door just as much as mine. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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May 24th, 2003, 04:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
elmadi MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cook County,Illinois Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 Ah thanks for the site, found the bra I was looking for! Your Welcome!

May 25th, 2003, 02:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
mikkol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Local Time: 04:12 PM Posts: 202 Offline	That "Mini Magnetic DoorGuards" looks more like a plain magnetic strap to me.. only it costs way more Can anyone tell me the difference?

Jul 29th, 2008, 09:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
zakck MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Local Time: 12:12 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Hi I am looking for door molding for my Mini Cooper S 2008. Anyone know where to find any? The link mentione don this thread is 5 yrs old, therefore that product is no longer available. Thanks in advance. Zak

Jul 29th, 2008, 09:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 11:12 PM Posts: 15,996 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by zakck (original) Hi I am looking for door molding for my Mini Cooper S 2008. Anyone know where to find any? The link mentione don this thread is 5 yrs old, therefore that product is no longer available. Thanks in advance. Zak Hi Zak, Maybe this will help: CHROME STAINLESS EFFECT SIDE MOULDING COVER SET - - MiniMania.com Jon

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