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MarkW19 · Sep 26th, 2003, 09:56 PM

Does anyone know if you can just buy a Cooper S front bumper, and put it straight on a Cooper?

How much would it be, and would I be able to sell my Cooper one??

Ta!

-Mark

wow · Sep 26th, 2003, 11:23 PM

I think yes because I saw a Cooper swap bumpers with a S.
I want to know why? The cooper's looks much better.

wow · Sep 26th, 2003, 11:24 PM

I can email you a picture?

Paul · Sep 27th, 2003, 12:13 AM

A few people on here have done the reverse as well, and it's not a direct swap, but it seems fairly easy. The plastic trim is not a perfect match and the foglights are not either.

MarkW19 · Sep 27th, 2003, 12:19 AM

Well, just an idea. Don't think I'll actually do it. Just an idea!

To be honest, I really like the black mesh grille on the bottom of the S bumper, and don't like the silver oval grille on the cooper, I think it's JUST a bit too much silver/chrome.

So, is there any way of changing that bit of grille (under the numberplate) for one similar to the S grille, in black (obviously its a different shape)?

Thanks for the info though guys!

Shorty · Sep 27th, 2003, 08:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19

Does anyone know if you can just buy a Cooper S front bumper, and put it straight on a Cooper?

How much would it be, and would I be able to sell my Cooper one??

Ta!

-Mark

I''ll have one for sale next week if you want one?

wow · Sep 27th, 2003, 08:56 AM

here is a completed conversion

Damo · Sep 29th, 2003, 01:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19

Well, just an idea. Don't think I'll actually do it. Just an idea!

To be honest, I really like the black mesh grille on the bottom of the S bumper, and don't like the silver oval grille on the cooper, I think it's JUST a bit too much silver/chrome.

So, is there any way of changing that bit of grille (under the numberplate) for one similar to the S grille, in black (obviously its a different shape)?

Thanks for the info though guys!

A lot of ONE owners have done the opposite to yourself. Just go to your local MINI dealer buy the part and fit it. It does involve removing the bumper. Or just spray paint it black, but that would stone chip.

Alternatively go for something completly custom.

wow · Sep 29th, 2003, 09:39 AM

Tell us how u did it becuase I wnat to get it done this week

Damo · Sep 29th, 2003, 11:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by wow

Tell us how u did it becuase I wnat to get it done this week

DO you mean fitting/making my custom grill, or fitting the ONE black plastic grill?

wils · Sep 29th, 2003, 01:23 PM

get an aero kit
similar to cooper S front bumper
but nicer IMO and the mesh is black hehehe
AND it fits perfectly (:

ddp · Sep 29th, 2003, 06:11 PM

I've done it. Had a damaged bumper, and replaced it with a spare MCS bumper (local dealer in Philly had it leftover due to aero-kit install) Had it installed at Helix...I like the more aggressive look as well.

gtt19 · Sep 29th, 2003, 06:28 PM

black-out that license plate!!!

ddp · Sep 29th, 2003, 06:33 PM

That pic has been around awhile with my plate on it...as well as numerous others. Got sick of doing the old gaussian blur thing.

gtt19 · Sep 29th, 2003, 08:19 PM

thats cool...just thought i would let you know in case it was unintentional ! looks good!

MarkW19 · Sep 29th, 2003, 08:32 PM

Thanks for all the info guys :-)

With Paul saying it's not a perfect match etc., I think I'll actually save up and get the aero bumper with the chrome on (not black). Bit more unique then!

Damo · Sep 29th, 2003, 11:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19

Thanks for all the info guys :-)

With Paul saying it's not a perfect match etc., I think I'll actually save up and get the aero bumper with the chrome on (not black). Bit more unique then!

not as unique as you think

I'm keeping the Chrome Grill on the aero kit (if I do get it as looking at other £900 options) and making another custom grill to make all the black grills "Chromish"

Sep 26th, 2003, 09:56 PM	#1
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 3,622 Offline	Cooper S front bumper Does anyone know if you can just buy a Cooper S front bumper, and put it straight on a Cooper? How much would it be, and would I be able to sell my Cooper one?? Ta! -Mark

Sep 26th, 2003, 11:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
wow MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 01:19 AM Posts: 582 Offline	I think yes because I saw a Cooper swap bumpers with a S. I want to know why? The cooper's looks much better. MINI, it is a way of life.

Sep 26th, 2003, 11:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
wow MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 01:19 AM Posts: 582 Offline	I can email you a picture? MINI, it is a way of life.

Sep 27th, 2003, 12:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 40,356 Online	A few people on here have done the reverse as well, and it's not a direct swap, but it seems fairly easy. The plastic trim is not a perfect match and the foglights are not either. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Sep 27th, 2003, 08:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
wow MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 01:19 AM Posts: 582 Offline	here is a completed conversion Attached Thumbnails MINI, it is a way of life.

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Sep 27th, 2003, 12:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 3,622 Offline	Well, just an idea. Don't think I'll actually do it. Just an idea! To be honest, I really like the black mesh grille on the bottom of the S bumper, and don't like the silver oval grille on the cooper, I think it's JUST a bit too much silver/chrome. So, is there any way of changing that bit of grille (under the numberplate) for one similar to the S grille, in black (obviously its a different shape)? Thanks for the info though guys!

Sep 27th, 2003, 08:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Shorty MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stourbridge Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 1,246 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 Does anyone know if you can just buy a Cooper S front bumper, and put it straight on a Cooper? How much would it be, and would I be able to sell my Cooper one?? Ta! -Mark I''ll have one for sale next week if you want one?

Sep 29th, 2003, 01:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 Well, just an idea. Don't think I'll actually do it. Just an idea! To be honest, I really like the black mesh grille on the bottom of the S bumper, and don't like the silver oval grille on the cooper, I think it's JUST a bit too much silver/chrome. So, is there any way of changing that bit of grille (under the numberplate) for one similar to the S grille, in black (obviously its a different shape)? Thanks for the info though guys! A lot of ONE owners have done the opposite to yourself. Just go to your local MINI dealer buy the part and fit it. It does involve removing the bumper. Or just spray paint it black, but that would stone chip. Alternatively go for something completly custom. Attached Thumbnails

Sep 29th, 2003, 09:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
wow MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 01:19 AM Posts: 582 Offline	Tell us how u did it becuase I wnat to get it done this week MINI, it is a way of life.

Sep 29th, 2003, 11:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wow Tell us how u did it becuase I wnat to get it done this week DO you mean fitting/making my custom grill, or fitting the ONE black plastic grill?

Sep 29th, 2003, 01:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
wils formerly known as wsw Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 642 Offline	get an aero kit similar to cooper S front bumper but nicer IMO and the mesh is black hehehe AND it fits perfectly (: i got an exhaust because i wanted to make my car sound fast, but its not fast at all, so therefore i am a ricer....

Sep 29th, 2003, 06:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
ddp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Chatham, NJ Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 88 Offline	I've done it. Had a damaged bumper, and replaced it with a spare MCS bumper (local dealer in Philly had it leftover due to aero-kit install) Had it installed at Helix...I like the more aggressive look as well. Attached Thumbnails

Sep 29th, 2003, 06:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
gtt19 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohio Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 135 Offline	black-out that license plate!!! Greg Giving the act of "shouting into your watch" a new definition - Incredibly MINI. http://www.hammerandcoop.com.

Sep 29th, 2003, 06:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
ddp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Chatham, NJ Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 88 Offline	That pic has been around awhile with my plate on it...as well as numerous others. Got sick of doing the old gaussian blur thing.

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Sep 29th, 2003, 08:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
gtt19 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohio Local Time: 07:19 PM Posts: 135 Offline	thats cool...just thought i would let you know in case it was unintentional ! looks good! Greg Giving the act of "shouting into your watch" a new definition - Incredibly MINI. http://www.hammerandcoop.com.

Sep 29th, 2003, 08:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 3,622 Offline	Thanks for all the info guys :-) With Paul saying it's not a perfect match etc., I think I'll actually save up and get the aero bumper with the chrome on (not black). Bit more unique then!

Sep 29th, 2003, 11:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 Thanks for all the info guys :-) With Paul saying it's not a perfect match etc., I think I'll actually save up and get the aero bumper with the chrome on (not black). Bit more unique then! not as unique as you think I'm keeping the Chrome Grill on the aero kit (if I do get it as looking at other £900 options) and making another custom grill to make all the black grills "Chromish"

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