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wigley · Sep 30th, 2003, 01:10 PM

Hi Folks,

I just asked my friendly local dealer about fitting the Black Grill from the Aero kit to my standard Cooper S. He was under the impression that the top bonnet part would fit fine, but the lower bumper insert was not such a good fit to the standard front bumper.

Has anyone done this already? Can you confirm or deny the quality of the fit? Any pics?

Thanks
Stuart

dinlo · Sep 30th, 2003, 06:12 PM

Actually in the club, we have few members did that. Try to browse the event gallery at http://www.norcalminis.com/gallery/index.asp

you might find some pictures are like that. It is not perfect fit, but you can make it to perfect fit, just need to work on it. it's doable.

dinlo · Sep 30th, 2003, 06:13 PM

I found it. I found it!!!!

http://12.235.108.233/gallery/pass_e.../images/42.jpg

dinlo · Sep 30th, 2003, 06:15 PM

Found a better one.

http://www.norcalminis.com/gallery/p.../images/51.jpg

wigley · Sep 30th, 2003, 06:54 PM

Thanks for the advice and photos Dinlo

Do you know if its something best left to the dealer to fit, or is the fitting quite simple?

If only there was a MINI2 FAQ on this subject.........

stryder · Sep 30th, 2003, 07:39 PM

There is a FAQ on it, its just not a MINI2 one (though perhaps Paul/MINIAC could ask him to copy it)

http://www.r53w11.com/aerogrilles.htm

dinlo · Oct 1st, 2003, 06:03 AM

I think you can do it yourself, plus I don't think dealer will do a good job on this.

red03miniS · Oct 1st, 2003, 07:23 AM

you can do it yourself
check my sig pic

wigley · Oct 1st, 2003, 08:58 AM

Just wanted to say thanks again for the advice guys

I just need to figure out if I trust myself to take on such a big job

kars · Oct 1st, 2003, 05:06 PM

I am getting the exact same thing done at the dealer. it cost me $95.00 incl fitting.
I'll post pics when I take delivery in a couple of hours!!

Tonyt3 · Oct 1st, 2003, 05:19 PM

RE: the grill, Is it the same part for a Cooper and an S??? I think they are different sizes? Only I want one and have seen one advertised, but it didn't state what car it came from...

red03miniS · Oct 1st, 2003, 06:29 PM

the bottom grille is like 24 bucks...its for the aero bumper. however it can be made to fit on the cooper S or the cooper.with a bit of work...took me about 3 hours on a slow wekend to do it..and it dramatically changes the look of the car imo

wigley · Oct 1st, 2003, 06:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tony*t3

RE: the grill, Is it the same part for a Cooper and an S??? I think they are different sizes? Only I want one and have seen one advertised, but it didn't state what car it came from...

hi tony, theres one for sale on eBay UK at the moment. However its only the top part and not the bottom part. The asking price is £10 and the list price in the UK is £30 for the top part and £21 for the bottom part.

Let us know how you get on fitting it

kars · Oct 1st, 2003, 07:29 PM

My dealer just told me that they cant fit the lower part of the grill because it wouldnt fit.

I hope it looks good now just with the upper grill. I have a indi blue so I am not too worried. I just might buy the grill seperately and do it myself.

red03miniS · Oct 1st, 2003, 08:02 PM

kars

it looks pretty dumb..wtih just the top aero grille
the dealer doesnt know anything
go ahead and order one.and if you need help let me know
its really easy to do

kars · Oct 1st, 2003, 08:08 PM

yeah i got the part number for the bumper unit to show him.....i think i might fix the original grill until i get the bumper unit...

thanks for th offer!! i might take you up on it!!

red03miniS · Oct 1st, 2003, 09:43 PM

your very welcome

i will definitely help you..when you need....thats what the mini family is all about

i think hte chrome grille looks great with the bottom chrome grille..and the black goes with black..i think mixing and matching dont look that good

then again waht do i know

stryder · Oct 1st, 2003, 10:24 PM

I knew it was too good to be true.

It can be fit, it just takes more then $95 parts and labor to do it, because there's cutting and such involved, which the dealer didn't bother to look into beforehand, its not a straight replacement.

Just do the bottom part yourself, its a good get to know your car thing.

Sep 30th, 2003, 01:10 PM	#1
wigley miniturismo co uk My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Swindon Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 1,498 Offline	Black Aero Grill on a Standard Bumper??? Hi Folks, I just asked my friendly local dealer about fitting the Black Grill from the Aero kit to my standard Cooper S. He was under the impression that the top bonnet part would fit fine, but the lower bumper insert was not such a good fit to the standard front bumper. Has anyone done this already? Can you confirm or deny the quality of the fit? Any pics? Thanks Stuart www.miniturismo.co.uk

Sep 30th, 2003, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 1,502 Offline	Actually in the club, we have few members did that. Try to browse the event gallery at http://www.norcalminis.com/gallery/index.asp you might find some pictures are like that. It is not perfect fit, but you can make it to perfect fit, just need to work on it. it's doable. 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

Sep 30th, 2003, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 1,502 Offline	I found it. I found it!!!! http://12.235.108.233/gallery/pass_e.../images/42.jpg 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

Sep 30th, 2003, 06:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 1,502 Offline	Found a better one. http://www.norcalminis.com/gallery/p.../images/51.jpg 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

Sep 30th, 2003, 06:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
wigley miniturismo co uk My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Swindon Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 1,498 Offline	Thanks for the advice and photos Dinlo Do you know if its something best left to the dealer to fit, or is the fitting quite simple? If only there was a MINI2 FAQ on this subject......... www.miniturismo.co.uk

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Sep 30th, 2003, 07:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	There is a FAQ on it, its just not a MINI2 one (though perhaps Paul/MINIAC could ask him to copy it) http://www.r53w11.com/aerogrilles.htm Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Oct 1st, 2003, 06:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 1,502 Offline	I think you can do it yourself, plus I don't think dealer will do a good job on this. 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

Oct 1st, 2003, 07:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
red03miniS MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 825 Offline	you can do it yourself check my sig pic 2003 CR MCS and 2007 CR MCS (on order)

Oct 1st, 2003, 08:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
wigley miniturismo co uk My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Swindon Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 1,498 Offline	Just wanted to say thanks again for the advice guys I just need to figure out if I trust myself to take on such a big job www.miniturismo.co.uk

Oct 1st, 2003, 05:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
kars MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Boston area Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 135 Offline	I am getting the exact same thing done at the dealer. it cost me $95.00 incl fitting. I'll post pics when I take delivery in a couple of hours!!

Oct 1st, 2003, 05:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 6,010 Offline	RE: the grill, Is it the same part for a Cooper and an S??? I think they are different sizes? Only I want one and have seen one advertised, but it didn't state what car it came from...

Oct 1st, 2003, 06:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
red03miniS MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 825 Offline	the bottom grille is like 24 bucks...its for the aero bumper. however it can be made to fit on the cooper S or the cooper.with a bit of work...took me about 3 hours on a slow wekend to do it..and it dramatically changes the look of the car imo 2003 CR MCS and 2007 CR MCS (on order)

Oct 1st, 2003, 06:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
wigley miniturismo co uk My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Swindon Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 1,498 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Tonyt3** RE: the grill, Is it the same part for a Cooper and an S??? I think they are different sizes? Only I want one and have seen one advertised, but it didn't state what car it came from... hi tony, theres one for sale on eBay UK at the moment. However its only the top part and not the bottom part. The asking price is £10 and the list price in the UK is £30 for the top part and £21 for the bottom part. Let us know how you get on fitting it www.miniturismo.co.uk

Oct 1st, 2003, 07:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
kars MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Boston area Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 135 Offline	My dealer just told me that they cant fit the lower part of the grill because it wouldnt fit. I hope it looks good now just with the upper grill. I have a indi blue so I am not too worried. I just might buy the grill seperately and do it myself.

Oct 1st, 2003, 08:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
red03miniS MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 825 Offline	kars it looks pretty dumb..wtih just the top aero grille the dealer doesnt know anything go ahead and order one.and if you need help let me know its really easy to do 2003 CR MCS and 2007 CR MCS (on order)

Oct 1st, 2003, 08:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
kars MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Boston area Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 135 Offline	yeah i got the part number for the bumper unit to show him.....i think i might fix the original grill until i get the bumper unit... thanks for th offer!! i might take you up on it!!

Oct 1st, 2003, 09:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
red03miniS MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 825 Offline	your very welcome i will definitely help you..when you need....thats what the mini family is all about i think hte chrome grille looks great with the bottom chrome grille..and the black goes with black..i think mixing and matching dont look that good then again waht do i know 2003 CR MCS and 2007 CR MCS (on order)

Oct 1st, 2003, 10:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	I knew it was too good to be true. It can be fit, it just takes more then $95 parts and labor to do it, because there's cutting and such involved, which the dealer didn't bother to look into beforehand, its not a straight replacement. Just do the bottom part yourself, its a good get to know your car thing. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

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