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El Gordo · Jan 8th, 2004, 07:25 PM

Just fitted a set of clear / white rear lights to my Cooper. It looks like the puppies whatsits now. I also have the clear / white 3rd brake light, does any one know of an easy way of fitting it with out having to force the spoiler off ??!! The spoiler seems to be glued / taped in to position. I have removed by nuts but it won't shift. Don't want to force it too much and end up damaging my car.

Any advice or experiences welcomed.
Probably end up at the dealers tomorrow to be robbed !!?? Well at least

Turpin wore a mask when he did it !!??

low_n_loud1 · Jan 9th, 2004, 04:21 PM

I know me mate Zimbo on here did it...
It's fairly easy to push out / pull in if there's two of you.. Mind you he did it by himself. You only have to pull the spoiler up enough for clearance... It *IS* possible without taking the spoiler off... unless of course you have the Aero Spoiler... that may be a different matter!

El Gordo · Jan 13th, 2004, 11:12 AM

Spent more than an hour last evening trying to get the rear spoiler on my Cooper (Chili Pack Type) to move so that I could fit the clear third brake light with out success. It just would not move. I am now thinking of ' tinting ' the third brake light darker so that it blends in more with the Cosmos black exterior. Any idea's or comments welcomed.

maxdude · Jan 13th, 2004, 05:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by El Gordo

Spent more than an hour last evening trying to get the rear spoiler on my Cooper (Chili Pack Type) to move so that I could fit the clear third brake light with out success. It just would not move. I am now thinking of ' tinting ' the third brake light darker so that it blends in more with the Cosmos black exterior. Any idea's or comments welcomed.

Just be patient, I got mine in after about three attempts. You do have to apply a bit of pressure under the spoiler to achieve enough clearance and I literally yanked mine out, after working it out bit by bit. Once out it is a doddle to put back.

addman · Jan 13th, 2004, 05:50 PM

My dealer had similar problems Gordo... in fact, they ordered a replacement spoiler as they thought it was gonna break when they pulled it off. In the end, they did just apply some brute force and the spoiler came off cleanly. He did fit the replacement spoiler though - as they sent him an aero spoiler by mistake, and they thought (quite rightly

) I'd rather have that than the standard one.

I've also read here about those who simply flexed the middle of the underneath of the spoiler upwards to give enough clearance to get the white lights in...

punkeyfunky · Jan 13th, 2004, 05:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by El Gordo

Spent more than an hour last evening trying to get the rear spoiler on my Cooper (Chili Pack Type) to move so that I could fit the clear third brake light with out success. It just would not move. I am now thinking of ' tinting ' the third brake light darker so that it blends in more with the Cosmos black exterior. Any idea's or comments welcomed.

Ditto. I gave up for fear of damage, and left the standard 3rd level light in there. I don't really notice it as different (red) to the tail lights (clear) unless I *think* to look at it.

Lee

Jan 8th, 2004, 07:25 PM	#1
El Gordo Because I Am !!?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Under the thumb !! Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 241 Offline	3rd Brake Light / Rear Spoiler Just fitted a set of clear / white rear lights to my Cooper. It looks like the puppies whatsits now. I also have the clear / white 3rd brake light, does any one know of an easy way of fitting it with out having to force the spoiler off ??!! The spoiler seems to be glued / taped in to position. I have removed by nuts but it won't shift. Don't want to force it too much and end up damaging my car. Any advice or experiences welcomed. Probably end up at the dealers tomorrow to be robbed !!?? Well at least Turpin wore a mask when he did it !!??

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Jan 9th, 2004, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
low_n_loud1 Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Me! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sunny Dundee Local Time: 12:24 AM Posts: 212 Offline	I know me mate Zimbo on here did it... It's fairly easy to push out / pull in if there's two of you.. Mind you he did it by himself. You only have to pull the spoiler up enough for clearance... It IS possible without taking the spoiler off... unless of course you have the Aero Spoiler... that may be a different matter!

Jan 13th, 2004, 11:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
El Gordo Because I Am !!?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Under the thumb !! Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 241 Offline	Spent more than an hour last evening trying to get the rear spoiler on my Cooper (Chili Pack Type) to move so that I could fit the clear third brake light with out success. It just would not move. I am now thinking of ' tinting ' the third brake light darker so that it blends in more with the Cosmos black exterior. Any idea's or comments welcomed.

Jan 13th, 2004, 05:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
maxdude MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 296 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by El Gordo Spent more than an hour last evening trying to get the rear spoiler on my Cooper (Chili Pack Type) to move so that I could fit the clear third brake light with out success. It just would not move. I am now thinking of ' tinting ' the third brake light darker so that it blends in more with the Cosmos black exterior. Any idea's or comments welcomed. Just be patient, I got mine in after about three attempts. You do have to apply a bit of pressure under the spoiler to achieve enough clearance and I literally yanked mine out, after working it out bit by bit. Once out it is a doddle to put back.

Jan 13th, 2004, 05:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
addman MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Harlow, Essex Local Time: 12:24 AM Posts: 389 Offline	My dealer had similar problems Gordo... in fact, they ordered a replacement spoiler as they thought it was gonna break when they pulled it off. In the end, they did just apply some brute force and the spoiler came off cleanly. He did fit the replacement spoiler though - as they sent him an aero spoiler by mistake, and they thought (quite rightly ) I'd rather have that than the standard one. I've also read here about those who simply flexed the middle of the underneath of the spoiler upwards to give enough clearance to get the white lights in...

Jan 13th, 2004, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 852 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by El Gordo Spent more than an hour last evening trying to get the rear spoiler on my Cooper (Chili Pack Type) to move so that I could fit the clear third brake light with out success. It just would not move. I am now thinking of ' tinting ' the third brake light darker so that it blends in more with the Cosmos black exterior. Any idea's or comments welcomed. Ditto. I gave up for fear of damage, and left the standard 3rd level light in there. I don't really notice it as different (red) to the tail lights (clear) unless I think to look at it. Lee

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