MINI2

My Pocket Rocket · Apr 8th, 2004, 07:49 PM

I have noticed that the black plastic on fender and bumber is not line up in the same level. Do you have the same issue or just me? Is it posible to fix or just go to the dealer and ask them to fix it?

MiniMinor · Apr 8th, 2004, 08:06 PM

I have a simular problem.

Only mine sits higher on the side as your photo but lower on the other. But still in line.
I'm going to have a look to see if its anything to do with the position of the bonnet latch. Maybe be it can be adjusted so that the bonnet sits lower towards the bumper.

Root Ginger · Apr 8th, 2004, 09:44 PM

Can sometimes be caused when the catch locks on only one side of the bonnet but doesn't look the case.

Check it though just in case because could be quite embarassing otherwise!

Goonery · Apr 8th, 2004, 09:46 PM

Get a Gibson, Fenders are useless these days

P.Phresh · Apr 9th, 2004, 01:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by miniminor

I have a simular problem.

Only mine sits higher on the side as your photo but lower on the other. But still in line.
I'm going to have a look to see if its anything to do with the position of the bonnet latch. Maybe be it can be adjusted so that the bonnet sits lower towards the bumper.

I had this problem too before... if you look under the hood, it is the latch that isn't catching. There was just some wiring looms in the engine bay that was preventing the hood from being closed all the way, just push it over to the side till it's nested tightly somewhere, and close the bonnet. Should be okay now.

My Pocket Rocket · Apr 9th, 2004, 02:52 AM

P.Phresh

Nice wheels? Are they 18" on 215/40? I noticed that you lower the car. Would you let me know what spring that you use?

kyriian · Apr 9th, 2004, 04:00 AM

i still have this problem... if you either close the hood too hard or too soft it can lead to this... it has relations to the catch usually to the left, where the lever is not aligning properly.. i recently had it readjusted.. but still exists... somethin to keep an eye on...

P.Phresh · Apr 9th, 2004, 11:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by My Pocket Rocket

P.Phresh

Nice wheels? Are they 18" on 215/40? I noticed that you lower the car. Would you let me know what spring that you use?

215/35/r18
FK hitec lowering springs. I will be selling my springs if you're interested. Used for less than one year.

My Pocket Rocket · Apr 14th, 2004, 02:42 PM

P.Phresh

What's wrong with the Springs?

P.Phresh · Apr 15th, 2004, 03:57 AM

oh there's nothing wrong with the springs at all. I'm replacing them with coilovers!!

My Pocket Rocket · Apr 15th, 2004, 06:48 PM

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...chmentid=34491

So should I bring the car to the dealer and have it fix?...or is there a way to line them up?

Apr 8th, 2004, 07:49 PM	#1
My Pocket Rocket MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 108 Offline	Fender not line up! I have noticed that the black plastic on fender and bumber is not line up in the same level. Do you have the same issue or just me? Is it posible to fix or just go to the dealer and ask them to fix it? Attached Thumbnails

Apr 8th, 2004, 08:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMinor Never trust a hope ! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ? Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 86,435 Offline	I have a simular problem. Only mine sits higher on the side as your photo but lower on the other. But still in line. I'm going to have a look to see if its anything to do with the position of the bonnet latch. Maybe be it can be adjusted so that the bonnet sits lower towards the bumper. Soon be Christmas !

Apr 8th, 2004, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 4,571 Offline	Can sometimes be caused when the catch locks on only one side of the bonnet but doesn't look the case. Check it though just in case because could be quite embarassing otherwise! It was acceptable in the 80's

Apr 9th, 2004, 01:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
P.Phresh MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 130 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by miniminor I have a simular problem. Only mine sits higher on the side as your photo but lower on the other. But still in line. I'm going to have a look to see if its anything to do with the position of the bonnet latch. Maybe be it can be adjusted so that the bonnet sits lower towards the bumper. I had this problem too before... if you look under the hood, it is the latch that isn't catching. There was just some wiring looms in the engine bay that was preventing the hood from being closed all the way, just push it over to the side till it's nested tightly somewhere, and close the bonnet. Should be okay now. DS/DS MCS

Apr 9th, 2004, 04:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
kyriian Dating my S Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 592 Offline	i still have this problem... if you either close the hood too hard or too soft it can lead to this... it has relations to the catch usually to the left, where the lever is not aligning properly.. i recently had it readjusted.. but still exists... somethin to keep an eye on... 03 Dark Silver MCS w/ White roof

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

From bodykits to bonnet stripes, discuss them here

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Apr 8th, 2004, 09:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Goonery You can put lipstick on.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 13,504 Offline	Get a Gibson, Fenders are useless these days

Apr 9th, 2004, 02:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
My Pocket Rocket MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 108 Offline	P.Phresh Nice wheels? Are they 18" on 215/40? I noticed that you lower the car. Would you let me know what spring that you use?

Apr 9th, 2004, 11:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
P.Phresh MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 130 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by My Pocket Rocket P.Phresh Nice wheels? Are they 18" on 215/40? I noticed that you lower the car. Would you let me know what spring that you use? 215/35/r18 FK hitec lowering springs. I will be selling my springs if you're interested. Used for less than one year. DS/DS MCS

Apr 14th, 2004, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
My Pocket Rocket MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 108 Offline	P.Phresh What's wrong with the Springs?

Apr 15th, 2004, 03:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
P.Phresh MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 130 Offline	oh there's nothing wrong with the springs at all. I'm replacing them with coilovers!! DS/DS MCS

Apr 15th, 2004, 06:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
My Pocket Rocket MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 108 Offline	http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...chmentid=34491 So should I bring the car to the dealer and have it fix?...or is there a way to line them up?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Xenon fender flares.	Sydney Stone	Exterior	0	Sep 25th, 2007 08:37 AM
Fender Gap	MIN 18	2nd Gen MINI Cooper S	12	Mar 1st, 2007 05:59 PM
fender painting	mister wiggles	Exterior	4	Nov 3rd, 2005 06:07 PM
Fender removal	DoNDoN	Exterior	4	May 2nd, 2004 04:25 PM
Fender Bender on 90/94???	balance008	Midwest Region	0	Jun 3rd, 2003 09:49 PM