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S2K&CooperS · Apr 5th, 2002, 07:45 AM

Anybody have the accessory rear spoiler on their Cooper with some good pics to share?? I've got the USA accessories brochure and will probably purchase the spoiler. There is only 1 pic of it in the brochure, but it's not very good.

Oddly, it's not part of the aero kit

so it is not shown on the Indi Blue Cooper.

Thanks.

CooperCrush · Apr 5th, 2002, 09:06 AM

I've also thought it odd that the rear spoiler isn't included with the aero kit.

Do you happen to know if MINI makes two different rear spoilers? Because to my (possibly quite mistaken) eye, the one that comes standard on the 'S' seems larger and more pronounced than the one they usually show on aero kit-equipped cars in photographs -- or, for that matter, than the one I saw on an Indi Blue Cooper outfitted with the aero kit at the NY Auto Show last week...

- Jeff

Damo · Apr 5th, 2002, 10:39 AM

Cooper S Spoiler and Aero Spoiler ARE different!

I want the Cooper S spoiler but think I'll have to get the Aero one. I'm still waiting for someone who wants to do a swap for the Chilli Pack spoiler, as I've heard that a lot of S owners to be prefer it. Unfortunatly not heard anythjing of them myself

Maybe I should do a pole of what people prefer hmmmmmmm

CooperCrush · Apr 5th, 2002, 10:58 AM

Oh, wow -- so there's, like, at least 3 different MINI-sourced rear spoilers? I did not *know* that!

Thanks...

- Jeff

monsta · Apr 5th, 2002, 01:30 PM

S spoiler:

monsta · Apr 5th, 2002, 01:31 PM

Aero pack spoiler:

kcmini · Apr 5th, 2002, 01:41 PM

Great pics as always monsta.

What is the spoiler on the Cooper that comes with the Sport Package?

S2000&CooperS · Apr 5th, 2002, 02:03 PM

Yes, there are 3 spoilers available:

Cooper
Cooper S
Accessory

The spoilers are all different with the Cooper spoiler being the least aggressive looking. Personally, I thought the Cooper (w/Sport Package) spoiler looked great and much better than the Cooper S spoiler until I saw the accessory spoiler WOW

, looks even better IMO.

kcmini · Apr 5th, 2002, 04:53 PM

by S2000&Cooper S

Quote:

The spoilers are all different with the Cooper spoiler being the least aggressive looking. Personally, I thought the Cooper (w/Sport Package) spoiler looked great and much better than the Cooper S spoiler until I saw the accessory spoiler WOW , looks even better IMO.

I would agree. It is $200 primed. Anyone know what they will want to paint and install? I am guessing another $200.

S2000&CooperS · Apr 5th, 2002, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kcmini
by S2000&Cooper S

I would agree. It is $200 primed. Anyone know what they will want to paint and install? I am guessing another $200.

I'd agree with you.........another $200 probably

. I asked my dealer to find out how much it'll cost to paint and install as they will have to send it to a local body shop to have it painted.

S2K&CooperS · Apr 21st, 2002, 05:49 PM

$429 for the rear spoiler at my dealer, including labor

Colorado "S" · Apr 23rd, 2002, 11:12 PM

Can someone post pictures of the optional Factory spoiler from the Cooper? Please.

Also, does anyone know how each of these spoilers attaches? Are there screws?

I'm just wondering if it's possible to remove the "S" spoiler all together without leaving behind evidence that a spoiler was once there.

olddad · Apr 24th, 2002, 06:45 AM

Of the three, which do you think creates the most downforce? Looks aside, The S version looks like it might, what with air directed under to the wing surface. The other two look like they just push the car down by pushing the air up. Does MINI have any performance specs??

S2000&CooperS · Apr 24th, 2002, 08:39 AM

I'll post pics as soon as I get the spoiler. The dealer has the spoiler in stock but the installation kit is on backorder

. Should be here in a week or two.

kcmini · May 27th, 2002, 12:11 AM

Ever get that accessory spoiler? I think I will be doing this as well.

Corleone · May 27th, 2002, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by S2000&CooperS
I'll post pics as soon as I get the spoiler. The dealer has the spoiler in stock but the installation kit is on backorder . Should be here in a week or two.

Hope these photos will cool you down untill yours is installed !!!

http://communities.msn.com/MiniCoope...hoto&PhotoID=8

http://communities.msn.com/MiniCoope...oto&PhotoID=10

http://communities.msn.com/MiniCoope...oto&PhotoID=12

Mini SS · May 27th, 2002, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by olddad
Of the three, which do you think creates the most downforce? Looks aside, The S version looks like it might, what with air directed under to the wing surface. The other two look like they just push the car down by pushing the air up. Does MINI have any performance specs??

I would think the S spoiler would actually create a bit of lift (vs. the others) due to that. Air hits it, some is forced up & over, while some air will be forced under it, & down the back window.

In any case, my S spoiler will get replaced with the accessory spoiler, I think it looks much better. Probbably creates a bit more downforce as well.

S2000&CooperS · May 28th, 2002, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kcmini
Ever get that accessory spoiler? I think I will be doing this as well.

Nope, I haven't yet. But I will call today to find out what's going on with it as I still want to get it installed

Never heard anything back from the dealer

S2000&CooperS · Jun 3rd, 2002, 12:15 PM

Finally getting my spoiler installed on June 17! My dealer's service dept is booked for the next 2 weeks which is fine because I'm not in a hurry. But can't wait to see it installed!

jbkone · Jun 3rd, 2002, 06:32 PM

The way spoilers can create lift is not only to direct air upward (thus forcing the spoiler downward), but also to produce a lower pressure area above the spoiler than below it. This second method is how planes produce lift with their wings, they have air going under also. Since the pressure is lower above the wing than below, the wing gets "sucked" upward. The bulgy part of the S spoiler is at the bottom, a sort of upside-down wing, thus the "suction" is downward on this one.

Apr 5th, 2002, 07:45 AM	#1
S2K&CooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 121 Offline	USA MINI accessory rear spoiler Anybody have the accessory rear spoiler on their Cooper with some good pics to share?? I've got the USA accessories brochure and will probably purchase the spoiler. There is only 1 pic of it in the brochure, but it's not very good. Oddly, it's not part of the aero kit so it is not shown on the Indi Blue Cooper. Thanks. 02 MINI Cooper - Pure Silver/Black Delivered 4/22 - 9,500 miles now!! - Premium package, chrome bumpers, foglights, 16" wheels, leather steering wheel, panther black leather seats, heated seats, accessory rear spoiler 02 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow 02 Mazda Protege5 (Hers) - Midnight Blue Mica - Delivered 8/30/02!!

Apr 5th, 2002, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	S spoiler: Attached Thumbnails the MINI has gone...

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monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Aero pack spoiler: Attached Thumbnails the MINI has gone...

Apr 5th, 2002, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
kcmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Local Time: 06:37 PM Posts: 237 Offline	Great pics as always monsta. What is the spoiler on the Cooper that comes with the Sport Package? Most fun on 4 wheels. #9 Cooper at Baron KC. June 2002 build. Sport Chili Red/White.

Apr 5th, 2002, 02:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 936 Offline	Yes, there are 3 spoilers available: Cooper Cooper S Accessory The spoilers are all different with the Cooper spoiler being the least aggressive looking. Personally, I thought the Cooper (w/Sport Package) spoiler looked great and much better than the Cooper S spoiler until I saw the accessory spoiler WOW , looks even better IMO. 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

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Apr 5th, 2002, 09:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
CooperCrush MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 34 Offline	I've also thought it odd that the rear spoiler isn't included with the aero kit. Do you happen to know if MINI makes two different rear spoilers? Because to my (possibly quite mistaken) eye, the one that comes standard on the 'S' seems larger and more pronounced than the one they usually show on aero kit-equipped cars in photographs -- or, for that matter, than the one I saw on an Indi Blue Cooper outfitted with the aero kit at the NY Auto Show last week... - Jeff

Apr 5th, 2002, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Cooper S Spoiler and Aero Spoiler ARE different! I want the Cooper S spoiler but think I'll have to get the Aero one. I'm still waiting for someone who wants to do a swap for the Chilli Pack spoiler, as I've heard that a lot of S owners to be prefer it. Unfortunatly not heard anythjing of them myself Maybe I should do a pole of what people prefer hmmmmmmm

Apr 5th, 2002, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
CooperCrush MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Oh, wow -- so there's, like, at least 3 different MINI-sourced rear spoilers? I did not know that! Thanks... - Jeff

Apr 5th, 2002, 04:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
kcmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Local Time: 06:37 PM Posts: 237 Offline	by S2000&Cooper S Quote: The spoilers are all different with the Cooper spoiler being the least aggressive looking. Personally, I thought the Cooper (w/Sport Package) spoiler looked great and much better than the Cooper S spoiler until I saw the accessory spoiler WOW , looks even better IMO. I would agree. It is $200 primed. Anyone know what they will want to paint and install? I am guessing another $200. Most fun on 4 wheels. #9 Cooper at Baron KC. June 2002 build. Sport Chili Red/White.

Apr 5th, 2002, 05:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 936 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by kcmini by S2000&Cooper S I would agree. It is $200 primed. Anyone know what they will want to paint and install? I am guessing another $200. I'd agree with you.........another $200 probably . I asked my dealer to find out how much it'll cost to paint and install as they will have to send it to a local body shop to have it painted. 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

Apr 21st, 2002, 05:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
S2K&CooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 121 Offline	$429 for the rear spoiler at my dealer, including labor 02 MINI Cooper - Pure Silver/Black Delivered 4/22 - 9,500 miles now!! - Premium package, chrome bumpers, foglights, 16" wheels, leather steering wheel, panther black leather seats, heated seats, accessory rear spoiler 02 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow 02 Mazda Protege5 (Hers) - Midnight Blue Mica - Delivered 8/30/02!!

Apr 23rd, 2002, 11:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Colorado "S" MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 416 Offline	Can someone post pictures of the optional Factory spoiler from the Cooper? Please. Also, does anyone know how each of these spoilers attaches? Are there screws? I'm just wondering if it's possible to remove the "S" spoiler all together without leaving behind evidence that a spoiler was once there. Dave @ MCO MINI5280

Apr 24th, 2002, 06:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
olddad MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Yreka, CA Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 432 Offline	Of the three, which do you think creates the most downforce? Looks aside, The S version looks like it might, what with air directed under to the wing surface. The other two look like they just push the car down by pushing the air up. Does MINI have any performance specs??

Apr 24th, 2002, 08:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 936 Offline	I'll post pics as soon as I get the spoiler. The dealer has the spoiler in stock but the installation kit is on backorder . Should be here in a week or two. 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

May 27th, 2002, 12:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
kcmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Local Time: 06:37 PM Posts: 237 Offline	Ever get that accessory spoiler? I think I will be doing this as well. Most fun on 4 wheels. #9 Cooper at Baron KC. June 2002 build. Sport Chili Red/White.

May 27th, 2002, 06:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
Corleone MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Istanbul / Turkey Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 104 Offline	How about theese? Quote: Originally posted by S2000&CooperS I'll post pics as soon as I get the spoiler. The dealer has the spoiler in stock but the installation kit is on backorder . Should be here in a week or two. Hope these photos will cool you down untill yours is installed !!! http://communities.msn.com/MiniCoope...hoto&PhotoID=8 http://communities.msn.com/MiniCoope...oto&PhotoID=10 http://communities.msn.com/MiniCoope...oto&PhotoID=12

May 27th, 2002, 01:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mini SS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Local Time: 05:37 PM Posts: 3 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by olddad Of the three, which do you think creates the most downforce? Looks aside, The S version looks like it might, what with air directed under to the wing surface. The other two look like they just push the car down by pushing the air up. Does MINI have any performance specs?? I would think the S spoiler would actually create a bit of lift (vs. the others) due to that. Air hits it, some is forced up & over, while some air will be forced under it, & down the back window. In any case, my S spoiler will get replaced with the accessory spoiler, I think it looks much better. Probbably creates a bit more downforce as well. Walker

May 28th, 2002, 08:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 936 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by kcmini Ever get that accessory spoiler? I think I will be doing this as well. Nope, I haven't yet. But I will call today to find out what's going on with it as I still want to get it installed Never heard anything back from the dealer 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

Jun 3rd, 2002, 12:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 936 Offline	Finally getting my spoiler installed on June 17! My dealer's service dept is booked for the next 2 weeks which is fine because I'm not in a hurry. But can't wait to see it installed! 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver Last edited by S2000&CooperS : Jun 3rd, 2002 at 12:28 PM.

Jun 3rd, 2002, 06:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
jbkone MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pensacola, FL Local Time: 05:37 PM Posts: 240 Offline	The way spoilers can create lift is not only to direct air upward (thus forcing the spoiler downward), but also to produce a lower pressure area above the spoiler than below it. This second method is how planes produce lift with their wings, they have air going under also. Since the pressure is lower above the wing than below, the wing gets "sucked" upward. The bulgy part of the S spoiler is at the bottom, a sort of upside-down wing, thus the "suction" is downward on this one. 2002 Indi Cooper - white roof/rims,prem pkg,DSC,heated sport seats,fog lts.

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