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Pobsey · Nov 19th, 2004, 04:20 PM

If you want to see one unpainted look at my gallery, for a painted on there is a picture on page 1 of this thread, it should be as chip resistant as the rest of the car if its painted correctly, so tape shouldn't be needed,

fairmont · Nov 19th, 2004, 07:11 PM

It seems every picture on this thread is the Aero grill on a Cooper S. Does it fit the same way on the Cooper?

monkeynuts · Nov 19th, 2004, 07:37 PM

Cooper installation - here

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...ery_10809.html

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ht=aero+grille

imse · Nov 30th, 2004, 09:23 AM

Where can I buy the black grill ????

Kotz · Nov 30th, 2004, 09:36 AM

Hi the black grille can be purchased from your MINI dealer. It's in the MINI accessories brochure, cost is about £30 top bit & around £ 20 for lower bit. The lower part needs to be trimmed to fit.

onemini · Nov 30th, 2004, 06:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by imse

Where can I buy the black grill ????

part numbers:

Radiator grill top #51130140259
Grill bumper front top #51110140255

ordered mine yesterday

FONTAL · Dec 2nd, 2004, 11:12 AM

I will admitt the lower part is a complete ball ache but it is deffo worth it, leave the tabs on the lower gril and cut new slots in the bumper the depth of the grill also has to be altered but i've lost the PDF file

(I will keep looking)

JpMcC · Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:01 PM

I ordered the parts today to get this done on my MINI One which will have Cooper S bumpers

the guy in the parts dpt suggested getting the lower grill (below the number plate) to match !!!, does it fit??

thanks

onemini · Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:12 PM

I will be doing this on Saturday. I have a ONE and am assuming that the bumper setup is exactly the same as the Cooper. All I need to figure out now is how to get rid of the chrome strips (Chrome line option).... I will probably remove them when I have the front bumper off the car. I just hope they're not glued???

If anyone wants more detailed photos for any part of this operation let me know and I'll try to get them during the process. That's assuming it doesn't go pear shaped.

Wish me luck

onemini · Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jpsmini

I ordered the parts today to get this done on my MINI One which will have Cooper S bumpers

the guy in the parts dpt suggested getting the lower grill (below the number plate) to match !!!, does it fit??

thanks

You mean get the lower aero grill for the S bumper?

Can't imagine they are exactly the same. You might have to get the dremel out again

JpMcC · Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:19 PM

can the grill shown below be added to a stock Cooper S bumper

FONTAL · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jpsmini

can the grill shown below be added to a stock Cooper S bumper

That grill doesn't fit as they sent me that one by mistake when I ordered and if I remember corectly it's not as wide as the 'S' opening but is deeper

onemini · Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:10 PM

I just had a look in your gallery FONTAL. What happened to your S bumper???

Did you fit a new one or go back to stock?

FONTAL · Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by onemini

I just had a look in your gallery FONTAL. What happened to your S bumper???

Did you fit a new one or go back to stock?

Beleve it or not I hit a rabbit at about 60mph

it buckled the black trim, cracked the bumper, cracked the radiator mount, tore the sump guard off

I replaced the radiator mount, sump guard and black trim piece but the bumper was repaired by a panel beater friend of mine and the end result was a perfect repair for around £100 it is imposible to tell it's been cracked from the outside

This is the end result.

onemini · Dec 3rd, 2004, 04:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by FONTAL

it is imposible to tell it's been cracked from the outside

Impossible to tell if you don't optimise your jpeg

Just kidding.... You car looks really good and the aero grill really finishes the look

onemini · Dec 3rd, 2004, 04:09 PM

did you see the way I got the thread back on topic there

onemini · Dec 3rd, 2004, 10:04 PM

Hmm, this is a tricky job. I got the top grill on easily. Then I took the front bumper off, measured up the lower grill for cutting and realised that you need a DREMEL for this job. And I mean a dremel and not some crappy wannabe dremel. The cheap tool I have just sinks into the plastic and stops with the strain...ohh joy. I have drilled the bumper for the lower grill slots but had to refit it to the car so I can go out tomorrow and get the right tool.

I guess what I'm saying is "GET A REAL DREMEL", if your going to attempt this job

Maybe tomorrow will be a better day for Mickey........

PortRhombus · Dec 6th, 2004, 12:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by onemini

Hmm, this is a tricky job. I got the top grill on easily. Then I took the front bumper off, measured up the lower grill for cutting and realised that you need a DREMEL for this job.

Did you find it easy to take off the front bumper? Thats the part im worried about when I attempt mine.

Also, I understand that the lower needs trimming with a dremmel so it will fit in the stock bumper, once fixed is it noticeable along the bottem of the grill that it has undergone treatment?

Oh and finally. My mini has the new 05 bumper, has there been any changes to the size or shape of the grills which will effect the aerokit grill when installing?

cheers geezers.

tai10 · Dec 6th, 2004, 04:29 AM

anyone wiht BEP swapped theirs with the aero grill yet?
i wanan c!

onemini · Dec 6th, 2004, 07:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PortRhombus

Did you find it easy to take off the front bumper? Thats the part im worried about when I attempt mine.

Also, I understand that the lower needs trimming with a dremmel so it will fit in the stock bumper, once fixed is it noticeable along the bottem of the grill that it has undergone treatment?

Oh and finally. My mini has the new 05 bumper, has there been any changes to the size or shape of the grills which will effect the aerokit grill when installing?

cheers geezers.

It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. The pdf says to hold on after you remove the last two bolts at the top as it's only held on by 2 clips. The clips are really solid! Also there are some funny concertina clips at each end of the bumper. The best way to remove it is to release the two small clips near the centre top by pressing them down with a flat blade screwdriver then pull the bumper up at each end to release the concertinas. That should make sense when your looking at the bumper

As for trimming the lower grille... I don't think you will be able to see anything when it's all in place. There are two protruding strips of plastic that the lower chrome strip is stuck to. These may need cutting off but I'm going to see if I can leave them (I may find that the aero grill rides on these).

I got a new dremel at the weekend so I'm going to cut the grill tonight. I'll keep this thread updated with any problems I come across

As for the shape of the new bumper I can't help you

Nov 19th, 2004, 07:11 PM	#22 (permalink)
fairmont MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 36 Offline	Cooper? It seems every picture on this thread is the Aero grill on a Cooper S. Does it fit the same way on the Cooper? fairmont

Nov 19th, 2004, 07:37 PM	#23 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 4,959 Offline	Cooper installation - here http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...ery_10809.html http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ht=aero+grille m o n k e y : n u t s

Nov 30th, 2004, 09:36 AM	#25 (permalink)
Kotz I LUV my MINI Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Co Durham Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 118 Offline	Black grille Hi the black grille can be purchased from your MINI dealer. It's in the MINI accessories brochure, cost is about £30 top bit & around £ 20 for lower bit. The lower part needs to be trimmed to fit. All Black MCS

Dec 2nd, 2004, 11:12 AM	#27 (permalink)
FONTAL MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Shetland Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 486 Offline	I will admitt the lower part is a complete ball ache but it is deffo worth it, leave the tabs on the lower gril and cut new slots in the bumper the depth of the grill also has to be altered but i've lost the PDF file (I will keep looking) Attached Thumbnails SOLD

Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:19 PM	#31 (permalink)
JpMcC JP :-) My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 1,854 Offline	can the grill shown below be added to a stock Cooper S bumper Attached Thumbnails Last edited by JpMcC : Dec 3rd, 2004 at 01:34 PM.

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Nov 30th, 2004, 09:23 AM	#24 (permalink)
imse MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Where can I buy the black grill ????

Nov 30th, 2004, 06:26 PM	#26 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 539 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by imse Where can I buy the black grill ???? part numbers: Radiator grill top #51130140259 Grill bumper front top #51110140255 ordered mine yesterday

Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:01 PM	#28 (permalink)
JpMcC JP :-) My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 1,854 Offline	I ordered the parts today to get this done on my MINI One which will have Cooper S bumpers the guy in the parts dpt suggested getting the lower grill (below the number plate) to match !!!, does it fit?? thanks

Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:12 PM	#29 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 539 Offline	I will be doing this on Saturday. I have a ONE and am assuming that the bumper setup is exactly the same as the Cooper. All I need to figure out now is how to get rid of the chrome strips (Chrome line option).... I will probably remove them when I have the front bumper off the car. I just hope they're not glued??? If anyone wants more detailed photos for any part of this operation let me know and I'll try to get them during the process. That's assuming it doesn't go pear shaped. Wish me luck

Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:14 PM	#30 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 539 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jpsmini I ordered the parts today to get this done on my MINI One which will have Cooper S bumpers the guy in the parts dpt suggested getting the lower grill (below the number plate) to match !!!, does it fit?? thanks You mean get the lower aero grill for the S bumper? Can't imagine they are exactly the same. You might have to get the dremel out again

Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:55 PM	#32 (permalink)
FONTAL MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Shetland Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 486 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jpsmini can the grill shown below be added to a stock Cooper S bumper That grill doesn't fit as they sent me that one by mistake when I ordered and if I remember corectly it's not as wide as the 'S' opening but is deeper SOLD

Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:10 PM	#33 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 539 Offline	I just had a look in your gallery FONTAL. What happened to your S bumper??? Did you fit a new one or go back to stock?

Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:23 PM	#34 (permalink)
FONTAL MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Shetland Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 486 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by onemini I just had a look in your gallery FONTAL. What happened to your S bumper??? Did you fit a new one or go back to stock? Beleve it or not I hit a rabbit at about 60mph it buckled the black trim, cracked the bumper, cracked the radiator mount, tore the sump guard off I replaced the radiator mount, sump guard and black trim piece but the bumper was repaired by a panel beater friend of mine and the end result was a perfect repair for around £100 it is imposible to tell it's been cracked from the outside This is the end result. Attached Thumbnails SOLD

Dec 3rd, 2004, 04:08 PM	#35 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 539 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by FONTAL it is imposible to tell it's been cracked from the outside Impossible to tell if you don't optimise your jpeg Just kidding.... You car looks really good and the aero grill really finishes the look

Dec 3rd, 2004, 04:09 PM	#36 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 539 Offline	did you see the way I got the thread back on topic there

Dec 3rd, 2004, 10:04 PM	#37 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 539 Offline	Hmm, this is a tricky job. I got the top grill on easily. Then I took the front bumper off, measured up the lower grill for cutting and realised that you need a DREMEL for this job. And I mean a dremel and not some crappy wannabe dremel. The cheap tool I have just sinks into the plastic and stops with the strain...ohh joy. I have drilled the bumper for the lower grill slots but had to refit it to the car so I can go out tomorrow and get the right tool. I guess what I'm saying is "GET A REAL DREMEL", if your going to attempt this job Maybe tomorrow will be a better day for Mickey........ Last edited by onemini : Dec 7th, 2004 at 07:52 AM.

Dec 6th, 2004, 12:44 AM	#38 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 618 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by onemini Hmm, this is a tricky job. I got the top grill on easily. Then I took the front bumper off, measured up the lower grill for cutting and realised that you need a DREMEL for this job. Did you find it easy to take off the front bumper? Thats the part im worried about when I attempt mine. Also, I understand that the lower needs trimming with a dremmel so it will fit in the stock bumper, once fixed is it noticeable along the bottem of the grill that it has undergone treatment? Oh and finally. My mini has the new 05 bumper, has there been any changes to the size or shape of the grills which will effect the aerokit grill when installing? cheers geezers.

Dec 6th, 2004, 04:29 AM	#39 (permalink)
tai10 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 59 Offline	anyone wiht BEP swapped theirs with the aero grill yet? i wanan c!

Dec 6th, 2004, 07:46 AM	#40 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 539 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PortRhombus Did you find it easy to take off the front bumper? Thats the part im worried about when I attempt mine. Also, I understand that the lower needs trimming with a dremmel so it will fit in the stock bumper, once fixed is it noticeable along the bottem of the grill that it has undergone treatment? Oh and finally. My mini has the new 05 bumper, has there been any changes to the size or shape of the grills which will effect the aerokit grill when installing? cheers geezers. It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. The pdf says to hold on after you remove the last two bolts at the top as it's only held on by 2 clips. The clips are really solid! Also there are some funny concertina clips at each end of the bumper. The best way to remove it is to release the two small clips near the centre top by pressing them down with a flat blade screwdriver then pull the bumper up at each end to release the concertinas. That should make sense when your looking at the bumper As for trimming the lower grille... I don't think you will be able to see anything when it's all in place. There are two protruding strips of plastic that the lower chrome strip is stuck to. These may need cutting off but I'm going to see if I can leave them (I may find that the aero grill rides on these). I got a new dremel at the weekend so I'm going to cut the grill tonight. I'll keep this thread updated with any problems I come across As for the shape of the new bumper I can't help you

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