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monkeynuts · Dec 31st, 2004, 03:15 PM

Pics of my new Chrome Aero Grille can be found here
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=1#post1279082

tnoy66 · Dec 31st, 2004, 07:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by scooby212

Pics of my new Chrome Aero Grille can be found here
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=1#post1279082

wow scooby, that looks great

does this chrome bottom part need any trimming at all or straight swap

monkeynuts · Dec 31st, 2004, 07:16 PM

it literally sticks on over the original black/chrome slat (depending what you have) with 3M tape - ive used some rubber bath type sealant to ensure no water leaks thru and also to prevent the thing flying off!

Think it makes the car look classy

but then im biased

tnoy66 · Jan 1st, 2005, 09:40 AM

Stick on

That's just plain cheating, I thought you'd got it swapped bloody quick

Kent99 · Jan 8th, 2005, 10:26 PM

I just finished fitting the Aero grilles on my 2005 Cooper. A bit of a job, with a *lot* more trimming than I thought (I think the 2005 MC front end needs more trimming than previous years), but definitely worth the effort. To those apprehensive about removing the front apron -- don't worry about it -- it is very easy. Now that I've done it once, I'm sure I could do it again in about 3 minutes.

Initially, I was going to fit the Aero grilles as an interim step to getting the entire Aero front apron, but now that I see it fitted to the stock front end, I like it as-is.

onemini · Jan 8th, 2005, 10:32 PM

That does look good kent99

I might take off the bumper again and paint the metal piece that shows through the lower part of the aero grill. It just looks a bit light as it is.

Anyone know what paint to use?

t400 · Jan 10th, 2005, 12:12 PM

Hi, ive just bought an aerokit front bumper...

It doesnt come with any grilles so, i can get them off bmw,

apparently its

Radiator grill top #51130140259 £30
Grill bumper front top #51110140255 £21

bargain, but do i need a lower grille ? that goes under the number plate? or do i use the one already on?

a picture is included (nicked from somewhere else) to show you what im rambling on about!

JpMcC · Jan 10th, 2005, 12:27 PM

yes, you will probably need the lower section below the number plate, this is available from BMW, around 30quid not sure of the part number though

hope that helps

t400 · Jan 10th, 2005, 02:51 PM

Ok, the difinative list for aerogrill parts are

Radiator grill top (top bit on bonnet) part number= 51130140259 £30
Grill bumper front top (goes underneath on very top of bumper) 51110140255 £21
Lower grill (bottom bit, err, below number plate) 511xxx139166 £26

don't bother getting em off ebay, they are usually used, snapped and more expensive?!

Baker · Feb 12th, 2005, 04:18 AM

I've just bought one off of a guy on here, and I've got a quick question

When you dremel for the bottom part, would it ever be possible to go back to the stock part?

Kev

PortRhombus · Feb 14th, 2005, 12:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Baker

I've just bought one off of a guy on here, and I've got a quick question

When you dremel for the bottom part, would it ever be possible to go back to the stock part?

Kev

When i dremmeled the bumper it was for the tabs on the lower grille. I guess you could revert back to the Stock grille however you mite under really close inspection see the groves that were cut.

RUDEMINI · Feb 14th, 2005, 01:01 PM

did someone mention in an earlier thread htat the dealer installed the grills?

RUDEMINI · Feb 14th, 2005, 01:10 PM

I just got off the phone with my dealer and they stated that they would take to a body shop to get the job done. So if your not handy and do not want to take the risk, call your dealer. estimated price would be $200 dollars more or less parts and labor.

PortRhombus · Feb 17th, 2005, 04:34 PM

I would suggest saving your money and attempt yourself. Check everything twice as you do it and you'll be fine. All I payed was £50 for the grilles and £5 for the black spray paint and thats it.

Pobsey · Feb 17th, 2005, 04:59 PM

Why are people cutting the bumper??

If you trim the grilles, then the mod is completely reversable,

Baker · Feb 17th, 2005, 07:00 PM

Good, cause thats what I'm doing

Pobsey · Feb 17th, 2005, 07:06 PM

Oh and if you do slip with the dremel, its only going to cost you £20 for a new lower grille and not several hundred pounds on a new bumper!

EddyTupper · Feb 25th, 2005, 12:15 PM

Got a quote from MINI-DESIGN,com for the JCW grills.
BMW parts - £80
Fitting £20

Takes 1 hour as the lower one is bonded in.

Baker · Feb 25th, 2005, 08:35 PM

Which JCW grill are you talking about? Got pictures?

EddyTupper · Feb 26th, 2005, 08:49 AM

This was a pic that MINI-DESIGN sent to me to confirm what hey can do.

The folloing is an extract from emails exchanged with MINI design regarding prices, fitting etc.

"These parts are a BMW item and cost £80 for both! We can get them and fit them for you if you require............ The grills take about an hour to fit as they need to be bonded on to you bumper. BMW deliberateley make them non interchangable! .....Fitted price £100"

Dec 31st, 2004, 03:15 PM	#61
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 5,100 Offline	Pics of my new Chrome Aero Grille can be found here http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=1#post1279082 m o n k e y : n u t s

Dec 31st, 2004, 07:02 PM	#62 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 1,875 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scooby212 Pics of my new Chrome Aero Grille can be found here http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=1#post1279082 wow scooby, that looks great does this chrome bottom part need any trimming at all or straight swap Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

Dec 31st, 2004, 07:16 PM	#63 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 5,100 Offline	it literally sticks on over the original black/chrome slat (depending what you have) with 3M tape - ive used some rubber bath type sealant to ensure no water leaks thru and also to prevent the thing flying off! Think it makes the car look classy but then im biased m o n k e y : n u t s

Jan 1st, 2005, 09:40 AM	#64 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 1,875 Offline	Stick on That's just plain cheating, I thought you'd got it swapped bloody quick Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

Jan 8th, 2005, 10:26 PM	#65 (permalink)
Kent99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Local Time: 05:26 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Aero Grille on 2005 Cooper I just finished fitting the Aero grilles on my 2005 Cooper. A bit of a job, with a lot more trimming than I thought (I think the 2005 MC front end needs more trimming than previous years), but definitely worth the effort. To those apprehensive about removing the front apron -- don't worry about it -- it is very easy. Now that I've done it once, I'm sure I could do it again in about 3 minutes. Initially, I was going to fit the Aero grilles as an interim step to getting the entire Aero front apron, but now that I see it fitted to the stock front end, I like it as-is. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Kent99 : Jan 8th, 2005 at 10:32 PM. Reason: additional text

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Jan 8th, 2005, 10:32 PM	#66 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 12:26 PM Posts: 549 Offline	That does look good kent99 I might take off the bumper again and paint the metal piece that shows through the lower part of the aero grill. It just looks a bit light as it is. Anyone know what paint to use?

Jan 10th, 2005, 12:12 PM	#67 (permalink)
t400 the end My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: midlands Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 101 Offline	aerokit grille madness Hi, ive just bought an aerokit front bumper... It doesnt come with any grilles so, i can get them off bmw, apparently its Radiator grill top #51130140259 £30 Grill bumper front top #51110140255 £21 bargain, but do i need a lower grille ? that goes under the number plate? or do i use the one already on? a picture is included (nicked from somewhere else) to show you what im rambling on about! Attached Images

Jan 10th, 2005, 12:27 PM	#68 (permalink)
JpMcC JP :-) My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 1,769 Offline	yes, you will probably need the lower section below the number plate, this is available from BMW, around 30quid not sure of the part number though hope that helps The R56 lives another day.. time for the modifications to begin

Jan 10th, 2005, 02:51 PM	#69 (permalink)
t400 the end My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: midlands Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 101 Offline	aerokit grille Ok, the difinative list for aerogrill parts are Radiator grill top (top bit on bonnet) part number= 51130140259 £30 Grill bumper front top (goes underneath on very top of bumper) 51110140255 £21 Lower grill (bottom bit, err, below number plate) 511xxx139166 £26 don't bother getting em off ebay, they are usually used, snapped and more expensive?!

Feb 12th, 2005, 04:18 AM	#70 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	I've just bought one off of a guy on here, and I've got a quick question When you dremel for the bottom part, would it ever be possible to go back to the stock part? Kev

Feb 14th, 2005, 12:04 PM	#71 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 627 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Baker I've just bought one off of a guy on here, and I've got a quick question When you dremel for the bottom part, would it ever be possible to go back to the stock part? Kev When i dremmeled the bumper it was for the tabs on the lower grille. I guess you could revert back to the Stock grille however you mite under really close inspection see the groves that were cut.

Feb 14th, 2005, 01:01 PM	#72 (permalink)
RUDEMINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 22 Offline	did someone mention in an earlier thread htat the dealer installed the grills?

Feb 14th, 2005, 01:10 PM	#73 (permalink)
RUDEMINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 07:26 AM Posts: 22 Offline	I just got off the phone with my dealer and they stated that they would take to a body shop to get the job done. So if your not handy and do not want to take the risk, call your dealer. estimated price would be $200 dollars more or less parts and labor.

Feb 17th, 2005, 04:34 PM	#74 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 627 Offline	I would suggest saving your money and attempt yourself. Check everything twice as you do it and you'll be fine. All I payed was £50 for the grilles and £5 for the black spray paint and thats it.

Feb 17th, 2005, 04:59 PM	#75 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 3,150 Offline	Why are people cutting the bumper?? If you trim the grilles, then the mod is completely reversable,

Feb 17th, 2005, 07:00 PM	#76 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	Good, cause thats what I'm doing

Feb 17th, 2005, 07:06 PM	#77 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 3,150 Offline	Oh and if you do slip with the dremel, its only going to cost you £20 for a new lower grille and not several hundred pounds on a new bumper!

Feb 25th, 2005, 12:15 PM	#78 (permalink)
EddyTupper MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Gate Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 25 Offline	Got a quote from MINI-DESIGN,com for the JCW grills. BMW parts - £80 Fitting £20 Takes 1 hour as the lower one is bonded in.

Feb 25th, 2005, 08:35 PM	#79 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	Which JCW grill are you talking about? Got pictures?

Feb 26th, 2005, 08:49 AM	#80 (permalink)
EddyTupper MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Gate Local Time: 01:26 PM Posts: 25 Offline	This was a pic that MINI-DESIGN sent to me to confirm what hey can do. The folloing is an extract from emails exchanged with MINI design regarding prices, fitting etc. "These parts are a BMW item and cost £80 for both! We can get them and fit them for you if you require............ The grills take about an hour to fit as they need to be bonded on to you bumper. BMW deliberateley make them non interchangable! .....Fitted price £100" Attached Thumbnails

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