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Sydney Stone · Oct 13th, 2005, 03:34 PM

[quote=john_cook]Blimey, this mod takes a bit of effort. I've taken wheels off to paint brake calipers x4 but for some reason doing the aero grill mod seems to have been more involving. Started with buying a dremmel which is a great little tool and will come in handy for lots of little other odd jobs. Taking the front bumper off was easier than I thought (was really dreading it).

Cutting the lower grill took ages because I was being pretty careful. Fit is not bad, probably not as good as some of u other guys, but its good enough for me. Had to spray paint the bit of plastic behind the grill so that involved plenty of masking tape and newspaper. I fitted the upper grill the otherday but was baffled by the stupid tightening nuts that BMW used. thanks to POBSEY for adviding me how to fit them back on the new upper aero grill piece.

Advice to anyone planning this modification. Well, simple...

GET A DREMMEL ! (they are only £30 from B&Q)

If u are brave and adventurous enough to try this mod then i'm sure u will find lots of little jobs for the dremmel. Here are my pics.

Sorry off topic
How come you bought a Dremmel from B&Q for pound30?
I think I paid about pound59 from B&Q Hemmel

MCoopS21 · Oct 24th, 2005, 02:06 AM

Bit of a daft question seeing as there is a whole thread devoted to it but I may as well ask...

Do dealers even entertain the idea of installing this for you?

-Chris

Berthil · Oct 24th, 2005, 02:36 PM

Mine didn't, there is no manual for it in the BMW system. You could print out this thread and say how you would like it, he still probably won't do it.

MCoopS21 · Oct 25th, 2005, 05:05 AM

I have no problem doing it. My first car was a 1988 volvo 740 turbo. Stuff broke on that all the time, including the grill, twice. So I don't mind getting my hands a little dirty, however my car is a lease and I'm wondering how my MA will feel about me putting on myself. Suppose I'll ask em when I order my grill~

DurhamFox · Mar 6th, 2006, 09:40 PM

Had mine fitted at Mini Design in Leeds today. Very happy! Even got a full valet in to the price

jd72277 · Apr 23rd, 2006, 12:50 PM

I just installed mine yesterday with some help from a few people in my local club. It took just about 5 hours. Check it out.
upper grille removed

bumper and wheels removed

markings for drilling - later we cut in between the holes for the slots

messy

installed

complete

instead of painting the surface under the middle grille we used electrical tape, which perfectly matched the black portion under it. The upper grille removal was a little harder than I thought it would be, but thanks to instructions posted on this site and motoringfile's .pdf, it was pretty straight forward. I love the way it looks now!

* I didn't blur out my plates. Please try not to steal my identity now that you see them.

Berthil · Apr 23rd, 2006, 02:06 PM

Nice job! Welcome to the club

From the looks of it you had help enough, I identified at least 7 other MINI's on your pictures

The electrical tape is a good idea as I had to do a repaint of the black because it didn't hold against stone chips. Let us know how the tape holds?

jd72277 · Apr 23rd, 2006, 03:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Berthil

Nice job! Welcome to the club

From the looks of it you had help enough, I identified at least 7 other MINI's on your pictures

The electrical tape is a good idea as I had to do a repaint of the black because it didn't hold against stone chips. Let us know how the tape holds?

8 total I think! I got my aux port done too and someone else got drivng lamps installed. I am happy about the tape so far. Not sure if I could get the lower grille off again if I decided to paint. Only time will tell!

djsofaking · Jun 26th, 2006, 03:35 AM

i just did the install in 2 hours!!

Lomelo310 · Jul 15th, 2006, 08:34 PM

can someone please give me more detail about the racing lights in the installaion.....or the pdf on the full grille installation.......

thank you

Electric Blue · Jul 24th, 2006, 11:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lomelo310

can someone please give me more detail about the racing lights in the installaion.....or the pdf on the full grille installation.......

thank you

1st page

http://www.motoringfile.com/howto/MI...ll_install.pdf

Electric Blue · Jul 27th, 2006, 11:50 PM

have now fitted the upper grille, I now HAVE to fit the lower one, I just dont think it looks right as it is

laura f · Jul 27th, 2006, 11:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Electric Blue

have now fitted the upper grille, I now HAVE to fit the lower one, I just dont think it looks right as it is

my only advice is cut carefully or order a spare grille

good luck it's worth it

Electric Blue · Jul 29th, 2006, 05:12 PM

all done today, pics by Monday hopefully (no time today for pics).........car looks soooooo much better!

I did exactly the opposite that I was warned, ploughed into it, cut by sight without measuring, added holes with little marking up, and 2hrs later it was all done and fits perfect, is even central!

Big thanks go to "vigilante" for popping over and letting me abuse his Dremmel, made the job soooo much quicker.

Electric Blue · Jul 30th, 2006, 06:47 PM

louisthethird · Aug 25th, 2006, 09:32 AM

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louisthethird · Sep 4th, 2006, 09:49 AM

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Jenga · Sep 19th, 2006, 03:29 PM

So is the grill in 2 pieces or 3?? Some people have metioned 2 and some 3??? How many parts do I need to order from Mini

monkeynuts · Sep 19th, 2006, 04:28 PM

the aero grille comes in two parts only

see 2nd post

Radiator Grille Top Part No. 51-13-0-140-259 price £30
Grille Bumper Front Top Part No. 51-11-0-140-255 price £21

*prices correct at time of post

Lo's black MCS · Sep 22nd, 2006, 12:56 PM

Hi !
I am just new on this forum. I am living in Luxembourg. I got a MCS with chrome line, thing that I couldn't choose, and I would like to replace that chrome grill with the black one of the JCW.
Is it that one you are talking about ? (the bonnet grill is quite easy to find but the other part on the front bumper to replace the chrome part is hard to find). Do you know if I can order that online and from where ?
Thanks !

Oct 24th, 2005, 02:06 AM	#142 (permalink)
MCoopS21 SHRTSTAK is his name... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntington, NY Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Bit of a daft question seeing as there is a whole thread devoted to it but I may as well ask... Do dealers even entertain the idea of installing this for you? -Chris -CE

Oct 24th, 2005, 02:36 PM	#143 (permalink)
Berthil MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 759 Offline	Mine didn't, there is no manual for it in the BMW system. You could print out this thread and say how you would like it, he still probably won't do it. EB/W R53 MCS Highly Modified

Oct 25th, 2005, 05:05 AM	#144 (permalink)
MCoopS21 SHRTSTAK is his name... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntington, NY Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 26 Offline	I have no problem doing it. My first car was a 1988 volvo 740 turbo. Stuff broke on that all the time, including the grill, twice. So I don't mind getting my hands a little dirty, however my car is a lease and I'm wondering how my MA will feel about me putting on myself. Suppose I'll ask em when I order my grill~ -CE

Apr 23rd, 2006, 02:06 PM	#147 (permalink)
Berthil MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 759 Offline	Nice job! Welcome to the club From the looks of it you had help enough, I identified at least 7 other MINI's on your pictures The electrical tape is a good idea as I had to do a repaint of the black because it didn't hold against stone chips. Let us know how the tape holds? EB/W R53 MCS Highly Modified

Jun 26th, 2006, 03:35 AM	#149 (permalink)
djsofaking MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: La$ Vega$ Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 8 Offline	not thaaat bad i just did the install in 2 hours!!

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Oct 13th, 2005, 03:34 PM	#141
Sydney Stone MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 30 Offline	[quote=john_cook]Blimey, this mod takes a bit of effort. I've taken wheels off to paint brake calipers x4 but for some reason doing the aero grill mod seems to have been more involving. Started with buying a dremmel which is a great little tool and will come in handy for lots of little other odd jobs. Taking the front bumper off was easier than I thought (was really dreading it). Cutting the lower grill took ages because I was being pretty careful. Fit is not bad, probably not as good as some of u other guys, but its good enough for me. Had to spray paint the bit of plastic behind the grill so that involved plenty of masking tape and newspaper. I fitted the upper grill the otherday but was baffled by the stupid tightening nuts that BMW used. thanks to POBSEY for adviding me how to fit them back on the new upper aero grill piece. Advice to anyone planning this modification. Well, simple... GET A DREMMEL ! (they are only £30 from B&Q) If u are brave and adventurous enough to try this mod then i'm sure u will find lots of little jobs for the dremmel. Here are my pics. Sorry off topic How come you bought a Dremmel from B&Q for pound30? I think I paid about pound59 from B&Q Hemmel

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Mar 6th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#145 (permalink)
DurhamFox MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Leicestershire Local Time: 11:54 PM Posts: 158 Offline	Had mine fitted at Mini Design in Leeds today. Very happy! Even got a full valet in to the price

Apr 23rd, 2006, 12:50 PM	#146 (permalink)
jd72277 S-Lite Avenger! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norfolk, VA Local Time: 06:54 PM Posts: 164 Offline	I just installed mine yesterday with some help from a few people in my local club. It took just about 5 hours. Check it out. upper grille removed bumper and wheels removed markings for drilling - later we cut in between the holes for the slots messy installed complete instead of painting the surface under the middle grille we used electrical tape, which perfectly matched the black portion under it. The upper grille removal was a little harder than I thought it would be, but thanks to instructions posted on this site and motoringfile's .pdf, it was pretty straight forward. I love the way it looks now! * I didn't blur out my plates. Please try not to steal my identity now that you see them.

Apr 23rd, 2006, 03:20 PM	#148 (permalink)
jd72277 S-Lite Avenger! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norfolk, VA Local Time: 06:54 PM Posts: 164 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Berthil Nice job! Welcome to the club From the looks of it you had help enough, I identified at least 7 other MINI's on your pictures The electrical tape is a good idea as I had to do a repaint of the black because it didn't hold against stone chips. Let us know how the tape holds? 8 total I think! I got my aux port done too and someone else got drivng lamps installed. I am happy about the tape so far. Not sure if I could get the lower grille off again if I decided to paint. Only time will tell!

Jul 15th, 2006, 08:34 PM	#150 (permalink)
Lomelo310 MeloMini Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Local Time: 06:54 PM Posts: 8 Offline	help can someone please give me more detail about the racing lights in the installaion.....or the pdf on the full grille installation....... thank you

Jul 24th, 2006, 11:19 PM	#151 (permalink)
Electric Blue MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sunderland Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 597 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lomelo310 can someone please give me more detail about the racing lights in the installaion.....or the pdf on the full grille installation....... thank you 1st page http://www.motoringfile.com/howto/MI...ll_install.pdf

Jul 27th, 2006, 11:50 PM	#152 (permalink)
Electric Blue MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sunderland Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 597 Offline	have now fitted the upper grille, I now HAVE to fit the lower one, I just dont think it looks right as it is

Jul 27th, 2006, 11:56 PM	#153 (permalink)
laura f off out.... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: 2nd gear Local Time: 11:54 PM Posts: 19,903 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Electric Blue have now fitted the upper grille, I now HAVE to fit the lower one, I just dont think it looks right as it is my only advice is cut carefully or order a spare grille good luck it's worth it \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

Jul 29th, 2006, 05:12 PM	#154 (permalink)
Electric Blue MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sunderland Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 597 Offline	all done today, pics by Monday hopefully (no time today for pics).........car looks soooooo much better! I did exactly the opposite that I was warned, ploughed into it, cut by sight without measuring, added holes with little marking up, and 2hrs later it was all done and fits perfect, is even central! Big thanks go to "vigilante" for popping over and letting me abuse his Dremmel, made the job soooo much quicker.

Jul 30th, 2006, 06:47 PM	#155 (permalink)
Electric Blue MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sunderland Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 597 Offline

Aug 25th, 2006, 09:32 AM	#156 (permalink)
louisthethird MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 176 Offline	........... Last edited by louisthethird : Sep 23rd, 2007 at 11:37 PM.

Sep 4th, 2006, 09:49 AM	#157 (permalink)
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Sep 19th, 2006, 03:29 PM	#158 (permalink)
Jenga MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wirral Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 46 Offline	So is the grill in 2 pieces or 3?? Some people have metioned 2 and some 3??? How many parts do I need to order from Mini

Sep 19th, 2006, 04:28 PM	#159 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 11:54 PM Posts: 4,959 Offline	the aero grille comes in two parts only see 2nd post Radiator Grille Top Part No. 51-13-0-140-259 price £30 Grille Bumper Front Top Part No. 51-11-0-140-255 price £21 *prices correct at time of post m o n k e y : n u t s

Sep 22nd, 2006, 12:56 PM	#160 (permalink)
Lo's black MCS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Hi ! I am just new on this forum. I am living in Luxembourg. I got a MCS with chrome line, thing that I couldn't choose, and I would like to replace that chrome grill with the black one of the JCW. Is it that one you are talking about ? (the bonnet grill is quite easy to find but the other part on the front bumper to replace the chrome part is hard to find). Do you know if I can order that online and from where ? Thanks !

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