[Squire]

hey people,

just wondering what peoples views are on these, looking to get some new wing inserts and don't really want the shark gill ones as everyone else has them but admitidly they do look good, would like something diff though

don't really want the flame versions either cause well....its flames

so i was thinking about these, haven't seen em on a mini and can't find a pic of a mini with em on either, so can't be 100% sure it would all go together!!

what do ya reckon?

[matt1584]

Jury's out on this one I think!!!
I can't decide either, could look godd but could look tacky, it's one of those items you need to see on a car!
There is always another option you don't see very often, the top one
Kind of Cooper S style but without trying to make it look like an S
Happy hunting and deision making, hope I helped rather than hindered,
Cheers,
Matt
P.S. here's the link... http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/MossUK/...wMini_U100-080

[Squire]

yeah exactly mate, i can't decide either way aarrgghhh

that top one is nice though, but a tad on the expensive side

EDIT - thing is i am gonna replace the air intakes below the windscreen for some stainless steel ones as well, they are 80 odd quid as well!!

plus i wanna get some twin spotlamps and the gt500 sticker form cooper flags.com lol

money money money eh

[matt1584]

Yeah I just noticed that....£80+....you can't see that in 'em but they always say quality comes at a price haha
Could always go for the S ones, they are going on eBay for around £15 buy-it-now!!! Bargain!!!
The only other option I've spotted is some chrome inserts for the black grill that give the same look (well to an extent!!!) as the top item but at a fraction of the price, and removes the hastle of having to change the whole piece of trim!!!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...7338 223&rd=1

[matt1584]

Here are a few more pics of the crossed chrome side grills, some on a Mini (unfortunately the shots are a bit close up to see the full effect!!!!)
Happy viewing anyway....

[Squire]

haha nah i could never go for the S ones, it would be v wrong

i think i may just shop around for those top ones though, i do like em actually, would look quite neat

i think the main problem with those mesh ones i posted first is that there are no curves there at all and the mini is a very curvy car, might look really out of place......or they might look really good, lol if i could only find a pick with em on a car

anyways, i am gonna go think this over while sleeping

cheers

Nick

EDIT - just seen your last post, hmmm they do look kinda neat actually

[matt1584]

I reckon if you are getting the chrome scuttles for under the windscreen then the crossed chrome side grills may complete the look and match in pretty nicely!!!!!
Keep me informed of what you decide and what the finished product looks like
If you need any more opinions, you know where I am
Regards,
Matt

[Squire]

aye same thoughts exactly mate!!

i will let you know how i get on

cheers for your help mate, appreciate it

Nick

[DeadCanDanceR]

I'd go for these...

http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/MossUK/...wMini_U100-080

...but aren't they a bit expensive?

[matt1584]

Just spotted on eBay....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...2436 838&rd=1
might be able to get these at a bargain price depending on the interest in them!!!!

[Squire]

cheers pal!

still undecided as which type to go for yet though....

still, gonna get the twin spotlamps and air vents fitted first and then decide

[Rakey]

the moss ones are more classy, those are the ones I put on my GF's cooper, the mesh ones edge on the side of rice, but not as much as the flame ones

[Squire]

yeah i know, i really like the moss ones too, but HOW expensive!!

and i am guessing rice means not good eh lol

aaayyeeeee kiss ma teef

[matt1584]

Not to sound like an eBay nut, but if you fancy some hella spots instead of the OEM ones, check these out....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

Hella's for a bargain price, don't see that very often!!!
Cheers,
Matt

[Rakey]

Hella's are the Spots to have

brighter, stronger, and no rust like the MINI ones

Had them on my last MCS

[matt1584]

Hey Rakey,
I have the original OEM spots at the moment, could I wire in the Hella's to the existing wiring and onto the existing brackets or is it not as simple as that?!?!
Any help much appreciated,
Cheers,
Matt

[Squire]

aah your a true star matt!

reckon i should get them hella's then eh??

and wa hey they are only in gloucester as well so i could prob go pick em up!!! sorted

it says they don't need enabling by the BMW dealer, but i spoke to the dealer today to see what price he would quote me, which was a massive £391 supplied and fitted OUCH, and he said the reason they need to mess with the ECU when they are fitted is so that if they ever encounter a problem then it will show up on their computer.......so i am guessing these would need to be done as well eh?

[Rakey]

the hellas just splice into the standard wiring of the headlights, so no dealer programming or need for the standard wiring loom

[Flak-Happy]

Squire,

Here are 2 before and after pics with the Moss type vents.

I really love them because the pattern retains the stock look but with the enhanced appearance of the MCS with chrome.

PS - You have to get the white side turn indicator separtely though.

[Squire]

cheers for that flak, i think i am actually gonna go for the moss ones, the mini is worth the price after all eh

and i am guessing a preivious owner must have already changed the indicator cause mine is already white