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emdionisi0 · Jun 19th, 2002, 11:48 AM

Just would like if anyone have a "desire" of getting BMW Aero Kit for the MINI but is either:

1)too expensive or

2)too wild

ELISEBOY · Jun 19th, 2002, 02:48 PM

dont like the back on it

so im just going to get the side skirts

AidenL · Jun 19th, 2002, 02:53 PM

No need for it on an S anyway, IMO........

lawgee · Jun 19th, 2002, 02:58 PM

i think the mini is the best looking the way it is now
ppl should not change anything at all to it
if u are driving a cooper i think the only thing u should do to it is to get more HP for the car

emdionisi0 · Jun 19th, 2002, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
No need for it on an S anyway, IMO........

I agree--I saw here 2 dealer installed the Aero on the Cooper S---I said to myself what for!

Basil · Jun 19th, 2002, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
No need for it on an S anyway, IMO........

Help's on the EB though.......makes "pretty" look "tough"

(Blue Thunders car for example)

Marts · Jun 19th, 2002, 07:57 PM

I quite like the Aero kit, but I would probably never fit one to any mini owned. I'm not really that flashy......

LMB · Jun 19th, 2002, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ELISEBOY
dont like the back on it

so im just going to get the side skirts

My sentiments exactly EB.

I was after just getting the side skirts but my dealer recons that you can't buy them on their own.

They come as part of a package.

Basil · Jun 19th, 2002, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LMB

My sentiments exactly EB.

I was after just getting the side skirts but my dealer recons that you can't buy them on their own.

They come as part of a package.

Nah, you must be able to get them separately mate. What happens if you have an accident and only damage one side. Expensive insurance if you have to replace the whole kit for one sill !!.

TomM · Jun 19th, 2002, 11:56 PM

You definatly can get each piece seperate. When I orded my kit the lady asked if I wanted just the side skirts or if I wanted the whole kit. (I was telling her how much I liked the body colored side skirts)

Electrc109 · Jun 20th, 2002, 12:43 AM

looks as if you're taking something you'd do to something as bland as a honda civic and making it interesting, isnt the mini cooper already interesting??

ELISEBOY · Jun 20th, 2002, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LMB
I was after just getting the side skirts but my dealer recons that you can't buy them on their own.

i think it used to be but they are now availabile on their own

in the catalogue and everything

will look up the cost today

Basil · Jun 20th, 2002, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Electrc109
looks as if you're taking something you'd do to something as bland as a honda civic and making it interesting, isnt the mini cooper already interesting??

If I was buying a Cooper (which i'm not), mine would look the same as corleones (your top photo), but without the 5-star's centre caps. I really like the Aero kit.

But I agree, the Cooper on it's own is certainly not bland. Gorgeous design, which I guess is why we all want a MINI in one form or another.

johnlummis · Jun 20th, 2002, 03:40 AM

hi everybody,

I have a copy of an actual dealer after market bulletin from BMW giving individual prices (in £ sterling).We,in England then have to add VAT(value added tax)on top of these prices which is 17.5%,the items come pre-painted but then there are fitting costs on top.I could post it on the site but because I have only had my comp about 3 weeks,I am not sure how to(I do have a scanner).If anyone is interested in seeing this bulletin,please tell me how to scan it onto this site,cheers,johnlummis.

LMB · Jun 20th, 2002, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ELISEBOY

i think it used to be but they are now availabile on their own

in the catalogue and everything

will look up the cost today

Cool

Let me know when you find out.

I think side skirts will finish the car off nicely.

flipper · Jun 20th, 2002, 07:04 AM

In my view the Aero kit a just another personal option.
IMO the mini looks best in its classic form
If your original attraction is to its retro look - why change its form at all.
It's all a matter of opinion I know

eltel · Jun 20th, 2002, 07:29 AM

I reckon that the black grille surround, and black mesh grille looks excellent.

I'm getting Liquid Yellow, and want to replace the yellow grille with the black bits from the Aero Kit.

That's all. The rest of the car is perfect.

Regards, ElTel

LMB · Jun 24th, 2002, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ELISEBOY

i think it used to be but they are now availabile on their own

in the catalogue and everything

will look up the cost today

Have you managed to find the price yet EB?

ELISEBOY · Jun 24th, 2002, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LMB

Have you managed to find the price yet EB?

not yet but as soon as I do this will be the first place to hear it!

My dealer did say on Thursday that there may be an issue with getting the skirts in DS, but i will also let you know about this

Mini S · Jun 28th, 2002, 12:47 AM

I've spoken to two different dealers and ended up with two different prices for the Aero kit installed. One quoted me US$1885 and the other was closer to US$2800. I think the latter dealer is trying to rip me off.

Mini S

Jun 19th, 2002, 11:48 AM	#1
emdionisi0 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 07:14 AM Posts: 32 Offline	To Aero or not to Aero? Just would like if anyone have a "desire" of getting BMW Aero Kit for the MINI but is either: 1)too expensive or 2)too wild

Jun 19th, 2002, 02:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 08:14 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	No need for it on an S anyway, IMO........ *Global Moderator*

Jun 19th, 2002, 07:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL No need for it on an S anyway, IMO........ Help's on the EB though.......makes "pretty" look "tough" (Blue Thunders car for example) Attached Thumbnails

Jun 19th, 2002, 08:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 08:14 AM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ELISEBOY dont like the back on it so im just going to get the side skirts My sentiments exactly EB. I was after just getting the side skirts but my dealer recons that you can't buy them on their own. They come as part of a package. Global Moderator

Jun 20th, 2002, 12:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
Electrc109 DRIVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ormond by the Sea FL Local Time: 03:14 AM Posts: 696 Offline	looks as if you're taking something you'd do to something as bland as a honda civic and making it interesting, isnt the mini cooper already interesting?? Attached Thumbnails

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Jun 19th, 2002, 02:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 08:14 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	dont like the back on it so im just going to get the side skirts

Jun 19th, 2002, 02:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
lawgee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vancouver Local Time: 07:14 AM Posts: 111 Offline	i think the mini is the best looking the way it is now ppl should not change anything at all to it if u are driving a cooper i think the only thing u should do to it is to get more HP for the car

Jun 19th, 2002, 02:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
emdionisi0 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 07:14 AM Posts: 32 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL No need for it on an S anyway, IMO........ I agree--I saw here 2 dealer installed the Aero on the Cooper S---I said to myself what for!

Jun 19th, 2002, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Marts MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: just moving to Great Local Time: 08:14 AM Posts: 516 Offline	I quite like the Aero kit, but I would probably never fit one to any mini owned. I'm not really that flashy......

Jun 19th, 2002, 08:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LMB My sentiments exactly EB. I was after just getting the side skirts but my dealer recons that you can't buy them on their own. They come as part of a package. Nah, you must be able to get them separately mate. What happens if you have an accident and only damage one side. Expensive insurance if you have to replace the whole kit for one sill !!.

Jun 19th, 2002, 11:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
TomM - Join Date: May 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 03:14 AM Posts: 174 Offline	You definatly can get each piece seperate. When I orded my kit the lady asked if I wanted just the side skirts or if I wanted the whole kit. (I was telling her how much I liked the body colored side skirts)

Jun 20th, 2002, 02:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 08:14 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LMB I was after just getting the side skirts but my dealer recons that you can't buy them on their own. i think it used to be but they are now availabile on their own in the catalogue and everything will look up the cost today

Jun 20th, 2002, 02:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Electrc109 looks as if you're taking something you'd do to something as bland as a honda civic and making it interesting, isnt the mini cooper already interesting?? If I was buying a Cooper (which i'm not), mine would look the same as corleones (your top photo), but without the 5-star's centre caps. I really like the Aero kit. But I agree, the Cooper on it's own is certainly not bland. Gorgeous design, which I guess is why we all want a MINI in one form or another.

Jun 20th, 2002, 03:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
johnlummis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oldham,England. Local Time: 08:14 AM Posts: 182 Offline	Buying side skirts on their own. hi everybody, I have a copy of an actual dealer after market bulletin from BMW giving individual prices (in £ sterling).We,in England then have to add VAT(value added tax)on top of these prices which is 17.5%,the items come pre-painted but then there are fitting costs on top.I could post it on the site but because I have only had my comp about 3 weeks,I am not sure how to(I do have a scanner).If anyone is interested in seeing this bulletin,please tell me how to scan it onto this site,cheers,johnlummis.

Jun 20th, 2002, 05:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 08:14 AM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ELISEBOY i think it used to be but they are now availabile on their own in the catalogue and everything will look up the cost today Cool Let me know when you find out. I think side skirts will finish the car off nicely. Global Moderator

Jun 20th, 2002, 07:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
flipper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: South West Local Time: 08:14 AM Posts: 293 Offline	In my view the Aero kit a just another personal option. IMO the mini looks best in its classic form If your original attraction is to its retro look - why change its form at all. It's all a matter of opinion I know

Jun 20th, 2002, 07:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 1,593 Offline	I reckon that the black grille surround, and black mesh grille looks excellent. I'm getting Liquid Yellow, and want to replace the yellow grille with the black bits from the Aero Kit. That's all. The rest of the car is perfect. Regards, ElTel

Jun 24th, 2002, 04:35 AM	#18 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 08:14 AM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ELISEBOY i think it used to be but they are now availabile on their own in the catalogue and everything will look up the cost today Have you managed to find the price yet EB? Global Moderator

Jun 24th, 2002, 06:50 AM	#19 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 08:14 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LMB Have you managed to find the price yet EB? not yet but as soon as I do this will be the first place to hear it! My dealer did say on Thursday that there may be an issue with getting the skirts in DS, but i will also let you know about this

Jun 28th, 2002, 12:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
Mini S MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: IA Local Time: 07:14 AM Posts: 136 Offline	I've spoken to two different dealers and ended up with two different prices for the Aero kit installed. One quoted me US$1885 and the other was closer to US$2800. I think the latter dealer is trying to rip me off. Mini S

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