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gazzazilla · Jul 30th, 2005, 03:40 PM

Hi guys!

Quick question. I'm beginning to collect pieces for my "S" bumper swap on my Indi Blue Cooper 2003. I have the bumpers lined up. However I want to put in a "S" grill into my Cooper bonnet (see user MINI GOLF for my inspiration).

I've done a search and some people have said it can be done and some say it can't. However I've seen pics of the aero grill fit into a Cooper without alteration so I'm assuming that the "S" grill will fit the same?

1) Will an "S" grill fit into a Cooper bonnet?

2) Should I ditch the "S" grill and go for an Aero grill?

Your advice and opinions are appreciated

Garry

** OK after more searcingh I'm pretty sure that it CAN be done, but could someone confirm that this is the case for me!

Rayman · Jul 30th, 2005, 07:28 PM

As far as i was aware the grill on the S and cooper are the same fitment. The aero grill will definately fit too!

Gr8Dain · Jul 31st, 2005, 12:56 AM

If the aeroo fits the Cooper and the S, then I would assume the S grill would fit the Cooper. My vote is to go with the Aero grill. We did it, and it was the best mod yet (haven't added to the power yet

)

Dain

gazzazilla · Jul 31st, 2005, 04:49 AM

Thanks for the replies guys! What a wealth of knowledge we have here hahah

Now that I know that both grills will fit I just think its a matter of deciding which grill (Aero or Cooper "S") I prefer.

I'm kinda leaning towards the "S" grill due to the fact that I'm not sure how well the black of the aero grill will contrast with the dark blue of the bonnet, comparably to the chrome trim of the "S" grill. Add to the fact that the bottom aero grill is meant to be a bit^h to install.

Anyway I've still got time to decide. Be a few weeks till I do the bumper swap. Anyone that wants to give their 2 cents on that matter feel free to chime.

Garry

Bosh · Jul 31st, 2005, 11:07 AM

S grill will definately fit, they're the same, I did it to mine before I fitted the Aero Kit.

Personally, unless you intend to fit the lower Aero bumper gril then dont fit the Aero bonnet grill.. just my 2 cents..... or if you can get the lower MSC grill painted black then that might look good but the contrasting Black and chrome doesnt look good in my opinion.

Jul 30th, 2005, 03:40 PM	#1
gazzazilla MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 12:11 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Top "S" grill in a Cooper bonnet Hi guys! Quick question. I'm beginning to collect pieces for my "S" bumper swap on my Indi Blue Cooper 2003. I have the bumpers lined up. However I want to put in a "S" grill into my Cooper bonnet (see user MINI GOLF for my inspiration). I've done a search and some people have said it can be done and some say it can't. However I've seen pics of the aero grill fit into a Cooper without alteration so I'm assuming that the "S" grill will fit the same? 1) Will an "S" grill fit into a Cooper bonnet? 2) Should I ditch the "S" grill and go for an Aero grill? Your advice and opinions are appreciated Garry ** OK after more searcingh I'm pretty sure that it CAN be done, but could someone confirm that this is the case for me!

Jul 30th, 2005, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rayman "Buying and selling" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warrington Local Time: 03:11 AM Posts: 948 Offline	As far as i was aware the grill on the S and cooper are the same fitment. The aero grill will definately fit too! 2001 cooper (sold) 1995 Supra RZ-S TT auto in white.

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Jul 31st, 2005, 12:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 09:11 PM Posts: 833 Offline	If the aeroo fits the Cooper and the S, then I would assume the S grill would fit the Cooper. My vote is to go with the Aero grill. We did it, and it was the best mod yet (haven't added to the power yet ) Dain

Jul 31st, 2005, 04:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
gazzazilla MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 12:11 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Thanks for the replies guys! What a wealth of knowledge we have here hahah Now that I know that both grills will fit I just think its a matter of deciding which grill (Aero or Cooper "S") I prefer. I'm kinda leaning towards the "S" grill due to the fact that I'm not sure how well the black of the aero grill will contrast with the dark blue of the bonnet, comparably to the chrome trim of the "S" grill. Add to the fact that the bottom aero grill is meant to be a bit^h to install. Anyway I've still got time to decide. Be a few weeks till I do the bumper swap. Anyone that wants to give their 2 cents on that matter feel free to chime. Garry

Jul 31st, 2005, 11:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bosh Ex-Mini Adventurer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 03:11 AM Posts: 57 Offline	S grill will definately fit, they're the same, I did it to mine before I fitted the Aero Kit. Personally, unless you intend to fit the lower Aero bumper gril then dont fit the Aero bonnet grill.. just my 2 cents..... or if you can get the lower MSC grill painted black then that might look good but the contrasting Black and chrome doesnt look good in my opinion.

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