Parcel shelf

[BIGBREWER]

Does anyone how, where, etc. to get the "parcel shelf" that fits under the steering column? It is standard on Euro models, but ???unavailable here. It is very nice looking and handy, and it mounts in the same brackets as the std. cover. Thanks.

[scooterboy]

Call Brian at classic mini (OH). 440-942-7500

He'll fix you right up.

[M0D]

Put my digital camera in the parcel shelf and forgot it was there...

3 days later and the camera has gone in for repair

Just a polite warning

[MiniMan7]

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Originally posted by M0D
Put my digital camera in the parcel shelf and forgot it was there...

3 days later and the camera has gone in for repair

Just a polite warning

Why'd it need to go in for a repair? Hard driving and sharp turning?

[M0D]

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Why'd it need to go in for a repair? Hard driving and sharp turning?

Is there any other way to drive the S?

I have a UK 2003 Cooper S and it does NOT have a parcel shelf - it has the knee bolster! Where can I get the shelf (in the UK?)

[Paul]

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Originally posted by TiGeR__UK
I have a UK 2003 Cooper S and it does NOT have a parcel shelf - it has the knee bolster! Where can I get the shelf (in the UK?)

They change this in the UK towards the end of last year, but your dealer can order the parts to replace it (cheap and easy).

[Chadwell]

This is the first time I have even heard of the driver's side shelf. A search in the photo galleries gave me a good look at it. Seems like a great idea for extra storage in a small car. I wonder why MINI discontinued it.

Michael

[dinlo]

Welcome to MINI2.!! You can order it from any MINI dealer now, if your are NorCal MINIs member, you will get 10% off from Eastbay MINI. You don't have to be in CA to join us, we welcome any MINI lovers. Anyway we just had a Parcel shelf installtion party 2 weeks ago.

You can view some of the pictures at
http://www.norcalminis.com/gallery/i...1903/index.asp

PM me if you need any help on order the Parcel shelf. I got the parts number for you

[stryder]

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Originally posted by Chadwell
This is the first time I have even heard of the driver's side shelf. A search in the photo galleries gave me a good look at it. Seems like a great idea for extra storage in a small car. I wonder why MINI discontinued it.

Michael

Its not 'available' in the US because US regulations require knee bolsters for crash protection. I gather whatever rules require that allow for US dealers to still sell it if you want.

The logical reason they stopped offering it in the UK is because of the same safety factor. People getting into accidents and having leg injuries because they didn't get properly stopped by the bolster. Sometimes convienence isn't worth sacrificing a safety feature....

Do a search for knee bolster or parcel shelf, there's lots and lots of discussion of it.

[Minty]

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Originally posted by Paul Mullett
(cheap and easy).

hope you are not referring to me

[olarte]

If you have problems with things sliding around, I would suggest putting a "rubber" type mat on the shelf or even a strip of Velcro and secure other things to it with velcro.

Until I get my shelf, I have a round piece of velcro on the dashboard that I attach things like my Creative Zen Jukebox (60gb with 600 cds!) or my cell phone to.

I plan to do the velcro thing if I find these items sliding on the parcel shelf.

[msenkbeil]

If you order from Classic MINI, they have the whole kit which already contains a rubber mat, all the screws, and everything you need. I've got the shelf. It is pretty small, but useful.

[Chadwell]

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Originally posted by msenkbeil
If you order from Classic MINI, they have the whole kit which already contains a rubber mat, all the screws, and everything you need. I've got the shelf. It is pretty small, but useful.

How much money are we talking about for these from the dealer? This looks like yet another nice gift for my upcoming MINI.

Michael

[dinlo]

It's anout $80 from dealer