Reflective Strips on Wheel Arches

[SuperCooper S]

Hi everyone....

This is my first post on here and its a question to all American Cooper S owners.

I'm in Ireland and am expecting my DS/W Cooper S in 3 weeks....the wait is seriously affecting my mental health by the way.

I've noticed that all the American Minis come with an orange reflective strip ahead of the front wheel arch and a red one behind the rear arch.

This doesnt come as standard on European Minis to the best of my knowledge...which is a pity because I think it really sets off a dark coloured mini really well.

My question is are they just adhesive strips or would it require replacing that section of skirting to have the 'American Look'????

Replies or links to threads where this has previously been covered would be gratefully recieved!!!

[Humourl3ss]

Welcome to MINI2.

The part you're speaking of is integrated into the arch and not a "stick on" item. You'd have to replace the piece on a UKDM car or, um, "improvise" with a bit of sticky tape and some imagination.

-CW

[AidenL]

And just to welcome you to MINI2 !

Good to see another local surface around here.

Anything you want to know, just give me a shout !

[ScooterMan]

They're not only not stick-ons, they have bulbs and light up at night.

[mhoutman]

They are called sidemarker and I want them too (in the Netherlands).

Pls check these partsnumbers at your dealer:

Sidemarkers

spoiler LF 51111479092
spoiler RF 51111479091
spoiler LB 51121479096
spoiler RB 51121479095
4x plastic nut ssss51410143406
lampje LF 63146911723
lampje RF 63146911724
lampje LB 63146911726
lampje RB 63146911725



Connectors:

4 x 61138365340
8 x 61130005199

[mhoutman]

They are called sidemarker and I want them too (in the Netherlands).

Pls check these partsnumbers at your dealer:

Sidemarkers

spoiler LF 51111479092
spoiler RF 51111479091
spoiler LB 51121479096
spoiler RB 51121479095
4x plastic nut 51410143406
bulb LF 63146911723
bulb RF 63146911724
bulb LB 63146911726
bulb RB 63146911725



Connectors:

4 x 61138365340
8 x 61130005199

[EBMCS03]

Front



Rear

[SuperCooper S]

I'm amazed at how quickly detailed answers can be found to virtually any question on these forums. Thanks to everyone for their help especially obehave and mhoutman.

Fantastic to see the genuine'community spirit'that exists between Mini owners.

[P.Phresh]

I may consider a trade for your plain ones.

[Tonyt3]

Quote:

Originally posted by ScooterMan
They're not only not stick-ons, they have bulbs and light up at night.

They light up at night! Even better, anyone got any photos of this? (at night obviously). I have always liked the look of the reflectors, didn't realise they had lights too. If we could get the parts, will there be a suitable place to 'plug them in'?

[sjbartnik]

Here they are lit up at night:





One thing I never noticed before, the rear one has the bulb at the bottom while the front one has the bulb at the top. I guess they use the same housing with different colored lenses to save money and just flip it for front-to-rear.

We have these in the U.S. because they are required by U.S. law. Also the reason you guys in Europe don't have them

[mhoutman]

right and that is why We want hem as well;-)

[SuperCooper S]

I didnt realise they lit up. They look absolutely fantastic!

P.phresh are you sure you wanna trade?...I'd be very interested in doing that if yours are as new.

[MiniMan7]

Personally I don't like the markings on the wheel arch. I've been trying to figure out a way to get red of them, but that would cause to much of a hassle, so I'm stuck with them!

[Vitesse]

I've just checked those part numbers with my dealer and he said you can't order them from the UK. Which is a pity because they look the Mutts!!!!! It probably will be a different answer from each dealer.