fitting an aero kit myself???? - MINI Cooper Forum

miniian · #1 (**permalink**) Jan 2nd, 2006, 05:11 PM

im currently saving for an aero kit, which im still searchin for my places to buy from (looking for best deal). i have considered fitting it myself, with major help from a friend who recons we should be able to do it. i ws wonderign if anyone had fitted it themselves, and wether its a good opition or actually really really hard!! any info would be cool, cheers!

Mini Me GB · #2 (**permalink**) Jan 2nd, 2006, 05:20 PM

Have a look at http://www.motoringfile.com/howto/Ae...%20Bodykit.PDF - it might help you decide if you are up to the job of installing it..

pocketrocketowner · #3 (**permalink**) Jan 2nd, 2006, 05:28 PM

Having taken the front bumper cover off a few times to play with the engine, I would say it would be very easy to install and you would need very few tools as well. I say go for it !

Serby · #4 (**permalink**) Jan 2nd, 2006, 05:49 PM

I'd say go for it too. I've changed both bumpers and fitted aero skirts myself and theres not a lot to it.

miniian · #5 (**permalink**) Jan 2nd, 2006, 06:05 PM

thanks peeps. ive been looking at that link, and it looks not too bad! id get it painted before hand obviously....i want that doinf properly. it will save a nice wad of money f i fit it myself too. anyone knwo of a good place to get the kit from? painted and delivered? ive been looking around, but wonder if anyone knows of anywhere i dont.

Rakey · #6 (**permalink**) Jan 2nd, 2006, 06:16 PM

you should start by asking your local dealer, or even Wollastons who are site sponsors, they might supply to you overseas

If not then my local dealer would be able to help you out with a price and shipping on it

#7 (**permalink**) Jan 2nd, 2006, 06:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Serby

I'd say go for it too. I've changed both bumpers and fitted aero skirts myself and theres not a lot to it.

When did u put the areo side skirts on, they look

ASTON · #8 (**permalink**) Jan 2nd, 2006, 06:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by miniian

im currently saving for an aero kit, which im still searchin for my places to buy from (looking for best deal). i have considered fitting it myself, with major help from a friend who recons we should be able to do it. i ws wonderign if anyone had fitted it themselves, and wether its a good opition or actually really really hard!! any info would be cool, cheers!

i did it myself

it's easy

Serby · #9 (**permalink**) Jan 2nd, 2006, 06:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by .Boyracer.

When did u put the areo side skirts on, they look

Cheers, I'm well pleased with them. Fitted them on saturday, in the snow!

:: Jon :: · #10 (**permalink**) Jan 2nd, 2006, 08:13 PM

not a hard job to do at all.. will take around an hour to fit the kit..

monkeynuts · #11 (**permalink**) Jan 2nd, 2006, 08:30 PM

me and nick (mini_nick) fitted mine
wasnt easssssssssy as such
fitting the aero skirts then pondering over the two long plastic bits in the box we forgot about made me

u just have to be careful with BMW's one-chance-screws once you plug it in your screwed if you want to remove it again badum tshhh

good luck!

ASTON · #12 (**permalink**) Jan 2nd, 2006, 08:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan

not a hard job to do at all.. will take around an hour to fit the kit..

it took me about 8 hours to fit the full kit

lukey · #13 (**permalink**) Jan 2nd, 2006, 08:39 PM

taken the front bumper of my cooper a few times, doesnt take long. i'd say go for it too

Haggi · #14 (**permalink**) Jan 3rd, 2006, 01:36 AM

with scooby on the skirts did mine when ripped one in a prking lot last year hour to fit 2 skirts and if they dont supply them its about £20 for all the clips on the side skirts