fitted the S filler cap to my cooper last thursday!

[bigahead]

ordered the S filler cap kit last tuesday, picked it up thursday (already painted by dealer) fitted it within 1hr. Looks flipping ace. And not too difficult to do!

[FONTAL]

Pics please????

How much did it set u back to get the painted parts if u don't mind me asking??

[monsta]

Cool, my parts are on order including their two part spray paint set so I will be painting it myself

[OnlyS4me]

If it's easy to install, is it easy for thieves to grab it off your car? Just wondering.

[bishtelli]

Hi,

On another thread, someone mentioned that they forgot to order the cap mounting screw and anchor (to hinge) - there is only one screw that holds this chrome the chrome cap. Do you know what he's talking about? And if so, can you please let me know what all the part numbers you ordered were?

One more thing, did you paint the part yourself, or did you take it somewhere to be painted?

[monsta]

The actual cap is locked with the car so unless they're trying to steal it whilst you're in the car then you should be ok.

The chrome part screws onto a hinge so it is actually less vandal or theif proof than the original Cooper one which can be twisted off.

[Der Blue Potato]

We documented the S cap install over at www.minicooperonline.com - look under the "How To" section. We also sell the complete kit with detailed instructions.

-Peter/RSpeed

[bigahead]

I CAN'T BELIEVE I DID SOMETHING TO MY COOPER BEFORE MONSTA!


DO I GET A CERTIFICATE?

p.s.

be careful of the the torx screw when fitting, it was tight and I over forced it, the result was a snapped of screw head and a filler cap now held on with a zip tie (don't ask!).

I will get some fots done when i've worked out my new digi camera!

Like it has been said above, the assembly can only be removed when the car is unlocked, so there should be no problems with theft. Just be careful about scratching the £35 (f@cking h@ll!) paint job when fitting.

[FONTAL]

Can anybody give a total cost of this operation

Go on u know u want to, go on go on go on

[LANER]

Sounds a bit more complicated than i thought!! if some one has had success doing this then i would be willing to pay (if the price was right!!)


http://www.minicooperonline.com/modu...wto&file=index

[smiffy]

Quote:

Originally posted by LANER
Sounds a bit more complicated than i thought!! if some one has had success doing this then i would be willing to pay (if the price was right!!)

Same here

[monsta]

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Originally posted by smiffy
Same here

Smiffy, we could do yours at the next meet if I fit mine with no problems

bigahead, you don't get a prize cos you paid someone to paint the coloured ring piece (if you pardon the expression )

[smiffy]

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Originally posted by monsta


Smiffy, we could do yours at the next meet if I fit mine with no problems

Cool everyone seems to do something to my car at every meet any way so why break from tradition

[monsta]

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
Cool everyone seems to do something to my car at every meet any way so why break from tradition

it's cos you're useless and we feel sorry for you

[bigahead]

£33 for the parts (cap, hinge and screw) and £35ish for the paint job.

It realy is EASY. I was a bit scared when I actually had the bits laid out infront of the cooper, but if you take your time, mask any paint work (if it makes you feel better), and just take it one step at a time.

I didn't bother to jack the car up and unbolt everything from inside - to loosen the filler neck. If you've got the nerve you've just got to use a little brut force. It takes a few attempts when you try to force the new hinge back in, but it suddenly pops in, and the rest is plain sailing.

Make sure you have one of those clear touch up paint stick thingys ready. The paint came off the clip that they warn you about, but it doesn't show when the new (or old) parts are in place.

You can't beat the feeling of doing stuff yourself (unless there's baby oil and naked ladies involved!).