OEM Wing Mirror Caps Cost

[20thebear]

I'm thinking for fitting some chilli red wing mirror caps to my 02 DS MCS. Does anyone know how much a new pair of mirror caps would be from a mini dealer?

thanks. b

[MrLee2006]

They are about £120 from the stealers. Going for the GP look?

[20thebear]

Quote: Originally Posted by MrLee2006 (original)

They are about £120 from the stealers. Going for the GP look?

How did you guess??

maybe not at £120
the carbon fibre ones are not much more expensive!

[R99]

I was quoted over £130 for a pair of astro black mirror caps! There is no way MINI can justify that price, having had the originals off, and being able to look at the design, there really is nothing to them, a simple plastic moulding which probably costs pennies to produce!!

Luckily however I managed to get a pair of astro's from a fellow MINI2'er for £45.

I'd go for the JCW Carbons because like you say, they're not much more, and they do look very cool.

James.

[:: Jon ::]

would be cheaper to buy a set off ebay and get them painted... costs for painting are around £25

your going for this look then

[85NIXMIN]

I wouldn't mind gettin' some new ones.... a change from the plain white ones I have but I'm a bit scared on how much they'd be

[R99]

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

I wouldn't mind gettin' some new ones.... a change from the plain white ones I have but I'm a bit scared on how much they'd be

They might not be as much as you think....see some of the E-Bay examples below. I know your in AUS but I'm sure E-Bay would turn up similar results over there?

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original)

would be cheaper to buy a set off ebay and get them painted... costs for painting are around £25

Agreed.

Here are just a few examples of whats on E-Bay at the moment.... (as far as I'm aware all genuine MINI items...) There are quite a few on there at the mo....

Brand new:

JCW Carbon Fibre - buy it now £159.99 inc postage:

eBay.co.uk: Genuine BMW MINI JCW Carbon Fibre Mirror Caps (item 110121656164 end time 11-May-07 18:13:00 BST)

White - seller is saying they will only fit 06 plate onwards (dont look like R56 caps though, so don't know if they changed the design towards then end of the R50/53 production or what?)

eBay.co.uk: BMW MINI WING MIRROR COVERS ! 06+ IN WHITE-BRAND NEW !! (item 130110952688 end time 14-May-07 20:29:01 BST)

Used:

White - would be perfect to spray another colour

eBay.co.uk: BMW Mini Cooper/One R52, R53, Mirror Covers (White) (item 260114599781 end time 13-May-07 21:17:21 BST)

Another pair of white ones

eBay.co.uk: BMW mini WHITE MIRROR COVERS new condition (item 160114556845 end time 14-May-07 16:00:36 BST)

Regards,

James.

[20thebear]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original)

would be cheaper to buy a set off ebay and get them painted... costs for painting are around £25

your going for this look then

Very similar to that

But i have not got the aero kit and have a black roof and black r105 wheels. was gonna get a carbon air scoop and tailgate handle and the chilli red caps.

[MrLee2006]

This one also has an aero kit but with black wheels. Looks good!

[chelseababy]

i bought some chrome mirror caps from my local dealer for my 54 plate mini. does anyone no how to fit um? because i havent got a clue and im not taking it to any garage to be fitted because ive jus paid out £1500 for a new ******* gearbox! thanks

[c.gray2008]

Forget dealers, 100 odd quid! haha noooooooo....

Can of plastic primer £5 Can of your colour £5 can or clear lacquer £5.
news paper on floor, few good coats of each and leave to dry.
bang em on the car,,,
job done

and for chelsea, its a bit of a pain, but behind the mirror glass there are 4 clips, with a flat screw driver and a bit of bravery you can pop up the clips and pull the cap away, i say be brave as you do have to push the mirror glass about abit to get to them.


Mine used to be standard with no paint on