Can I fit Cooper S bumpers to my ONE D?

[R99]

Hi all

Just a quick question regarding Cooper S bumpers, and whether or not they can be fitted to a ONE D. Baisically, I have found these bumpers on E-Bay, in the right colour for my car (astro black)

eBay.co.uk: MINI Cooper S R53 F & R Bumpers Astro Black -NO RESERVE (item 300115695242 end time 06-Jun-07 21:15:13 BST)

What I want to know, is obviously the ONE D's exaust is hidden behind the rear bumper, and the Cooper S has twin central zausts... BUT could I simply remove the bottom of my bumper and clip that onto the S bumpers, to repace the one with the cut out for the exausts.

Which would then in effect 'blank out' the recess for the twin exausts, and keep my exaust hidden? The reason I ask is because it looks to me as if its a seperate piece to the rest of the bumper.

The bit I am refering to is the trim I have tried to highlight here... (excuse the old pic of the car and the crude labeling )



Any help would be appreciated, I dont know if I can get those bumpers on E-Bay right now, as I have just bought a new Laptop for Uni next year, but it would be good to know if this was a feasible mod that I could do...

Regards,

James.

[I love MINI, Laura]

Quote: Originally Posted by R99 (original)

Hi all

What I want to know, is obviously the ONE D's exaust is hidden behind the rear bumper, and the Cooper S has twin central zausts... BUT could I simply remove the bottom of my bumper and clip that onto the S bumpers, to repace the one with the cut out for the exausts.

Which would then in effect 'blank out' the recess for the twin exausts, and keep my exaust hidden? The reason I ask is because it looks to me as if its a seperate piece to the rest of the bumper.

James

This is all I did when I replaced my MINI One Bumpers with MCS bumpers. Replaced my offset exhaust exit where the S trim goes. Very simple but I can't really confirm that the One D bumpers are a straight swap for the MCS ones. I'm sure there must be a reason MINI didn't change the bumpers when it came to facelift time which might cause a problem here?

http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...new-owner.html

see the pics in this thread. For any reference to the bumpers

[R99]

Laura, thanks for the reply.

Its re-assuring to know that the trim can be switched easily

I think the main reason why MINI left the ONE D bumpers alone was that the engine requires a larger front intake for the intercooler, as the diesel engine needs more air. But I dont think this would be a problem, because the S front bumper has a pretty large front intake, infact I'd say it was either the same size, or slightly larger.

I know of a ONE D with Cooper S bumpers, but the guy has an aftermarket twin exuast system on it, so the rear bumper has been heavily modified anyway.... which was why I wasnt sure if it was possible to simply replace the bumper trim.

So based on that I should think they would fit ok for me?

James.

[I love MINI, Laura]

I think that it shouldn't be a problem then. The bottom trim just rips off and reattachs - easy! The only problem I had with the whole bumper replacement was that the front fog lights need to be moved up or down (can't remember) in the bracket they sit in which requires 3 new holes to be drilled into the frame work. easy to do really. Just pre-warning you.

If you need any hints or tips just let me know.

Its going to look brilliant with the bumpers but as you can see I'm a fan of Black Ones!

[mab01uk]

When i swapped mine I think you also needed to use the 2 lower parts of your plastic rear arch trims as the S ones are a slightly different shape to match the S lower bumper/exhaust plastic trim.

[..Blackadder..]

I know where some cooper S side skirts will be going cheap in about a months time

[R99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ste R (original)

I know where some cooper S side skirts will be going cheap in about a months time

Hi mate,

Thanks for the offer / tip.... but the ONE D comes as standard with Cooper S side skirts, so I shouldnt need to buy some

Regards,

James.

[Rakey]

Barry (OneD) had either MCS bumpers or an aero kit on his One D, worth speaking to him, but it proves it can be done and I think he even went as far as putting the MCS exhaust on it too.

[R99]

Ok cool, well now I know that they will fit, whats the general opinion? Would the car look better with Cooper S bumpers? Or should I leave it alone?

The only thing holding me back, is that I would loose my chrome inserts, but then again, the Cooper S bumpers are alot more beefy... decsions decsions

Any opinions would be helpfull....

James.

[I love MINI, Laura]

Much better without the chrome! The S bumpers are of much better styling IMO. It will look brilliant.

You swapping the front grille to Cooper S too? Only ask as you'll have to swap your chrome lower grille onto the S front Bumper to finish the look.

[David King]

By the look of the pictures it already has a chrome lower grille, so you wouldnt even need to do that.
Personally if i was you, id leave it as it is, it looks great already!

[R99]

Laura, Im not sure what you mean by the Cooper S grille? I thought my current chrome affair would fit the S bumpers?

Ideally I would fit an aero grille, but thats even more money that I dont have at the moment!

Regards,

James.

[I love MINI, Laura]

Oh yes ignore me - the ebay S bumpers are already coming with a chrome lower grille. Forget my comment - just assuming that the S bumpers didn't have the exterior chrome pack - most of the S's I've seen don't. SORRY!

Aero kit grille would look cool too but then your loosing even more chrome than you had before!

[..Blackadder..]

Quote: Originally Posted by R99 (original)

Hi mate,

Thanks for the offer / tip.... but the ONE D comes as standard with Cooper S side skirts, so I shouldnt need to buy some

Regards,

James.

No worries you learn something new everyday

[R99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ste R (original)

No worries you learn something new everyday

You certainly do! Not many people seem to realise that they come with the S side skirts as standard.

James.