Aero Grill for Stock MCS Bumper - diary, links & pics

[monkeynuts]

Pics of my new Chrome Aero Grille can be found here
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=1#post1279082

[tnoy66]

Quote: Originally Posted by scooby212

Pics of my new Chrome Aero Grille can be found here
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...=1#post1279082

wow scooby, that looks great
does this chrome bottom part need any trimming at all or straight swap

[monkeynuts]

it literally sticks on over the original black/chrome slat (depending what you have) with 3M tape - ive used some rubber bath type sealant to ensure no water leaks thru and also to prevent the thing flying off!

Think it makes the car look classy

but then im biased

[tnoy66]

Stick on

That's just plain cheating, I thought you'd got it swapped bloody quick

[Kent99]

I just finished fitting the Aero grilles on my 2005 Cooper. A bit of a job, with a *lot* more trimming than I thought (I think the 2005 MC front end needs more trimming than previous years), but definitely worth the effort. To those apprehensive about removing the front apron -- don't worry about it -- it is very easy. Now that I've done it once, I'm sure I could do it again in about 3 minutes.

Initially, I was going to fit the Aero grilles as an interim step to getting the entire Aero front apron, but now that I see it fitted to the stock front end, I like it as-is.

[onemini]

That does look good kent99

I might take off the bumper again and paint the metal piece that shows through the lower part of the aero grill. It just looks a bit light as it is.

Anyone know what paint to use?

[t400]

Hi, ive just bought an aerokit front bumper...

It doesnt come with any grilles so, i can get them off bmw,

apparently its

Radiator grill top #51130140259 £30
Grill bumper front top #51110140255 £21


bargain, but do i need a lower grille ? that goes under the number plate? or do i use the one already on?


a picture is included (nicked from somewhere else) to show you what im rambling on about!

[JpMcC]

yes, you will probably need the lower section below the number plate, this is available from BMW, around 30quid not sure of the part number though

hope that helps

[t400]

Ok, the difinative list for aerogrill parts are


Radiator grill top (top bit on bonnet) part number= 51130140259 £30
Grill bumper front top (goes underneath on very top of bumper) 51110140255 £21
Lower grill (bottom bit, err, below number plate) 511xxx139166 £26

don't bother getting em off ebay, they are usually used, snapped and more expensive?!

[Baker]

I've just bought one off of a guy on here, and I've got a quick question

When you dremel for the bottom part, would it ever be possible to go back to the stock part?

Kev

[PortRhombus]

Quote: Originally Posted by Baker

I've just bought one off of a guy on here, and I've got a quick question

When you dremel for the bottom part, would it ever be possible to go back to the stock part?

Kev

When i dremmeled the bumper it was for the tabs on the lower grille. I guess you could revert back to the Stock grille however you mite under really close inspection see the groves that were cut.

[RUDEMINI]

did someone mention in an earlier thread htat the dealer installed the grills?

[RUDEMINI]

I just got off the phone with my dealer and they stated that they would take to a body shop to get the job done. So if your not handy and do not want to take the risk, call your dealer. estimated price would be $200 dollars more or less parts and labor.

[PortRhombus]

I would suggest saving your money and attempt yourself. Check everything twice as you do it and you'll be fine. All I payed was £50 for the grilles and £5 for the black spray paint and thats it.

[Pobsey]

Why are people cutting the bumper??
If you trim the grilles, then the mod is completely reversable,