Car Vandalized, Now I need to find Replacement Parts

[Hurst]

My streak of badluck continues on the Mini as some tool vandalized my car while it was parked friday night. It appears (by the mudprints) that they jumped on the roof, breaking the antenna and the housing cap surrounding it, as well as the cap that surrounds the rear wiper motor. Thankfully nothing on the body or anywhere else was damaged.

What's a good site to find replacement parts. I'd like to do the repairs myself if possible. I can post picture if need be when I get home from work.

Much appreciated

[rimplestultskin]

that stinks, i'm sorry to hear that. some people have no respect these days, and if it's any consolation, people in my school and my job are constantly and incessantly making my mini the subject of jokes and other disrespectful nonsense, from one of my coworkers stating that my car is "a chew toy for a hummer" to someone keying my paint right in the school parking lot.

as for replacement parts, bavarian autosport coincidentally just sent me their catalog today advertising that "if it came on your MINI, we have it!" so maybe hit them up for replacement options.

on a more pleasant note, take this broken anenna situation as an opportunity to get a stubby antenna! they make the car look a lot nicer and can be had for as little as $26, shipping included, from outmotoring, or if you don't like their antenna, minimania and alta mini performance carry stubby antennas for not that much more money. mine came in the mail the same day that my mini and i got into a nasty accident with a mercedes, and it put a much-needed smile right back on my face once i saw how much nicer it looks than stock.

[Paul]

For part number references there's always the old favourite: RealOEM.com Online BMW Parts Catalog

[Hurst]

Thanks guys. I'm calling my dealer to get part numbers

[PK5]

you could also look around at dismantle yards as these have insurance writton off cars some being fairly new.