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Restyle · Aug 27th, 2003, 05:59 PM

At long last, I`ve managed to get a Chromed Air Scoop fitted .
I first brought up this Subject just over a Year ago HERE & its taken this long to achieve.
So, whats your opinion ... Rice orNice ??

GazzaK · Aug 27th, 2003, 06:03 PM

IMHO - I think it is nice, at least the birdies will be able to see if their feathers look okay before being swallowed (he he, get it, swallow-ed!)

RedUn · Aug 27th, 2003, 06:04 PM

Difficult to say really, probably best seen in the flesh.

Definately not Rice in any case, I'm sure Monsta will like it

You need to update your sig now

Rakey · Aug 27th, 2003, 06:06 PM

Not sure, think might be better in the flesh, but have seen them on some of the accessory sites.

Are you going to do a chrome grill now? As that is what I am thinking about putting on mine to lighten the front up, as they are now available to order.

Razor · Aug 27th, 2003, 06:10 PM

Looks swish Martin - I'd like to see it in the flesh now it's been put on!

ArqAngel · Aug 27th, 2003, 06:13 PM

I think it looks awesome on your car ! I had my doubts before seeing the photos but I think it really works well on your scheme

azimmerm · Aug 27th, 2003, 06:17 PM

i think you need a chrome grill to go with it

minimarkcs · Aug 27th, 2003, 06:17 PM

Lookin' good. But definitely not the first. There're a few guy's in good 'ol Germany that already have 'em. I played with the idea myself but..................OMG (the cost). I also thought about spraying with the aftermarket paint but................OMG(looks good until the heat turns it gold).
Nevertheless.............lookin' good

dietcokeplease · Aug 27th, 2003, 06:22 PM

Looks OKish - think it'll grow on me.

It does match the scoop up nicely with the headlight chrome though.

DC5 · Aug 27th, 2003, 06:31 PM

I also think the chrome grill would finish it out nicely.

Can you elaborate: purchased from where, price (US), and the installation process or cost for labor (if any)?

I am interested in a chrome scoop for my Pepper White MCS.

Thanks.

monsta · Aug 27th, 2003, 06:37 PM

Very Very Nice

Get the chrome grille and mirrors next

Restyle · Aug 27th, 2003, 06:48 PM

Quote:

...Are you going to do a chrome grill now? ...
...i think you need a chrome grill to go with it ...
...Get the chrome grille and mirrors next ...

I bought a Chrome Top Grill from BigDave on here last week, it should be arriving any day now. Is there a FAQ on how to fit it?

Im still thinking about the mirror caps, as they fit Over the Originals is`nt there the danger they might pop off ?

Thanks Monsta, If you say its Nice, then its Staying !

dietcokeplease · Aug 27th, 2003, 06:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle

Thanks Monsta, If you say its Nice, then its Staying !

You may as well have asked the Pope if Catholicism is a good religion.

Razor · Aug 27th, 2003, 07:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle

Im still thinking about the mirror caps, as they fit Over the Originals is`nt there the danger they might pop off ?

Martin if you buy the official BMW ones they don't fit over the originals, they actually replace them

- i.e. remove the white ones and replace them with the chrome ones.

Be careful when doing the job though, use the instructions given on MINI2 rather than those from the dealer.

Old School Jonnie managed to break his mirror using the instructions his dealer gave him

and the dealers managed to break another two when they tried to replace the broken one!

Another advantage of buying the real items - you could then sell your white ones!

Razor · Aug 27th, 2003, 07:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minimarkcs

..................OMG (the cost)

Not in this case eh Martin?

Nameless · Aug 27th, 2003, 08:48 PM

Don't ask me - I've got no idea of taste, style or correct colour choice. Ask the Northern folk.

Restyle · Aug 27th, 2003, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Can you elaborate: ...the installation process or cost for labor

Here`s How to Remove & Replace the Scoop in around 15 minutes

Tonyt3 · Aug 27th, 2003, 09:26 PM

I just don't know, I guess I'd have to see it in the flesh. Wanted one for my DS car at one time, till I saw the cost....

Shamster · Aug 27th, 2003, 09:35 PM

Hmmm - not sure - but would have to say 60:40 in favour of positive.

Pritch · Aug 27th, 2003, 09:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tony*t3

I just don't know, I guess I'd have to see it in the flesh. Wanted one for my DS car at one time, till I saw the cost....

There's someone in Hamburg with the Chrome Scoop with a DS/B car - he followed me for about 30 miles going somewhere, and I just looked at it im the mirror all the time trying to decide if I liked it or not - especially as I have the same colour car.

It looks ok, but I wouldn' t go for it. He also too the cheap option of getting it painted Chrome, but yes, as was posted earlier, the colour faded to a golden yellow (like a Zinc passivate). He was getting it done again with a different process that should last longer - still cheaper than real chrome - so there are alternatives, if you really want it...

Aug 27th, 2003, 05:59 PM	#1
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 4,319 Offline	CHROMED SCOOP, is it the 1st ? At long last, I`ve managed to get a Chromed Air Scoop fitted . I first brought up this Subject just over a Year ago HERE & its taken this long to achieve. So, whats your opinion ... Rice orNice ?? Attached Thumbnails In da Wud

Aug 27th, 2003, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
GazzaK born again MINI owner Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 423 Offline	IMHO - I think it is nice, at least the birdies will be able to see if their feathers look okay before being swallowed (he he, get it, swallow-ed!) '07 Cooper, Chilli Red \|\|MY MINI\|\|

Aug 27th, 2003, 06:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 50,616 Offline	Not sure, think might be better in the flesh, but have seen them on some of the accessory sites. Are you going to do a chrome grill now? As that is what I am thinking about putting on mine to lighten the front up, as they are now available to order. Its only a forum you know!

Aug 27th, 2003, 06:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
ArqAngel MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Victoria, B.C. Local Time: 07:00 PM Posts: 53 Offline	I think it looks awesome on your car ! I had my doubts before seeing the photos but I think it really works well on your scheme http://szirmay.com/trinity/trinbanner.gif

Aug 27th, 2003, 06:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
minimarkcs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bielefeld, Germini. Local Time: 04:00 AM Posts: 180 Offline	Lookin' good. But definitely not the first. There're a few guy's in good 'ol Germany that already have 'em. I played with the idea myself but..................OMG (the cost). I also thought about spraying with the aftermarket paint but................OMG(looks good until the heat turns it gold). Nevertheless.............lookin' good Passengers ride at own risk !

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Aug 27th, 2003, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 11,615 Offline	Difficult to say really, probably best seen in the flesh. Definately not Rice in any case, I'm sure Monsta will like it You need to update your sig now

Aug 27th, 2003, 06:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Razor MINI2 Scooterist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pudsey, Leeds Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 792 Offline	Looks swish Martin - I'd like to see it in the flesh now it's been put on!

Aug 27th, 2003, 06:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
azimmerm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Local Time: 09:00 PM Posts: 447 Offline	i think you need a chrome grill to go with it

Aug 27th, 2003, 06:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 02:00 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Looks OKish - think it'll grow on me. It does match the scoop up nicely with the headlight chrome though. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Aug 27th, 2003, 06:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
DC5 modiMINI My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 10:00 PM Posts: 38 Offline	I also think the chrome grill would finish it out nicely. Can you elaborate: purchased from where, price (US), and the installation process or cost for labor (if any)? I am interested in a chrome scoop for my Pepper White MCS. Thanks.

Aug 27th, 2003, 06:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Very Very Nice Get the chrome grille and mirrors next

Aug 27th, 2003, 06:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 4,319 Offline	Quote: ...Are you going to do a chrome grill now? ... ...i think you need a chrome grill to go with it ... ...Get the chrome grille and mirrors next ... I bought a Chrome Top Grill from BigDave on here last week, it should be arriving any day now. Is there a FAQ on how to fit it? Im still thinking about the mirror caps, as they fit Over the Originals is`nt there the danger they might pop off ? Thanks Monsta, If you say its Nice, then its Staying ! In da Wud

Aug 27th, 2003, 06:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 02:00 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle Thanks Monsta, If you say its Nice, then its Staying ! You may as well have asked the Pope if Catholicism is a good religion. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Aug 27th, 2003, 07:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
Razor MINI2 Scooterist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pudsey, Leeds Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 792 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle Im still thinking about the mirror caps, as they fit Over the Originals is`nt there the danger they might pop off ? Martin if you buy the official BMW ones they don't fit over the originals, they actually replace them - i.e. remove the white ones and replace them with the chrome ones. Be careful when doing the job though, use the instructions given on MINI2 rather than those from the dealer. Old School Jonnie managed to break his mirror using the instructions his dealer gave him and the dealers managed to break another two when they tried to replace the broken one! Another advantage of buying the real items - you could then sell your white ones!

Aug 27th, 2003, 07:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Razor MINI2 Scooterist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pudsey, Leeds Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 792 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minimarkcs ..................OMG (the cost) Not in this case eh Martin?

Aug 27th, 2003, 08:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
Nameless MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 2,640 Offline	Don't ask me - I've got no idea of taste, style or correct colour choice. Ask the Northern folk.

Aug 27th, 2003, 09:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 4,319 Offline	Quote: Can you elaborate: ...the installation process or cost for labor Here`s How to Remove & Replace the Scoop in around 15 minutes Attached Thumbnails In da Wud

Aug 27th, 2003, 09:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 6,258 Offline	I just don't know, I guess I'd have to see it in the flesh. Wanted one for my DS car at one time, till I saw the cost....

Aug 27th, 2003, 09:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 10,587 Offline	Hmmm - not sure - but would have to say 60:40 in favour of positive. 260909

Aug 27th, 2003, 09:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
Pritch MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 282 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Tonyt3 I just don't know, I guess I'd have to see it in the flesh. Wanted one for my DS car at one time, till I saw the cost.... There's someone in Hamburg with the Chrome Scoop with a DS/B car - he followed me for about 30 miles going somewhere, and I just looked at it im the mirror all the time trying to decide if I liked it or not - especially as I have the same colour car. It looks ok, but I wouldn' t go for it. He also too the cheap option of getting it painted Chrome, but yes, as was posted earlier, the colour faded to a golden yellow (like a Zinc passivate). He was getting it done again with a different process that should last longer - still cheaper than real chrome - so there are alternatives, if you really want it... David** 2003 Mini Cooper S - DS/B

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