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Worksworth · Sep 16th, 2004, 09:04 AM

Got home from work the other day and noticed a hole with a wire dangling out on the passenger's side wing - some light-fingered person had managed to remove the entire S chrome side grille and indicator repeater, fortunately without any damage to the paintwork, only slight bending of the brackets that hold it in place.

I thought at first that it might be some sort of bling jewellery fetishist (like the kind who used to pinch VW grille badges). However on visiting my dealer for a replacement (£45 bill!) I was told that they rarely sell these parts, but had had a woman in the previous day who had lost hers from the driver's side (mine was the passenger side).

Makes me think it was a local One or Cooper owner looking to upgrade - seems rather sad.

Has anyone else had this depressing experience?

beej · Sep 16th, 2004, 10:41 AM

Whoah! Dude, that sucks. They're relatively easy to remove as I recall, so you'll can't really tell if it's hooligan kids or Allah-forbid another MINI owner

ALD0 · Sep 16th, 2004, 12:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Worksworth

Got home from work the other day and noticed a hole with a wire dangling out on the passenger's side wing - some light-fingered person had managed to remove the entire S chrome side grille and indicator repeater, fortunately without any damage to the paintwork, only slight bending of the brackets that hold it in place.

I thought at first that it might be some sort of bling jewellery fetishist (like the kind who used to pinch VW grille badges). However on visiting my dealer for a replacement (£45 bill!) I was told that they rarely sell these parts, but had had a woman in the previous day who had lost hers from the driver's side (mine was the passenger side).

Makes me think it was a local One or Cooper owner looking to upgrade - seems rather sad.

Has anyone else had this depressing experience?

These go on Ebay for about £26. Though you are Probably buying someone elses Side Repeater Grills that have been light fingered taken off

Worksworth · Sep 16th, 2004, 01:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by interceptor

These go on Ebay for about £26. Though you are Probably buying someone elses Side Repeater Grills that have been light fingered taken off

I think you're right as the dealer told me you have to be able to produce the VIN from an S to be able to buy one legitimately from them

Tonyt3 · Sep 16th, 2004, 01:46 PM

You can buy many unusual Mini parts on ebay these days (someone was selling the alluminium bumper assembly the other day....

All brand new apparently..... think maybe someone in the factory is taking home some stock?

icheatatscrabble · Sep 16th, 2004, 01:55 PM

Yeah why is that?? I've bought a few things from BMW parts and asked for a price on other parts and they've always asked for my vin number. Why is that? Anywone know? Do they add it to their records so they can keep a complete history on the car???

jasonfields007 · Sep 16th, 2004, 02:03 PM

the S parts cannot be obtained by non S owners. I recently had to order the exhaust trim from the cooper s for a mate with a ONE where he's put a massive exhaust on the middle. i had to give my dealer my mums vin number from her S to let them order it. I don't think they care it's just a BMW policy thing.

J

ALD0 · Sep 16th, 2004, 05:33 PM

Here is some on Ebay-Might be worth keeping an eye on

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...2173 949&rd=1

scottybhoy · Sep 17th, 2004, 11:14 AM

Seems a bit steep on the price from your dealer. A few months ago I had to replace a side grille and indicator/bulb assembly, and I was quoted £23. Admittedly it was for black side grille from Cooper, but I'm sure the chrome S ones were only an extra fiver.

Scottybhoy

Shaun · Sep 17th, 2004, 11:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by icheatatscrabble

Yeah why is that?? I've bought a few things from BMW parts and asked for a price on other parts and they've always asked for my vin number. Why is that? Anywone know? Do they add it to their records so they can keep a complete history on the car???

It was the same with Rover my mate used to be good freinds with a parts manager and he got round all that he had bits off a 75 and 200 fitted on his Mini. Allthough in 8 years I dont think I bought anything from Rover not after they wanted £120 for the radio front panel.

Sorry to hear about your misfortune Worksworth its not nice when thigs like that happen.

RICO UK · Sep 17th, 2004, 08:15 PM

I recently had to replace one of my side indicators complete with JCW badging at a cost of 45 just for the bloody badge

after that i decided to get the clear side repeaters anyway I think it makes my mini look even better. Hope whoever took them rots in hell!

I think I love my car a bit too much.......

Lawrothegreat · Sep 17th, 2004, 08:21 PM

I agree with beej, I really hope it wasn't taken by another mini owner.

silverfox · Sep 30th, 2004, 12:01 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...2173 949&rd=1

Now then, I live in Bromley and have an S so does the guy down the road. He lost his side repeaters (chrome and lights) about 4 weeks ago, near and off side. I have had the repeater (light only taken from my near side and they had a go at getting the chrome. Not suggesting anything but these are not the sort of things you get as "an unwanted present".

beej · Sep 30th, 2004, 01:49 PM

If you're serious, get the Vendor's address from the buyer...

Sep 16th, 2004, 09:04 AM	#1
Worksworth MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Derbyshire Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Someone took my S chrome grille from the front wing - is this widespread? Got home from work the other day and noticed a hole with a wire dangling out on the passenger's side wing - some light-fingered person had managed to remove the entire S chrome side grille and indicator repeater, fortunately without any damage to the paintwork, only slight bending of the brackets that hold it in place. I thought at first that it might be some sort of bling jewellery fetishist (like the kind who used to pinch VW grille badges). However on visiting my dealer for a replacement (£45 bill!) I was told that they rarely sell these parts, but had had a woman in the previous day who had lost hers from the driver's side (mine was the passenger side). Makes me think it was a local One or Cooper owner looking to upgrade - seems rather sad. Has anyone else had this depressing experience?

Sep 16th, 2004, 10:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
beej MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cirencester, UK Local Time: 03:05 AM Posts: 675 Offline	Whoah! Dude, that sucks. They're relatively easy to remove as I recall, so you'll can't really tell if it's hooligan kids or Allah-forbid another MINI owner GTT220 / GTT brakes / Milltek cat-back / poly bushes / Bluetooth / aero bits / IceLink

Sep 16th, 2004, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 03:05 AM Posts: 6,258 Offline	You can buy many unusual Mini parts on ebay these days (someone was selling the alluminium bumper assembly the other day.... All brand new apparently..... think maybe someone in the factory is taking home some stock? http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Sep 16th, 2004, 02:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 03:05 AM Posts: 1,976 Offline	the S parts cannot be obtained by non S owners. I recently had to order the exhaust trim from the cooper s for a mate with a ONE where he's put a massive exhaust on the middle. i had to give my dealer my mums vin number from her S to let them order it. I don't think they care it's just a BMW policy thing. J '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

Sep 17th, 2004, 11:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 03:05 AM Posts: 3,214 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by icheatatscrabble Yeah why is that?? I've bought a few things from BMW parts and asked for a price on other parts and they've always asked for my vin number. Why is that? Anywone know? Do they add it to their records so they can keep a complete history on the car??? It was the same with Rover my mate used to be good freinds with a parts manager and he got round all that he had bits off a 75 and 200 fitted on his Mini. Allthough in 8 years I dont think I bought anything from Rover not after they wanted £120 for the radio front panel. Sorry to hear about your misfortune Worksworth its not nice when thigs like that happen. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

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Sep 16th, 2004, 12:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 03:05 AM Posts: 9,447 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Worksworth Got home from work the other day and noticed a hole with a wire dangling out on the passenger's side wing - some light-fingered person had managed to remove the entire S chrome side grille and indicator repeater, fortunately without any damage to the paintwork, only slight bending of the brackets that hold it in place. I thought at first that it might be some sort of bling jewellery fetishist (like the kind who used to pinch VW grille badges). However on visiting my dealer for a replacement (£45 bill!) I was told that they rarely sell these parts, but had had a woman in the previous day who had lost hers from the driver's side (mine was the passenger side). Makes me think it was a local One or Cooper owner looking to upgrade - seems rather sad. Has anyone else had this depressing experience? These go on Ebay for about £26. Though you are Probably buying someone elses Side Repeater Grills that have been light fingered taken off

Sep 16th, 2004, 01:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Worksworth MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Derbyshire Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by interceptor These go on Ebay for about £26. Though you are Probably buying someone elses Side Repeater Grills that have been light fingered taken off I think you're right as the dealer told me you have to be able to produce the VIN from an S to be able to buy one legitimately from them

Sep 16th, 2004, 01:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
icheatatscrabble Armed to the teeth Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South coast Local Time: 03:05 AM Posts: 184 Offline	Yeah why is that?? I've bought a few things from BMW parts and asked for a price on other parts and they've always asked for my vin number. Why is that? Anywone know? Do they add it to their records so they can keep a complete history on the car???

Sep 16th, 2004, 05:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 03:05 AM Posts: 9,447 Offline	Here is some on Ebay-Might be worth keeping an eye on http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...2173 949&rd=1

Sep 17th, 2004, 11:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
scottybhoy Feel the G's Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 03:05 AM Posts: 148 Offline	Seems a bit steep on the price from your dealer. A few months ago I had to replace a side grille and indicator/bulb assembly, and I was quoted £23. Admittedly it was for black side grille from Cooper, but I'm sure the chrome S ones were only an extra fiver. Scottybhoy

Sep 17th, 2004, 08:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
RICO UK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 56 Offline	I recently had to replace one of my side indicators complete with JCW badging at a cost of 45 just for the bloody badge after that i decided to get the clear side repeaters anyway I think it makes my mini look even better. Hope whoever took them rots in hell! I think I love my car a bit too much....... Last edited by RICO UK : Sep 17th, 2004 at 08:35 PM.

Sep 17th, 2004, 08:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 03:05 AM Posts: 780 Offline	I agree with beej, I really hope it wasn't taken by another mini owner.

Sep 30th, 2004, 12:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
silverfox MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bromley, Kent, UK Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 1 Offline	"S" Side repeaters http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...2173 949&rd=1 Now then, I live in Bromley and have an S so does the guy down the road. He lost his side repeaters (chrome and lights) about 4 weeks ago, near and off side. I have had the repeater (light only taken from my near side and they had a go at getting the chrome. Not suggesting anything but these are not the sort of things you get as "an unwanted present".

Sep 30th, 2004, 01:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
beej MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cirencester, UK Local Time: 03:05 AM Posts: 675 Offline	If you're serious, get the Vendor's address from the buyer... GTT220 / GTT brakes / Milltek cat-back / poly bushes / Bluetooth / aero bits / IceLink

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