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kfchicken206 · Mar 6th, 2003, 04:43 AM

Dear All,

BMW Hong Kong sells parts expensively. Do you have info on cheaper Mini factory parts in Hong Kong? Any help is appreciated.

Nelson Chen
MC IB

yukclee · Mar 7th, 2003, 05:50 AM

Try BMWorks.
Once they show me that have the parts catalogue loaded into a notebook for the Mini parts. So they have access to all part numbers and they are willing to order. Their price should be cheaper than BMW.
But then if it is complicated installation, experience is also another factor that you have to consider apart from cost. And BMW provides you that guarantee.
So it depends on what you want to order. BMWorks have in stock for tail lights, etc.

yclee

kfchicken206 · Mar 7th, 2003, 06:06 AM

Hi YC,

Many thanks for your information. It is much appreciated.

BTW, do you, or did you own a Peugeot 206?

Nelson Chen
MC IB

yukclee · Mar 7th, 2003, 07:11 AM

Noop, I don't have a 206. My previous car was a Prado 4WD. A big change from a big car to a small one.
yclee

ar75 · Mar 7th, 2003, 01:41 PM

I've been to BM Works tonight. It seems that they are going to expand by knocking down the wall to the adjacent shop unit. Hope that they can keep more stocks for Minis. BTW, the footrest pedal from Hamann costs HK$1,080 now, much higher than that in December.

adampoon · Mar 18th, 2003, 01:14 PM

Where is BMwork? cause I also like to shopp around the Mini stuff. BTW, the official MINI centre will open in Tokwawan. As the Sales said it will open around April.

wongakh · Mar 18th, 2003, 03:16 PM

BMWorks is in Wong Tai Sin, can't remember the street name. By the way, what do you mean for the official MINI centre will open in Tokwawan?

yukclee · Mar 18th, 2003, 04:28 PM

Address for BM Works is 23 Fei Fung Street, Wong Tai Sin.

yclee

adampoon · Mar 18th, 2003, 04:38 PM

Officical Mini Centre means BMW will open a Mini Accessories shop for Mini. Hopefully, they have the information about JCW MCS upgrade!

wongakh · Mar 19th, 2003, 01:06 PM

Thanks Adam!

kfchicken206 · Mar 20th, 2003, 03:31 AM

Hi guys, I just realized that Minis in Europe has glove box as standard equipment. Seems like Hong Kong Minis are missing out such an important item.

Nelson Chen
MC IB

ken206 · Mar 20th, 2003, 04:32 PM

Hi Guys!

I have a good news for yours that the electic side mirror with folding components that has been released.It cost Side mirror /w fold - $560@ and Mirror switch /w mirror fold - $800.

Cheers....

Kenny

Wayne · Mar 20th, 2003, 10:41 PM

Hi guys,

I have to replace the stock tyres with 205/50/16. Any good suggestions (brand/model/distributor)for the following price ranges.
under $1,000@
under $800@
under $600@

Thanks,
Wayne

miniAl · Mar 21st, 2003, 04:13 AM

Hey ken206,

Do you have the part # for mirror parts?

Thanks,
AL

yukclee · Mar 21st, 2003, 08:42 AM

Hi, Wayne. Long time no see. So you finally can't tolerate the RFT. I have asked around on the tyres. Here are some prices on the 16" :
BS S03 $1200
G03 $920
I will check on the Yokohamas (e.g. Advan), Toyo and Falken later today. There are quite a few tyre shops just opposite.

I tried on a 206 last Saturday with Toyo R1R and it was quite nice (quiet and good holding). It should be around $700.

YC

wongakh · Mar 21st, 2003, 10:43 AM

YC, thanks for the market update! The price you quoted for Toyo, what size are they?

By the way, my car got hit by some careless driver just right in the drive way of my car park last night. The looks of the damage wasn't that bad - the LH indicator light was broken and the damage to a small part of the bumper cover. I took the car to BMW this morning and it quote for $2,800 for a minimum fix - respray of the bumper cover and replacement of the indicator light. For a "big" fix would cost over $7.7K including the replacement of the bumper cover, the bumper carrier.

I don't think the careless driver going to be happy!

Alan

yukclee · Mar 21st, 2003, 11:43 AM

Alan,
Is it the front or the back of the car got hit? If it is the back, may be a good excuse to change the lamp unit to the transparent (or white one as some may call it) instead of the red.
The Toyo are 16". I'll have more info. in the afternoon.

YCLee

ar75 · Mar 21st, 2003, 01:27 PM

Alan,

It's lucky that your babe didn't hurt so bad and you didn't get hurt. Cheers.

Regards,
Manho

yukclee · Mar 21st, 2003, 04:07 PM

Just got some quotes on the tyres. All are based on 205/50 R16 as that is the size suits me

Falken ST115 $650
Toyo R1R $800
Yokohama AD07 $800 (it's a new tyre of the Advan range)
Bridgestone G III $920
Bridgestone RE01 $1150
Bridgestone S03 $1100

There are of course other choices such as Yokohama ES100 and BridgeStone GR50, which will also be at the 600-700 range

For us Cooper users, as we can't be fast anyway, something like ST115 may be good enough for me, as I can change more often then, just like the case with oil.

yclee

wongakh · Mar 21st, 2003, 06:14 PM

I agreed that ST115 would be enough for MC as I don't think we could fully utilize it in our city driving. I was on an AMG C36 with P-zero 35 series 18" (and of course with a very stiff spring) around the Repulse Bay once, and it felt absolutely awful! The ride was rough and you couldn't enjoy what you are driving.

Alan

Mar 6th, 2003, 04:43 AM	#1
kfchicken206 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 117 Offline	Any good place for Factory Parts? Dear All, BMW Hong Kong sells parts expensively. Do you have info on cheaper Mini factory parts in Hong Kong? Any help is appreciated. Nelson Chen MC IB

Mar 7th, 2003, 05:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 308 Offline	Try BMWorks. Once they show me that have the parts catalogue loaded into a notebook for the Mini parts. So they have access to all part numbers and they are willing to order. Their price should be cheaper than BMW. But then if it is complicated installation, experience is also another factor that you have to consider apart from cost. And BMW provides you that guarantee. So it depends on what you want to order. BMWorks have in stock for tail lights, etc. yclee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Mar 7th, 2003, 07:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 308 Offline	Noop, I don't have a 206. My previous car was a Prado 4WD. A big change from a big car to a small one. yclee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Mar 18th, 2003, 04:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 308 Offline	Address for BM Works is 23 Fei Fung Street, Wong Tai Sin. yclee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

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Mar 7th, 2003, 06:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
kfchicken206 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 117 Offline	Hi YC, Many thanks for your information. It is much appreciated. BTW, do you, or did you own a Peugeot 206? Nelson Chen MC IB

Mar 7th, 2003, 01:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
ar75 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 510 Offline	I've been to BM Works tonight. It seems that they are going to expand by knocking down the wall to the adjacent shop unit. Hope that they can keep more stocks for Minis. BTW, the footrest pedal from Hamann costs HK$1,080 now, much higher than that in December.

Mar 18th, 2003, 01:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
adampoon MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Island Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 361 Offline	Where is BMwork? cause I also like to shopp around the Mini stuff. BTW, the official MINI centre will open in Tokwawan. As the Sales said it will open around April.

Mar 18th, 2003, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
wongakh Mini Black Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 242 Offline	BMWorks is in Wong Tai Sin, can't remember the street name. By the way, what do you mean for the official MINI centre will open in Tokwawan?

Mar 19th, 2003, 01:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
wongakh Mini Black Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 242 Offline	Thanks Adam!

Mar 20th, 2003, 03:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
kfchicken206 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 117 Offline	Hi guys, I just realized that Minis in Europe has glove box as standard equipment. Seems like Hong Kong Minis are missing out such an important item. Nelson Chen MC IB

Mar 20th, 2003, 04:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
ken206 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 119 Offline	Hi Guys! I have a good news for yours that the electic side mirror with folding components that has been released.It cost Side mirror /w fold - $560@ and Mirror switch /w mirror fold - $800. Cheers.... Kenny

Mar 20th, 2003, 10:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wayne MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: HKSAR Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 88 Offline	Hi guys, I have to replace the stock tyres with 205/50/16. Any good suggestions (brand/model/distributor)for the following price ranges. under $1,000@ under $800@ under $600@ Thanks, Wayne CVT MC Indi Blue/W, Aero Kit, Denso, K&N, Sebring & Eibach

Mar 21st, 2003, 04:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
miniAl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vancouver Local Time: 09:46 PM Posts: 9 Offline	Hey ken206, Do you have the part # for mirror parts? Thanks, AL

Mar 21st, 2003, 08:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 308 Offline	Hi, Wayne. Long time no see. So you finally can't tolerate the RFT. I have asked around on the tyres. Here are some prices on the 16" : BS S03 $1200 G03 $920 I will check on the Yokohamas (e.g. Advan), Toyo and Falken later today. There are quite a few tyre shops just opposite. I tried on a 206 last Saturday with Toyo R1R and it was quite nice (quiet and good holding). It should be around $700. YC Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Mar 21st, 2003, 10:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
wongakh Mini Black Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 242 Offline	YC, thanks for the market update! The price you quoted for Toyo, what size are they? By the way, my car got hit by some careless driver just right in the drive way of my car park last night. The looks of the damage wasn't that bad - the LH indicator light was broken and the damage to a small part of the bumper cover. I took the car to BMW this morning and it quote for $2,800 for a minimum fix - respray of the bumper cover and replacement of the indicator light. For a "big" fix would cost over $7.7K including the replacement of the bumper cover, the bumper carrier. I don't think the careless driver going to be happy! Alan

Mar 21st, 2003, 11:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 308 Offline	Alan, Is it the front or the back of the car got hit? If it is the back, may be a good excuse to change the lamp unit to the transparent (or white one as some may call it) instead of the red. The Toyo are 16". I'll have more info. in the afternoon. YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Mar 21st, 2003, 01:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
ar75 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 510 Offline	Alan, It's lucky that your babe didn't hurt so bad and you didn't get hurt. Cheers. Regards, Manho

Mar 21st, 2003, 04:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 308 Offline	Just got some quotes on the tyres. All are based on 205/50 R16 as that is the size suits me Falken ST115 $650 Toyo R1R $800 Yokohama AD07 $800 (it's a new tyre of the Advan range) Bridgestone G III $920 Bridgestone RE01 $1150 Bridgestone S03 $1100 There are of course other choices such as Yokohama ES100 and BridgeStone GR50, which will also be at the 600-700 range For us Cooper users, as we can't be fast anyway, something like ST115 may be good enough for me, as I can change more often then, just like the case with oil. yclee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Mar 21st, 2003, 06:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
wongakh Mini Black Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 242 Offline	I agreed that ST115 would be enough for MC as I don't think we could fully utilize it in our city driving. I was on an AMG C36 with P-zero 35 series 18" (and of course with a very stiff spring) around the Repulse Bay once, and it felt absolutely awful! The ride was rough and you couldn't enjoy what you are driving. Alan

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