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domhk · Nov 7th, 2003, 02:13 PM

Hi all,
I just ordered a MINI. I haven't decided the color yet but I want to add aerodynamic package. But the one from MINI is quite expensive ~$16500 + 35% tax. Do you think I should look for other source? Any good recommendation? Thanks

Regards,
Domhk

cu9886 · Nov 7th, 2003, 03:08 PM

Domhk,

I highly recommend indi blue( hehehe...) and the kit you can find few more shop because BMW has not much choice.

Kenny(cu9886)

Hubert · Nov 7th, 2003, 04:08 PM

Hi Domhk,
Welcome to the Mini2 discussion group!
BMW offered a special deal for that aero kit sometime ago at $12,500 fitted, but I'm not sure whether they'll offer this deal again. Please check out the "Shatin Body & Paint Ctr Visit" thread. You might be able to find some special deals there.
Cheers,
Hubert

nelf · Nov 7th, 2003, 07:37 PM

nonono!!! Dark silver /w black root is the best!!!

:-)

Hubert · Nov 8th, 2003, 12:37 AM

Dark silver is exclusive to the MCS, no!?

domhk · Nov 8th, 2003, 09:40 AM

thanks for all the recommendation.
I personally prefer either BRG or Cosmo Black.
BTW, I find one called BM works. They have a number of choice offered. Anyone knows whether that shop is good or not?

nelf · Nov 8th, 2003, 06:33 PM

yeh, Dark Silver is only exclusive with MCS for 03...
But I heard there will be a major colour change for 04..
so check with the dealer... hope you get some good news..

:-)

davidma · Nov 9th, 2003, 02:58 AM

Rumors say Indi Blue

will be replaced by another darker blue in Summer 2004.
Maybe a good news for Indu Blue owners??

yukclee · Nov 9th, 2003, 11:56 PM

If you can spare the time on the 29th, the club (new HK Mini) is going to organize a BBQ in the afternoon and you will be able to see all the colors and aerokit before you make up your mind.
Personally I dealt with BMWorks before on installation of the rear stabilizer (MCS style). They have picked up quite a lot of experience on Mini now and I heard they have a good collection of Aerokits, including one just imported from Japan and the price is about the same. You can also check with TWauto and hkminiparts.com and see their choices.
YCLee

ecylai · Nov 25th, 2003, 07:57 AM

Hi i'm from Australia, Born in HK but
Came Across the Hong Kong Mini Site and the AeroKit is $16500 do u need to pay Tax on it if u were to imported?

i'm thinking of going to Hong Kong in late 2004' just wonder where's a good place to look for mini accessories like stickers and thick antenna's and other amazing accesories for the mini

Thanks Eric

yukclee · Nov 25th, 2003, 09:40 AM

I think you can get the Aerokit at around $12500. BMTech mentioned above is one of the shops you can find accessories for Mini. TWAuto is another one. And the web site www.hkminiparts.com also got some accessories too.
As for tax, HK won't charge you anything. But you have to find a good reason to the Aussie government for exemptions.
YCLee

ecylai · Nov 25th, 2003, 09:49 PM

thanks YCLee
yeah i might have to Pay tax for Importing coz theres no way i can fit car parts in my suit case lol.
yeah i went to that site there hkminiparts.com they have pretty cool stuff there ... like the sharkfin anntenna

btw does BMTech or TWAuto have websites?

so how does the mini meets in HK? is there enough room to reave through traffic?
Eric

yukclee · Nov 25th, 2003, 11:58 PM

I am not sure if BMTech & TWAuto has any websites. BMTech is in Wong Tai Sin and TWAuto is in To Kua Wan. If you can any Chinese edition of car magazines such as "Car & Driver", etc., you will see their ads.
Hong Kong doesn't have much space but we still manage to find some rural areas in N.T., to drive about.
YCLee

ecylai · Nov 26th, 2003, 02:14 AM

oh i see thats good .... like i used to live in tai kok tsui thats y

and the traffic there is so bad going out to mong kok
i wish i can drive a Mini when i get to HK .... but dun think the dealers will lend cars

should be shopping when i get to HK .. hehehe
btw i drive a CVT as well

does the spark plugs do anything for the CVT?
thanks YCLee

watt · Nov 26th, 2003, 02:37 AM

YCLee:

It should be BMWorks but not BMTech.

Nice Ride,

Allen

wongakh · Nov 26th, 2003, 05:22 AM

The website of TW Auto is http://www.twauto.com.hk/

yukclee · Nov 26th, 2003, 05:28 AM

Thanks, Allen. BMTech was the one to service my BMW when I was in Melbourne!
Somehow it is the old age that makes me get things confused.
And the Iridium spark plugs are a must for the CVT, with proper gapping.
YCLee

ecylai · Nov 26th, 2003, 07:23 AM

thanks YCLee

how much is it roughly to get the spark plugs?
proper gapping what do u mean by that.
then u might need to have the air filter and exhaust to boost up the performance as well

Eric

yukclee · Nov 26th, 2003, 11:52 PM

The Denso Iridium spark plugs are around HK$300-400 for a set. I bought mine sometime ago and the price has dropped since then.
The gap should be .032" The original gap seems to be a bit wider than this.
Yes, I had the K&N filter and the exhaust changed. They are wonderful.
YCLee

ecylai · Nov 29th, 2003, 10:17 AM

YCLee

cool did u get the magnaflow exhaust system or something else?
and the K&N57i induction kit or the K&NTyphoon kit in the car?

Eric

Nov 7th, 2003, 02:13 PM	#1
domhk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Aerokit Hi all, I just ordered a MINI. I haven't decided the color yet but I want to add aerodynamic package. But the one from MINI is quite expensive ~$16500 + 35% tax. Do you think I should look for other source? Any good recommendation? Thanks Regards, Domhk

Nov 9th, 2003, 11:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 308 Offline	If you can spare the time on the 29th, the club (new HK Mini) is going to organize a BBQ in the afternoon and you will be able to see all the colors and aerokit before you make up your mind. Personally I dealt with BMWorks before on installation of the rear stabilizer (MCS style). They have picked up quite a lot of experience on Mini now and I heard they have a good collection of Aerokits, including one just imported from Japan and the price is about the same. You can also check with TWauto and hkminiparts.com and see their choices. YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Nov 25th, 2003, 09:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 308 Offline	I think you can get the Aerokit at around $12500. BMTech mentioned above is one of the shops you can find accessories for Mini. TWAuto is another one. And the web site www.hkminiparts.com also got some accessories too. As for tax, HK won't charge you anything. But you have to find a good reason to the Aussie government for exemptions. YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Nov 25th, 2003, 11:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 308 Offline	I am not sure if BMTech & TWAuto has any websites. BMTech is in Wong Tai Sin and TWAuto is in To Kua Wan. If you can any Chinese edition of car magazines such as "Car & Driver", etc., you will see their ads. Hong Kong doesn't have much space but we still manage to find some rural areas in N.T., to drive about. YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

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Nov 7th, 2003, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
cu9886 New Mini Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 01:04 PM Posts: 94 Offline	Domhk, I highly recommend indi blue( hehehe...) and the kit you can find few more shop because BMW has not much choice. Kenny(cu9886)

Nov 7th, 2003, 04:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hubert Track Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 01:04 PM Posts: 555 Offline	Hi Domhk, Welcome to the Mini2 discussion group! BMW offered a special deal for that aero kit sometime ago at $12,500 fitted, but I'm not sure whether they'll offer this deal again. Please check out the "Shatin Body & Paint Ctr Visit" thread. You might be able to find some special deals there. Cheers, Hubert

Nov 7th, 2003, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
nelf MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 01:04 PM Posts: 10 Offline	nonono!!! Dark silver /w black root is the best!!! :-)

Nov 8th, 2003, 12:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hubert Track Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 01:04 PM Posts: 555 Offline	Dark silver is exclusive to the MCS, no!?

Nov 8th, 2003, 09:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
domhk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 7 Offline	thanks for all the recommendation. I personally prefer either BRG or Cosmo Black. BTW, I find one called BM works. They have a number of choice offered. Anyone knows whether that shop is good or not?

Nov 8th, 2003, 06:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
nelf MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 01:04 PM Posts: 10 Offline	yeh, Dark Silver is only exclusive with MCS for 03... But I heard there will be a major colour change for 04.. so check with the dealer... hope you get some good news.. :-)

Nov 9th, 2003, 02:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
davidma MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hong Kong, NT Local Time: 01:04 PM Posts: 49 Offline	Rumors say Indi Blue will be replaced by another darker blue in Summer 2004. Maybe a good news for Indu Blue owners??

Nov 25th, 2003, 07:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 526 Offline	Hi i'm from Australia, Born in HK but Came Across the Hong Kong Mini Site and the AeroKit is $16500 do u need to pay Tax on it if u were to imported? i'm thinking of going to Hong Kong in late 2004' just wonder where's a good place to look for mini accessories like stickers and thick antenna's and other amazing accesories for the mini Thanks Eric

Nov 25th, 2003, 09:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 526 Offline	thanks YCLee yeah i might have to Pay tax for Importing coz theres no way i can fit car parts in my suit case lol. yeah i went to that site there hkminiparts.com they have pretty cool stuff there ... like the sharkfin anntenna btw does BMTech or TWAuto have websites? so how does the mini meets in HK? is there enough room to reave through traffic? Eric

Nov 26th, 2003, 02:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 526 Offline	oh i see thats good .... like i used to live in tai kok tsui thats y and the traffic there is so bad going out to mong kok i wish i can drive a Mini when i get to HK .... but dun think the dealers will lend cars should be shopping when i get to HK .. hehehe btw i drive a CVT as well does the spark plugs do anything for the CVT? thanks YCLee

Nov 26th, 2003, 02:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
watt Allen(BB731) Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 01:04 PM Posts: 71 Offline	YCLee: It should be BMWorks but not BMTech. Nice Ride, Allen

Nov 26th, 2003, 05:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 308 Offline	Thanks, Allen. BMTech was the one to service my BMW when I was in Melbourne! Somehow it is the old age that makes me get things confused. And the Iridium spark plugs are a must for the CVT, with proper gapping. YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Nov 26th, 2003, 07:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 526 Offline	thanks YCLee how much is it roughly to get the spark plugs? proper gapping what do u mean by that. then u might need to have the air filter and exhaust to boost up the performance as well Eric

Nov 26th, 2003, 11:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 308 Offline	The Denso Iridium spark plugs are around HK$300-400 for a set. I bought mine sometime ago and the price has dropped since then. The gap should be .032" The original gap seems to be a bit wider than this. Yes, I had the K&N filter and the exhaust changed. They are wonderful. YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Nov 29th, 2003, 10:17 AM	#20 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 526 Offline	YCLee cool did u get the magnaflow exhaust system or something else? and the K&N57i induction kit or the K&NTyphoon kit in the car? Eric

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