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angharad · Mar 26th, 2008, 08:00 PM

Just got my chrome interior from newministuff and it's brilliant..still waiting on their handbrake though.

Anyway got all the kit on except the speedo. I have a 56 plate convertible, how on earth do you get the speedo ring off????

Also as i was unscrewing the rev counter i dropped a screw behind <cough> my husband thinks this will cause the screw to lodge somewhere and my steering wont work. Is it doing any damage wherever it fell?

Please help!!

MINIAC · Mar 26th, 2008, 08:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by angharad (original)

I have a 56 plate convertible ...

Why does your MINI Profile indicate you have a 2nd Gen Cooper S

mab01uk · Mar 26th, 2008, 08:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by angharad (original)

Just got my chrome interior from newministuff and it's brilliant..still waiting on their handbrake though.

Anyway got all the kit on except the speedo. I have a 56 plate convertible, how on earth do you get the speedo ring off????

Also as i was unscrewing the rev counter i dropped a screw behind <cough> my husband thinks this will cause the screw to lodge somewhere and my steering wont work. Is it doing any damage wherever it fell?

Please help!!

Go to Diy and FAQ at top of MINI2.com above (Red Strip) and select Interior then How to fit OEM chrome line interior into a pre-2005 model

The Modern MINI magazine method is less brutal but involves unscrewing part of the speedo surround:-
March 2008 issue of Modern MINI magazine has a comprehensive step by step photo fitting guide by MiniMatt for the OEM interior chrome pack including dismantling the speedo and rev counter..........starting on page 42.

angharad · Mar 26th, 2008, 10:09 PM

i'll go and get the magazine tomorrow, thank you!!!

So the screw is fine wherever it is under the steering column?

Sorry yes profile needs updating i ummm converted to a convertible

mab01uk · Mar 26th, 2008, 11:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by angharad (original)

i'll go and get the magazine tomorrow, thank you!!!

So the screw is fine wherever it is under the steering column?

Sorry yes profile needs updating i ummm converted to a convertible

I doubt the screw will be a problem, eventually it may fall out on its own or you can remove the bottom steering column cowling to look if your that worried. Next time stick the screw to the screwdriver with a blob of grease or similar, or use a magnetic tipped screwdriver but even that won't always work with a stainless steel screw as they are often non-magnetic!

mikeythemini · Mar 27th, 2008, 12:25 AM

There is a DIY on here written by Paul Mullet. Or ring me at the shop when your in the car & I will talk you through it

Mar 26th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#1
angharad MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 10:33 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Help! Chrome speedo + a screw Just got my chrome interior from newministuff and it's brilliant..still waiting on their handbrake though. Anyway got all the kit on except the speedo. I have a 56 plate convertible, how on earth do you get the speedo ring off???? Also as i was unscrewing the rev counter i dropped a screw behind <cough> my husband thinks this will cause the screw to lodge somewhere and my steering wont work. Is it doing any damage wherever it fell? Please help!!

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Mar 26th, 2008, 08:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 02:33 AM Posts: 8,319 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by angharad (original) I have a 56 plate convertible ... Why does your MINI Profile indicate you have a 2nd Gen Cooper S

Mar 26th, 2008, 08:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
mab01uk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:33 AM Posts: 600 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by angharad (original) Just got my chrome interior from newministuff and it's brilliant..still waiting on their handbrake though. Anyway got all the kit on except the speedo. I have a 56 plate convertible, how on earth do you get the speedo ring off???? Also as i was unscrewing the rev counter i dropped a screw behind <cough> my husband thinks this will cause the screw to lodge somewhere and my steering wont work. Is it doing any damage wherever it fell? Please help!! Go to Diy and FAQ at top of MINI2.com above (Red Strip) and select Interior then How to fit OEM chrome line interior into a pre-2005 model The Modern MINI magazine method is less brutal but involves unscrewing part of the speedo surround:- March 2008 issue of Modern MINI magazine has a comprehensive step by step photo fitting guide by MiniMatt for the OEM interior chrome pack including dismantling the speedo and rev counter..........starting on page 42.

Mar 26th, 2008, 10:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
angharad MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 10:33 AM Posts: 67 Offline	i'll go and get the magazine tomorrow, thank you!!! So the screw is fine wherever it is under the steering column? Sorry yes profile needs updating i ummm converted to a convertible

Mar 26th, 2008, 11:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
mab01uk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:33 AM Posts: 600 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by angharad (original) i'll go and get the magazine tomorrow, thank you!!! So the screw is fine wherever it is under the steering column? Sorry yes profile needs updating i ummm converted to a convertible I doubt the screw will be a problem, eventually it may fall out on its own or you can remove the bottom steering column cowling to look if your that worried. Next time stick the screw to the screwdriver with a blob of grease or similar, or use a magnetic tipped screwdriver but even that won't always work with a stainless steel screw as they are often non-magnetic!

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