[nutter28]

Hi
Has anybody purchased any of the chrome line interior/cockpit kits from ebay? They look fab but are they any good & are they lasting well?

[M.O.S]

Doubt it, I mean I haven't seen them, but I wouldn't want to buy something which I haven't seen, or seen an equivalent product. I know that the dealers are now offering it as an accessory - try a quote from them!

[mikeythemini]

If its for a 1st gen mini then we stock the genuine chromeline interior as a kit or seperate. Perfect fit as its made by Mini - NewMINIStuff.com

[Mejy Poo]

Mikey there are loads for the R53 but when are they going to be available for the R56? I called Woodmans for a quote and it was ridiculous Knew i should have specified it

[SoggyCornFlakes]

a few folks on here have bought from eBay - I did and loved it. But some insist on BMW only and have that only. It's horses for courses but I dont think you can tell the difference once they are installed.

[M.O.S]

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

If its for a 1st gen mini then we stock the genuine chromeline interior as a kit or seperate. Perfect fit as its made by Mini - NewMINIStuff.com

How did you get that? More to the point, how difficult is it to fit?

[coupe-se]

Notch up another person wanting an R56 chrome interior kit.
Is an aftermarket kit even on the horizon?

[mab01uk]

Quote: Originally Posted by M.O.S (original)

How did you get that? More to the point, how difficult is it to fit?

One of several threads on how to fit, etc:-
http://www.mini2.com/forum/interior-...elf-fit-2.html

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.

[Chiu]

Bear in mind that you can get the genuine replacement bits like NewMINIStuff supply or some cheaper bits which sticks on over your existing trim using double sided sticky pads and such. I went for the genuine parts plus a few other cheaper chrome bits for things like the rear cup holder, electric mirror button surround, door lock rings and such (which I believe aren't available as genuine parts).

I don't know how the eBay ones fair but it's worth checking whether they are replacement or stick-on bits before you buy them so you can check if you're paying a decent price.

Not many people will notice any difference between the replacement and stick-on bits. However, the stick-on bits probably don't sit flush with things like the revometer and cup holders because you're effectively adding another layer of trim to the existing trim. Guess the end result is essentially the same

Fitting them was easy enough, although I did have a guide from Moderm MINI magazine to follow

[Mosposco]

I've just fitted a set of the Ebay ones to my R50 and I would say for the money they are pretty good.

Obviously, as Chiu says,they fit over the originals rather than replacing them and a couple of the parts aren't a 100% fit, but on the whole the quality appears good and the for the money the result is more than satisfactory.

I'll probably replace the parts that aren't a perfect fit with genuine ones at some point in the future, but for now they'll do just fine

[mini33]

I have the full kit of ebay, the stick on version & i am 100% satisfied mine all fit flush & look great. I think the hole kit cost me about £50-60

You got to get it as you wont believe how much of a differnce it makes

I liked the idea of the stick on version as you can remove & use again just for the price of some sticky back plastic.

I found the sticky version very easy to apply you just peel of the sticky back,back off & place over the orginall its as easy as that. Obviosly the door pins are push ons.

Depends on what you want

Hope that helps

[crofty136]

i'm not keen on the chrome kit myself, think it looks a bit OTT, From Scotthall leeds, my local mini dealer i know i could get the parts for £79.85, Quite reasonable i think

[M.O.S]

Quote: Originally Posted by crofty136 (original)

i'm not keen on the chrome kit myself, think it looks a bit OTT, From Scotthall leeds, my local mini dealer i know i could get the parts for £79.85, Quite reasonable i think

Sounds a good price - does that include everything? Also, I don't suppose you happen to know how much fitting was do you?

[crofty136]

I assume it was for everything, he took my reg number and so on and told me that price, i have the interior chrono pack so the rev counter and speedo are together, might even be slightly cheaper without

[M.O.S]

Ah right, sounds good to me. Don't suppose you know how much it was to fit do you?