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onemini · May 11th, 2005, 09:11 PM

Hi all. Does anyone know if I can order the alloy patina parts (dash, downtubes, door parts) and fit them myself?

How easy is it to remove the dash and is there a danger of setting the airbags off?
Also do I need to have a MCS to be able to order these items?

Any help appreciated...
Jonathan

Nick666 · May 13th, 2005, 11:16 AM

I cant answer your question about whether it'd fit a non-MCS, but the dash alloy patina bits are dead easy to take off and replace, they basically just clip into place. And the downtubes aren't hard either. Can't remark on the door bits, but I suspect they're not that hard either... Don't know if that helps you? There's a how-to around here somewhere.

StevePSB · May 13th, 2005, 12:06 PM

You can't get the door card pieces seperately (from the whole door card) unfortunately.

onemini · May 13th, 2005, 12:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by StevePSB

You can't get the door card pieces seperately (from the whole door card) unfortunately.

Thanks for the info guys.

So I have to buy the complete cards? How much does a full set cost(door cards, down tubes, dash)... do you know?

Eric_Rowland · May 13th, 2005, 08:49 PM

In the US the appropriate bits for an '04 are ~$330 for the dash, and ~$750 for the door cards. Prices may or may not be similar on your side of the pond.

minisoopercooper · May 14th, 2005, 12:56 PM

dash down tubes are silver on all models, even with alloy Patina.

You shouldn't need an S to order them as alloy patina is an optional extra on a Cooper with Chilli pack - I know cause I've got it

Paul

onemini · May 14th, 2005, 01:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minisoopercooper

dash down tubes are silver on all models, even with alloy Patina.

You shouldn't need an S to order them as alloy patina is an optional extra on a Cooper with Chilli pack - I know cause I've got it

Paul

Thanks for that.... looks really cool. I'm getting bored with the silver in my car and fancy a change

onemini · May 22nd, 2005, 01:44 PM

Could someone tell me if there would be a problem fitting what I assume is the new design dash to an older car. Take a look at the two pics... The new design seems to only have 3 sections as opposed to the old 5. Would this affect airbag deployment if I fitted the new version to my car??

StevePSB · May 22nd, 2005, 02:09 PM

A definite no-no. The airbag on the passengers side comes out from behind the dash on pre facelift cars. The dash panel in front of it is designed to give way to the airbag.

Facelift on cars have the airbag coming out of the top of the dash and the dash panel is therefore not required to give way to the airbag, hence will be fixed firmly in place and would stop an airbag from being deployed successfully if fitted to a pre facelift car.

onemini · May 22nd, 2005, 02:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by StevePSB

A definite no-no. The airbag on the passengers side comes out from behind the dash on pre facelift cars. The dash panel in front of it is designed to give way to the airbag.

Facelift on cars have the airbag coming out of the top of the dash and the dash panel is therefore not required to give way to the airbag, hence will be fixed firmly in place and would stop an airbag from being deployed successfully if fitted to a pre facelift car.

Thanks... you're a life saver

May 11th, 2005, 09:11 PM	#1
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 549 Offline	Alloy patina.. can I order the parts and fit it myself? Hi all. Does anyone know if I can order the alloy patina parts (dash, downtubes, door parts) and fit them myself? How easy is it to remove the dash and is there a danger of setting the airbags off? Also do I need to have a MCS to be able to order these items? Any help appreciated... Jonathan

May 13th, 2005, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Eric_Rowland MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 190 Offline	In the US the appropriate bits for an '04 are ~$330 for the dash, and ~$750 for the door cards. Prices may or may not be similar on your side of the pond. '04 IB/W #1,#2,#3, Nav w/Brit voice, HK, lapis leather, aux gauges, bonnet stripes, Ian's auto-up/GDO, full toggle rack I've motored cross-country, have you?

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minisoopercooper Some have THICK skins!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 20,699 Online	dash down tubes are silver on all models, even with alloy Patina. You shouldn't need an S to order them as alloy patina is an optional extra on a Cooper with Chilli pack - I know cause I've got it Paul Attached Thumbnails ↑↑↑ - Click me for the event of the year. - ↑↑↑

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onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 549 Offline	Could someone tell me if there would be a problem fitting what I assume is the new design dash to an older car. Take a look at the two pics... The new design seems to only have 3 sections as opposed to the old 5. Would this affect airbag deployment if I fitted the new version to my car?? Attached Thumbnails

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May 13th, 2005, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nick666 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Leeds Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 400 Offline	I cant answer your question about whether it'd fit a non-MCS, but the dash alloy patina bits are dead easy to take off and replace, they basically just clip into place. And the downtubes aren't hard either. Can't remark on the door bits, but I suspect they're not that hard either... Don't know if that helps you? There's a how-to around here somewhere.

May 13th, 2005, 12:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 1,631 Offline	You can't get the door card pieces seperately (from the whole door card) unfortunately.

May 13th, 2005, 12:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 549 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by StevePSB You can't get the door card pieces seperately (from the whole door card) unfortunately. Thanks for the info guys. So I have to buy the complete cards? How much does a full set cost(door cards, down tubes, dash)... do you know?

May 14th, 2005, 01:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 549 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minisoopercooper dash down tubes are silver on all models, even with alloy Patina. You shouldn't need an S to order them as alloy patina is an optional extra on a Cooper with Chilli pack - I know cause I've got it Paul Thanks for that.... looks really cool. I'm getting bored with the silver in my car and fancy a change

May 22nd, 2005, 02:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 1,631 Offline	A definite no-no. The airbag on the passengers side comes out from behind the dash on pre facelift cars. The dash panel in front of it is designed to give way to the airbag. Facelift on cars have the airbag coming out of the top of the dash and the dash panel is therefore not required to give way to the airbag, hence will be fixed firmly in place and would stop an airbag from being deployed successfully if fitted to a pre facelift car.

May 22nd, 2005, 02:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 549 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by StevePSB A definite no-no. The airbag on the passengers side comes out from behind the dash on pre facelift cars. The dash panel in front of it is designed to give way to the airbag. Facelift on cars have the airbag coming out of the top of the dash and the dash panel is therefore not required to give way to the airbag, hence will be fixed firmly in place and would stop an airbag from being deployed successfully if fitted to a pre facelift car. Thanks... you're a life saver

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