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Lorien · Mar 21st, 2008, 12:52 PM

Hello all,

thought I'd share the info, in case anyone else happens to have the same problem now or in the future. I more or less went through hell with this, so I am hoping this info will reduce issues for others.

Back in October, the "6" from my roof number fell off. It is simply stuck on, and these kind of things will happen I guess. Since then till today, I have been driving around with GP198 instead of GP1986. I was told by Mini UK (my car is UK registered so i go through Mini UK for all my needs) to simply walk into any dealership, and order the part. I did that in early November, and it took them over 4 months to deliver. The problem is the complete lack of part number in the BMW system, which makes ordering anything incredibly difficult. I had to involve BMW Italy and UK in putting pressure on the dealership to look into my order and actually make sure it arrives. Way too many calls and emails. not fun!

Today it arrived. You get the full number with the GP letters in front - not just the missing number. It comes under a part number which I am willing to share to verified GP owners only. (I am sure we all don't want a group of wannabes driving around with some fake GP and now with a roof number - so not going to make this part number public). This was done fully under warranty and did not cost a thing. Takes less than a minute to apply. I only used the 6 and now have back up of G P 1 9 8 which is cool.

So, if you ever lose a number from your roof and need the part number, PM me and ill help.

Great weekend to you all
Lorien

GBMINI · Mar 21st, 2008, 01:35 PM

Glad they sorted it for you ... eventually

chrisandjax · Mar 21st, 2008, 01:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lorien (original)

So, if you ever lose a number from your roof and need the part number, PM me and ill help.

Lorien, how much did you have to pay for the part?

I've been told a replacement GP roof number costs £80 to replace!

Lorien · Mar 22nd, 2008, 12:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by chrisandjax (original)

Lorien, how much did you have to pay for the part?

I've been told a replacement GP roof number costs £80 to replace!

"This was done fully under warranty and did not cost a thing."

Lorien · Mar 22nd, 2008, 12:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GBMINI (original)

Glad they sorted it for you ... eventually

thanks. my gp feels whole again

-G- · Mar 24th, 2008, 11:13 AM

I've just ordered another 1 last week to put on the passenger side of my GP, My local dealer (Bowker) was very helpful and rung me back 10 minutes later with the part number and a price!
4 week wait now while it comes from Germany

Joogle · Mar 25th, 2008, 06:35 PM

If anyone gets the part number for the dashboard badge can you let me know please - Im after a spare and having no end of trouble getting hold of it.......

Lorien · Mar 30th, 2008, 12:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by -G- (original)

I've just ordered another 1 last week to put on the passenger side of my GP, My local dealer (Bowker) was very helpful and rung me back 10 minutes later with the part number and a price!
4 week wait now while it comes from Germany

nice. better dealer than mine. that is for sure. but i am in italy..
question: so you want two on your roof?

-G- · Mar 31st, 2008, 12:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lorien (original)

.........so you want two on your roof?

Yeah, want 1 for the passenger side

Mar 21st, 2008, 12:52 PM	#1
Lorien GP 1986 My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Provincia di Cuneo Local Time: 12:41 PM Posts: 401 Offline	GP Roof Number - info Hello all, thought I'd share the info, in case anyone else happens to have the same problem now or in the future. I more or less went through hell with this, so I am hoping this info will reduce issues for others. Back in October, the "6" from my roof number fell off. It is simply stuck on, and these kind of things will happen I guess. Since then till today, I have been driving around with GP198 instead of GP1986. I was told by Mini UK (my car is UK registered so i go through Mini UK for all my needs) to simply walk into any dealership, and order the part. I did that in early November, and it took them over 4 months to deliver. The problem is the complete lack of part number in the BMW system, which makes ordering anything incredibly difficult. I had to involve BMW Italy and UK in putting pressure on the dealership to look into my order and actually make sure it arrives. Way too many calls and emails. not fun! Today it arrived. You get the full number with the GP letters in front - not just the missing number. It comes under a part number which I am willing to share to verified GP owners only. (I am sure we all don't want a group of wannabes driving around with some fake GP and now with a roof number - so not going to make this part number public). This was done fully under warranty and did not cost a thing. Takes less than a minute to apply. I only used the 6 and now have back up of G P 1 9 8 which is cool. So, if you ever lose a number from your roof and need the part number, PM me and ill help. Great weekend to you all Lorien

Mar 21st, 2008, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
GBMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gloucester, MA, USA Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 7,514 Offline	Glad they sorted it for you ... eventually Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GPMINI and Convertible GBMINI#6

Mar 21st, 2008, 01:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
chrisandjax The Red Baron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Legoland Local Time: 10:41 AM Posts: 4,968 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lorien (original) So, if you ever lose a number from your roof and need the part number, PM me and ill help. Lorien, how much did you have to pay for the part? I've been told a replacement GP roof number costs £80 to replace! http://www.miniadventureworld.com

Mar 24th, 2008, 11:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
-G- Chasing 295bhp! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 10:41 AM Posts: 161 Offline	I've just ordered another 1 last week to put on the passenger side of my GP, My local dealer (Bowker) was very helpful and rung me back 10 minutes later with the part number and a price! 4 week wait now while it comes from Germany GP 1021

Mar 25th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Joogle MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:41 AM Posts: 884 Offline	If anyone gets the part number for the dashboard badge can you let me know please - Im after a spare and having no end of trouble getting hold of it....... Its a very difficult job and the only way to get through it is we all work together as a team.....

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Mar 22nd, 2008, 12:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lorien GP 1986 My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Provincia di Cuneo Local Time: 12:41 PM Posts: 401 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisandjax (original) Lorien, how much did you have to pay for the part? I've been told a replacement GP roof number costs £80 to replace! "This was done fully under warranty and did not cost a thing."

Mar 22nd, 2008, 12:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lorien GP 1986 My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Provincia di Cuneo Local Time: 12:41 PM Posts: 401 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GBMINI (original) Glad they sorted it for you ... eventually thanks. my gp feels whole again

Mar 30th, 2008, 12:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lorien GP 1986 My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Provincia di Cuneo Local Time: 12:41 PM Posts: 401 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by -G- (original) I've just ordered another 1 last week to put on the passenger side of my GP, My local dealer (Bowker) was very helpful and rung me back 10 minutes later with the part number and a price! 4 week wait now while it comes from Germany nice. better dealer than mine. that is for sure. but i am in italy.. question: so you want two on your roof?

Mar 31st, 2008, 12:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
-G- Chasing 295bhp! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 10:41 AM Posts: 161 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lorien (original) .........so you want two on your roof? Yeah, want 1 for the passenger side GP 1021

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