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Adam81 · Mar 20th, 2007, 07:48 PM

Anyone fitted a full aero kit to there mcsc ? if so how hard is it ? im really considering doing this myself but would like some advice on doing it.
Ive seen some people on Mini2 have fitted the kit to the hard top but i belive the covertible is slightly different..

All help apreciated

Adam

CC07ERS · Mar 20th, 2007, 07:52 PM

There is a PDF on MINI Cooper Accessories, MINI Cooper Parts, Racing and Performance & its a doddle to do

minicabrio · Mar 21st, 2007, 08:44 AM

Hi Adam,

The Aero front bumper fits in exactly the same way as the hardtop, and the rear bumper has only minor differences in attach points. Both are very straightforward though. Only thing to consider on the rear bumber is the PDC sensors. The inner part of the sensor (the sensor body) unclips from the inside of the bumper, while the outer trim ring pulls out from the outside (once the sensor body has been removed).

The side skirts are a tad different too, but only due to the cross bracing under the car which bolts into the sills. If your car is fairly new, you should be able to remove the bracing (one side at a time) using a large Torx bit (between 55-65) and a large levered ratchet. Use some bolt release spray or WD40 to help. Failing that you can cut an insert in the skirt to fit around the bracing. Either which way you'll never tell.

Any probs, give me a shout.

Jon

MickCooperS · Mar 21st, 2007, 09:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Adam81 (original)

Anyone fitted a full aero kit to there mcsc ? if so how hard is it ? im really considering doing this myself but would like some advice on doing it.
Ive seen some people on Mini2 have fitted the kit to the hard top but i belive the covertible is slightly different..

All help apreciated

Adam

Just try not to slice your hand open with a lethal 'break-away blade' stanely knife when you're doing the skirts like i managed to do (step where trying to prise door nameplate sill up).

I had to clean the blood off the car before i went to casualty for stiches- I just couldn't leave it like that

, but hey thats the fun of DIY!!!

:: Jon :: · Mar 21st, 2007, 09:35 AM

fishing line works a treat to remove the sill plates

minicabrio · Mar 21st, 2007, 09:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original)

fishing line works a treat to remove the sill plates

Indeed....

I went with the screwdriver and pull method though

- word of warning, treat the sill plates like a knife, the edges are often razor sharp (as I also found out). I was wearing thick latex gloves, and they sliced straight through those and into my hand

Cooper S Dan · Mar 21st, 2007, 10:04 AM

i think i'll be doing this in the summer when i get my earo kit

as long as you've got someone to help you it seems quite straight forward!

Adam81 · Mar 21st, 2007, 07:41 PM

Hi,

Thanks very much for this info !!! im going to do it myself then all positive feedback which is what i was hoping for !!!

I will take pics as i do it so others can see how its done or should i say not to do it LOL !!

Thanks Again

Adam

Cooper S Dan · Mar 21st, 2007, 08:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Adam81 (original)

Hi,

Thanks very much for this info !!! im going to do it myself then all positive feedback which is what i was hoping for !!!

I will take pics as i do it so others can see how its done or should i say not to do it LOL !!

Thanks Again

Adam

good luck mate - do you have the kit there ready to fit? this weekend?

i'll look out for the pics!

Adam81 · Mar 22nd, 2007, 06:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper S Dan (original)

good luck mate - do you have the kit there ready to fit? this weekend?

i'll look out for the pics!

I should have it over the next couple of weeks mate i will keep you posted

Adam

Mar 20th, 2007, 07:48 PM	#1
Adam81 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North East Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 136 Offline	How hard is it to fit...... Anyone fitted a full aero kit to there mcsc ? if so how hard is it ? im really considering doing this myself but would like some advice on doing it. Ive seen some people on Mini2 have fitted the kit to the hard top but i belive the covertible is slightly different.. All help apreciated Adam

Mar 21st, 2007, 09:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 15,109 Offline	fishing line works a treat to remove the sill plates EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Mar 21st, 2007, 10:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cooper S Dan \\ World Record Holder // My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 269 Offline	i think i'll be doing this in the summer when i get my earo kit as long as you've got someone to help you it seems quite straight forward! Guinness World Record Holder 'Largest Parade of MINI Cars' 28th March 2007

Mar 21st, 2007, 07:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Adam81 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North East Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 136 Offline	Thanks !!! Hi, Thanks very much for this info !!! im going to do it myself then all positive feedback which is what i was hoping for !!! I will take pics as i do it so others can see how its done or should i say not to do it LOL !! Thanks Again Adam

Mar 21st, 2007, 08:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cooper S Dan \\ World Record Holder // My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 269 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Adam81 (original) Hi, Thanks very much for this info !!! im going to do it myself then all positive feedback which is what i was hoping for !!! I will take pics as i do it so others can see how its done or should i say not to do it LOL !! Thanks Again Adam good luck mate - do you have the kit there ready to fit? this weekend? i'll look out for the pics! Guinness World Record Holder 'Largest Parade of MINI Cars' 28th March 2007

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Mar 20th, 2007, 07:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 2,743 Offline	There is a PDF on MINI Cooper Accessories, MINI Cooper Parts, Racing and Performance & its a doddle to do

Mar 21st, 2007, 08:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 15,288 Online	Hi Adam, The Aero front bumper fits in exactly the same way as the hardtop, and the rear bumper has only minor differences in attach points. Both are very straightforward though. Only thing to consider on the rear bumber is the PDC sensors. The inner part of the sensor (the sensor body) unclips from the inside of the bumper, while the outer trim ring pulls out from the outside (once the sensor body has been removed). The side skirts are a tad different too, but only due to the cross bracing under the car which bolts into the sills. If your car is fairly new, you should be able to remove the bracing (one side at a time) using a large Torx bit (between 55-65) and a large levered ratchet. Use some bolt release spray or WD40 to help. Failing that you can cut an insert in the skirt to fit around the bracing. Either which way you'll never tell. Any probs, give me a shout. Jon

Mar 21st, 2007, 09:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
MickCooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 170 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Adam81 (original) Anyone fitted a full aero kit to there mcsc ? if so how hard is it ? im really considering doing this myself but would like some advice on doing it. Ive seen some people on Mini2 have fitted the kit to the hard top but i belive the covertible is slightly different.. All help apreciated Adam Just try not to slice your hand open with a lethal 'break-away blade' stanely knife when you're doing the skirts like i managed to do (step where trying to prise door nameplate sill up). I had to clean the blood off the car before i went to casualty for stiches- I just couldn't leave it like that , but hey thats the fun of DIY!!!

Mar 21st, 2007, 09:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 15,288 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original) fishing line works a treat to remove the sill plates Indeed.... I went with the screwdriver and pull method though - word of warning, treat the sill plates like a knife, the edges are often razor sharp (as I also found out). I was wearing thick latex gloves, and they sliced straight through those and into my hand

Mar 22nd, 2007, 06:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Adam81 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North East Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 136 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper S Dan (original) good luck mate - do you have the kit there ready to fit? this weekend? i'll look out for the pics! I should have it over the next couple of weeks mate i will keep you posted Adam

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