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sprog69 · Jul 8th, 2002, 06:56 AM

Has any one got any pics of their mini ones with the cooper grilles etc on it?

and it would be even better if anyone has any pics of the transformation process, eg before, during and after.

can anyone help?

smiffy · Jul 8th, 2002, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sprog69
Has any one got any pics of their mini ones with the cooper grilles etc on it?

and it would be even better if anyone has any pics of the transformation process, eg before, during and after.

can anyone help?

I will post before & after piccies in my gallery later

Take a quick look at my gallery (page 19) & you can see my car with the ONE's Black grille

sprog69 · Jul 8th, 2002, 07:10 AM

Cheers,

i dont suppose youve got your part numbers at hand??

i rang up my dealer to order the grille etc, using some part numbers someone off here gave me and the guy on the parts desk was comming back with some wierd item descriptions!!??

Dshelton · Jul 8th, 2002, 07:15 AM

Have a look at my gallery

Few other cooper bits attached too

smiffy · Jul 8th, 2002, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sprog69
Cheers,

i dont suppose youve got your part numbers at hand??

i rang up my dealer to order the grille etc, using some part numbers someone off here gave me and the guy on the parts desk was comming back with some wierd item descriptions!!??

Check out this thread

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=10028

51 11 6 800 138 Chrome Grille £12.34
51 11 7 032 900 Trim £14.13 (lower bumper section)
51 13 7 026 202 Grille £38.30

Ginger · Jul 8th, 2002, 09:28 AM

My award-winning ONE has a chrome grille, see it on the events section under ah! show pics.

smiffy · Jul 8th, 2002, 02:28 PM

Couldnt be bothered blanking out the number plate
here's a link to my gallery

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...gallery=smiffy

sprog69 · Jul 9th, 2002, 04:10 AM

Very nice indeed Smiffy!! definately worth the money i reckon!!

How did you go about taking the old one off and putting this one on? and does it fit perfectly etc?

Also, did you get the stainless steel mesh? that looks almst impossible to change, albeit, without taking off the bumper!!

smiffy · Jul 9th, 2002, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sprog69
Very nice indeed Smiffy!! definately worth the money i reckon!!

How did you go about taking the old one off and putting this one on? and does it fit perfectly etc?

Also, did you get the stainless steel mesh? that looks almst impossible to change, albeit, without taking off the bumper!!

The grille is screwed on but the bolts cut the thread,if you know what I mean

After the black grille is off its a straight swap for the chrome grille, exact fit

When screwing the new grille in place the bolts will cut the thread on the new grille

The lower grille slat is a right pain

You need to heat it up & gently force it out and then remove the remains of the sticky strip, and then just place the new chrome slat in place

I have got the mesh grille too, but Dshelton will be fitting that for me

Dshelton · Jul 9th, 2002, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
I have got the mesh grille too, but Dshelton will be fitting that for me

Ill get the arm pads then ready...rmber to get St Johns on the ready Smiffy, and a possible blood transfusion

sprog69 · Jul 9th, 2002, 07:36 AM

its not that bad is it dshelton? do you take the bumper off?

ive got pretty slim forarms!! well, theyre not pretty, but they are slim!! anyway, whats involved? is the mesh screwed on?

smiffy · Jul 9th, 2002, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dshelton

Ill get the arm pads then ready...rmber to get St Johns on the ready Smiffy, and a possible blood transfusion

Im trying to sort out an air ambulance as we speak

Dshelton · Jul 9th, 2002, 07:55 AM

I didnt take the bumper off cos im lazy! Arms do get abit on the ripped side tho! But no pain no gain they say

smiffy · Jul 9th, 2002, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dshelton
I didnt take the bumper off cos im lazy! Arms do get abit on the ripped side tho! But no pain no gain they say

More like all pain & no gain why I tried to fit it

sprog69 · Jul 9th, 2002, 08:05 AM

it does look worth it i think!! a bit of blood shed doesnt do anyone harm really!?!

was it just awkward because its a tight fit? or was it awkward because its fixed together well etc

If you find it easy dshelton, you could start up a nice litle side line!!

how much do you charge for the job? or do you charge by the pint? (of blood lost, that is!!)

Dshelton · Jul 9th, 2002, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sprog69
it does look worth it i think!! a bit of blood shed doesnt do anyone harm really!?!

was it just awkward because its a tight fit? or was it awkward because its fixed together well etc

If you find it easy dshelton, you could start up a nice litle side line!!

how much do you charge for the job? or do you charge by the pint? (of blood lost, that is!!)

The hardest part is gettin that bloody black plastic grill off, once thats gone its easy. Just needs a lil bit of encouragment and patience.

sprog69 · Jul 9th, 2002, 08:14 AM

so how is it fixed on? is it screwed, bolted or just clipped on?

Neil Curtis · Jul 10th, 2002, 06:14 AM

My shiney front bits have just arrived and so i'm preparing to fit them tonight.

I havn't got aircon so it doesn't look to hard to fit the mesh part. I notice that you mentioned heating up the lower grille section to remove it. Does the new part glue in? Shoudl I have some sticky stuff with my parts?

Help. T minus seven hours until attempted installation.

cheers nc

smiffy · Jul 10th, 2002, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Neil Curtis
My shiney front bits have just arrived and so i'm preparing to fit them tonight.

I havn't got aircon so it doesn't look to hard to fit the mesh part. I notice that you mentioned heating up the lower grille section to remove it. Does the new part glue in? Shoudl I have some sticky stuff with my parts?

Help. T minus seven hours until attempted installation.

cheers nc

When fitting the mesh grille be prepared to say bye bye to your arms

The lower grille slat is held in by clips & there should also be a sticky strip on the back of the chrome jobbie

You'll also need something sharp to remove the old sticky strip from the black slat

Ginger · Jul 10th, 2002, 08:10 AM

Neil,
Best of luck, I'd offer to come over and give you a hand but I'm driving a Bora TDi 150 over to see Zippy in hospital this evening.
The chrome bits will look fantastic with the black paint!

Jul 8th, 2002, 06:56 AM	#1
sprog69 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: cheltenham Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 18 Offline	one with cooper grille (pics??) Has any one got any pics of their mini ones with the cooper grilles etc on it? and it would be even better if anyone has any pics of the transformation process, eg before, during and after. can anyone help? RESPECT THE MINI!!

Jul 8th, 2002, 07:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Re: one with cooper grille (pics??) Quote: Originally posted by sprog69 Has any one got any pics of their mini ones with the cooper grilles etc on it? and it would be even better if anyone has any pics of the transformation process, eg before, during and after. can anyone help? I will post before & after piccies in my gallery later Take a quick look at my gallery (page 19) & you can see my car with the ONE's Black grille S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jul 8th, 2002, 07:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
sprog69 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: cheltenham Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 18 Offline	Cheers, i dont suppose youve got your part numbers at hand?? i rang up my dealer to order the grille etc, using some part numbers someone off here gave me and the guy on the parts desk was comming back with some wierd item descriptions!!?? RESPECT THE MINI!!

Jul 8th, 2002, 07:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by sprog69 Cheers, i dont suppose youve got your part numbers at hand?? i rang up my dealer to order the grille etc, using some part numbers someone off here gave me and the guy on the parts desk was comming back with some wierd item descriptions!!?? Check out this thread http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=10028 51 11 6 800 138 Chrome Grille £12.34 51 11 7 032 900 Trim £14.13 (lower bumper section) 51 13 7 026 202 Grille £38.30 S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jul 8th, 2002, 02:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Couldnt be bothered blanking out the number plate here's a link to my gallery http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...gallery=smiffy S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!" Last edited by monsta : Jul 9th, 2002 at 07:28 AM.

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Jul 8th, 2002, 07:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dshelton MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford - Cleveland, Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 360 Offline	Have a look at my gallery Few other cooper bits attached too

Jul 8th, 2002, 09:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 2,002 Offline	My award-winning ONE has a chrome grille, see it on the events section under ah! show pics.

Jul 9th, 2002, 04:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
sprog69 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: cheltenham Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 18 Offline	Very nice indeed Smiffy!! definately worth the money i reckon!! How did you go about taking the old one off and putting this one on? and does it fit perfectly etc? Also, did you get the stainless steel mesh? that looks almst impossible to change, albeit, without taking off the bumper!! RESPECT THE MINI!!

Jul 9th, 2002, 07:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by sprog69 Very nice indeed Smiffy!! definately worth the money i reckon!! How did you go about taking the old one off and putting this one on? and does it fit perfectly etc? Also, did you get the stainless steel mesh? that looks almst impossible to change, albeit, without taking off the bumper!! The grille is screwed on but the bolts cut the thread,if you know what I mean After the black grille is off its a straight swap for the chrome grille, exact fit When screwing the new grille in place the bolts will cut the thread on the new grille The lower grille slat is a right pain You need to heat it up & gently force it out and then remove the remains of the sticky strip, and then just place the new chrome slat in place I have got the mesh grille too, but Dshelton will be fitting that for me S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jul 9th, 2002, 07:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dshelton MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford - Cleveland, Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 360 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy I have got the mesh grille too, but Dshelton will be fitting that for me Ill get the arm pads then ready...rmber to get St Johns on the ready Smiffy, and a possible blood transfusion

Jul 9th, 2002, 07:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
sprog69 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: cheltenham Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 18 Offline	its not that bad is it dshelton? do you take the bumper off? ive got pretty slim forarms!! well, theyre not pretty, but they are slim!! anyway, whats involved? is the mesh screwed on? RESPECT THE MINI!!

Jul 9th, 2002, 07:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dshelton Ill get the arm pads then ready...rmber to get St Johns on the ready Smiffy, and a possible blood transfusion Im trying to sort out an air ambulance as we speak S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jul 9th, 2002, 07:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dshelton MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford - Cleveland, Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 360 Offline	I didnt take the bumper off cos im lazy! Arms do get abit on the ripped side tho! But no pain no gain they say

Jul 9th, 2002, 07:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dshelton I didnt take the bumper off cos im lazy! Arms do get abit on the ripped side tho! But no pain no gain they say More like all pain & no gain why I tried to fit it S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jul 9th, 2002, 08:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
sprog69 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: cheltenham Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 18 Offline	it does look worth it i think!! a bit of blood shed doesnt do anyone harm really!?! was it just awkward because its a tight fit? or was it awkward because its fixed together well etc If you find it easy dshelton, you could start up a nice litle side line!! how much do you charge for the job? or do you charge by the pint? (of blood lost, that is!!) RESPECT THE MINI!!

Jul 9th, 2002, 08:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dshelton MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford - Cleveland, Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 360 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by sprog69 it does look worth it i think!! a bit of blood shed doesnt do anyone harm really!?! was it just awkward because its a tight fit? or was it awkward because its fixed together well etc If you find it easy dshelton, you could start up a nice litle side line!! how much do you charge for the job? or do you charge by the pint? (of blood lost, that is!!) The hardest part is gettin that bloody black plastic grill off, once thats gone its easy. Just needs a lil bit of encouragment and patience.

Jul 9th, 2002, 08:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
sprog69 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: cheltenham Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 18 Offline	so how is it fixed on? is it screwed, bolted or just clipped on? RESPECT THE MINI!!

Jul 10th, 2002, 06:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
Neil Curtis Enjoying Married Life! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 14 degrees east Local Time: 04:28 AM Posts: 517 Offline	My shiney front bits have just arrived and so i'm preparing to fit them tonight. I havn't got aircon so it doesn't look to hard to fit the mesh part. I notice that you mentioned heating up the lower grille section to remove it. Does the new part glue in? Shoudl I have some sticky stuff with my parts? Help. T minus seven hours until attempted installation. cheers nc Sold MINI, Bought Volvo V40 TD. I Feel Dirty!

Jul 10th, 2002, 07:07 AM	#19 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Neil Curtis My shiney front bits have just arrived and so i'm preparing to fit them tonight. I havn't got aircon so it doesn't look to hard to fit the mesh part. I notice that you mentioned heating up the lower grille section to remove it. Does the new part glue in? Shoudl I have some sticky stuff with my parts? Help. T minus seven hours until attempted installation. cheers nc When fitting the mesh grille be prepared to say bye bye to your arms The lower grille slat is held in by clips & there should also be a sticky strip on the back of the chrome jobbie You'll also need something sharp to remove the old sticky strip from the black slat S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jul 10th, 2002, 08:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 03:28 AM Posts: 2,002 Offline	Neil, Best of luck, I'd offer to come over and give you a hand but I'm driving a Bora TDi 150 over to see Zippy in hospital this evening. The chrome bits will look fantastic with the black paint!

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