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d.griffiths · Jun 3rd, 2003, 03:45 AM

I have just "acquired" a new Cooper S bonnet to
fit to my daughters Mini One. Has ANYONE done this conversion??? Can I use the bonnet scoop
to get some "useful" air, or do I block it off
and fit a blank mesh grill. I don't want to get into a "poor mans clone "S" debate, we both happen to like the shape of the "S" bonnet, and, as I pay it, I love the insurance, and running costs of the "One"

Dave G.

LMB · Jun 3rd, 2003, 05:00 AM

Don't do it!!!!!

I saw a Mini one with a Cooper S bonnet and it looked a joke

d.griffiths · Jun 3rd, 2003, 05:22 AM

Are you gonna pay the difference for me??

Paul · Jun 3rd, 2003, 06:51 AM

I cant see the air from the scoop being all that useful, but I cant see it doing any harm either.

brett · Jun 3rd, 2003, 05:14 PM

GO FOR IT !!!! people in the '60's made their Mini 850's and deluxes into Cooper S look alikes, so my opionion is GO FOR IT ! Don't forget to change the badges!

d.griffiths · Jun 3rd, 2003, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by brett
GO FOR IT !!!! people in the '60's made their Mini 850's and deluxes into Cooper S look alikes, so my opionion is GO FOR IT ! Don't forget to change the badges!

Thanks for the encouragement Brett

Though I wont change the badges

This is just a personal style and taste thing, we both like the look of the scoop, and the parts came about at the right price

Thanks everyone for your various input

Oh, btw, does fitting
an "S" petrol cap upset any "S" purists out there
LOL

blackflamer · Jun 5th, 2003, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Max
The other thought was if you go ahead with a MCS bonnet, yr insurance will probably go up to MCS level

Dont be rediculous!!

Maybe if you fitted a supercharger it would but a bonnet?!

smiffy · Jun 5th, 2003, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by d.griffiths
Oh, btw, does fitting
an "S" petrol cap upset any "S" purists out there
LOL

Woo Hoo, someone else from South Wales

Ive got an S cap fitted to my ONE

LMB · Jun 5th, 2003, 04:05 AM

S cap - fair enough, but an S bonnet?? When I saw the ONE with the S bonnet, I couldn’t help but laugh. Sorry to be so negative but it looked wrong. The Cooper S has more flared arches than its cousins, which complements the S bonnet.

brett · Jun 5th, 2003, 04:59 AM

Last time I checked, The Cooper S has the same body shell as the Mini One, except for the bonnet. So why the big deal, fit a set of mag wheels and the fuel filler and you'll fool every one into thinking you've go a Cooper S while you've saved a heap of money.

Don't let these "S" people worry you, as they are obviously worried about why they didn't think of that idea themselves!!!

Don't forget you can still exceed the Speed limit in you Mini One

blackflamer · Jun 5th, 2003, 05:39 AM

Do whatever the hell you want,its your car!!

Dont be put off by other peoples opinions.Car styling is definatly a personal thing,as long as you like it then thats all that matters.

LMB · Jun 5th, 2003, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by brett
Last time I checked, The Cooper S has the same body shell as the Mini One, except for the bonnet.

It doesn't.....its arched are more flared. Makes the difference.

Styling is a very personal thing your right, but he asked what we thought. So I told him. I meant no malice.

KenL · Jun 5th, 2003, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LMB
It doesn't.....its arched are more flared. Makes the difference.

Really? I've never noticed. Is it the front and rear arches? And is it only the black plastic bits?

d.griffiths · Jun 6th, 2003, 03:55 AM

Thanks for all your positive views

Well, MOST of you

The bonnet is to be fitted this satueday !!! Just to put you in the picture,
Its a "ONE" its Liquid yellow, it has body coloured mirror caps and boot handle, bee sting aerial, aerokit roof spoiler, SOME interior chrome. Soon to have "S" bonnet

ALL the above changes are about individuality. This car has put the biggest grin on the face of my daughter, and myself, than ANY vehicle I have EVER owned before!!

To those ONE, COOPER, AND "S" drivers These are ALL special, I love 'em all

MartinSSZ · Jun 7th, 2003, 07:48 PM

Dave, once you've fitted the bonnet could you post some pictures?

Thanks,

Martin

northandy · Jun 7th, 2003, 08:07 PM

I'm not being clever but have you checked your insurance ?... insurers have a theory, for the mini for example, a One has a premium based on cost to replace, if damaged, robbed etc, but part of it is also on desirability to would be villains.... a standard S is obviously more costly to replace, more desireable to a villian etc etc, hench higher premium... however a One converted to look like an S will have the same desirability to villians, obviously not the cost though, but premium will be hiked up accordingly... A fully converted One to S style probably wouldnt be much cheaper to insure, as Mr Insurer will know that would be thieves will not be clever enough to notice it isnt an S...

this isnt about me having an opinion on it, each to their own I say (apart from that fully murdered Mini once featured in MaxPower !!)... would just hate something to happen to your car and then insurers wash their hands of it because of your bonnet... (you may well already have it covered, just wanted to make you aware if you werent already !)..

Glad your enjoying it...

d.griffiths · Jun 7th, 2003, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by northandy
I'm not being clever but have you checked your insurance ?... insurers have a theory, for the mini for example, a One has a premium based on cost to replace, if damaged, robbed etc, but part of it is also on desirability to would be villains.... a standard S is obviously more costly to replace, more desireable to a villian etc etc, hench higher premium... however a One converted to look like an S will have the same desirability to villians, obviously not the cost though, but premium will be hiked up accordingly... A fully converted One to S style probably wouldnt be much cheaper to insure, as Mr Insurer will know that would be thieves will not be clever enough to notice it isnt an S...

this isnt about me having an opinion on it, each to their own I say (apart from that fully murdered Mini once featured in MaxPower !!)... would just hate something to happen to your car and then insurers wash their hands of it because of your bonnet... (you may well already have it covered, just wanted to make you aware if you werent already !)..

Glad your enjoying it...

Hi Andy

After several posts about insurance, I thaught it best to check, there is NO hike in premium, but any damage to the front end would be replaced with standard bonnet

They said something about "betterment" Were not interested in much at all really as long as it did not affect the performance

I 'spose most people add expensive alloys to there car which would make it more stealable than a "hole in the bonnet"

LOL

Andy_Aj · Jun 8th, 2003, 01:14 AM

Hey, isn't it great that the MINI can bring the family together

Look forward to seeing some photos.

Andy

northandy · Jun 8th, 2003, 05:14 AM

fair comment !... worth checking though... all you need next is that supercharger to go with it !!!

Parky · Jun 8th, 2003, 11:51 PM

I've got an Dark Silver/Black S, good on ya...

Get the 17 inch wheels and the roof painted black and then you're done.

Then I think you'd have the cheapest S in the world

Good Luck,

Parky

Jun 3rd, 2003, 03:45 AM	#1
d.griffiths MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newport, Gwent. Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 163 Offline	"S" Bonnet I have just "acquired" a new Cooper S bonnet to fit to my daughters Mini One. Has ANYONE done this conversion??? Can I use the bonnet scoop to get some "useful" air, or do I block it off and fit a blank mesh grill. I don't want to get into a "poor mans clone "S" debate, we both happen to like the shape of the "S" bonnet, and, as I pay it, I love the insurance, and running costs of the "One" Dave G.

Jun 3rd, 2003, 05:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 24,937 Offline	Don't do it!!!!! I saw a Mini one with a Cooper S bonnet and it looked a joke Global Moderator

Jun 3rd, 2003, 06:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 41,220 Offline	I cant see the air from the scoop being all that useful, but I cant see it doing any harm either. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Jun 3rd, 2003, 05:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 05:36 AM Posts: 2,438 Offline	GO FOR IT GO FOR IT !!!! people in the '60's made their Mini 850's and deluxes into Cooper S look alikes, so my opionion is GO FOR IT ! Don't forget to change the badges!

Jun 3rd, 2003, 05:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
d.griffiths MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newport, Gwent. Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 163 Offline	Re: GO FOR IT Quote: Originally posted by brett GO FOR IT !!!! people in the '60's made their Mini 850's and deluxes into Cooper S look alikes, so my opionion is GO FOR IT ! Don't forget to change the badges! Thanks for the encouragement Brett Though I wont change the badges This is just a personal style and taste thing, we both like the look of the scoop, and the parts came about at the right price Thanks everyone for your various input Oh, btw, does fitting an "S" petrol cap upset any "S" purists out there LOL

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Jun 3rd, 2003, 05:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
d.griffiths MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newport, Gwent. Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 163 Offline	Are you gonna pay the difference for me??

Jun 5th, 2003, 02:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
blackflamer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 07:36 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Max The other thought was if you go ahead with a MCS bonnet, yr insurance will probably go up to MCS level Dont be rediculous!! Maybe if you fitted a supercharger it would but a bonnet?!

Jun 5th, 2003, 03:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 07:36 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Re: Re: GO FOR IT Quote: Originally posted by d.griffiths Oh, btw, does fitting an "S" petrol cap upset any "S" purists out there LOL Woo Hoo, someone else from South Wales Ive got an S cap fitted to my ONE S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jun 5th, 2003, 04:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 24,937 Offline	S cap - fair enough, but an S bonnet?? When I saw the ONE with the S bonnet, I couldn’t help but laugh. Sorry to be so negative but it looked wrong. The Cooper S has more flared arches than its cousins, which complements the S bonnet. Global Moderator

Jun 5th, 2003, 04:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 05:36 AM Posts: 2,438 Offline	Why does it look Wrong? Last time I checked, The Cooper S has the same body shell as the Mini One, except for the bonnet. So why the big deal, fit a set of mag wheels and the fuel filler and you'll fool every one into thinking you've go a Cooper S while you've saved a heap of money. Don't let these "S" people worry you, as they are obviously worried about why they didn't think of that idea themselves!!! Don't forget you can still exceed the Speed limit in you Mini One

Jun 5th, 2003, 05:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
blackflamer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 07:36 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Do whatever the hell you want,its your car!! Dont be put off by other peoples opinions.Car styling is definatly a personal thing,as long as you like it then thats all that matters.

Jun 5th, 2003, 06:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 24,937 Offline	Re: Why does it look Wrong? Quote: Originally posted by brett Last time I checked, The Cooper S has the same body shell as the Mini One, except for the bonnet. It doesn't.....its arched are more flared. Makes the difference. Styling is a very personal thing your right, but he asked what we thought. So I told him. I meant no malice. Global Moderator

Jun 5th, 2003, 02:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 5,223 Online	Re: Re: Why does it look Wrong? Quote: Originally posted by LMB It doesn't.....its arched are more flared. Makes the difference. Really? I've never noticed. Is it the front and rear arches? And is it only the black plastic bits? Red/Black R56 Cooper

Jun 6th, 2003, 03:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
d.griffiths MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newport, Gwent. Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 163 Offline	Thanks for all your positive views Well, MOST of you The bonnet is to be fitted this satueday !!! Just to put you in the picture, Its a "ONE" its Liquid yellow, it has body coloured mirror caps and boot handle, bee sting aerial, aerokit roof spoiler, SOME interior chrome. Soon to have "S" bonnet ALL the above changes are about individuality. This car has put the biggest grin on the face of my daughter, and myself, than ANY vehicle I have EVER owned before!! To those ONE, COOPER, AND "S" drivers These are ALL special, I love 'em all Dave

Jun 7th, 2003, 07:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
MartinSSZ Yellow and Proud My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 787 Offline	Dave, once you've fitted the bonnet could you post some pictures? Thanks, Martin

Jun 7th, 2003, 08:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 14,644 Offline	I'm not being clever but have you checked your insurance ?... insurers have a theory, for the mini for example, a One has a premium based on cost to replace, if damaged, robbed etc, but part of it is also on desirability to would be villains.... a standard S is obviously more costly to replace, more desireable to a villian etc etc, hench higher premium... however a One converted to look like an S will have the same desirability to villians, obviously not the cost though, but premium will be hiked up accordingly... A fully converted One to S style probably wouldnt be much cheaper to insure, as Mr Insurer will know that would be thieves will not be clever enough to notice it isnt an S... this isnt about me having an opinion on it, each to their own I say (apart from that fully murdered Mini once featured in MaxPower !!)... would just hate something to happen to your car and then insurers wash their hands of it because of your bonnet... (you may well already have it covered, just wanted to make you aware if you werent already !).. Glad your enjoying it...

Jun 7th, 2003, 11:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
d.griffiths MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newport, Gwent. Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 163 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by northandy I'm not being clever but have you checked your insurance ?... insurers have a theory, for the mini for example, a One has a premium based on cost to replace, if damaged, robbed etc, but part of it is also on desirability to would be villains.... a standard S is obviously more costly to replace, more desireable to a villian etc etc, hench higher premium... however a One converted to look like an S will have the same desirability to villians, obviously not the cost though, but premium will be hiked up accordingly... A fully converted One to S style probably wouldnt be much cheaper to insure, as Mr Insurer will know that would be thieves will not be clever enough to notice it isnt an S... this isnt about me having an opinion on it, each to their own I say (apart from that fully murdered Mini once featured in MaxPower !!)... would just hate something to happen to your car and then insurers wash their hands of it because of your bonnet... (you may well already have it covered, just wanted to make you aware if you werent already !).. Glad your enjoying it... Hi Andy After several posts about insurance, I thaught it best to check, there is NO hike in premium, but any damage to the front end would be replaced with standard bonnet They said something about "betterment" Were not interested in much at all really as long as it did not affect the performance I 'spose most people add expensive alloys to there car which would make it more stealable than a "hole in the bonnet" LOL Dave

Jun 8th, 2003, 01:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
Andy_Aj MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hampshire, UK Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 175 Offline	Hey, isn't it great that the MINI can bring the family together Look forward to seeing some photos. Andy Penfold, WAS a Chili Red One Salt, 8 spokes, CD changer, Manual A/C, Alarm, Mudflaps, Clear lights, Chrome pipe, OBC, Aero spoiler, '03 Leather wheel, Aux lights, Whalen shifter.....

Jun 8th, 2003, 05:14 AM	#19 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 14,644 Offline	fair comment !... worth checking though... all you need next is that supercharger to go with it !!!

Jun 8th, 2003, 11:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
Parky MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: North London Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 112 Offline	Great!! go for it.. I've got an Dark Silver/Black S, good on ya... Get the 17 inch wheels and the roof painted black and then you're done. Then I think you'd have the cheapest S in the world Good Luck, Parky May the force be with you...

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