[mgemie]

Out of idle curiosity - what upgrades would be involved in 'doing-up' a Mini One in order for it to be classed as a Cooper?

...and yes before you say it - i realise it could be cheaper and quicker to just buy a Cooper to begin with but for initial insurance policy concerns.....

[all-black]

Quote: Originally Posted by mgemie

Out of idle curiosity - what upgrades would be involved in 'doing-up' a Mini One in order for it to be classed as a Cooper?

...and yes before you say it - i realise it could be cheaper and quicker to just buy a Cooper to begin with but for initial insurance policy concerns.....

It will never be "Classed" as a Cooper

But if you mean looks wise.

Chrome trim and grille
White roof/mirrors (optional)
Alloys
Rear spoiler

ummm am I missing anything?

[Jimbob]

I would add:

Exhaust trims are different
Chrome boot handle
Not sure that all Coopers have a roof spoiler?

[KenL]

If you had ordered your ONE with chrome pack then it would have looked pretty much like a Cooper. You can retro-fit these bits.

Don't see the point though - be proud of your ONE

[dietcokeplease]

Suprisingly little needs to be added to a One to make it look like a Cooper. On some MINI meets it's often easy to think that you are looking at a Cooper from the front and side profiles. So many Ones have the chrome pack and even a few have fitted spoilers, exhaust can finisher and the chrome bootlid. There's always the giveaway for us nerds - the roof colour (for older cars) and the interior seat fabric. (although leather can be confusing). Inversely I see some basic Coopers with 7 hole or 8 spoke alloys that look like Ones. And am I correct in thinking that the Cooper comes with sports suspension?

[minisoopercooper]

if you get the chilli pack you can option for either ss or ss+ suspension.

Of course to make it "go" like a Cooper everyone reccomends the AMD one click chip. Think that pretty much covers it.

Paul

[robmac]

My MINI is a One but I added a few options to Cooperise it:

16" 5-star alloys.
Chrome Line Exterior Pack (which includes the bumper inserts, grill, lower mesh, boot handle and Cooper exhaust trim now).
Chrome mirror housings.
Delete 'ONE' badge.

It's also in black so combats the whole 'white roof' issue.
The only giveaway now is the chrome 'One' door treads.


Have a look at it in my gallery:
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture25915.html

[bobnobski]

well I had a ONE (tiger stripe silver!) Limited edition only available of Feb, March 03 Builds!!
I am currently driving arround in a cooper and honestly can not tell the difference between it and my old ONE. some reports say that a chipped ONE feels quicker than a standard cooper!

to answer your question - i would add chrome grill, tailgate etc and exhaust trim and you got a cooper! (you dont need to have a white roof as this is only a free option on a cooper)