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Mr.Chrome · Jun 5th, 2002, 06:46 PM

Hi all

(typing on a laptop, excuse any spelling mistakes!!)

Im getting a mini one for march 03 registrtion and i want some cooper bits fitted to it!

How much would it cost to have the mesh on the cooper bumper fitted to the one, ive heard its a pig of a job! anyone done this themselves!?

Also, id like to have the chrome boot handle, how east is this to fit!?

and, to finish of - how much do the below items cost?

chrome boot handle
Cooper bumper mesh
Clear tail lights and 3rd brake light
Clear side repeaters

if possible, could i have the prices for being fitted and not fitted, hints and tips on fitting etc will be handy!!

Thanks!!!

Andy

smiffy · Jun 6th, 2002, 03:07 AM

Chrome boot handle is £35 & its easy to fit yourself, I ever did it

Clear side repeaters £21 but get the dealer to fit them on the PDI

Ginger · Jun 6th, 2002, 08:25 AM

I've had a couple of Cooper bits fitted to my One, including the chrome grille and mesh bottom grille. The mesh bottom grille was actually fitted by mistake, and was according to the dealer a pig to fit. My advice is to specify what parts you want before taking delivery of the car, my dealer has fitted them all for free as part of the deal. Shame i'm still waiting for the other half of the chrome grille.

Anthony27 · Jun 10th, 2002, 03:14 PM

Personally I think the One looks nicer than the Cooper. I find the black or white roof and mirrors rather vulgar (just my personal opinion). The colour coded roof is fine if you ask me. I also prefer the black plastic boot lid to the chrome one. What i would change however is:

- radiator grille above and below should be silver. (we thought that came with the "silver pack" (on the body) but funnily enough it doesn't, despite the silver strips on the front and back bumpers). I'll order those and fit them as soon as I have some cash handy.

- door mirrors should be same colour as the body. That's something we'll definitely do as soon as we have the time.

BTW Does any one know how to pry off the covers without damaging the plastic. Thanks !

PIT · Jun 10th, 2002, 04:25 PM

today I ordered the chrome grille parts and bottom metal mesh grille for my ONE.
I think the car looks too strong with the black grille, but with the chrome grille the MINI looks like smiling to you ;-)

Has anybody just removed the glued middle lip of the ONE-grille ?
I tried, by I fear to damage the bumper..

Anthony27 · Jun 11th, 2002, 02:30 PM

Hello PIT

I'm just about to do the same thing. Both the top part of the grille and the bottom mesh look easy enough to dismantle / reassemble. BTW how much did the parts cost?

About the middle lip I think you're right - it's glued.

I suppose that by dismantling the bumper one could gain access to it but I'm not prepared to do that for the sake of one black lip.

One thing I didn't mention above was the side grilles. It would be great to exchange those for chrome parts, but even the Copper doesn't have them. The Copper S has but they have a red S in the middle, which I don't particularly want (not wanting to pass for an impersonator). Does anybody know if chrome side grilles are available from an aftermarket supplier?

PIT · Jun 11th, 2002, 03:07 PM

Quote:

BTW how much did the parts cost?

all parts (upper grille, middle lip, 2sided gluestripe, bottom metal grille ) ~ 90 Euro

PIT · Jun 14th, 2002, 04:50 PM

YEEEEEHAAA !

Gave my ONE this afternoon the Chrome grille
now he has the MINI-Smile on his face

!

The middle lip was not easy to change cause its glued
and holding like the devil.

At last I warmed it up with a hair-dryer and hoisted it
with some wooden sticks to loosen this bit.

Tomorrow I´ll change the bottom black plastic grille
to the metal-grille. Because the AC-cooler I think I have to dismantle the bumper for this.

smiffy · Jun 15th, 2002, 04:18 AM

Im going to order the chrome grille soon, but not sure if i can fit it

You reckon you can buy the alu foot rest from the S

PIT · Jun 15th, 2002, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
Im going to order the chrome grille soon, but not sure if i can fit it

Smiffy you will make it !
Do it as explained above.

I still assambled the bottom metal-grille this morning.
The bumper had to be removed, but its quite easy if you know the right screws ;-)
3 spanner screws (10mm) at the bottom of the bumper
and at the left and right of them a cross-screw are to remove.
Then you remove a 8mm spanner screw at the left and right.
They are a bit hidden
But You reach them from the arches:
there is a hole (5cm x 2 cm) at the arches to get in
with the spanner.

At last 2 xorx-screws above the bumper to remove - and voila: the bumper comes out !

Disconnect the lamp-cables and outdoor-temprature-sensor-cable,
so you can lay the bumper down ( on a cloth ).

The metal-grill is easy to assamble, its clipped.

If you start the engine after assambled the stuff, there will be a acustic warning-signal like "bim-bam", but its harmless:
The temprature at rev counter will now show -40°C

because sensor was disconnected from the electric,
and it will take some minutes to let it count and adjust
to normal temp.

If you have no Air Condition, maybe you need not remove the bumper, but the room at the mesh is poor anyway, and someone here told of chilired arms after this job

smiffy · Jun 15th, 2002, 11:31 AM

Cheers PIT,might do it next weekend

Mr.Chrome · Jun 15th, 2002, 12:01 PM

nice one pit, always best for someone to graze their knuckles b4 u have a go!!

What is 90euro's on £?!

take care!

andy

smiffy · Jun 15th, 2002, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr.Chrome
What is 90euro's on £?!

£57.60

Anthony27 · Jun 19th, 2002, 07:05 PM

Thanks a lot PIT for the useful info! That's exactly what these forums are for

Have any pictures? that would be even better (can you attach pics to messages on this forum?).

I'd still like to add the side grilles in chrome...

Another "Cooper bits" question:
is the handbrake silver or black on a Cooper? I saw a Cooper the otehr day and it was silver. now on our One with Silver pack it's black, even though the rest of the dash, gear console, doors, etc, is silver. the dealers says the Handbrake shoul dbe black on a One, even if it has the Silver pack

ideas, anyone?

smiffy · Jun 20th, 2002, 02:37 AM

The dealer is right for a change

MINI ONE has a black hand brake & they are silver on Coopers

You could always get the chrome hand brake

nice & cold in the mornings

PIT · Jun 20th, 2002, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
You could always get the chrome hand brake nice & cold in the mornings

and from September a heated Chromed-Handbreak Handle

Anthony27 · Jun 25th, 2002, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the info Smiffy.

Dshelton · Jun 27th, 2002, 07:09 AM

I have changed most of the above and found it v v easy (Apart from my arms still tryin to heal up after the dam radiator sliced them to bits!!!)

Prices are as follows (Ruff costs cos i can only just remember!!)

Mesh Grill: £12:00
Rear Boot trim: £26:00
White side repeaters: £22:00
White front indicators: £10 per bulb
Chrome Mirror covers (Out Aug/Sept): £54:00
Shiney MINI.....Priceless

All are sooo easy too fit.

Dan

Dshelton · Jun 27th, 2002, 07:12 AM

Heres a piccy...

Ginger · Jun 27th, 2002, 07:53 AM

Mr Shelton, how easy was it to fit the clear front bulbs, as I was thinking of fitting some to mine.
Thanks

Jun 5th, 2002, 06:46 PM	#1
Mr.Chrome MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hextable (Nr.Dartfor Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 82 Offline	Copper bits on One!? Hi all (typing on a laptop, excuse any spelling mistakes!!) Im getting a mini one for march 03 registrtion and i want some cooper bits fitted to it! How much would it cost to have the mesh on the cooper bumper fitted to the one, ive heard its a pig of a job! anyone done this themselves!? Also, id like to have the chrome boot handle, how east is this to fit!? and, to finish of - how much do the below items cost? chrome boot handle Cooper bumper mesh Clear tail lights and 3rd brake light Clear side repeaters if possible, could i have the prices for being fitted and not fitted, hints and tips on fitting etc will be handy!! Thanks!!! Andy Mini Cooper Ordered For Jan'03 - Silver/Black Roof, Chilli Pack, Xenons, ASC+T, Auto A/C, Heated Seats, Multimeadia ICE Planned Plus Some Cosmetic Changes!

Jun 6th, 2002, 03:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Chrome boot handle is £35 & its easy to fit yourself, I ever did it Clear side repeaters £21 but get the dealer to fit them on the PDI S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jun 10th, 2002, 03:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Anthony27 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lausanne, on Lake Ge Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 28 Offline	Personally I think the One looks nicer than the Cooper. I find the black or white roof and mirrors rather vulgar (just my personal opinion). The colour coded roof is fine if you ask me. I also prefer the black plastic boot lid to the chrome one. What i would change however is: - radiator grille above and below should be silver. (we thought that came with the "silver pack" (on the body) but funnily enough it doesn't, despite the silver strips on the front and back bumpers). I'll order those and fit them as soon as I have some cash handy. - door mirrors should be same colour as the body. That's something we'll definitely do as soon as we have the time. BTW Does any one know how to pry off the covers without damaging the plastic. Thanks ! Safety fast!

Jun 10th, 2002, 04:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
PIT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 320 Offline	today I ordered the chrome grille parts and bottom metal mesh grille for my ONE. I think the car looks too strong with the black grille, but with the chrome grille the MINI looks like smiling to you ;-) Has anybody just removed the glued middle lip of the ONE-grille ? I tried, by I fear to damage the bumper.. ONE Chili Red, Chrome-Grille, 16" 5-Star Wheels, fogs, Rear Spoiler, AirCondition, Sport Seats, Alu Patina Dash with Chrome rings Last edited by PIT : Jun 10th, 2002 at 04:31 PM.

Jun 11th, 2002, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Anthony27 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lausanne, on Lake Ge Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 28 Offline	Hello PIT I'm just about to do the same thing. Both the top part of the grille and the bottom mesh look easy enough to dismantle / reassemble. BTW how much did the parts cost? About the middle lip I think you're right - it's glued. I suppose that by dismantling the bumper one could gain access to it but I'm not prepared to do that for the sake of one black lip. One thing I didn't mention above was the side grilles. It would be great to exchange those for chrome parts, but even the Copper doesn't have them. The Copper S has but they have a red S in the middle, which I don't particularly want (not wanting to pass for an impersonator). Does anybody know if chrome side grilles are available from an aftermarket supplier? Safety fast!

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Jun 6th, 2002, 08:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 2,002 Offline	I've had a couple of Cooper bits fitted to my One, including the chrome grille and mesh bottom grille. The mesh bottom grille was actually fitted by mistake, and was according to the dealer a pig to fit. My advice is to specify what parts you want before taking delivery of the car, my dealer has fitted them all for free as part of the deal. Shame i'm still waiting for the other half of the chrome grille.

Jun 11th, 2002, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
PIT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 320 Offline	Quote: BTW how much did the parts cost? all parts (upper grille, middle lip, 2sided gluestripe, bottom metal grille ) ~ 90 Euro ONE Chili Red, Chrome-Grille, 16" 5-Star Wheels, fogs, Rear Spoiler, AirCondition, Sport Seats, Alu Patina Dash with Chrome rings

Jun 14th, 2002, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
PIT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 320 Offline	YEEEEEHAAA ! Gave my ONE this afternoon the Chrome grille now he has the MINI-Smile on his face ! The middle lip was not easy to change cause its glued and holding like the devil. At last I warmed it up with a hair-dryer and hoisted it with some wooden sticks to loosen this bit. Tomorrow I´ll change the bottom black plastic grille to the metal-grille. Because the AC-cooler I think I have to dismantle the bumper for this. ONE Chili Red, Chrome-Grille, 16" 5-Star Wheels, fogs, Rear Spoiler, AirCondition, Sport Seats, Alu Patina Dash with Chrome rings Last edited by PIT : Jun 14th, 2002 at 05:01 PM.

Jun 15th, 2002, 04:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Im going to order the chrome grille soon, but not sure if i can fit it You reckon you can buy the alu foot rest from the S S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jun 15th, 2002, 09:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
PIT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 320 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy Im going to order the chrome grille soon, but not sure if i can fit it Smiffy you will make it ! Do it as explained above. I still assambled the bottom metal-grille this morning. The bumper had to be removed, but its quite easy if you know the right screws ;-) 3 spanner screws (10mm) at the bottom of the bumper and at the left and right of them a cross-screw are to remove. Then you remove a 8mm spanner screw at the left and right. They are a bit hidden But You reach them from the arches: there is a hole (5cm x 2 cm) at the arches to get in with the spanner. At last 2 xorx-screws above the bumper to remove - and voila: the bumper comes out ! Disconnect the lamp-cables and outdoor-temprature-sensor-cable, so you can lay the bumper down ( on a cloth ). The metal-grill is easy to assamble, its clipped. If you start the engine after assambled the stuff, there will be a acustic warning-signal like "bim-bam", but its harmless: The temprature at rev counter will now show -40°C because sensor was disconnected from the electric, and it will take some minutes to let it count and adjust to normal temp. If you have no Air Condition, maybe you need not remove the bumper, but the room at the mesh is poor anyway, and someone here told of chilired arms after this job ONE Chili Red, Chrome-Grille, 16" 5-Star Wheels, fogs, Rear Spoiler, AirCondition, Sport Seats, Alu Patina Dash with Chrome rings Last edited by PIT : Jun 15th, 2002 at 01:41 PM.

Jun 15th, 2002, 11:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Cheers PIT,might do it next weekend S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jun 15th, 2002, 12:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mr.Chrome MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hextable (Nr.Dartfor Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 82 Offline	nice one pit, always best for someone to graze their knuckles b4 u have a go!! What is 90euro's on £?! take care! andy Mini Cooper Ordered For Jan'03 - Silver/Black Roof, Chilli Pack, Xenons, ASC+T, Auto A/C, Heated Seats, Multimeadia ICE Planned Plus Some Cosmetic Changes!

Jun 15th, 2002, 12:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Mr.Chrome What is 90euro's on £?! £57.60 S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jun 19th, 2002, 07:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Anthony27 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lausanne, on Lake Ge Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 28 Offline	Thanks a lot PIT for the useful info! That's exactly what these forums are for Have any pictures? that would be even better (can you attach pics to messages on this forum?). I'd still like to add the side grilles in chrome... Another "Cooper bits" question: is the handbrake silver or black on a Cooper? I saw a Cooper the otehr day and it was silver. now on our One with Silver pack it's black, even though the rest of the dash, gear console, doors, etc, is silver. the dealers says the Handbrake shoul dbe black on a One, even if it has the Silver pack ideas, anyone? Safety fast!

Jun 20th, 2002, 02:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	The dealer is right for a change MINI ONE has a black hand brake & they are silver on Coopers You could always get the chrome hand brake nice & cold in the mornings S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jun 20th, 2002, 07:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
PIT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 320 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy You could always get the chrome hand brake nice & cold in the mornings and from September a heated Chromed-Handbreak Handle ONE Chili Red, Chrome-Grille, 16" 5-Star Wheels, fogs, Rear Spoiler, AirCondition, Sport Seats, Alu Patina Dash with Chrome rings

Jun 25th, 2002, 05:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
Anthony27 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lausanne, on Lake Ge Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 28 Offline	Thanks for the info Smiffy. Safety fast!

Jun 27th, 2002, 07:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
Dshelton MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford - Cleveland, Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 360 Offline	I have changed most of the above and found it v v easy (Apart from my arms still tryin to heal up after the dam radiator sliced them to bits!!!) Prices are as follows (Ruff costs cos i can only just remember!!) Mesh Grill: £12:00 Rear Boot trim: £26:00 White side repeaters: £22:00 White front indicators: £10 per bulb Chrome Mirror covers (Out Aug/Sept): £54:00 Shiney MINI.....Priceless All are sooo easy too fit. Dan

Jun 27th, 2002, 07:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
Dshelton MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford - Cleveland, Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 360 Offline	Heres a piccy... Attached Thumbnails

Jun 27th, 2002, 07:53 AM	#20 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 2,002 Offline	Mr Shelton, how easy was it to fit the clear front bulbs, as I was thinking of fitting some to mine. Thanks

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