Pic of my S with its new Aerokit

[vintageb3]

Here's a pic of my S with its new aero kit. Still can't get used to the grille so may have to get the dremel out and try and get the original grille in there

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1384/633811756_3726629c61_b.jpg

mark

[AndyP & Lenore]

Look fab Mark.

Forgot to text you earlier today.....

I have a solution to your grille/all-black looking front problemo.

Spotlamps.:cool: :cool: :cool:

The chrome around these will sit nicely with your headlamp surrounds and the silver scoop.

Trust me, I know what I'm talking about.:D :D :D

A.;)

[Bazthemod]

Looking sweet Uncle Mark... and ill second spotlamps would finish it off nicely :D:D

[Gismo]

Yep, another spot lamp recommender (is that a word :rolleyes: ) but, go for 4 spots, not the measly 2 :)

[vintageb3]

I will think about that...but sorry guys...I don't really like spotlights on Mini's...:eek:

I had a pair...and sold them on.

I've never driven the car in the dark anyway...and that's the truth.:rolleyes:

When I'm on holiday in a few weeks...I will try a few things...maybe back to the original grilles...maybe back to all black.

Thanks

mark

[AndyP & Lenore]

I've never driven the car in the dark anyway...and that's the truth.:rolleyes:

mark

What? Scared are you? :D :D :D :D :D

Seriously though, like Bonnie Scotland says..... four spots on an all black would look the muts.:cool: :cool:

A.;)

[vintageb3]

I'm a happy chappy again!

Today i pulled out the two parts from the Cooper S bumper that I required..i.e. the chrome bit and the black bar bit (matches the bar of the grille)...and started about hacking my aero front bumper so that I could get my Cooper S chrome grilles back on.

I must say I hated the aero grilles on my black "S". I saw a light Grey "S" in Kirkcaldy today....it had the aero kit and grilles...and it looked great.

There was just too much black going on with mine.

Tools required:

1. Dremel
2. Hot Glue Gun
3. Masking tape
4. Pencil
5. Stiff heart:D

It was a breeze to do this little mod.

None of the locator holes or clip holes lined up....so i simply cut my own.

Took about ten minutes to do...and it looks like it came out of the factory that way.

I used hot glue to help secure on the back of the front bumper...but it wasn't really required.

I will take a pic and post up when i get a chance.

If anyone needs a hand to do this...just give me a shout...the whole thing takes about an hour to do.

As soon as I shut the bonnet...I was happy again!

mark

[ELFMAN]

Looked good Mark, but bet it looks even better with the chrome grille back in! Chrome & Black ye canny whack! :cool: Noticed how you cropped the lovely blue motor next to yours to stop getting a showing up!!!!:D :D :D

[Gorbash12346]

ahem coming from an extremely unbiased side... *cough* i'd say avoid the genuine mini lamps at all costs they rust far too quickly

[vintageb3]

Well I like the look Euan...:D

Didn't mean to blot out the petrol tanker...sorry

Gorbash...I know all about the BMW ones...read all the woes on here:eek:

Thanks!

mark

[ELFMAN]

I quite fancy a set of big Cibies..... and some larger spotlights. Fnaaaaarrr!

I got my rusty BMW spotlights replaced @ cost last December, at cost (free fitting) because the 2 year Warranty on them was over - so anybody who has scabby O.E. Lamps which are less that 2 yrs old - get down to yer dealer and annoy them! Just managed to finally fix the wee 'steady bars' behind the lamps last week - they were crap too..... at least they're 'steadying' at last!

[illegalhunter]

looking great Mark ,wont be long till all the fast bits go on now.

[vintageb3]

looking great Mark ,wont be long till all the fast bits go on now.

Yeah...I'm wondering if its going to be worth it.

I love the car...but the faults are starting to get to me.

Now the roof has damaged paint work on the top of the wings...right through to the bare metal.

mark

[illegalhunter]

well get a type r Mark lol, iam getting a cooper convertable from mini till my scraper is fixed again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ELFMAN]

Yeah...I'm wondering if its going to be worth it.

I love the car...but the faults are starting to get to me.

Now the roof has damaged paint work on the top of the wings...right through to the bare metal.

mark

What a PAIN Mark! Seems some MINIS are just destined to annoy and enjoy in equal measure. Paint damage :eek: :mad: sounds pretty serious. Has the Dealer come up with an excuse yet? :confused: I'd be p*ssed off too :mad:

[weefossy]

It's got to be 4 spots on a black covertible......if somebody else polishes the car!!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c394/weefossy/Daiseyspots.jpg

[vintageb3]

Hi Paw Fossey!

Looks very VERY nice...but I'm not sure if I would like them on my car.

Would be a waste for me anyway...never drive in the dark.:(

Thanks for upping the pic!

mark

[vintageb3]

Here's a couple of pics taken on Stone's Run today of my chrome grilles back on....

I like it better!...so I'm a happy chappie again!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1377/755556596_b839655a95_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1414/755556546_cdd50be89a_b.jpg

mark

[rpn]

Nice looking car, Mark



Sorry...I don't know how to add pics on here anymore...so here's the links:

You are nearly there, just add in front of the URL and after. No spaces mind.

[Burple]

Ooh, now THAT looks good for a girly convertible.. ;):p:D:D
Never been a fan of the black plastic grilles..


..or the new ones on the new S come to think of it.. it just looks cheap.

[vintageb3]

Ooh, now THAT looks good for a girly convertible.. ;):p:D:D

Oh...I think I will let you have that one Mr Loud!...I'm due a few diggs me thinks:D


Never been a fan of the black plastic grilles..

Me neither mate....


..or the new ones on the new S come to think of it.. it just looks cheap.

No comment...don't want to upset those nice people;)

mark

[vintageb3]

It's got to be 4 spots on a black covertible......if somebody else polishes the car!!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c394/weefossy/Daiseyspots.jpg

Can you up this pic again Malcolm please;)

mark

[vintageb3]

Nice looking car, Mark



You are nearly there, just add in front of the URL and after. No spaces mind.

Thanks mate!...Sorted I think.

I actually was doing this on the last forum we had...and I did try it when moved over here....it didn't work for me at that time.

Works now though!

mark

[AndyP & Lenore]

Never been a fan of the black plastic grilles..


..or the new ones on the new S come to think of it.. it just looks cheap.




Me neither mate....

No comment...don't want to upset those nice people;)

mark

Hey now waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaitjustaminute!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: ;) :D

[vintageb3]

NO WAY!!!!:eek: :eek: AT A KID"S PANTO!!!???:eek: :eek: :eek:

mark

[AndyP & Lenore]

NO WAY!!!!:eek: :eek: AT A KID"S PANTO!!!???:eek: :eek: :eek:

mark


Ok that's officially wearing thin now.. Don't you have anything else up your sleeve?:D :D :D :rolleyes:

A.:D

[vintageb3]

Don't have anything up my sleeve...but I once saw a rabbit pull a magician out of a hat.

Didn't expect that!:eek:

HE DID IT THREE TIMES!!!!:eek: :eek:

The rabbit called it a "Hat-trick":eek: :eek: :eek: :D

mark