To Spotlight Or Not To?

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 18
  1. #1
    Smitty
    Guest
    So I bought some BMW Spots from a certain NMS member yesterday (Cheers ) but I am really undecided on them.

    Here they are, just hooked under the bonnet for now:



    I "think" I like them and would have no problems fitting them for a bit to get used to them BUT I am pretty sure I am going to have to cut away at my aero kit grill to get the brackets through.

    So 3 questions....

    1. Has anyone fitted spots to an aero kit grill before and how did it go?

    2. "IF" things went wrong or I changed my mind, roughly how much is a replacement grill?

    3. What do you think....fit them or not?

    Cheers!!

  2. #2
    Bob the belter stoney's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    blackwood, United Kingdom
    Car
    R53 heavy moded
    Posts
    10,990
    i think you should fit them can not ans the rest tho
    New sig coming soon

  3. #3
    MINI Obsessed Craig's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Central Scotland, United Kingdom
    Car
    2007 R52 S "Sh**ey White" & 2016 Skoda Yeti "Daily"
    Posts
    17,234
    don't fit them and then I can buy them off you...

    as for fitting, sorry can't help.

    the grill is not big money, think about £50 but better check with JC's who would be able to give you discount also.

  4. #4
    mikeythemini
    Guest
    I have a spare grille - brand new & cheap

  5. #5
    t18tav
    Guest
    i say fit them cos it looks well nice

  6. #6
    Banned
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    Pensacola
    Car
    R56 FJCW
    Posts
    17,231
    I think you should fit all 4
    I also think a some bonnet graphics would look braw as well

  7. #7
    Colin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Central Scotland
    Car
    MINI-less
    Posts
    1,474
    Fit all 4. Don't know about the aero grill sorry.

    I've just ordered 4 for mine, should be arriving soon . Must be the time of month for spots.

  8. #8
    Aberdeen Al
    Guest
    Use a Dremmel to cut the grille - it's far easier. There are indentations on the back of the grille as a guide for fitting spots

  9. #9
    Movie Moguls AndyP & Lenore's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    Galashiels, United Kingdom
    Car
    R56 JCW Hatch, R60 JCW Countryman ALL4
    Posts
    14,521
    I'd fit them. And like Alan says stick some bonnet graphics on too. Black bonnet stripes lead away from spots just nicely.

    A.

    R60 Light White / Red Countryman All 4 John Cooper Works Auto
    R57 Chili Red Convertible John Cooper Works Auto

  10. #10
    The King Of Shine ianking's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Penicuik , Midlothian, United Kingdom
    Car
    F56 JCW, R50 Cooper Pre Production, Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400
    Posts
    4,369
    I would fit them but just 2 for me and no bonnet graphics. Looks great as is for me.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Follow Us
About us
You'll find details of our packed social calendar including MINI Runs, organised car shows, meet-ups for munchies, and other social events. There's also a wealth of information on the three latest generations of the new MINI from BMW, including owners pictures, common fault fixes, "how-to's", owner reviews and a bucket load of advice for all new MINI owners. Whether you have one of the first MINI's from the early 2000's, a second generation R56, or are planning a purchase of a nice shiny new F series, whether your car is a MINI One, a Cooper, Cooper S, JCW or a GP, THIS is the web site for you!