http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums Interior and exterior modifications for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:51:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums//forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178729-paint-protection-on-brg-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:41:05 GMT I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my bouncing new MINI, and I'd like to see pics of clear paint protection (ClearShield, Clearbra, etc) installed on your BRG MINI.

I'd like to see how visible it is when installed professionally, how it looks if you put it on over stripes, etc.

Thanks! ]]> Interior/Exterior fox220 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178729-paint-protection-on-brg.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178642-lamin-x-smoke-tones-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:56:13 GMT I want to see the difference of their three tones they have on three minis. I want to get a good idea of how dark i want mine, also, mention how much trouble you have with the cops having smoked out tail lights.http://www.lamin-x.com/Mini-Cooper-0.../mn205.htmtell me what you have- gunsmoke, smoke, or charcoal. and post pics please =] thank you! ]]> Interior/Exterior jirsty http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178642-lamin-x-smoke-tones.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178568-relocationg-steering-wheel-controls-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:38:49 GMT I've searched over and over but haven't figured it out.

If I went ahead and put in a Sparco Steering wheel, I would lose the airbag, which I don't care about. This is the first car I've had that had one. I'd lose the cruise control, which I've used maybe twice in the last 3 years. But I would lose the radio controls too. I moved my head unit into the glove box and exclusively use the wheel controls. I've looked at the set up, and I cant figure out a way of moving the controls elsewhere. I saw someone do it with the cruise control, so there must be a way. This DOES NOT have to look wonderful. Can someone with better electrical understanding give me any ideas? I really want the different wheel, and it all hinges on this. ]]> Interior/Exterior MaxMini81 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178568-relocationg-steering-wheel-controls.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178560-need-advice-thule-roof-rack-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:54:19 GMT Greetings, programs,

Amy wants a roof rack for her Electric Blue 2004 MCS hard top (with sun roof). I like the look of the Thule unit, but most of the installs I see here have the big honking faring, which I don't particularly like. My questions are:

1. Can the rack be used without the faring?
2. Can the sun roof open and close as normal with the rack in place?
3. Are there any attachments (cargo unit, bike rack, etc.) that interfere with the sun roof operation?
4. Besides a bike rack, are there any "must have" add-ons that people really use and like? For example, the cargo-pod thingie looks really goofy, but if it really adds a lot of convenient storage then it might be someting to try.
5. Any issues de-installing them? Scratched paint, etc.?

Thanks! ]]> Interior/Exterior ImagoX http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178560-need-advice-thule-roof-rack.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178545-new-handbrake-handle-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:09:52 GMT I want a new handbrake, the button on the end of mine is rattling, and its getting pretty scratched up. I decided i want to just replace it, Anyone know of any that look awesome? link em please! thanks. I want a new handbrake, the button on the end of mine is rattling, and its getting pretty scratched up. I decided i want to just replace it, Anyone know of any that look awesome? link em please! thanks. ]]> Interior/Exterior jirsty http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178545-new-handbrake-handle.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178527-old-to-new-shift-knob-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:19:53 GMT I have a 2002 R53 and the shift knob is looking a little worn. I purchased another Mini shift knob with the newer design (chrome ring, inset gear numbering).. To remove the old knob, all you have to do is pull straight up? Will the newer knob fit no problem (no changes to the lock mechanism?)? I have a 2002 R53 and the shift knob is looking a little worn.

I purchased another Mini shift knob with the newer design (chrome ring, inset gear numbering)..

To remove the old knob, all you have to do is pull straight up? Will the newer knob fit no problem (no changes to the lock mechanism?)? ]]> Interior/Exterior ronster22 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178527-old-to-new-shift-knob.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178524-i-got-an-aero-front-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:20:39 GMT For FREE! Well almost I ran into a friend today, who used to own 2 MINIs and somehow ended up with an Aero Front bumper that never made it onto either one of them. He said if I did some photography for him, I could just take it. Couldnt pass the offer up. Going to the body shop on Monday for a quote to paint it. For FREE!

Well almost

I ran into a friend today, who used to own 2 MINIs and somehow ended up with an Aero Front bumper that never made it onto either one of them.

He said if I did some photography for him, I could just take it. Couldnt pass the offer up.

Going to the body shop on Monday for a quote to paint it.

:grin::grin::grin:

]]> Interior/Exterior JohnnyVillan http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178524-i-got-an-aero-front.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178456-square-number-plates-new-post.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:47:10 GMT Hi , can some please provide me with an image of a mini cooper s with a block/square number plate that is mounted more to the sides, by the fog light area? I would like to do this as the mini looks so much better with the front clear of a plate! thanks :thumbsup: Hi , can some please provide me with an image of a mini cooper s with a block/square number plate that is mounted more to the sides, by the fog light area? I would like to do this as the mini looks so much better with the front clear of a plate! thanks :thumbsup: ]]> Interior/Exterior Driv3r http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178456-square-number-plates.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178369-factory-mini-stickers-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:48:08 GMT Has anyone got the list of factory stickers available for the mini? or those that you can buy from MINI :thumbsup: Has anyone got the list of factory stickers available for the mini? or those that you can buy from MINI :thumbsup: ]]> Interior/Exterior Driv3r http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178369-factory-mini-stickers.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178367-aero-grilles-in-glossy-black-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:15:29 GMT Has anyone ever sprayed the rim of the aero grilles glossy black? I have many MINI photo's but not one have the grilles made this way. Was looking at the new JCW when i came up with this thought. How do you think it would look? ]]> Interior/Exterior Driv3r http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178367-aero-grilles-in-glossy-black.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178349-air-bag-light-after-sparco-install-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:47:08 GMT So my driverside airbag exploded, i swapped both for sparcos, did the resistor mod for the airbag light to go off but it stayed on. Do i have to reset it or somthing? How would i do this? Thanks! So my driverside airbag exploded, i swapped both for sparcos, did the resistor mod for the airbag light to go off but it stayed on. Do i have to reset it or somthing? How would i do this? Thanks! ]]> Interior/Exterior jollyroger927 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178349-air-bag-light-after-sparco-install.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178339-any-one-use-those-carid-covers-for-interior-trim-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:24:23 GMT I'm thinking of going with the black finish over the existing patern on the dash ans door trim. Any one used this product (I guess the wood grain is more popular)
http://www.carid.com/popup_image.php...%20Pcs.&area=C :eek: ]]> Interior/Exterior GregoryK http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178339-any-one-use-those-carid-covers-for-interior-trim.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178314-hood-stripe-measurements-new-post.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:39:13 GMT Seeing if I might get lucky here with someone who can help...

My '05 MCS came without factory stripes on it and I thought I might give it a whirl and make my own (I work at a sign shop with plenty of vinyl access) and try out different color schemes, etc. I want to use the factory stripes as a template so I was hoping somebody might have some measurements for the length and width of the factory stripes? I am going to lay some practice pieces on the car to see if there is any bend to the stripes or if they are just straight when you buy them and conform to the hood as you lay them down. If anybody has any measurements and can help it would be greatly appreciated. I've done some searches but I've only come up with threads looking for measurements on the hood to lay them down straight. Also if anyone happened to have any pics of the stripes before they were applied (if you bought them, etc.) that would be great. Thanks in advance!

Alex B. ]]> Interior/Exterior turbo tecnica http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178314-hood-stripe-measurements.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178251-installed-the-armrest-but-uhhhh-new-post.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:29:03 GMT OK, installed my Euro armrest today; the one with the feet that attach via the seat rail screws.

However, after tightening the bolts down as tight as I could get them with my Torx driver, the seat rails are still appearing to hover above the floor about a half inch in the back. Is this normal with the seat rails now sitting atop the armrest's footplates? I even hopped on each seat a little with my 200# self to try to ensure a full "seating" of each rail onto the foot.

Thanks!
Dave ]]> Interior/Exterior daveonbass http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178251-installed-the-armrest-but-uhhhh.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178167-window-screeching-problem-new-post.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:19:11 GMT Just as the title says. When I roll my window up or down it makes like a screeching noise. it sounds like the inside window seal don't know if it is. ]]> Interior/Exterior PinesMini http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178167-window-screeching-problem.html