*WANTED*

I'm looking for a replacement Passenger Side Airbag Carbon Fiber Dash part...



Anyone know of any out there?

 

Just checked and the only thing left factory is the far left piece of the five piece dash trim. #2 in the diagram below.

#2 JCW Carbon Fiber Dash Cover - Left

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51450305526/

The full kit is NLA Part # 51450305524 . And all the other pieces

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Your piece you are looking for is # 5 Part # 51450305529 from the 5 peiece JCW CF dash kit.

Thanks

 

Thanks you for the Part Number...

I figure the best I'll do is find a used part pulled from either a wreck or from someone upgrading their dash.

 

Your welcome, these CF parts are hard to find anymore. Get them while you can.

 

Alrighty guys, I'm going to need some MC40 help and love...

I've been in the market for an R53 to put a spare engine that I have kicking around into, and I've stumbled upon one that needs a significant amount of work, but it has

244,000 MILES - that's like 400,000 KMS

holey crap!

Now I've been looking for a restoration project - but this may be a bit much. It needs probably 2-4K of work (that I'll do myself along with the engine):

• Clutch
• Has AC issues
• PS pump (possibly get this via recall)
• struts & alignment
• has a significant dent in the boot
• other minor issues

I don't have the edition number at this point, and no proof of the plate yet. I'm up in Canada - so I'll have to import it as well. Were these only available in the USA? There's one for sale right now in Quebec for $10K CAD.


Let me know your thoughts if this is worth restoring or not.


Also, what's all of your takes on modifying an MC40?
If I restore it - would it be heresy to do something like this (a winter rally conversion?)
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ld-my-r53.html

 

Save the MC40, and bring it back to life.

1. Clutch - http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2004-Cooper-R53-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_W11B16A/Drivetrain/Clutch/ check you month / year. Valeo Dual mass to single mass is very poplular. ES2010305

2. Has AC issues - Check Pump ( mostly the clutch ) then cabi fiber and AC control, also make sure its charged. Have a AC shop check it.

3. PS pump (possibly get this via recall) - maybe you might have to bring it to a US dealership.

4. struts & alignment - Check 2004 suspesnion. Looks like not the sport suspesnion , check the part number on the struts. 11 digit. Also if it was upgraded to JCW suspension with the red springs. Some people did that.

5. has a significant dent in the boot - Some Dent guys can pull those out, if really big then body work.

6. other minor issues - let me know what you need/.


"

40th Anniversary MINI Cooper S Monte Carlo Rallye Commemorative Edition (MINI Cooper S MC40)
Year: 2004.

Production: 1,000.

The MINI Cooper S MC40 made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show on February 4, 2004. Production was limited to 1,000 individually numbered cars, all for the U.S.

Featured equipment: Chili Red with White Roof, MINI Cooper S Sport Package, R90 17-inch Anthracite Cross Spoke Wheels with All-Season Tires, Dynamic Stability Control, Driving Lamps, a 3-Spoke Leather Sport Steering Wheel, Front and Rear Fog Lights, Xenon Headlamps with Power Washers, Chrome Side-View Mirrors and Exterior Details, Commemorative “Rallye Monte Carlo” Body Decals, a GB Badge, Replica 33EJB Number Plate Decal, Magnetic #37 Door Panels, a Carbon Fiber Dash Board, Matte Chrome Shift **** with MC40 Pattern, Auxiliary Gauges, an On-Board Computer, Special Red and Black Leather Rallye Seats, and an Individually Numbered Commemorative Plaque with Paddy Hopkirk’s Signature.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: $27,449.


"


Think they were all in the US. Must have been imported.

Canada did have there own special editions: Launch Edition MINI Cooper, Classic Edition, Soho Edition, Rallye Edition, JCW Competition Edition .

Thanks

 

Thanks ECS, you're always on the ball.

While we're throwing part numbers out there, how about the MC40's extra fog lights (missing on this one currently)

I've heard back from the seller, they can't find the number plate.
I'm quite capable of fabricating reproduction plates, but has anyone figured out a way to check/verify the actual number to use on the plate? From what I've read in the last hour or so, I may be out of luck with that one.

 

Thanks.

Awesome.

MINI NLA the old kit. But we found the parts and made a new one. Everything except those install instructions, linked below. . Do you need the whole kit are just the lamps are missing ?

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63120144132/




Here is the install PDF CLICK HERE

63170412647 H3 blue bulb: if needed for blue bulbs. These were rare but MINI wanted them to match the xenons.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63170412647/

61120412968 if needed for center armrest switch conversion. To move the switch from under the panel to the center console blank. Also Rare.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/61120412968/




MC40 parts: Get them while they are still around. most have gone NLA.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...rs-club-7.html





And some more :

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...questions.html





"I've heard back from the seller, they can't find the number plate.
I'm quite capable of fabricating reproduction plates, but has anyone figured out a way to check/verify the actual number to use on the plate? From what I've read in the last hour or so, I may be out of luck with that one. "


Its hard to find, Call MINIUSA ( worth a shot ), or check the glove box w/ papers, under the seat, in the boot tool kit. Those are places to check it was in the center console, go back a couple pages to see pics of location were it should be. .


Thanks

 

well this may end quickly...

To import the car, the driving lights may need to be retrofitted (getting a price right now but it's not looking good) and a $500 recall clearance letter from Mini Canada will be needed.

I'll post what they say, but I'm pretty sure this is dead in the water already.

 

You do not have to get lights retrofitted. It is a software update. I did it on mine in 2006. It is programmable.

 

Car was a US Edition. Only sold in the US. First one went to do the UK though. I asked Paddy Hopkirk if he has it but he said no. He had io idea there was even one in the UK. I imported mine into Canadoa in 2006. It has 15,000 miles on it. I drive it in the summer. Barely. It had 13,000 miles on it in 2006. So I have put 2,000 miles on it in 8 years. Love the car. Put the JCW kit on it from the dealer in late 2006. Worth it.

 

Here you go

 

Thanks so much. I'll keep investigating.

Let's for a moment assume that I proceed with purchasing it. My question is:

At 400,000kms - is it worth restoring an MC40 (without the number plate)?

 

I saw one on eBay about two or three weeks ago.

Just an option... I just checked it wasn't there now.

 

Good luck on whatever you decide, they are hard to find, some pop up time to time.

Rorie - Very nice MC40. Glad you still have it in Canada, that's rare.

 

Personally, if it is because you really like the look then yes. But as an "investment", no.

 

Thanks. I saw one on EBAY in Quebec which surprised me, but then I realized they brought it up here but not registered it yet. It needs to be changed over to Canadian standards which include daytime running lights, etc.

Yeah, I bought it to boot the kids around and as a toy. But then I have moved a few times, spent a lot of time renovating a house, and so I have not had much time to drive and enjoy. I only drive in the summer. Not the winter.

Thanks

Rorie

 

Well it looks like I'll be picking up another MC40 tomorrow, as far as I can tell it is missing the MC40 plaque, but I won't know for sure until I get into it and check all the nooks and crannies looking for it. The car has a few miles, 224K or so but what the hell right?

It will no doubt be a challenge to bring it up to snuff, like banging out the dent in the hatch under the Cooper S logos.

I'll post photos as the project comes along...

 

Well done.
That was the one I was looking at (and decided to pass on for importing costs)

Make sure to get that driver side front tire patched it was flat in the photos.
I'd also probably replace the shifter and add the fog lights.

Good luck restoring it! Happy Motoring.

 

2004 R53 MINI Cooper S MC40 #24


Found the Plaque... hidden away with the vehicle Documents, they put newerish tires on it, but I don't think they worried about the TPMS, that light never went off during the drive back, however just about every other light came on and off, looks like I have my work cut out for me, OK and the poor guy at the local shop I turn to for things I don't want to do... like replacing the clutch.


Engine runs strong with no noise, car body in great shape with the exception on one dent I think that can be popped out.


The decals are all sun faded, not to fret, I'll order another set, I'll replace the worn shifter **** and the steering wheel eventfully. I'll order the Driving Lights and it needs a replacement Fog Light. A few standard leaks to sort out, but looking forward to hitting the twistiness with it and it's younger brother.


But for now, it is sitting at the shop for a full inspection and cleanup.


Time to order some parts...

 

"Found the Plaque... hidden away with the vehicle Documents, "

Now that's a find!

You have the other parts linked above.


TPMS - reads off the wheel speed sensor, not the inboard( wheel mounted ) sensor like the 2009+ MINIs. Just reset the button in the console and check the time pressure. Then GTG.

 

Yes, I have made my order from several items from above...I need to get the Driving Lights, looks like everything is there but the light assemblies. I'll see if the replacement parts are cheaper than the kit.

 

Awesome. Thanks.


Here are the lights. 63120137303

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63120137303/


Don't forget the covers.

Cover Cap Black - Priced Each 63120144065

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63120144065/





And here is the link for other items such as Lamin X , bulbs, hardware...etc.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2004-Cooper-R53-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_W11B16A/Lighting/Rally_Lights/

Thanks

 

In my best Montgomery Burns voice... "Excellent!"

Ordered...

Motor on!

 

lol.

Thanks , post up pics before and after in this thread.