cabrio rear weather strip ---options
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I am ticked off that I did not buy them months ago. I just needed to spend my modding money on different items fixing leaks, radiator fans and struts.
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I am going to look into this myself.
Remove one side of the trim and try to replace the perished rubber with a new rubber strip. I have not tried it yet because the weather still stinks here.
It may be possible to separate the existing rubber from the trim and sandwich a new piece in there.
Once the trim is removed, the options for doing it can be reviewed.
When I get around to it when the weather warms, I will post my results.
Maybe you can sit tight for a bit.
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You could do one at a time. Remember there is hardware and if the screws are bad you can get them here : 54347162754 they also come with full kit w/ hardware.
The trim is for the R52 MINI Convertible ( 2005 -2008 ) only:
Easy to unscrew and install.
We have them in kits with and without the hardware ( screws and such ). The screws can really take a beating from salt and weather and then become hard to put back in and tighten. Would be good to check the condition of yours.
Convertible Top Rear Trunk Molding Kit 51137123438KT
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51137123438KT/
With install hardware:
Without install hardware:
Replacement DIY here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ng-away-2.html
The trim is for the R52 MINI Convertible ( 2005 -2008 ) only:
Easy to unscrew and install.
We have them in kits with and without the hardware ( screws and such ). The screws can really take a beating from salt and weather and then become hard to put back in and tighten. Would be good to check the condition of yours.
Convertible Top Rear Trunk Molding Kit 51137123438KT
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51137123438KT/
With install hardware:
Without install hardware:
Replacement DIY here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ng-away-2.html
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I just replaced mine from a Mini salvage garage, I bought both sides for a total of $60. I picked up a set that was in great condition ...except for the screw hole that was damaged trying to remove it. It didn't dawn on us until a little later that we could release the back of the top and then do a simple removal.
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I just replaced mine from a Mini salvage garage, I bought both sides for a total of $60. I picked up a set that was in great condition ...except for the screw hole that was damaged trying to remove it. It didn't dawn on us until a little later that we could release the back of the top and then do a simple removal.
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Yea, they don't last on the original, I have mine cracked and it needs replaced also. But I have 261K. I have noticed MINIs down south have this happen more. I have treated mine in the past with gummi fledge and chemical guys VRP to make it last longer.
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Just bought a 2005 R52 last Monday. After reading this thread I went and looked at my weatherstripping. Sure enough there were several cracks. I went to my local hardware store and bought a spray can of Flex Seal (black). I sprayed a piece of clean heavy stock paper with a little puddle of Flex Seal and using a very small paint brush (size 00) I painted over the cracks to seal them. This should do the trick until I save up enough to replace the trim parts themselves. I was careful not to get any Flex Seal on the chrome trim or the top fabric. HTH.
Glenn
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Yep,
The R52 ones are linked above on post #8 w/ pics and everything. Those ( ES2730704 ) are in post #19 are for the R57.
The R52 ones are linked above on post #8 w/ pics and everything. Those ( ES2730704 ) are in post #19 are for the R57.
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Yea, the R57 ones are less. And not an exact fit for the r52.
You will need these for the Fix:
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/51137123438/
Seal kit, works but will not look like the OEM, its the closest design and will come closer then those amazon kits.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assemble...37123437kt1kt/
You will need these for the Fix:
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/51137123438/
Seal kit, works but will not look like the OEM, its the closest design and will come closer then those amazon kits.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assemble...37123437kt1kt/
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Last edited by ECSTuning; 02-01-2024 at 11:13 AM.
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Just bought my second Mini, this time a 2007 JCW R52, 46,000 miles so yes there are some maintenance issues I am going to address. One of them the rotting rear vinyl at the back of the top will be addressed but I am not going to spend just shy of $400 for new trim pieces. Why you might ask, because IMO the 5/8" wide vinyl that is laminated to the trim piece does nothing other than keep UV rays off the stitches that are below the trim.
I am a retired construction manager with 40 years of experience with millions of square feet of commercial construction. Also have a LEED AP. I know a little about keeping water vapor, water and air outside. The R52 top has what I call a rain bar around the portion of the top where it connects to the car. There is also a rubber gutter along the back where the top hits the trunk and a formed curved metal gutter along the two sides. The top is made so that water sheds off the roof and anything that does not run off on the metal sides, weeps down into the gutters. The gutters are sloped and either discharge out through the the trunk or to the front just behind the doors. Lift up the top at the trunk and you can see what I described.
I trimmed off the rotted vinyl and applied a small bead of black silicone to cover up the stitches. I will take some pictures and get them posted.
If I was going to do concours, I would spend the money for the trim, but as the majority of people will have no idea that I trimmed the bad vinyl off, I will use the money to fix some other engine related issues. I am also of the opinion that this is why Mini decided not to replace the trim outside of warranty, see earlier posts, as the particular vinyl is purely of an aesthetic nature.
I am a retired construction manager with 40 years of experience with millions of square feet of commercial construction. Also have a LEED AP. I know a little about keeping water vapor, water and air outside. The R52 top has what I call a rain bar around the portion of the top where it connects to the car. There is also a rubber gutter along the back where the top hits the trunk and a formed curved metal gutter along the two sides. The top is made so that water sheds off the roof and anything that does not run off on the metal sides, weeps down into the gutters. The gutters are sloped and either discharge out through the the trunk or to the front just behind the doors. Lift up the top at the trunk and you can see what I described.
I trimmed off the rotted vinyl and applied a small bead of black silicone to cover up the stitches. I will take some pictures and get them posted.
If I was going to do concours, I would spend the money for the trim, but as the majority of people will have no idea that I trimmed the bad vinyl off, I will use the money to fix some other engine related issues. I am also of the opinion that this is why Mini decided not to replace the trim outside of warranty, see earlier posts, as the particular vinyl is purely of an aesthetic nature.