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Good mod IMHO
I did it too, but also had to buy the grille as well because I did not care for my non S's big chrome slatted one
I think MINI would find that they could make a ton more money if the offered black out kits during ordering....but then we would loose a huge amount of fun projects for the car
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11 MCS | EG/B | manu | carbon black interior | leatherette | MINI Connected with NAV
Good By: "Check" MC | PW/B | stick | cream line interior | piano black interior | checkered cloth sports seats | fog lights | anthricite headliner | JCW checkered floor matts | JCW Grill | Vinyls | Blackout chrome PW Peerage # 1988
I bought it from Minspeed (local to me) and paid $68 including tax.
Peter (a great,friendly and knowledgeable guy) at Minspeed said to remove the lower section first since it is attached to the grille then the upper piece which is attached with 4 phillips screws and clips.I removed the 4 upper push pins on the grille then popped both sections out and reinstalled the new trim pieces.Took me about 10 minutes to do.Tools needed: A phillips screw driver and needle nose pliers for the clips in the upper moulding.
Yes I was looking for a more aggressive look to the front end.
And thank you all for your replies.
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Jim R. Scappy 2~2009 PS/B MCSa|Leatherette|17" Alloy Wheels|Bi-Xenon Headlights|Premium Package-Auto A/C,Sunroof,Multi-Function Steering Wheel|Rear Foglights|Black Bonnet Stripes|Window and Sunroof Tint|Garmin nuvi 760 GPS|KUDA Mount|MINI Cooper Euro Center Armrest.Scrappy 1~2008 CR/CR MCSa-Gone.
Looks good. I hope someone warned you- "blackout" is an addiction. Next thing you know, you're pulling headlights out the oven...
Haha soooo true
(though I did go with the heat gun method, I would have used the oven if I had not heard of the heat gun way just days before the mod haha)
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11 MCS | EG/B | manu | carbon black interior | leatherette | MINI Connected with NAV
Good By: "Check" MC | PW/B | stick | cream line interior | piano black interior | checkered cloth sports seats | fog lights | anthricite headliner | JCW checkered floor matts | JCW Grill | Vinyls | Blackout chrome PW Peerage # 1988
Looks good. I hope someone warned you- "blackout" is an addiction. Next thing you know, you're pulling headlights out the oven...
So true....LOL
I've modded every single vehicle I have owned in the past and I am just getting started with my MCS.
This is the first car that I have even owned out of the 30+ where the company directly encourages you to personalize the vehicle.Very clever on their part.
And thank you all for the additional posts and comments.
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Jim R. Scappy 2~2009 PS/B MCSa|Leatherette|17" Alloy Wheels|Bi-Xenon Headlights|Premium Package-Auto A/C,Sunroof,Multi-Function Steering Wheel|Rear Foglights|Black Bonnet Stripes|Window and Sunroof Tint|Garmin nuvi 760 GPS|KUDA Mount|MINI Cooper Euro Center Armrest.Scrappy 1~2008 CR/CR MCSa-Gone.
I did the grill and headlight rings last weekend - got the tape for this week; blackout for door handles (including barn-door handles) & side vents coming, then it's on to the MINI emblems and the "Cooper" on the back. Also got the new "CLUBMAN" letters to paint but not sure where to put them now that my vanity plate's coming - it's "CLUBMAN" too I'm thinking about putting the CLUBMAN letters at the base of the club door.
__________________ PICKED UP MY CLUBBIE 3PM, 7 APR 08! ! ! ! HIS NAME IS CARMEN DRAGON ! ! CAN'T STOP GRINNING!!
Looks good. I hope someone warned you- "blackout" is an addiction. Next thing you know, you're pulling headlights out the oven...
Personally, I wish I'd never seen a car with blackout. Every time I detail mine (which is every weekend) I think about how good it will look with the chrome blacked out. I know that once I start, I'll be in deep trouble with the wife.
OK everyone. I'm in deep trouble!! I just submitted my order for the grill blackout from http://www.minspeed.net. If you don't hear from me again, you'll know what happened
OK everyone. I'm in deep trouble!! I just submitted my order for the grill blackout from http://www.minspeed.net. If you don't hear from me again, you'll know what happened
Haha goodluck...yes I go through the same thing with my gf
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11 MCS | EG/B | manu | carbon black interior | leatherette | MINI Connected with NAV
Good By: "Check" MC | PW/B | stick | cream line interior | piano black interior | checkered cloth sports seats | fog lights | anthricite headliner | JCW checkered floor matts | JCW Grill | Vinyls | Blackout chrome PW Peerage # 1988
OK everyone. I'm in deep trouble!! I just submitted my order for the grill blackout from http://www.minspeed.net. If you don't hear from me again, you'll know what happened
Just do it in the middle of the night and wake up the next morning and be like...wtf, who did this to my car, I LOVE it! Haha...Good luck, on the car and the wife
Just do it in the middle of the night and wake up the next morning and be like...wtf, who did this to my car, I LOVE it! Haha...Good luck, on the car and the wife
Maybe if I do it a little at a time, she won't even notice. Of course, she'll see the checking account diminish.
Have a great Motoring Day......... 
'03 MC - Chili Red/Black Sport, Premium, H/K, Anthracite Profile Leather, Chrome Bumper Trim - goodbye ole friend! '08 MCS CR/B Ordered 4/19/08 - Delivered 5/31/08. Sport suspension, Premium, Convenience, HiFi, CW, Nav, Limited Slip, DSC, Anthracite, Fluid Silver, Black/Grey Leatherette, SIRIUS Here comes Red the Third... '12 MC - CR/B Ordered 1/28/12. Nav, Sport, Tech, CW, Carbon Black Leatherette/Color line/Doors, Anthracite HL, Black 16"s, Xenon.
I'm thinking about putting the CLUBMAN letters at the base of the club door.
