Help please - front grill
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I just happen to have the grill in front of me. (Grill yes, MINI no, I hope to be getting my MINI from the dealer in a day or so.)
I ordered the grill (not the trim) from outmotoring. The sticker on the plastic wrapping says BMW Group and the following number: 51 11 0 404 122. I hope that helps.
I ordered the grill (not the trim) from outmotoring. The sticker on the plastic wrapping says BMW Group and the following number: 51 11 0 404 122. I hope that helps.
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From: Chesapeake, VA
I ordered a JCW Grille Kit from a vendor on here - it said it was an 07 but it didn't say anything about being for an S or a non-S. I went to install it and it just doesn't fit properly at all. I'm assuming that I have an S version? How the heck could I even tell???
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From: Chesapeake, VA
Compound?
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From: Buffalo, NY
There definitely is a difference between the non-S and S grilles. You will know if you have received the correct grille because they have slightly different shapes to them and are not interchangeable. Be careful when ordering because there are many more parts out there for the S and most vendors would just assume its an S. I received the wrong grille to begin with and even specified that it was just a Cooper. Be patient, take it easy and slow when installing parts. If your not comfortable installing them have someone who knows what their doing install them. As for a chrome grill available in the S, I haven't seen them. The reason is because the chrome grille is more restrictive in terms of air flow through the grille and the S needs that air flow to help cool the turbocharger.
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I purchased my grill from outmotoring and installed it today. About 20 minutes and it fits like a glove. It probably would have been half the time if I was more mechanically inclined. As I am not, redbaron's advice on taking your time makes a lot of sense. Hopefully I will take pics to post soon.
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From: Ohio
Black vs. Chrome Grill - MC vs. MCS
I have a MC on its way to me (ship should be in Charleston this coming Wednesday). I plan to replace the chrome grill with the black JCW grill. I talked with someone at Outmotoring about it. I was told that the grills on the MC and MCS are completely different - and not interchangeable. Just make sure you get the JCW grill for your model car - MC or MCS. And as has been stated already, there is no chrome grill for the MCS (doesn't let in enough air).
Thanks to those who've posted pics of an MC with the black grill. Looks terrific, and will be the first mod I do when my car arrives. Fortunately, Outmotoring is just a short 80 mile drive away from me.
Thanks to those who've posted pics of an MC with the black grill. Looks terrific, and will be the first mod I do when my car arrives. Fortunately, Outmotoring is just a short 80 mile drive away from me.
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...a/500/mod4.JPG
Finished!
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...a/500/mod2.JPG
With the blackjack.
Finished!
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...a/500/mod2.JPG
With the blackjack.
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From: Chesapeake, VA
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...a/500/mod4.JPG
Finished!
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...a/500/mod2.JPG
With the blackjack.
Finished!
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...a/500/mod2.JPG
With the blackjack.
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From: Ohio
Last weekend I switched out the MC chrome grill for the black JCW grill. Pics are in my gallery - October 2008 Mods album. I got the JCW grill from Outmotoring (actually visited them and picked it up in person). Super nice people and a great place to get your MINI stuff (end of advertisement).
Anyway, I think it took about 10 minutes to switch the grills. It is super easy just following the instructions at the beginning of this thread. And, if I want to go back to chrome, I expect it will be a 10 minute job to switch them back.
Note that my signature picture has not been updated with the "new look."
Anyway, I think it took about 10 minutes to switch the grills. It is super easy just following the instructions at the beginning of this thread. And, if I want to go back to chrome, I expect it will be a 10 minute job to switch them back.
Note that my signature picture has not been updated with the "new look."
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From: Madrid (Spain)
Well, another one who ordered a MC grill and black trims for Cooper in Outmotoring.com but when I tried to get them fit, it just didn't fit. The lower black trim seems to be larger than the space to fit and also the grill doesn't fit at all (only 2 of the 4 screws can be done because the other 2 don't coincide and also, the left side of the grill bumps into a part of the intercooler or radiator, I don't know). So, I asked them to change it for me because it's not my fault because order was just right and I know (almost 100 %) it's MCS parts and not MC parts.
I want to know what happened with anyone that have the same problem with Outmotoring.com
Thanks!
I want to know what happened with anyone that have the same problem with Outmotoring.com
Thanks!
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I got one JCW grille too and I'm facing that problem "First only two of the four tabbed pins for the grille fit directly where the existing pins were." as well...
Does it mean that the one I got is for MCS??
Does it mean that the one I got is for MCS??
I'm bummed. I ordered the JCW black out grille and trim moldings, tried installing it today but had a few problems. I checked the invoice and according to the invoice it is the non-S 07' (which I need) but the grille just does not fit right The molding pieces seem to be fine. First only two of the four tabbed pins for the grille fit directly where the existing pins were. Second the grille seems to sit too far back into the opening not aligning with the top trim piece. Third if I were to reuse the existing bottom chrome molding piece it does not sit right on the grille and you can see part of the exposed non-chrome plastic piece. Do you think they shipped the wrong one but had it correct on the invoice? Any one else have this problem? Another thing is that the hexagon pattern does not match the other hexagon pattern just below the bumper. Did anyone else notice that?
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From: Buffalo, NY
I can't say with 100% you received the wrong grille but it sure sounds like it. Call the place where you bought it from and they should arrange for the shipper to come directly to your house to pick it up and have it returned. If the tabs do not line up then it is not the correct one. I think by default they send an 'S' grille, I even told them when I ordered it was not an 'S'.
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