I figured now might be a good time to start a thread for European parts we want to obtain in the US and whether any US vendor is offering them (hint hint).

So I'll start:
Euro fender arches. Has anyone found them? Gotta have them.

 

I'm intrigued, can you post pictures, or a link to what they look like?

 

they are the same arches, just sans lights/reflectors. They look much cleaner without the red and orange reflectors/lights. This goes for all years if you ask me, not just the F series..

 

The wing lights and reflectors are DOT mandates, You would have to check you local laws to determine if eliminating them are allowed.

Like modifying your Emission Control System.

 

I'm aware of the laws regarding them and not really concerned. Just looking for a place to buy them


For a visual:
Euro arches - clean


US arches - blegh

 

Have you asked a dealer whether they can be ordered?

I have a Euro Knee Bolster (with a cubby hole) in my 2002 MCS ...



I bought it from someone who got two of them from a dealer before they closed the "loophole" in the ordering system.

 

Yeah, they said they can't :( The parts department isn't always that bright though, so maybe someone else will have luck.

It would be awesome if ECS offered them.

I'm trying to think of what other Euro parts would be worth getting for the F56 but coming up blank right now. There aren't that many differences this go around.

 

I'm going to put some dark lamin-x tint film on mine, won't be perfect but I think it will help

 

I loved the Euro Parcel shelf they used to make, but A) I think they've been discontinued, and B) not sure that it works on the F56 now that they have light switches down there.

I do like the looks of those Euro arches.

 

Only fit the 1st Gen MINI.

 

MINI dealers here can only order what is in the MINIUSA parts catalog. Euro fender arches would not be in their catalog.

Independent vendors like ECS can import parts from other sources besides MINIUSA, and they can offer them based on availability. You can also order parts directly from an overseas vendor such as http://minigenuineparts.co.uk/. Look for part numbers at RealOEM.com.

Another part that comes to mind is tailights with amber turn signals.

 

Makes sense, I remember when I sourced them for my R56 it took forever to find a company and I had to order them from the UK somewhere I think.

That site doesn't have them up yet, but they could probably still order them.

 

I just ran the numbers. A Mini dealership would not be able to get them. This typically happens with parts that are not DOT certified.

 

We have those right here but they are for Gen 1 MINI ( R50 R52 R53 ) . Its called the Euro Cubby and we are only ones I know of that have it here in the states.


http://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_Cooper_S_Convertible_JCW_John_Cooper_Works_R5 0_R52_R53_GEN1_Euro_Cubby_Tray_2002_2003_2004_2005 _2006_2007_2008/




The Euro Parcel shelf for the Gen 1 MINIs on the driver side is now NLA and the passenger side one has been on long time Back order.



No cool storage unit like that for the F56 .

The F56 blank wheel arches are possible, give me some time and we should have them up to order soon.

 

yellow rear turn indicators... just saw a German-spec F56S that inspired taillight envy...

 

The price has gone up since I bought mine ... for $60 shipped

 

You guys rock

 

Thanks .

 

I will personally be dipping over the flare indicators. You still get a slight light through the dip and is easily reversible if law enforcement were to hassle.

 

The best arch treatment I have ever seen is to sand them and paint them body color. It looks great on colored cars. Dark grey/black not so much.

 

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http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2014-Cooper-F56-S-3_Door-B48A20A/Exterior/Body/Fender/Wheel_Arch/

Looks like theses. Euro wheel arches.



#4 and #5 for both sides.


Thanks

 

That was fast! I've got to hold off till I get the coilovers on (so I can test wheel rubbing with the crappy fenders first) but I'll definitely be ordering them as soon as I can. Thanks!

 

Thanks , well you have the part #'s now. Will take some time to get in from overseas.

 

Definitely watching this thread. I'm so glad ECS carries MINI parts. You guys have never let me down with my Audis.

 

Thanks I appreciate it.