Official Chili Red Owners Club
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 21
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From: Oregon
I have had my CROC #674 for about a year and a half. LOVE IT! just put new wheels and tires on. Finally found ones I liked. Will post a picture soon. Mine is a 2012 MCS convertible Chili red of course. I am starting to dress it up a bit. New shoes and socks yesterday would like to put mirror covers on in the black and white. where is the less expensive place to buy those and I noticed in my search that there are two kinds. Do just the cheaper covers versus replacing the entire mirror which works best. Also the number associated with the name like 56 what would a 2012 be. sorry for such novice questions. I am on a huge learning curve on this new endevor. LOL
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
Hello Hello is anyone out there.
I have had my CROC #674 for about a year and a half. LOVE IT! just put new wheels and tires on. Finally found ones I liked. Will post a picture soon. Mine is a 2012 MCS convertible Chili red of course. I am starting to dress it up a bit. New shoes and socks yesterday would like to put mirror covers on in the black and white. where is the less expensive place to buy those and I noticed in my search that there are two kinds. Do just the cheaper covers versus replacing the entire mirror which works best. Also the number associated with the name like 56 what would a 2012 be. sorry for such novice questions. I am on a huge learning curve on this new endevor. LOL
Hello Hello is anyone out there.
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4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 416
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From: Big Rock, IL
Sorry you didn't get a response...this thread isn't really the one you wanted to use for asking specific questions.
But to respond to your questions, you can find several vendors in the NAM vendor threads that sell hundreds of lower-cost (than your dealer) aftermarket parts for your MINI, such as Outmotoring, and MINI Mania. I've used both and have had no problems with either.
Mirror caps are fine, and fit right over your existing mirrors and are held on firmly with sticky tape. They are a significantly lower cost alternative to replacing the entire mirror.
I'm not sure I understand your question regarding the number "56". If your MINI is a 2012 Convertible (I also had a 2010 Chili Red Convertible S), your model number is an R57 which covers all 2nd Generation Convertibles made after 2009. The R56 is a "regular" 2nd Generation MINI Cooper (hardtop), the R58 is a Coupe, R59 is a Roadster, etc.
You can usually search this forum for most any type of question you may have. Best wishes...happy motoring!
But to respond to your questions, you can find several vendors in the NAM vendor threads that sell hundreds of lower-cost (than your dealer) aftermarket parts for your MINI, such as Outmotoring, and MINI Mania. I've used both and have had no problems with either.
Mirror caps are fine, and fit right over your existing mirrors and are held on firmly with sticky tape. They are a significantly lower cost alternative to replacing the entire mirror.
I'm not sure I understand your question regarding the number "56". If your MINI is a 2012 Convertible (I also had a 2010 Chili Red Convertible S), your model number is an R57 which covers all 2nd Generation Convertibles made after 2009. The R56 is a "regular" 2nd Generation MINI Cooper (hardtop), the R58 is a Coupe, R59 is a Roadster, etc.
You can usually search this forum for most any type of question you may have. Best wishes...happy motoring!
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 519
Likes: 13
From: Charlottesville, VA
I noticed some Chili Red Mini's with White tops in this group, but what about white with Chili Red tops? Am I welcome to join this group? Or will I be shun to the rear of the pack with those with Chili red mirror covers (which I also have).
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,541
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From: World Championship 50 Fans
There are clubs for white minis and other colors too. There are also clubs for Countryman. Yeh, this is for chili red.
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 111
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Hiya guys, I was given CROC #622 but when I look at the list on the first page it's not showing anymore. Is there a different page with all the higher numbers?
What am I missing ... ?
What am I missing ... ?
Banned
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 548
Likes: 4
From: Midlothian, VA
Here's a link to the current list:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3724181
4th Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 385
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From: SE Wyoming
Probably not, sorry. Is your white the Pepper white? I love that color.
4th Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 385
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From: SE Wyoming
Sorry 1978 is taken by BluPrynt78, please see the complete list here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3724181
Let me know if you have another prefererance?
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3724181
Let me know if you have another prefererance?
4th Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 385
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From: SE Wyoming
*8008. Ostros
Welcome to the CROC. Sorry you had to wait so long on me to get your number.
Welcome to the CROC. Sorry you had to wait so long on me to get your number.