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Something not right with my mini
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So as I was just looking above the pillar on my Mini Cooper I noticed there is a slight gap in the roof mouldings and whilst looking online I have seen that above the pillar there should be a roof moulding on its own which connects to the other roof mouldings but on my mini there is no single roof moulding above the pillar on the drivers side, the longer right side roof moulding seems to stretch over the drivers side pillar.

Here are some images of my car and what it looks like

Here is the roof moulding above the drivers side pillar as you can see there is a slight gap and there Is no single roof moulding above the pillar

https://imgur.com/4esHzf4


Here is the roof moulding above the passenger side and as you can see there is a single short roof moulding above the pillar unlike on the drivers side

https://imgur.com/VWoxi6E

Could anyone advise me on how I can correct the roof moulding above the drivers side pillar?

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maybe the windshield was replaced at some point and the shop didnt care too much to make them similar.
 
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do You think I could repair this to look same as it originally did and do you think this would cost me much and would it be easy to fix on my own? Thanks for your reply!
 
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Check if it was moved (not centered) before you buy another one. If it were indeed cut too short, here is the part number : http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...&q=51317155304
some buying suggestions https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...l/51317155304/
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...-7-155-304-M26

there are others but you get the idea
 
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Check if it was moved (not centered) before you buy another one. If it were indeed cut too short, here is the part number : http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...&q=51317155304
some buying suggestions https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...l/51317155304/
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...-7-155-304-M26

there are others but you get the idea
thanks every so much for this, it’s definetly not moved already checked, will I be able to replace the moulding on my own or would it be too difficult? Also you see the very small moulding which goes over the pillar which is missing from the drivers side would this be included?
 
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Sorry for all the questions this is my first car!
 
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looking at the diagram in realoem, that piece is part of the side trim.

as for the roof molding, i think you can use a mallet to tap it in
 
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Originally Posted by MiniToBe
looking at the diagram in realoem, that piece is part of the side trim.

as for the roof molding, i think you can use a mallet to tap it in
Rubber mallet!
 
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Originally Posted by MiniToBe
looking at the diagram in realoem, that piece is part of the side trim.

as for the roof molding, i think you can use a mallet to tap it in
oh excellent I shall order this part and for it myself ASAP, thanks ever so much for your help
 
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any time my friend
sorry another question, im going to order the side trim as well as the windscreen top trim, do you think this should include the small part of the roof moulding which is above the pillar? Thanks
 
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I am not sure...I can check on my car tomorrow for you
 
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I am not sure...I can check on my car tomorrow for you
that would be fantastic, thanks man!
 
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Hey,

to replace the roof moulding will I need to remove the windscreen or can I just pull the current roof moulding out and pop this one in without having to remove anything?
 
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Looking at mine, it seems the side molding lines up with the pillar trim and the windshield molding goes underneath it about 1/2". I think your side molding is good. it is just the windshield molding you need to order.

as you said, just pull on it gently and slide it from the side. I personally never done it, so just take your time with it.
 
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Originally Posted by MiniToBe
Looking at mine, it seems the side molding lines up with the pillar trim and the windshield molding goes underneath it about 1/2". I think your side molding is good. it is just the windshield molding you need to order.

as you said, just pull on it gently and slide it from the side. I personally never done it, so just take your time with it.
hi, thanks! Appreciate your help, I should receive the moulding on Friday bought them from eBay and got them pretty cheap, will let you know how I get on fitting them
 
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