Changing my grill to black?
 

I'm thinkng of changing my upper and middle front grills to the JCW black version. I think it would look trick. Anyone done that mod? Any recommendations on where to purchase these? Thanks in advance for any replies :thumbsup:

i'm also interested in swapping the upper grill with the black. But does a GP have a middle grill?

On another note, for anyone that had swapped your grill, how hard is it?

Thanks!

poonsung

I would look into the M7 grills personally. When i do change them out, those would be the ones I go with. From what i remember, the JCW don't look all that different.

The GP has a different middle section than other bumpers so the middle grill (called the lower grill in the Aero Kit) will not fit the GP without modification.
I believe the GP lower grill (large grill in bumper) is the same shape as the Aero Kit grill.

Here is a link to the JCW grills:
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...rsion_kit.html

Here are a few places that sell the Aero Kit grills:
http://www.waymotorworks.com/aero-gr...0-r52-r53.html
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...rsion_kit.html
http://www.detroittuned.com/shop/?productID=198

Here is a couple links to M7 grills:
http://www.m7tuning.com/parts/produc...products_id=22
http://www.waymotorworks.com/m7-ultimate-grilles.html

It is a relatively simple mod. I recently added this to GP0411

JCW Grill, TOP: OEM Part# 51-13-0-140-259
Flange Nut (you will need 11 of them) OEM Part# 07-14-9-116-541

You need to apply pressure from behind the flange nuts as you remove them.

Before:

Attachment 162523

After:

Attachment 162524

Attachment 162525

Paint the outside of the aero grille same as the car and ding:nod:

you could just black out the slats and you'd have that same affect..

How about painting the brake ducts black like this one.. looks nice i think.
http://www.zercustoms.com/news/image...W-GP-R53-1.jpg

Thanks for all the info, suggestions and pictures. I ordered both the top and middle grill today. Didn't order the flash nuts so I will do so tomorrow. Thanks again!

Outmotoring.com

Got the upper grill done today. I used the MINI JCW grill direct from the dealer. Bought the middle one but it isn't the correct size :(

I think the slats look pretty cool black too. But the JCW grill looks best when the surround is painted body color.

Where do I get the Lower Grill delete?
 

I have the slatted grill, and I am looking for one of the 2 types of the grill deletes like you have in the pictures. I have a 2003 MCS.

Here is the Aero Grille - Top section


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51130140259/ES76994/

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/256185_x600.jpg



Top Aero grille hardware - flange nuts , you will need 11 of them.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/07149116541/

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/404268_x600.jpg


&

The bottom section Aero Grille * require a little modification to fit Cooper and Cooper S bumper.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51110140255/ES73435/

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/255779_x600.jpg


If you are talking about a slat delete I think you are referring to the JCW GP front bumper, which comes with the molded center slat around in it. Near where the license plate would be.

JCW GP Front Bumper Panel - Primed


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51117182621/ES74791/

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/388833_x600.jpg
http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/388840_x600.jpg

It in the picture above with the factory JCW GP " Thunder Blue metallic : even though it looks like dark silver-ish.

The Yellow modified MINI has that bumper also , just painted differently.

Thanks

I See what is going on now... Euro Plate makes it look like a full strip... I am going to try to make my own insert possibly... Now I have a new project.

Thank you ESCTuning for the clarification of what I was looking at.

You are welcome. :thumbsup:

Glad I could help.

edit.. parts for rest of bumper below.. here's an mu car w/it..
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/...a1dfc845_o.jpg

I found it :)
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2006-C.../Body/ES74792/

http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2006-C.../Body/ES74794/

http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2006-C.../Body/ES74795/

Looks like you got most of the parts. Here is the diagram fro the front JCW GP bumper. Helps illustrate the items.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/d/e/241.png

#2 Main lower grille.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51117182623/

#5 Inlet covers .


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51117182627/ Left


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51117182628/ Right

#3 Tow hook cover.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51117069328/

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/43247_x600.jpg

#4 JCW front badge.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51147175101/

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/404704_x600.jpg


http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/t/e/230.png

#2 lower spoiler - front lip


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51117182622/

Here is the additional parts you may need depending on fitment.

#4


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51117184655/ Left


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51117184656/ Right

#3, Lower pressure seal. Some people don't install this piece, but it you want all the gp bumper main parts.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51117184653/


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51117184654/


In addition there is hardware needed but this gives you all the main pieces.

Thanks