Sorry, i posted this on the 2nd gen forum but had no responses. just want to know if anyone has replaced their hood scoop with something different. i've seen the CF ones but want something different. i've seen pics of the M7 Extreme hood scoop and think they look pretty nice. i am not looking to improve performance. just want the look!
thanks

 

M7's extreme scoop I love how it looks on my MINI...

 

could you post pics (front/and several side views). is yours a r53 or r56? what other hood scoops are available?
thanks

 

Unfortunately, most of the aftermarket scoops are designed for and claim a performance improvement.

Since the R56 scoop is non-functional, I doubt those aftermarket companies would be looking to do an appearance-only replacement scoop.

 

Yeah, the R53 hood scoop has a function so you'd see a lot of designs avaliable for it, but the R56 hood scoop does not have a function like the R53 has. I think I have seen Carbon Fiber JCW Scoops for the R56, look around.

 

Another thing.... the scoops for the R53 usually stick up/out further to grab more air for the intercooler. If you're not trying to direct more air someplace, then anything that sticks up from the flow of the hood line is just more aerodynamic drag.

There is a slot in the sheet metal right behind the scoop on the R56, so the speculation is that the JCW package(s) may incorporate that opening - combined with opening up the scoop - to create a ram-air system for the intake. If that happens (or maybe before) then you may start seeing some aftermarket scoops that garb more air (and are more aggresive looking).

As mentioned, the JCW carbon fiber scoop is a nice piece, but of course it's just the different material, not a different design.

 

thanks for input. will just wait.

again i am not looking for increase in performance. just want the more aggressive look and i can live with the decrease in aerodynamics.

 

I have chili red hood scoop if any one is interested. I just changed to CF hood scoop.

 

Hey this forum was a close find to what I was wondering: I want a black bonnet scoop to put on my CR/B w/ Black Sport stripes. Havent placed a WTB yet but will soon if I cant get any info on painting one. Does anyone have any info on how to paint these? Outmotoring has stock R56 primed scoops for sale ready to paint. I have never done anything like that before so I am clueless on how to chose the correct paint, method, etc. I dont know any paint shop people and would probably be a home job. That is, if I cant find a black one to buy. Any help appreciated. Thanks, DM

 

Hey guys, I'm looking at changing our Sparkling Silver Hood Scoop to Black to match the roof colour. Any Ideas!

 

MCST
I am in the same boat so let me know if you find any info. I am concerned about getting someone's Astro Black one and not having it be close enough to the stock black sport stripes and the roof. Only other thing I can think of is buying a primed one from Outmotoring.com and painting it as I state above.
Keep me posted. Thanks.

 

We stock both the M7-Ram and Extreme hood scoops if anyone is interested.

Brad
Custom Mini Shop

 

Will do Aonach

 

Anyone have any tips on trying to paint one at home?

 

I got an extra one for you to paint.

 

abbydog3 -- trying to get info on that myself

Drsms22 -- what model year is it? by the looks of your MNIs 2006?

I need an '07.
Thx.

 

I got mine on ebay. Its painted silver, but want to change the color to white

 

For anyone wanting to paint a scoop black or white, it should be pretty easy since you're not going to be concerned with color matching. You can just do it with a good quality spray can. Go to an automotive paint store (NOT someplace like Pep Boys - an actual auto paint supplier), and have them set you up with some good quality paint in a spray can, preferably an epoxy type paint if they can do it (may not be able to). While you're there, get a 3M scuff pad, some 800 grip wet/dry sandpaper, a tack rag (it's a cheesecloth coated with varnish. They'll know at the store) and a can of wax and grease remover. Ask someone at the store and tell them what you're painting. They'll be able to help you out.

If you have a primed or already painted scoop, all you have to do is:

1. Clean the part with wax and grease remover, following the directions (wipe on and then wipe off while it's still wet - don't let it dry on the part)

2. Wet sand the surface you're going to paint, being careful not to sand through edges and corners. For a part like this, wet sand the larger, flat-ish areas. When sanding, you want to sand until there are no shiny spots left in the sanded area. And wet means WET. Use plenty of water. You don't want to create "paste".

3. Dry off the part, then go over it with the scuff pad to rough up all of the places missed by the sanding - edges, corners and anything else you might have missed.

4. Wash/rinse thoroughly and dry.

5. Clean with the wax and grease remover again.

6. Go over the part with the tack rag. Use a light touch - you're not "rubbing", just dusting.

7. Paint! Use even, light coats, but don't spray it "dry". White takes more coats before it will look covered, but be patient. After a couple light coats, you can spray a little bit heavier coats to get a smoother finish. Black is easiest to spray, because you can easily see what's been sprayed and how the paint has been applied. 4-5 light coats should do the trick.


Spray in a WELL VENTILATED area, and wear AT LEAST a dust mask (if you have a respirator, that's best). And cover the part after each coat. Use something large enough that you're not accidentally going to hit the part. You want to keep dust out. Don't use a cardboard box that's been sitting in the garage.

OH!! And remember: PAINT OVERSPRAY GOES EVERYWHERE, EVEN WITH SMALL JOBS. PROTECT THE SURROUNDING AREAS ACCORDINGLY (and don't paint in your dining room, for instance)

When you're done painting, let it dry! Like for a day or so, at least.

 

Hey man, thanks for the info. That really helps. Doesnt seem too bad. I think the hardest part is going to be finding an auto paint supply shop that will sell me something like this. Most of them I know are the usual full paint shops. Maybe I'll snoop around. For the $65 primed scoop and the nominal materials you mention, it shouldnt be too much of an expensive endeavor.

Is finding a nice glossy black hard to do? I dont want it clashing with my sport stripes.

Thanks!

 

Black is black, and it's everywhere (I'm talking regular non-metallic black. Regardless of all of the different names and paint codes, solid black is solid black - the one true paint color standard). Even if you resort to Plasticote or Duplicolor touch-up sprays from a chain auto parts store (a lot of them are dropping touch-up paints, btw), there should be "Black" available. Those two brands, btw, are actually pretty good quality, so they'd be ok for your scoop. You should be able to get all of the other supplies at any place where you'd find those touch-up sprays, as well (except maybe a respirator).

Most of a good paint job is in the prep work. Do a careful, thorough and CLEAN job on the prep, and you're most of the way there. If after the paint dries you'd like it a little glossier, you can always polish it out and wax.

 

We have a scoop for the R-56 in the design phase now . All i can say about it is that it will be functional

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

any new news on this, maxmini, we are looking for a black scoop, not bothered if its functional or not we just want it to match our black roof

 

Give Peter a call at the shop I beleive he has two prototypes in his hands as we speak.

Randy
M7 Tuning