ughhh.. this is my 3rd mini.. and my 2nd aero kit to install.. this is the worst product to install! lol why can't someone just make a grill that fits in the OEM slots!? shesh.. my poor dremel machine worked a lot of overtime for this install again!

 

It looks good, s it was worth all your time and effort

 

You made it work!

 

Poor MINI needs a washin! You probably know already, but there's a gap on the driver's side bumper/bonnet.

 

That gap is from the hood latch. You gotta really shut it hard. I had the same problem with mine before I went carbon fiber (now it just doesnt open all together lol)

 

The latches are adjustable--so you should be able to adjust that out. It doesn't look too good, so I think it's an absolute requirement. A CF hood is not the solution, btw.

 

Believe me I know.

For some reason you spend $700 on a hood and it doesnt even fit close to remotely right.

I cant open my hood anymore cause Im afraid I wont be able to get it closed again lol. I didnt know the latches were adjustable tho (dunno how I missed that and I dunno why nobody I know locally didnt tell me cause they all know the problems I have with my hood)