Interior/Exterior '13 dash in a '12
#101
06-12-2013, 11:48 AM
I'm baffled by the confusion over the trim options for the speedo and vents. They are either plain black plastic (unless they are pre-13 in which case they are a grey silver finish) with no metallic-like ring OR they are fitted with a chrome ring (chrome package). Shiny "piano black" is an option for the dash (and doors) only which includes the pieces on either side of the center stack (ac controls etc.).
#102
06-12-2013, 11:54 AM
I'm not sure what the confusion is....it's either the ugly grey pre 2013 models or change out the 2011 interior to 2013 look, choices are chrome trim or piano black (gloss) in the inner ring....at least those were my options.... I've could of gone with either...it was the ugly gray that gave me issues....Much better look and matches the rest of the dash...
#104
06-12-2013, 12:34 PM
Absolutely... NCM. Installed when they changed out the clutch a few weeks ago.
It's back there for a few other issues....and seems as my aftermarket VIP Heat Shield interfered with some grounding wire...? Still trying to digest that......
Brandon has been more than fair and honest over the years....so I'll chalk that one up to something learned....
It's back there for a few other issues....and seems as my aftermarket VIP Heat Shield interfered with some grounding wire...? Still trying to digest that......
Brandon has been more than fair and honest over the years....so I'll chalk that one up to something learned....
#105
06-12-2013, 12:47 PM
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I'm baffled by the confusion over the trim options for the speedo and vents. They are either plain black plastic (unless they are pre-13 in which case they are a grey silver finish) with no metallic-like ring OR they are fitted with a chrome ring (chrome package). Shiny "piano black" is an option for the dash (and doors) only which includes the pieces on either side of the center stack (ac controls etc.).
#114
06-15-2013, 12:00 PM
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#115
06-22-2013, 10:24 AM
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06-22-2013, 12:31 PM
#117
06-24-2013, 12:20 PM
Conversion was not bad to do at all. The only issue I see it the top of "mickey" is not flush with the top of the dash. The "mickey" is about 1/16" - 1/8" higher. I can't see it from the drivers seat but you can feel it.
I never noticed it with the original mickey in place so maybe it is a non-issue.
Anyone have the '13 chrome shift ring? I have the '13 shift ring in matte black (no chrome)
I never noticed it with the original mickey in place so maybe it is a non-issue.
Anyone have the '13 chrome shift ring? I have the '13 shift ring in matte black (no chrome)
#120
06-27-2013, 08:53 AM
I'm waiting for my pieces to come in. I guess not many people like the chrome line interior. I for one think the chrome line interior looms better than the gloss black.
Kerrys914 - about the chrome shift ring, to my knowledge, MINI doesn't make one. I've looked and researched everywhere but they only make a matte black or anthracite. But when you go on the MINI cinfigurator and order the chrome line interior, for the JCW it shows matte black with a chrome ring insert but for a countryman s it shows anthracite with a chrome ring. Also I think they will be the rest of the interior trim to anthracite if you order chrome line for 2014 because I beilieve I saw that on the cinfigurator too. :/
Kerrys914 - about the chrome shift ring, to my knowledge, MINI doesn't make one. I've looked and researched everywhere but they only make a matte black or anthracite. But when you go on the MINI cinfigurator and order the chrome line interior, for the JCW it shows matte black with a chrome ring insert but for a countryman s it shows anthracite with a chrome ring. Also I think they will be the rest of the interior trim to anthracite if you order chrome line for 2014 because I beilieve I saw that on the cinfigurator too. :/
#121
06-27-2013, 08:57 AM
I'm waiting for my pieces to come in. I guess not many people like the chrome line interior. I for one think the chrome line interior looms better than the gloss black.
Kerrys914 - about the chrome shift ring, to my knowledge, MINI doesn't make one. I've looked and researched everywhere but they only make a matte black or anthracite. But when you go on the MINI cinfigurator and order the chrome line interior, for the JCW it shows matte black with a chrome ring insert but for a countryman s it shows anthracite with a chrome ring. Also I think they will be the rest of the interior trim to anthracite if you order chrome line for 2014 because I beilieve I saw that on the cinfigurator too. :/
Kerrys914 - about the chrome shift ring, to my knowledge, MINI doesn't make one. I've looked and researched everywhere but they only make a matte black or anthracite. But when you go on the MINI cinfigurator and order the chrome line interior, for the JCW it shows matte black with a chrome ring insert but for a countryman s it shows anthracite with a chrome ring. Also I think they will be the rest of the interior trim to anthracite if you order chrome line for 2014 because I beilieve I saw that on the cinfigurator too. :/
Me Too.My trim for the shifter is ordered and parts is saying a few weeks, with the chrome line !
#122
06-27-2013, 09:01 AM
Hmm...ok well keep me posted when you get it. Do you have the part number for the shifter ring? If it is indeed a matte black with chrome, I will be making a trip back to the dealer to do an exchange.
