Interior/Exterior Interior and exterior modifications for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.

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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 07:20 AM
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Wheel Arch Clips

The family an I went to go for a little drive last evening and I noticed my front upper wheel arch trim piece was hanging off the body. I pulled it off so I wouldn't lose it. It appears that all four clips were broken and the only thing holding it on was the scre and the plastic nut on the front. I found these here:

http://new.minimania.com/part/NMX860...MINI-COOPER--S

Is this what I need? Has anybody used anything else? $3 a clip seems a little pricey to me. Are these "universal" clips that I could get at an auto parts store?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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I found a local place that sells them at $.88 a piece. Should be getting them in a day or so.

Swedish Motors in Marietta, PA had them in stock. I've dealt with them a few times now and their service and pricing is outstanding.

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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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most auto parts stores now carry an assortment of plastic clips and plugs that will work.
I went to AutoZone and found something for GM cars that worked for me.
 
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