Hi everyone,

I know this isn’t really a “modification” but more of an OEM retrofit. I wanted to share how simple it is and links for anyone looking to perform this retrofit

My MINI is a ‘21 F56 S 2DR

Parts:

The hardest part about this is locating “in-stock” MINI OEM brackets
- MINI parts department and others can order them but they ship from Germany and can take about a month

- MINI: 51497375203
- 2 are required

BMW uses the same bracket but there’s a small alignment tab on the rear of the bracket and they cost more money
- MINI has the tab horizontally
- BMW has the tab vertically

- BMW: 51497167548
- 2 are required

BMW/MINI uses the same part number for the hazard triangle: 71606770487

Some BMW/MINI parts department websites list the part as “no longer available to order”
- If you call sometimes they say “yes, it can be ordered”, “no, it cannot be ordered” or “it’s not compatible”

I ordered the BMW brackets from @ECS Tuning and the hazard triangle from Bimmerworld
- All items were in-stock and shipped out the next day

Install:

Since I went with the BMW brackets I used an X-Acto knife and cut the small alignment tab
- Removed the 2 T-25 torx screws from the trunk lining
- Mounted both brackets using the original screws and fastened the triangle down with the bracket clips

Pictures:





Links:

: https://www.bimmerworld.com/BMW-MINI-Warning-Triangle-with-Container-71606770487.html

: https://www.bimmerworld.com/Genuine-BMW-Bracket-For-Hazard-Warn-Tri-51497167548.html

: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...497375203~oem/

: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/warning-triangle-mounting-bracket-priced-each/51497167548/

: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/warning-triangle-with-container/71606770487~oee/

Quick and easy, not more than five minutes and I think it adds just a little more UK to the US MINI

Hope this helps any MINI owner looking to perform this retrofit

Rich

 

Nice! Thanks for the order, i had that on my old R56 MINI Cooper S.

 

That reminds me, I need to get the strap for my Clubman triangle on order...

 

Interesting, I wondered what that space was for.

 

If you REALLY want more UK to your MINI, get this too!!

82262288693

 

@TVPostSound, Now that I know about it I may have to

It would be another great safety item to have in the boot and it doesn’t cost a lot.

@ECSTuning has it in-stock and I have some AMEX points to spare…

Rich

 

I believe the vest is also a requirement in the EU along with the triangle.
Imagine getting out of your car on the autobahn, with cars flying by at over 240 kmh at night? While you are trying to change your flat tire?

 

But... it says "BMW" on it, not "MINI"?!

 

@TVPostSound the vest has been purchased
@njaremka it really should say MINI

Update: Here’s another picture of the hazard triangle



If anyone was wondering while driving and going over bumps in the road I don’t hear it making any noises.

Rich

 

Well, if you're that picky..................!!

82 26 2 288 694

 

Its right here: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...262288694~gem/