has any1 done this before?
I'm thinking of getting the grilles for my MC..but what I'm concerned about is do I need to modify the front MC factory bumper to fit MCS grille

thanks

 

Pretty sure the upper is a direct replacement, however the middle grille (on the upper part of the bumper) might need some tweaking, not sure though. I have an MCS front bumper on my MC, so it works out well :D

 

It is.

 

Now, that black grill is cool. Did you have that painted? Or is it simply from a black S?

 

The grill slats come primered, can be painted black and are interchangible with the S. Every now and then you can find one already painted on ebay.

 

the black grille suits your car

so...both top and bottom part is a direct replacement?

yours is an 05, isnt it?
mine is an 02..will it also be a direct replacement?
any1 know?

 

Top and bottom are dierct replacement. Bottom strip is glued on. Mine is an 05, but I believe this is also true on the 02-04.

 

Just a "little" note...

A MCS grill is a 3 slat grill and a MC grill is a 4 slat chrome grill. To direct replace you must get the backing plate and the surround.

I purchased the primered version to make mine black and after I got it back from the body shop...oops, so now my $50 black grill replacement is now going to cost me another $60

Look for one on eBay, much cheaper, matter of fact there is one on now for $19 starting bid in silver, with paint the whole thing should cost you around $40

 

On the 05's the number of grill slats are the same on the Cooper and the S.