How hard is the install of the grill? Should I just have the dealer do the install or is it worth it to do myself?

 

Most dealers wont install the lower grille in a stock bumper. Its not hard, its slow work to do it right. Take your time and it will turn out fine.

 

gday there twister.i have just got the aero grill n have got the honeycomb bit onto the bonnet alright but the small smiley section didnt line up with slots after i removed the standard piece.do i have to modify the aero grill or the standard spoiler in any way.cheers mate:smile:i am still using the standard grill

 

You will have to mod the MCS bumper as well as the aero grill. Here's some links for how-to's:

http://www.motoringfile.com/howto/MI...ll_install.pdf

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=27619

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87943

Good luck, and let us know how it comes out!

 

hey there - im a complete n00b and did the aero grille- its **** easy compared to some of the other DIY projects

Everyoen has a different process for doing this, here are my tips:

- take ur time, measure twice & cut once
- u will need a dremel tool.. otherwise a disc sander or grinder will do
- dont drill new holes into the bumper, just cut the aero grille and stick it on instead.. will save u time and hassles
- use a highlighter and highlight the inside of the aero grille edges from the inside out.. this will help u cut the grille straight and the thickness of the highlighter tip is about right.
- keep what ever tabs on the aero grille that fit onto the holes already there on the bumper, cutt the rest off.

Good luck

 

gday guys.thanks for the heads up regarding the fitment of the lower piece of the aero grill.i saw a thead on mini2 that sed to cut new slots in the old bumper.my brother sed not to worry about the new slots and to just use what ever bits on the aero grill line up and to use stikaflex on the rest of it.let you know how it went in a few days.cheers

 

so what did you use to stick it on? 3M tape?

 

I remember when I had the stock bumpers, I installed the grill and used 3M tape, worked fine, now I have the aero kit on it.

 

whats 3M tape? lol

theres a number of things u can use to stick it on.. as long as it stays on thats all that matters.

 

you just want to make sure that it comes off without any permanent marks left. that is the purpose, buddy