Has anybody actually been able to buy and install an S chrome grill on the Cooper S? If, so can you provide a contact, name, number or email? I have emailed a number of people in the US and England with no luck. Thanks in advance!

 

Long Time Listener,First Time Caller

The part number for the S chrome grill is 51 137 122 473.That being said ,there are none in the US yet and I still haven't been able to get the part number for the slat for the lower grill.

I want to see a MOAB

Terry

 

Hey Terry,

welcome to MCO!!!
What kinda MINI ya got???

 

FYI....you can order parts from your service center. I ordered some parts that had to come from Germany and my Service guy did it for me. Why can't they get the grill?? Worth a try.

 

Just on ebay, and they have the billet chrome grille, and it is only $69 and ends in a few hours, if you have to think about it the guy has 33 of them. just go to ebay and type keyword: mini cooper, it is on the second page. that is the lower grill

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July 2, 2002, Picked up my chilly red "S". Let's Motor

 

ive got a Copper chrome grill

 

Thanks TJaug,

I was really wanting that # when I had a dark silver S on order, but now that I'm going with Chili Red/White, I'm not so sure I still want a chrome grill.

The part number for that lower slat in chrome is: 51 117 032 900
You'll also need an adhesive strip for it: 51 11 1 490 960

Both of those parts are for a MINI Cooper, but they are identical to what would be on a chrome S. Unlike the S grill, there is no difference in the lower slat.

See ya,
JS

 

Thanks for the part number. I have all the suff on order, and it should take about 3 weeks. Thanks again!

 

Hey man,

I ordered the part you listed in your post, but I saw another post that gave the top chrome grill as 51-137-026-202. Which is which? Please advise? Thanks!

 

Joedude99,

Tjaug gave the part number for the elusive Euro upper Chrome S grill with three slats. The number you list above is for the standard chrome Mini Cooper grill with four slats.

Please keep us posted on your order. I can't wait to see the new chrome S grill.

See ya,
JS

 

Thanks man! I'll try to get a pic up as soon as it come in.

 

Hello and once again I have been able to defy the odds and actually get one of the ellusive parts.I received my chrome three slat Cooper S grill today,and installed it this evening.Not to difficult of a job and I believe it really sets it off.


To MGB-GT:02' MCS CR/B all options and packages except nav

To jstines,thanks for cluing me about the lower slat,I heated it slightly,with a heat gun and it just peeled off.

I will try to post some pics ASAP but I know nothing about digi cameras and my wife will probably have to end up doing it.Thanks again for your help and information

 

Great news, TJaug!

My Chili Red/White MCS will be in soon. Really looking forward to seeing the chrome MCS grill on a red MINI. It may be in my future, after all. :smile:

Let me know if you need any assistance with posting to the gallery, creating a link to it, etc.

See ya,
JS

 

wat is the difference between the MCS chrome grille and the MC chrome grille? isnt the MC chrome grille the only one offered? cuz i have a crhome grill on my MCS and dont know if it is MCS or MC??

 

lbboarderh2o,

The MCS chrome grill is a new offering that started in March 2003 in the UK, but can be ordered by US customers.

The MCS is a chrome 3-slat grill (more open). The MC grill is a 4-slat design.

See ya,
JS

 

>>lbboarderh2o,
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>>The MCS chrome grill is a new offering that started in March 2003 in the UK, but can be ordered by US customers.
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>>The MCS is a chrome 3-slat grill (more open). The MC grill is a 4-slat design.
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>>See ya,
>>JS

o that is hardly a difference

 

I just got my chrome S grill installed, and it looks cool. Rosen BMW/MINI in Philly is way cool. They didn't put on the lower slat because the install cost for the lone slat would have been over $200, and the mechanic was honest with me.

I'm going to try chrome tape over the lower slat rather than cough up $200 more backs. The install cost plus parts cost for the upper grill was $205. While I was there, this punk from my high school was there having his Z8 serviced. Where is the justice????