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Interior/Exterior Replacing/cleaning rear Aero bumper insert

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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Replacing/cleaning rear Aero bumper insert

Hello Everyone,
I just bought an '02 MCS with the Aero kit. I noticed that the rear insert appears to be yellowing/dirty (see photo). Has anyone had this problem before. Can I clean it or replace it? If I can, can anyone suggest a replacement?

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Bryan

 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Two options to suggest:
  1. Buy replacement ones from a dealer. Part number is 51120147453 (see here). Cost will probably run somewhere between $36 and $46 depending on dealer prices.
  2. Rip them off and paint both areas matte black (i.e. non-gloss). Personally I think the aero kit looks much better that way.
Hope that helps.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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Mini Pirate in the Uk do replacement decals in a honeycomb effect to match the front aero grille.

Here are mine

 
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy Simpson
Mini Pirate in the Uk do replacement decals in a honeycomb effect to match the front aero grille.

Here are mine

Cool. I will check out that option as well.

Can anyone recommend a dealership that sells parts at a reasonable price?

Thanks everyone for the info.

Bryan
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 05:35 AM
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Bryan,

Try this ... http://www.minspeed.net/MMCFT.htm

he is out of Frlorida and sells CF" look black decals for the aerokit which i got as well, but i havent installed them yet so i dont have any pics but there is a pic on that link
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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If you are interested I have an extra set of the stock ones new and will let them go for cheap. PM me...
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by vwroom

I like the exhaust tips. Are those custom?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by cooper99
I like the exhaust tips. Are those custom?
Not that I know of (I bought the car with the mods). Its a BB Exhaust with DTM tips. According to BB they don't make those tips any longer.

Bryan
 
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