Hi, I was wondering if someone can tell me where is the best place to get some CF down tubes? I remember seeing them on a parts site... but I looked through all my bookmarks and can't find it. I searched here and have seen installs but can't find a place that actually sells them. I just got the JCW CF dash kit in CF and wanted the matching down tubes.

Also I read in an older issue of MC2, a featured car that was automatic was using the JCW CF shift ****. Anyone try this? Wonder how he shifts since the **** doesn't have a button.

 

check out morristown mini they have them...i think out motoring carries them also.

 

Both Out and Morristown doesn't show it on their sites. Ive sent them both emails, havent gotten a response yet. I called my local Mini dealer and they said the computer says no longer available.

 

Try newministuff.com.
Mike was selling them

Or you could cover your existing items with 3M DI-NOC dry carbon vinyl. Not the same though...

 

Yea i was gonna do some stuff with the CF fabric i have too. but I have the real cf dash and door panels.. it just wouldnt match right. Im going to use the 3M stuff on some exterior items. Newministuff ships from the UK and exchange rate kinda sucks plus shipping is high. Id prefer to find someone in the US with them. Im sure some online store or dealer should have one set in stock.

 

call Morristown. I just purchased my set about a month ago from them

 

Thanks.. did u deal with someone in particular?

 

I am stoping at Morristown Mini on Friday will see if they have them as i am also looking to do this.
I did the dry carbon wrap and it came out great, but i won an ebay CF dash for a stupid low price and then picked up the real carbon fiber door panels, so I am looking to do the DT also. Will update you on Friday

 

No luck at Morristown Mini, the guy in parts told me they sold the last set a few weeks back and cant get anymore

 

I like to see those carbon wraps..got any picture ..

thanks

MC 2

 

Seems MINI has stopped production of all or most of the CF stuff for the R53... which is a real shame as i dont care to get a R56

 

Yea I was disappointed they dont make them anymore, more so as I just finished putting in the Real Carbon fiber dash about an hour ago and have the real carbon fiber door panels coming. I think there is a guy in Hong Kong that makes them.

 

Email Jim at Roguese7ens.com, he should be able to make you a set, good prices too.

 

Thanks very much for the information I am going to send him an email

Jim

 

Where can I find some carbon fiber door panels?

 

Ive searched all over the net and the only one that makes them or sells them would a seller by the name of Tuning Supply on ebay. I bought a bunch of his stuff already, the fit is actually pretty good for an overseas manufacturer. Ive also exchanged emails with the guy and he takes factory pieces and makes a mold from them. I have his rear boot handle, 3pc cf interior, and front lower grill installed. The fit is good but not perfect. I think he makes door panel covers for about 300 bucks plus shipping. I'm probably just going to get mine wrapped in the 3M CF vinyl from vinyl styles.

 

I bought his dashboard panels and they look perfect The only drawback was the difference in color btw middle and right side parts. However the vendor accepted to send a new part w/o any adddt'l payment. Thanks for that...

I removed the alloy patina dashboard parts and put the CF covers outside. This allowed for a more aligned fitment and there were only 1 or 2 spots where mounting back caused trouble due to addt'l height. However on a price per dollar comparison they can't be beaten

I have also ordered the door panels (alloy patina sections will be covered in cf) and my new right side dash cover will arrive with those too. Btw, the shipment is quite quick. I received my first package in just 4 days with EMS. The parts were well packed fyi.

I'll put some pics after the door panels arrive and are installed.

just my two cents

 

check this site out. www.nvdautosport.com I've never used them, but they seem to carry virtually everything in CF.

 

they are based in thailand, i don't know how long it would take for parts to get here.

 

Its fast. I bought something from an ebay guy from Thailand. If they use EMS, which they should since CF isnt very heavy, takes 4 days. Im in CA and he sent it out on a Monday, I got it Fri morning. NVD's stuff isnt cheap tho. This is the prices he gave me:

CF speedo rings @ $122U.S. ( above steering wheel, Cooper S version @ $220U.S. " twin metre" )
CF center ring @ $70U.S.
CF door latch @ $135U.S./pair
CF shifter ring @ $58U.S.
CF speaker ring @ $162U.S./pair
CF front cup holder rings @ $45U.S.
CF warning ring @ $70U.S./pair
CF 3 piece multi-function steering wheel pieces @ $440U.S./set ( trim set)
CF down tubes @ $285U.S./pair
CF door oval @ not available
CF side vents (Can I get it without the red S?) @ I can get S to be laminated in black carbon. @ $210U.S.

 

You can try these guys also for Carbon fiber down tubes
http://www.newministuff.com/new/index.php

 

These prices are simply ridiculuous

I would suggest you try Roguese7en.

 

Prices are alright, the newministuff site is pretty high priced also considering the exchange rates. Most of the Thai stuff you can't get here, but in comparison the dealer sells the cup holder rings for $75 and the shifter ring for $75 and Thai guy is at $45 and $58 plus shipping. Morristown quoted me $250 + shipping on the downtubes as opposed to $285 from Thai guy. Vinyl Styles charges $250-300 to CF wrap door handles and the CF covers that guy sells is $250...

its expensive if u look at it as Thai-made CF covers, but if u compare to whats available here, the prices are reasonable.

 

I was at Morritown Mini a few weeks ago and they told me they could not even get the downtubes anymore

 

Thanks for the string guys. Ordering shortly.....