So i was gonna buy the JCW grill for my justacooper from outmotoring. I did however find a better deal from a take off of a JCW. Would this fit on my justacooper? If not would i be able to easily adjust it to fit? What would i have to do? If i buy this takeoff it will save a me a decent chunk of change so any advice?

 

I wouldn't trust a Take-Off, but that's just IMHO...I ordered Molly's JCW Grill from...I think it was Outmotoring...I think, I've ordered so much for her...it's all just a blur!! You can beat $49.95...where and why??

 

Well I need confirmation that it's compatible. Someones doing 40 shipped compared to 60 shipped from out outmotoring

 

I see you also posted your (?) in the Mods. Section, I'd post a pic. if you can someone is bound to let you know whether or not it will jibe!!

 

Im sorry for my ignorance but a pic of what exactly? My cooper? The grill?(which i dont yet have)

 

The Grill...oh, you said you found one, I thought that meant that you had seen it...no biggie...you can't always tell what someone else means just by written words!!

 

What year is your car and what year is the "take off"?

 

My Justacooper is a 08 and i Believe the take off is a 09. (It second gen for sure)

 

The Cooper S and JCW have a different shape grill than the Cooper. It won't fit without notable modification, unfortunately.

 

A base Cooper grill and an S grill are different sizes? I've also seen JCW base models with the grills and body kits too.....second generation. Look under the "JCW body kit" post. It shows both.

 

Take a careful look at pictures of the Cooper and Cooper S and you'll see that there is a difference in the shape of the grill openings. It is probably most noticeable near the bottom corners. Regarding JCW pieces, that difference is why there are separate part numbers for the Cooper and Cooper S/JCW versions.

All this being said, I don't know if the grill shape has been standardized for 2011 now that the Cooper D hood (essentially a Cooper S hood with no scoop) is used on the Cooper. But, either way, the grill shapes for 07-10 are definitely not the same between Cooper and Cooper S.

 

bottom line, no it will not fit. You could trim up the bottom corners and maybe get a decent bottom fit, but I think there is a slight curvature difference at the top too.

Just get the Outmotoring one.

edit: opposite condition showing some vital differences:
http://www.motoringunderground.com/f...ad.php?t=20551

 

Thank you and all very much. I actually am getting a bit of a discount from outmotoring so im just gonna go with them and be safe. Thanks again!!

 

Listen to the experts (or blainestang)

They are correct... post pics when you get the grill on from Outmotoring.


Mark

 

Def Will do. Sadly i think i might need to wait a couple of weeks before i pull the trigger cause i just started my school semester and my books are a bit more than anticipated. Hope to have it INSTALLED by the end of the month

 

Thanks Mark ... I wouldn't consider myself an expert, but I have done a significant amount of searching about the grill situation.


Well, the books are a better investment, so that's the way to go... but when you DO get the grill, feel free to check out my how-to in my sig below.

 

That flickr has been bookmarked for close to a month and im just itching to click it .

 

Ha... Cool. Glad I could help. Let me know if you have any questions about the instructions or comments/suggestions about them when you're done.

 

As long as ya know I was messin' with ya...lol.



Mark

 

Yeah, I gotcha

BTW, are you going to MOTD this year? I'd love to see your MINI in person. I was actually hoping that Spice Orange would be like the RS Orange so I could get a 3rd Gen or Coopster in that color, but unfortunately it's not.

 

I'm 99% sure I'm going... EVERY year I have a track day on that weekend and EVERY year I realize it while I'm at the track.

I'd love to come hang out with ya'll during MOTD.


Mark

 

You should definitely come. I mean, a track day is a good alternative if you can't make it, but MOTD is awesome. Dont wait too long to get accommodations.

 

Thanks for the advice.