I really want to get something like this but was hoping someone in the States makes this or something like it. A 21-28 day special order + conversion rate and shipping makes it a bit spendy..

http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mi...lengeVent.html

 

not that i know of....cheaper to make a custom one lolz

 

Can't one of these carbon fiber part makers in the US do this. Maybe I should talk to the M7 people... I am sure they could make a few bucks on this.

 

No kidding; give me a few basic measurements, an hour or so in the shop, and I can easily turn out that Challenge scoop cooling vent...

- Erik

 

Well I don't have a shop or measurements but if you did make one that looked nice I am sure I would buy it!

 

Doesn't sound like you've chatted with a local sheet metal fabricator in your area?
You'd be amazed how quickly that scoop can be produce with a simple build-to-print fabrication drawing.

- Erik

 

willl you make me one erik? :D
poor college kid?

 

Eh, well I don't know where a sheet metal fabricator would be here... I am new to the area, but then again I never looked for one here or where I lived before.

Also a "simple build-to-print fabrication drawing" isn't something I handle on a day to day basis. I guess I will google search and see how that is done.

Or like the other guy said "Can you make me one Erik?" I am not a college kid, but I would be just as thankful!

 

For the time, engineering, and materials, I cannot just 'hand it over'...
There would need to be some amount of compensation for it.
But do realize I'm not about to go into the market for such items.

- Erik

 

PM sent.

I found this on another forum on how it is mounted: "held in place with screw and spring clips in existing holes under bonnet scoop."

 

Correct; however cannot locate the exact spring clip part number.
The mounting holes are oval slots on either side from centerline; on my 2009, they are empty ready for an insert.

- Erik

 

I ordered my through them. It didn't take that long to get over here. You just need to make sure that they don't charge you VAT since it is going overseas.

 

I would love to buy the rear diffuser

 

I've got a bonnet vent scoop up-for-grabs in the market place now for a third less than the OEM MINI Challenge from the UK.
* http://www.patterndraftimaging.com/p968944062

- Erik

 

Why not buy the factory metal hood scoop heat shield then cut/bend it to work like this? It comes with the correct fasteners and everything for ~$30, and it should be in stock at your local dealer.

-Charlie

 

Sorry i'm bringing up a dead thread but thought anyone who was interested in making one would like dimensions for making a replica. Go to motoring alliance forum, there's a thread on their forum that has a pdf with dimensions.

 

Thanks for the tip. It took me awhile to navigate the site, but here is a link to that thread:
http://****************/forums/cooper-s-clubman-s-engine-drivetrain/21036-diy-challenge-s-air-deflector.html#axzz2xXwgWaMp
Edit- motoring alliance should be where the **** are.

 

I think it is comical that NAM is so paranoid about showing the other forum site's name. Like we aren't on that site too? C'mon NAM, grow-up!