Hello - new owner of 1 2010 Justa here. It seems the harsh sun around these parts did a number on this particular seal and I would like to replace it. Could someone kindly offer me some guidance as to what this is called and perhaps a place where I could get a replacement? Thanks and I love this car!

 

Its part of the hard texture windshield cowl. Th edge of the cowl toward the window is rubberized and is connected to it. Also since it looks pretty faded it will restore the black plastic look again, like new.

Here is the full kit with the install hardware. We have them in stock ready to go.

http://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_Gen_2_Cowl_Kit_Windshield_R56__R55_R57_Cooper _Clubman_Convertible_S_JCW_2007_2008_2009_2010_201 1_2012_2013_2014/





Here is the cowl diagram to show the parts locations for install.





PS: Like the Pepper White .


Thanks

 

Thanks! I didn't know that was part of the cowl.

 

I just replaced mine. Makes the car look a lot better.

 

Replaced mine too, it's very easy. Bummer my car is garage kept and only 6 years old, yet this was already falling apart and my headlights are starting to look bad too. My truck is holding up much better...

 

nimbus9 - you are welcome.

 

semi-related question for folks who've replaced theirs, when your seal was gone did you notice and water intrusion in unexpected places, or musty smells when it rained? I need to replace my cowls ( they're sitting in a box here, just need to get it done) and have noticed the above. Wondering if that could be a factor.

 

I didn't notice anything, but it also rarely rains here...

 

I noticed some musty smells but that's because the cabin filter is accessible from underneath the cowl.

 

Check the cabin filter , if its dirty , replace it and wipe out the interior of the box with a mild cleaner.

We have the active carbon filters here for the cabin filter:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/64319127516/



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75 bucks? That's a steal for a massive improvement. I'll be ordering mine too.

 

That looks really bad. I have a 2008 and it is garaged and still looks brand new.

 

I installed the part today. there seems to be a bit of a gap between the seal and the windshield on the driver's side. I moved some of the parts around for 20 minutes and could not get it flush. Is there a trick to this?

 

Yep! I have an 09' and its doing the same. No smell and no leaks, Sun in Florida is tuff on plastic and rubber! will change in time...

 

Typical BMW crap. BMW has issue with that stuff on all their cars.

 

Has anyone who's replaced theirs had any trouble installing the passenger side panel? the drivers side seemingly fits fine, but i cant seem to get the passenger side one "clicked" into place. I can jam it in, but it doesn't stay for more than a few min and comes loose. Any advice??

 

Yeah, look underneath. There's a big plastic bit that gets hung up on stuff. It'll make sense when you see it.

 

i'll look again, but i was all over the thing for an hour yesterday, couldn't find anything blocking it. should i snap it down first then tighten down the bolts? or does it really matter?

 

spent another hour today before it got dark and more rainy. and made it worse.. cant get them to fit together well at all now. (sure i'll fix it in the daylight , but damnit!!) ANYway, whats this seal piece at the bottom of the glass for? the new kit didn't come with it and it just seems in the way. any ideas?

 

never mind i got it! that bit fits better when rolled into the cowl and worked onto the windshield. Friggin pain in the asp. but it can be done!