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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 11:45 AM
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Mesh Grills for R53

hey guys, i have been looking to find mesh grill kits and the one i found and liked was the outmotoring ones, that dont require any modifications. problem is, they are sold out on their website. does anyone know of any other places that sell these same grills?

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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 12:55 PM
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http://www.zunsport.com/en/mini-c6

http://www.zunsport.com/en/mini-coop...grille-set-p11

The front grille for the Mini Cooper S returns Mini heritage to this revision of the icon. The rear grille set for the Mini Cooper S adds a styled finish to the rear view whilst maintaining the sports appeal. The grille is completed with a stainless steel wire frame to give both strength and an easy union with the classic lines at the front of the car. Fitting of the front grille requires the front number plate to be removed and two guide holes to be drilled to accept the two self-tapping screws (supplied) which provides for a secure fixing. Fitting of the back grille requires two guide holes to be drilled to accept the two self-tapping screws (supplied) which provides for a secure fixing.

 
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 12:58 PM
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I'm in the us, and those require modifications, appreciate the help but looking for ones similar to the ones outmotoring made
 
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 01:16 PM
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they ship to the US ... saw this on another US site ...

they require drilling a hole for a screw .... Less modification than what's required to fit the Aero type grills

I don't see any similar grill at Outmotoring .... where are you finding it?

there's these too ... but also require some drilling and don't look as good IMO



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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 01:22 PM
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http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...rsion_kit.html
Sold out as of know
 
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 01:49 PM
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Oh

we're talking apples and oranges

I'm taking real steel mesh .... you want the GEN2 look grill

btw ... having done several of the Aero Grill mods mentioned in the writeup I'd draw your attention to this part of the description:

This grill set does NOT require the extensive modification to the lower grill and is pretty simple to install.

Modification is required .... but not as much .... on the lower grill you've got to get the chrome cover off the slat ... it is held with glue/tape. Getting it off with no damage takes some effort; and then the exposed slat is body color so you usually paint it black to hide it.. When one puts the Aero grill set on the slat must come off, the Aero kit part needs to be shortened in its depth (this is the biggie), and the tabs don't line up (1/2 cutting tabs off & 1/2 expanding existing holes) . . . aka extensive but most of the extensive mod is to the new part! There is a DIY guide kicking around if interested.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 01:54 PM
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Ya its not the much work on the bottom grille, and the factory Aero grille has a little matte finish opposed to gloss.

Aero Grille Kit 51130140259 KT

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51130140259KT/

 
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 02:17 PM
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not that I've never had a burp but huh?

Ya its not the much work on the bottom grille,

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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 04:48 PM
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The aero grilles are a pita, but worth it. Outmotoring does offer that set in matte with looks much nicer than the gloss imo.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 07:41 PM
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M7 has wire mesh grilles as well as Detroit Tuned.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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Here is the link to the Factory Aero Grille mod to the Cooper S bumper.



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