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R50/53 Why..do things fall off MINI's ???

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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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Dude, do you do offroading with that car or you just have to drive over pothole infested city streets?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 02:59 PM
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I have had the A-pillar trim piece fly off twice (once off each pillar). The pieces are held on with little plastic connectors and a couple screws.

My theory: my A-pillar trim has been taken off so much (5 windshields
 
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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>>Dude, do you do offroading with that car or you just have to drive over pothole infested city streets?

I live in NY...!!!!!
Roads here vary from...... harsh ... to.... incredible ... all in the same day. :smile:

I'm a spirited driver as well :smile:

Peace,
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 04:16 PM
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>>>>That is great news D! Guess they did not charge any "handling fees". So, what other stuff "fell off"?
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>>>>Regards,
>>>>Red
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>>Red,
>>Here ya go ...
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>>short list....fell off
>>windshield wiper passenger blade.... driver fog lite cover....passenger side turn signal white cover...pass side black front windshield cover strut thingy...
>>short list got loose....
>>all four fender flares, front scoop, upper and lower front grille, gass cap, rear wiper
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>>Peace,
>>D
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Wow!!!

Thanks! Now I am going to keep an eye on those things.

Regards,
Red

 
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 04:52 PM
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>>I have had the A-pillar trim piece fly off twice (once off each pillar). The pieces are held on with little plastic connectors and a couple screws.
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>>My theory: my A-pillar trim has been taken off so much (5 windshields

DiD, I really like the littel headbanger!

Shelly
 
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