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R50/53 Bumper Interchangeability between S and Base model

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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Bumper Interchangeability between S and Base model

Does anyone know if the bumper from S model fits Base model of the same year Mini?

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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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I did some research, Cooper S and Base model share same bumper carrier part number.

I am starting to think towards that it "does" interchange between the two.

Anybody who removed their S or Base bumper before, what do yall think?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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There may be some issues with the rear bumper. Some rear justa bumpers have an off-center cutout for the exhaust. I think the front bumper is completely interchangeable though.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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front bumpers are the same, rear bumpers are not
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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On the front bumper, lower opening for the light is the fog light provisions? Top is the turn signal parking lights?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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front bumper is not the same between justa and the S, they vary slightly in shape. However they are completely interchangeable. The rears are not unless you get the corresponding catback exhaust as well.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by SniperDetailing
front bumper is not the same between justa and the S, they vary slightly in shape. However they are completely interchangeable. The rears are not unless you get the corresponding catback exhaust as well.
some one once told me you could swap the bumper and the small trim piece with the bumper cut out could also be swapped as well... car not here right now for me to look at and try to confirm...
 
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