Thanks ECSTuning...

Based on the photos of bluefox280 bonnet, and looking at my bonnet, it looks like the attachment points on both the old and new hoods match up. So part number 51482755612 should (key word should) fit. I'm going to mention this to my dealer the next time I am there...see if I can get it installed under warranty to hopefully fix the bonnet heat behind the scoop.

Also, part number 51487307579 should work just fine on any Gen2 MINI with the newer hood...not just the R58/R59.

 

Quite well comparison to not have it before.
Prior to installation, I wasn't able to touch the bonnet during summer drives; now I can place my entire palm.

- Erik

 

Sdriver , you are welcome. Links are on the first page of this thread.

 

Hi Eric

I recently purchased a 08 plate R55 Cooper S and have noticed the bonnet scoop and surrounding area heating up excessively.
I plan to copy your resolution and wondered if you still provide the vent scoops you made for your custom solution?

Thanks
James

PS your car looks awesome, do you still own it?

 

I still supply made-to-order Challenge scoops on my website for the R55 | R56 | R57 | R58 | R59 platform.

Yep, still own it!

- Erik

 

What are the chances you could send me that link?

 

Check your PMs - sent it over.

- Erik

 

Erik, do you still sell these simple metal "partial rolled" pieces?

 

Yes - I still offer the Curved Vent Scoop for the 2nd Generation MINI R55 / R56 / R57 / R58 / R59 platforms.
Check you PM's; reach me via email.

- Erik

 

Hi Erik, I had to email you again
Hope you received it, thanks.

 

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Just an update, this oem part just went NLA

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/51482755612/



Alternative is 51487136797 if you want to retain the hood scoop being open.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/51487136797/




This part is found on the newer cars and covers up the scoop and also has a little heat shield. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...r-hood-12.html




https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/51487307579/

 

WOW, this large piece (MIN P/N 51487307579 ) is almost half the price of the small piece (MINI P/N 51487136797) that just replaced the OE fabric heat shield (Mini p/n 51482755612 ).

MAN thats a MUCH smarter choice!!!! I bought one of BlueFox's curved turbo cooling shields and along with the two other factory parts (grey fabric and metal heat shield), I'm covered off (just like BlueFox's under bonnet pic.
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Yep the prices jumped around from MINI. Used to be higher priced. As MINI NLAs items i have to find solutions for the MINI people.