I've been trying to contact the company by phone and e-mail for 2 months now with no response. Have I missed something here? I am specifically looking for information on their hitch for the 2009 S Coupe, and the valance they sell. Anyone here got that setup? If so, did the valance come painted or were there options on getting it painted? Or is that something that has to be done locally? How do you like the setup?

Phil

 

i have it on my 2008. it's black and fit well. it's a good product. it is painted black. you don't need to order the grille from them. i got the grille and it's just notched out.

 

just saw this and thought of you. might be an option for ya

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ate/1269197233

 

Back to the original question. I too have been unable to contact MDM by phone or email. Anyone have any info?

 

I too have a MiniDoMore hitch and love it! I hope they are still in business since I might be trading in my Mini for a new one in 2011 and will want another hitch!!

S.

 

I am pretty sure they were at the Dragon last week. They were the ones with the teardrop trailer, right?!?

 

Not sure since I only tow kayak trailers.

S.

 

Actually that was MINIfini. They are located in Columbus Ohio and i will be gettting one of the hitches and cargo carriers in the next few weeks

 

Are the MiniFini hitches lockable to the vehicle? It would be a shame to come out from wherever you are and find that someone threw a lever and stole what you were towing!

S.

 

I'm done with MDM!! Got an e-mail reply from them after 3 months stating they would call me today. Nothing happened, so Etrailers got my business, for about half of what MDM wanted. Never did get an answer on the valance MDM sells, and I figure I can cut a hole in my bumper cover as well as the next guy. After Brents rant about how Curt copied his work, I was prepared to support him. and after trying for 3 months, I'm done. Customer response wins the day with me every time.

 

Well after seeing Curt's stuff at MINI on the Dragon, MINIfini has my business. Curt's products looked second rate compared to MINIfini's offerings. Sure, MINIfini is expensive but quality always is.

Soggy, to answer you question about the hitches locking on, you would have to know how to take them off to be able to steal anything. It is not as simple as just pulling a pin and releasing it. However, they are easy to take off once you know the 'secret' Check out their site. For what i am wanting will cost me around a grand but worth it.

 

I checked their site and it does not show how it is connected. I sent them a question to see if they have a video that shows the process. It must be a "Secret" indeed!

I do like the way they are so unobtrusive when not in use.

S.

 

MiniFini sent this link. They actually lock!

http://www.youtube.com/minilinksystem

Pretty cool system even if it is pricey, but so is the Mini...

S.

 

The cargo carrfier is probably their most expensive add-on. I did not realize it locks but they thought of so much I can't imagine them not thinking fo that as well.

I did not watch the video but when I was at the Dragon, someone who had it on their convertible showed me how the cargo system attaches and I assuming the rest of the accessories fit the same way. I will buying mine before I head to the Dragon next year and since they are only 2 hours away from, I'll head up to their shop in Columbus for the install.

Curt's, and for that matter, MINI Do More, products, while fairly inexspensive do not seem to be as well built and stable on the back of the MINI. They guy the Curt tent at the Dragon that the cargo carrier was a little unstable and you just "attach to straps to the ends to keep it from moving" The MINI Fini products have the attachment points at the ends and the whole set up just seems that much more well made. That's my two cents. And no, I have no affiliation with MINI Fini, I'm just someone that is impressed by their products.

 

Yes, the MiniFini would wiggle around much less because of the 2 point mounting system for all its attachments. If I bought a new Mini I believe that the dealership would install one since I saw one on a brand new Cabriolet and was told it was "Factory".

S.

 

I ordered a hitch from Mini-do-more in the last month. Here are some photos of it pulling my camper. I have over 3,000 miles on the trailer so far and both the trailer and hitch are performing well.

 

So what is the weight of that nice looking camp trailer? It certainly is no Teardrop

S.

 

My wife and i saw your camper at the Dragon. It looks pretty nice and someting we may consider.

Soggy, I think the camper was 1100 pounds if i remeber right and it was all aluminum. Actually pretty nice and roomy. I still like the Mini Fini sport link better though.

Also to answer someone's previous question, Mini Fini does have an available light harness.

 

Brent never WAS terribly prompt about returning calls ... but as a satisfied MiniDoMore hitch owner, I hope he's still in business.
The ugliness with Curt buying one of each of his MDM hitches and then (allegedly) copying his designs may have forced him to take a break --

 

On an R56, you CAN do the bumper skirt cut easily yourself -- it takes longer to remove the black skirt from the colored bumper cover than it does to do the actual cutting. A drill and a coping saw OR a Dremel-tool will do the job; take your time and it may take all of ten minutes.

 

But check out the TowMini website to verify specs etc.

 

My bumper cover is all red, nothing black on it. Are you talking about the lower portion of the bumper cover? I have the Dremel tool standing by. That is a detail that none of them show. MiniFini only has 2 relatively small hole to drill, and probably wins the cosmetics award. I did like the presentation on the MiniDoMore site with the yellow bumper cover. looked well finished. Just wondered if it looked like that in real life. The camper I plan on towing is the Trailmaster Aspen Classic www.trailmasterinc.com . Pick it up 4th of July weekend, woooHooo!!
Phil

 

Attachment 47463

Attachment 47464Here is what my R56 MDM & electrical looks like.

 

MDM on an R56.

S.

 

Thanks Soggy-1. Anybody out there with an "S" with the center exhaust got pics of their install? MDM, MiniFini, or any others? On a scale of 1-5, 5 being the easiest, how hard was the install?