R56 Why won't this Aero bumper fit 2011-up R55, R56 Models?
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Why won't this Aero bumper fit 2011-up R55, R56 Models?
This is the 2007-2010 one piece Aero bumper for R56's and R55's. What is the conflict that prevents it from being fitted on a 2011-up R's? I want to retro fit this to a 2013 R55 S. Don't like the multi piece setup Mini can up with after 2010. Is it a simple bumper carrier swap? Any insight would be awesome.
Thanks Jim
Thanks Jim
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Yep it's that bottom bar, some people have made it fit by removing and modifying the bottom bar, my guess is that there was some crash safety standard that changed things and they had to add the bar.
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So researching this further, it seems like the I would need three parts:
51-11-7-147-914 impact bar
31-10-6-772-232 cross member extension right
31-10-6-772-231 cross member extension left
Front wheel well liners show the same part numbers for 2010 & 2013.
I believe the brake ducts come with the kit. Am I making this too easy?
51-11-7-147-914 impact bar
31-10-6-772-232 cross member extension right
31-10-6-772-231 cross member extension left
Front wheel well liners show the same part numbers for 2010 & 2013.
I believe the brake ducts come with the kit. Am I making this too easy?
Last edited by wikdr53; 04-22-2018 at 11:21 AM.
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