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I am new to the boards and this is my first post. I am getting my black 04 MCS/JCW next week and I am really stoked! It has been great to see all of the great mods that have been done to members cars...I especially like the aero grill install on the cars, but am really squeamish on doing the install myslef. Are there any experienced aero grill installers or tuners in SoCal that would be willing to do this job for hire or help me with the process. Thx in advance for your help...With the cools mods I have seen on NAM, I am on my way to a rear sway bar, whalen, short shift kit, maybe springs--but I am really looking for some help with the grill.
Best,
Matt

 

Hey Matt,

I too am in need of the same thing as you. I live in Socal too, and was hoping to find a way to put on the aero grilles. I have gone over the instructions many times, but they seem just pretty darn confusing. The top part is easy, but the bottom grille is another animal. Maybe someone around here who has done it, can show us the ropes


Ryan

 

Add me to the people in So Cal who are a bit hesitant to do this install, also if anyone has the instructions in non-pdf form I'd appreciate it.

 

Hey all you SoCal people, are you SCMM (SoCal MINI Maniacs) members? I'm sure there is someone in the group that can help. If not come join us HERE

 

Who sell he Aero Grill and where and when do we show up as a group to get them installed?

I like the look and I'm in the San Diego area BUT I'M WILLING TO DRIVE to get it done. (I drive an hour and a half just for a burger)

Earl

Let's get a group together and put them on.

 

Hry SCURVES

You can get the aero grilles at Classic Auto Campus, a vendor here at NAM. Not sure about the product numbers, but if you do a search, I think that someone has posted those numbers here before. I think they are the cheapest place around. Yeah setting up a group install sounds like a great idea.

Cheers,

Ryan

 

Hey you guys could come to our maintenance meet on Saturday the 15th, Ryan the guy whos putting the meet together did the aero grill install on his mini and I'm sure he'd be more then happy to help you guys out...we'll be doing oil changes, suspension installs, bbq and maybe a mini drive later. Bring your aero grills and we'll help you guys install them :smile:

WHEN: NOV 15TH, SATURDAY

WHERE: SIMI VALLEY, CA (26 minutes north west of downtown LA)

WHAT: oil change, tire rotation, bar b q, go on a twisty drive, take pics

TIME: I will be up at 8am, you guys can come whenver you feel like it, before noon preferrably



Heres some info on the Meet

And even more info! maintenance meet

 

I'm there I suppose.....I heard Ryan sold his mini though , any truth to that?

 

I'm not sure if he did sell it or not...he is putting this meet together so I'm assuming he still has it

 

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I would love to be part of a group install on these...Looks like we have a bunch of interested people, now all we need is someone who knows how to do it...anyone out there who has installed the aero grills?
Thx
matt

 

Matt,
rfibanez was kind enough to invite people over to his house for the install, but unfortunatly, I can't attend this Sat because I have not gotten the grilles yet. I think that you said you are getting your car next week, so you probably can't do it this Sat either. So yeah we should set up another get together in a few weeks or so with someone that knows what the heack they are doing :smile:

Ryan

 

I also want to do this mod, but haven't ordered the grill yet. but would be interested in joining for S&G. This sunday there is a run from San Marcos to San Diego with the West Coast Mini Club. We are meeting at Hometown Buffet at 8:00 if you want to join. address is 288 Rancheros Dr San Marcos. P.M. me for more info. Also so in Jan SCMM is going to the track. I went to the last one and it was great. Matt from seeing what you want to do to your car you should think about joining. Also anyone else. These are great track events and you can really learn what your MINI can do.

 

I haven't ordered my aero grill yet but will do tomorrow. Won't have it for Sat of course. Maybe we can set up something for a later date and let everyone get one ordered and in.

Earl

 

Thx to all of you for the invites and kind words...I am really looking forward to getting the mini and am letting go of a heavily modded (Brabus/AMG)Mercedes G-Wagen in the process...It was fun as well, but the boards and the enthusiast groups were lame and kinda snotty...I appreciate the good vibes here...The mini is coming from mini of the hamptons--the jcw kit is being installed now and I just ordered stilauto rims from edge racing...I was really lose to doing the r90's, but saw a blk SL this week with anthracite rims and thought I would give it a go...they were super reasonable, little over $100/a piece...thx again,
matt

 

You guys are still more then welcomed to come to the meet if you just want to meet with some other mini owners! :smile: