Anybody with an '09 MINI experiencing melting scoop issues?

 

yeah this topics been discussed in a few threads a million times
its plastic, it sits on top of the turbo, it melts...get a turbo wrap/upgrade to cf/or remove the black plastic grill inside the scoop.

 

I know it's been discussed quite a bit, but I haven't seen ANY info regarding Late Model Minis. What have YOU done to resolve this issue with yours?

 

'09 with 4100 miles, 6 months old. No warpage. Yes I said warpage. Have yet to see a picture of any MCS scoop actually "melted". Lots of pictures of them warped. If anyone actually has one that "melted" I would love to see a picture. I have done nothing to mine, no wrapping, no heat shields, no removing or dremeling the grill in the scoop. Not saying it won't happen to me, just hasn't yet (and hoping it doesn't).

 

i have removed the plastic grill piece...when you do you will actually feel the hot air coming out after a drive....should be fine.

 

What about bugs and debris? I caught a HUGE flying monster of a bug in my grill piece last night.

 

i wouldnt worry about it....im not worried about it
worst case scenario...bbq'd bug for your mini

 

Great idea! I should have thought of that, being from Texas!

 

'09, 7300 miles--no hood scoop issues so far.

 

'09 Clubman S, no issues yet, but I'll let you know after my track day next Wed, it's supposed to be a lot warmer than it has been so far.........

 

Oh my goodness, MINI has not addressed this issue, I'm shocked

Get a http://www.waymotorworks.com/product...1&cat=0&page=1 heat shield

Mark

 

No problems here, so far.

 

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN UNDER-BONNET HEAT?

 

Are you yelling at me

I have not put a thermometer under there, but the scoop has not remelted, and I CAN put my hand on the turbo without needing medical attention

The turbo internals are designed to take high heat, the plastic scoop is not.

Yes, we always let the turbo run at idle for a few minutes after high temps/spirited runs

Mark

 

What???? You sound a little sensitive; perhaps, you need to take your baby for a motor?

 

I think your cap locks may have been on from your previous post. No harm done

I can't go for a motor in the Clubman, as my wife is out in it(hers) and I'm detailing my 03 right now, well as long as I can stay focused

Mark

 

Does this have something to do with warpspeed?

 

I got 1600 miles and check every day for "melting" and so far so good. I got a march build car and my scoop has some of the grill cut out but not all of them. I can feel the heat comming out when I turn the car off. If you cut more out won't the scoop be weaker and more likely to warp? Also I can see the dealer saying they will not replace if more are cut out since the scoop has been altered.

 

If you've removed some of your grill, than you know how strong that plastic is some strong stuff. I cut out all of mine, and I can't imagine the structure is any weaker. I also don't believe the grill provides any support to the scoop opening.

 

Mini came with some of the slots removed I guess it's from the factory but the dealer or VPC could have done it. Are they normally totaly closed when you get the car?

 

No. Mine had about a third of them open from the factory. I used a Dremel to open 100% of the openings.

 

I guess only time will tell if we are going to get the "melted scoop" good news it that I have only seen one car with a melted scoop in real life just hope mine is not #2.

 

My '09 Cooper S Clubman with 6400 miles started to warp in middle. Not real bad, but noticeable to me. Got A JCW Carbon Fiber to replace it. Love the look against my Pepper White Bonnet..

 

Can you post a pic?????

I've got a PW Clubby. I'd like to see how it looks.

Thanks!

 

WFIW I talked to my SA advisor about the "Melting Issue" He said MINI has had 3 revisions of the scoop with change in plastics and the addtion of the holes in part of the grill. He has not see any of the updated scoops come back for replacmet but they have not been around for that long. He said one time replacement from MINI. As to cutting the extra parts out "any mods could affect warranty". I can't see anything on my car but if I run my hand along the gap I think I can feel a little dip but it could have been that way from day 1 since I did not feel it till now.