Quick Hood Scoop melting question
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Quick Hood Scoop melting question
I know, I know, there have been tons of these topics but I have a quick question about my slightly melted hood scoop.
For starters I think it had already been replaced, or mended, once. I bought it a few months ago (used 08). There is some kind of "foam-ish" cover under the hood that I haven't noticed on any other MINI's I've seen.
That said, the hood scoop has melted ever so slightly. Now, unfortunately, I'm a little OCD. Grant it, there are several scratches (and a broken side light...grrr...just noticed that yesterday), but I know from other topics that the hood scoop is covered under warranty. My MINI is still under the original factory warranty until August of this year. It really is minor, and you really can't notice it, but it's definitely sagging in one spot.
My question is, do dealerships have a "degree of damage" for the hood scoops? Like, more specifically, does it need to be very apparent that it has melted? Again, it's minor, but considering its covered, I'd rather not have to pay several hundred dollars down the road after my warranty is up. I'm going in next week for the recall replacement so I'd rather get it done then.
I'd rather know ahead of time from you guys how much fight you had to put up in order for it to get replaced. Thanks!
For starters I think it had already been replaced, or mended, once. I bought it a few months ago (used 08). There is some kind of "foam-ish" cover under the hood that I haven't noticed on any other MINI's I've seen.
That said, the hood scoop has melted ever so slightly. Now, unfortunately, I'm a little OCD. Grant it, there are several scratches (and a broken side light...grrr...just noticed that yesterday), but I know from other topics that the hood scoop is covered under warranty. My MINI is still under the original factory warranty until August of this year. It really is minor, and you really can't notice it, but it's definitely sagging in one spot.
My question is, do dealerships have a "degree of damage" for the hood scoops? Like, more specifically, does it need to be very apparent that it has melted? Again, it's minor, but considering its covered, I'd rather not have to pay several hundred dollars down the road after my warranty is up. I'm going in next week for the recall replacement so I'd rather get it done then.
I'd rather know ahead of time from you guys how much fight you had to put up in order for it to get replaced. Thanks!
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No degree of damage at my dealer
The scoop on my '09 Clubman S was very slightly warped and the dealer replaced it with no question.
However, my issue is that the paint (Lightning Blue) on the scoop doesn't match my car.....it's not far off, but noticeable by anybody. In retrospect, I might have gone with another color - like black to match my top and grille surround. MINI won't offer the carbon scoop, even if you pay the difference......
However, my issue is that the paint (Lightning Blue) on the scoop doesn't match my car.....it's not far off, but noticeable by anybody. In retrospect, I might have gone with another color - like black to match my top and grille surround. MINI won't offer the carbon scoop, even if you pay the difference......
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I had mine replaced under warranty without question about a year ago. Because of my reading here about the aluminum heat shield that MINI was retrofitting on the cars for other folks, I requested that they put it on when the replaced the scoop....they did. It's only a $25-$30 part and it works. Ask them to do the same for you when you take it in. If you make it clear to them that you will be bringing it back in if it warps even slightly (and it surely will especially as soon as the heat of summer is upon us), it makes sense for them to put this cheapo part on to save themselves another warranty claim. The cost of the scoop plus having it painted is pretty pricey for them I'm sure. That's my logic anyway......dealership logic is not always logical though. : )
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The scoop on my '09 Clubman S was very slightly warped and the dealer replaced it with no question.
However, my issue is that the paint (Lightning Blue) on the scoop doesn't match my car.....it's not far off, but noticeable by anybody. In retrospect, I might have gone with another color - like black to match my top and grille surround. MINI won't offer the carbon scoop, even if you pay the difference......
However, my issue is that the paint (Lightning Blue) on the scoop doesn't match my car.....it's not far off, but noticeable by anybody. In retrospect, I might have gone with another color - like black to match my top and grille surround. MINI won't offer the carbon scoop, even if you pay the difference......
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We had 2 chrome scoops bubble even with the aluminum heat shield retro fit - asked for carbon fiber the 3rd time and offered to pay the dif - carbon fiber is spendy.
We waited and waited several hours for the install only to be told the one and only carbon fiber scoop they stocked had the mounting tabs in the wrong location. We go home wait for another to be ordered - it comes with mislocated tabs too!!!
Dealer orders a 3rd carbon fiber scoop and it comes with the tabs bonded on in the correct location. Get this - they send mechanic to our house - install it in a few minutes - no charge! All is well that ends well.
We waited and waited several hours for the install only to be told the one and only carbon fiber scoop they stocked had the mounting tabs in the wrong location. We go home wait for another to be ordered - it comes with mislocated tabs too!!!
Dealer orders a 3rd carbon fiber scoop and it comes with the tabs bonded on in the correct location. Get this - they send mechanic to our house - install it in a few minutes - no charge! All is well that ends well.
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