Just jumped in the deep end with the deal on an Indi Blue Aero kit from Classic MINI Parts. At $600.00 how could I resist? Shipping is a bear but still worth the price considering... Anyway, now I need links on how to install these parts before they arrive. Can anyone here point me in the right direction?

TIA,
Matt

 

Try the DIY section at Motoringfile for the official install .pdf. Have fun and enjoy your new aero kit!

 

That's pretty audacious to do the install yourself. I wouldn't mess around with the body kit... although, the front bumper is pretty easy to remove...

 

That's cool that you can still find one in indi blue!

 

How much was the shipping?
I also got one last night on e-bay new from Morristown MINI. $700 INDI blue. I am going to pick it up.

 

Shipping to California is $250 via Fed Ex - 5 big boxes strapped to a palet. Sucks for sure but I wanted it insured. I tried to call those guys with the kit on ebay but got no response... I called around and all the dealers in California still want 1200-1700 for the kit so I'm still going to get a decent deal for my area but I wish I was close enough to pick it up myself. Let me know how your install goes...

Matt

 

Well It took me 4 calls this morning to get someone on the phone. I wanted to pick up today but was told the item was out of stock and they had more coming in. I don't like it when vendors advertise out of stock items I will not go into it too much and will give them a chance to make things right. As of now I may be able to pick them up on Thursday from what I was told. I will let you know what happens.

 

Do you have to replace the sill plates? I have the JCW ones and want to keep them

 

Awesome. That's what I was looking for - but while we are at it do you or anyone else have any tips, tricks, or advice to give? Anyone with pics of their install? What was the most difficult part, etc...?

Thanks again.

As far as the sill plates go, I think you will have to loose them unless you know how to remove them fom the side skirts without damaging them- then I think you might be able to re tape them as I bet it's just heavy duty double sided tape. Understand these are just my assumptions and you know what they say about that.

Matt

 

Here is a great HT for removing side skirts:
http://homepage.mac.com/rv6a/minisideskirts.html

 

Removing the sill plates from the stock skirts isn't all that hard. I used a putty knife the pry them off and caused no damage at all. Just take your time. The harder part is getting the old glue off them so they can be re-attached.

If you read the info from Motoring File you should be ok, just go slow and test fit things so you know what to expect. My side skirts took about 2 hrs. but at least half of that was just figuring out how to attach the skirt to the bracket, after that it was a piece of cake.

 

The $600 kit is ONLY for the MINI Cooper, not the S, although the front bumper and side skirts are a universal fit...the rear bumper is Cooper specific...but still for that price it cheaper than buying JUST the front bumper and having it painted!!

 

I hope that's not the case -I was specific about the "S" kit and I know the one on ebay was definately for an "S."
Here's the post I responded to:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=60714

And here's the one K9MINI bought. Definately an "S"kit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mini-...38923461QQrdZ1

Plainly say the kit is for the "S." If the kit is not for the "S" and it shows up at my door there will be a problem.

Also, thanks for the links guys, keep 'em coming...

Matt

 

Any instructions for removing the rear bumper?

TIA,
Matt

 

Just as a heads up... The black inserts that surround the fog lights are NOT included in the aero kit. Without them, the recess will just be the same color as the bumper. All a matter of taste, really. If you want/need them they must be ordered seperately - ballpark price is $60.00

The "blackouts" are here on this Cooper pic:


But not on this one:


Here's a close up from another thread


Matt

 

I'd like to find out about this too for bumper with PDC...