I just got an 02 mini cooper and I love it. The previous owner traded it in and the dealer I got it from claimed to have done and 104 point inspection on it. Obviously not. I have spent 2k fixing it already and there is still a starting issue' power steering leak and a few cosmetic things that are killing me. He told me it had new tires on it and as it turns out one is kind of new and the other 3 are beyond the legal bald point. I have found all the parts I need but these two. One is the leather cover for the ebrake. Here is a picture of mine currently:


The second thing I need is a replacement piece for the front license plate holder. Here in AZ we don't need the front plate and this thing is hideous! I just want a rounded piece to put in its place. Here is a picture of it:



Anyone who can point me to the place where I would be able to get these parts would be a savior. Also I haven't looked for it yet but the center console control rack for the windows and locks is loose and I believe I need a whole new rack to fix it. See this thread for more info: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=136928
Thank you everyone for you quick responses and helpfull tips!

 

you can just remove that "hideous" piece. With the filler piece remoed it becomes the plate holder for European plates .

 

Will it look good with just the hole?

 

Just put a euro plate in where the holder used to be. It will look very clean that way.

As For the e-brake boot, I had the same problem with mine. You can pop out the bracket that holds it in place. And then use some rubber cement to glue it back in place. I haven't had an issue since.

 

Thanks for that info. Is the plate piece easy to get out or is there a lot of crap to deal with. I would have checked by now but I am tied up. As for the E break leather its torn a little bit on the bottom but I believe its manageable for the time being.

 

I think I have a Ebrake cover...I'll check when I get home. $25 plus shipping

 

is the MINI an automatic or manual? either way i have a brand new redline ebrake boot and CVT shifter boot that will fit. i had the shifter boot on for one whole week. ebrake boot is still sitting in the package. only reason i removed the shifter was i decided to go with black rather than charcoal. didn't install the ebrake boot because well, i decided on black.

the redline boots are much nicer than the stock ones but look the same as far as color match. much nicer leather. will last longer and look much better.

if you want both i'll sell them for $45 shipped. but, if you have no use for a auto tranny boot and if you want just the ebrake boot i'll sell it for $30 shipped. again these are brand new and i paid more for them than i'm selling them for. they're just sitting here in a drawer taking up space. you can see the pricing here. these are charcoal with charcoal stitching- same color you have. i have no issue selling just the brake boot i can always kep the cvt boot for an emergency:

http://www.redlinegoods.com/MINIATshiftboot.shtm

also have the same ebrake handle you have there if you need another for $15 shipped.

 

ps for parts go to realoem.com then find your part number and copy it. then go to pelicanparts.com and paste the part number in. they have a lot of parts and good service with decent prices!

enjoy the MINI it can get expensively addicting! but, worth it!

 

The front plate holder is only held on by a few screws. Look in the deep holes and you should see them.

 

Yeah got it off and looks awesome. Now just got to come up with the cash to get myself a euro plate.