R60 What did you do to your Countryman TODAY?
#576
Removed the Grill for a project
I removed the grill today to work on a project to get more air flow to the turbo. The grill has "blockage" on the left side, so I'm cutting it out. That starts tomorrow.
Here are a some pics for those wondering how to remove the grill it's the top 4 10mm bolts. Then you pull towards yourself from the front lower left. Once that clip pops you can pull easier (again towards you straight back) and it basically "peels" off.
Here are a some pics for those wondering how to remove the grill it's the top 4 10mm bolts. Then you pull towards yourself from the front lower left. Once that clip pops you can pull easier (again towards you straight back) and it basically "peels" off.
#578
I removed the grill today to work on a project to get more air flow to the turbo. The grill has "blockage" on the left side, so I'm cutting it out. That starts tomorrow.
Here are a some pics for those wondering how to remove the grill it's the top 4 10mm bolts. Then you pull towards yourself from the front lower left. Once that clip pops you can pull easier (again towards you straight back) and it basically "peels" off.
Here are a some pics for those wondering how to remove the grill it's the top 4 10mm bolts. Then you pull towards yourself from the front lower left. Once that clip pops you can pull easier (again towards you straight back) and it basically "peels" off.
Just curious.
#580
Here are some pics of the grill off and cut. Oh, and I plasti dipped the chrome around the grill and the grill itself.
#582
It's because it's classed as a 4DR and not a MPV or SUV. You can check on the plate by the drivers door.
#583
1bigpea.. could the chrome trim be removed from the grill from those clips in order to just black that out without spraying the whole grill ? i pretty much just have this and the belt line left to do and i'm just looking for the cleanest way to do it since i'll have to remove the driving lights to get the grill off to do the chrome anyway.
#584
1bigpea.. could the chrome trim be removed from the grill from those clips in order to just black that out without spraying the whole grill ? i pretty much just have this and the belt line left to do and i'm just looking for the cleanest way to do it since i'll have to remove the driving lights to get the grill off to do the chrome anyway.
#589
Thanks for the positive feedback!
On another note the engine temp usually stays at 219-220. Now with the grill opened up I'm running not more than 214 so it runs cooler, especially while moving. However at 70+ I have added wind noise coming from that side but i always listen to music so I don't hear it.
On another note the engine temp usually stays at 219-220. Now with the grill opened up I'm running not more than 214 so it runs cooler, especially while moving. However at 70+ I have added wind noise coming from that side but i always listen to music so I don't hear it.
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#596
I did make some marks on the grill while cutting it out so that's why I plasti dipped the whole grill. It didn't cover the marks though but if you're not looking for them it's not noticeable.
#597
#598
Just saw this. I tried a few different methods (heated blade, cutting it, drilling) but the dremel with a carbide tip worked the best. Definitely a tough material to cut through precisely.
I did make some marks on the grill while cutting it out so that's why I plasti dipped the whole grill. It didn't cover the marks though but if you're not looking for them it's not noticeable.
I did make some marks on the grill while cutting it out so that's why I plasti dipped the whole grill. It didn't cover the marks though but if you're not looking for them it's not noticeable.
#600
Dropped mine off for it's 1st dealer maintenance.. An oil change @ 8300mi.
I used about 3/4L of oil to top off in that time.
They rest the dash, topped off fluids & washed/vacuumed the car.
There were no TSB's or recalls for my car. No ECU upgrades, etc.
I noted the smell of clutch & it was duly noted. There was a CM in there getting a clutch replaced under warranty (only 3K). Clutch would not grab enough to even move the car, it just spun.. or so I was told.
Confirmed the replacement clutches(case by case, not covered under warranty) are being replaced w/ the JCW version.
I used about 3/4L of oil to top off in that time.
They rest the dash, topped off fluids & washed/vacuumed the car.
There were no TSB's or recalls for my car. No ECU upgrades, etc.
I noted the smell of clutch & it was duly noted. There was a CM in there getting a clutch replaced under warranty (only 3K). Clutch would not grab enough to even move the car, it just spun.. or so I was told.
Confirmed the replacement clutches(case by case, not covered under warranty) are being replaced w/ the JCW version.