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Bought a 2019 CM S, demo from the dealer. Had a good deal and only had 2500 miles.
only thing missing is Nav and Carplay and it seems it isn’t possible to unlock it.
looking to get mudguards, black handles and front and black light bezels. Any luck with overlays?
Just after picking up the CM S
Installed some old Thule crossbars I had from a previous car I had.
6.5” touchscreen head unit with no nav. Carplay imposible?
The scuttles in the pic have a black trim cover press-fit/3M-taped over the original chrome, I believe. Same for the door handles - you can find black door handle covers on eBay, and probably ECS/Outmotoring as well.
If you want to replace them rather than cover them, you can get the base model (non-S, non-JCW) scuttles from MINI, which are all-black. (Got mine from Seattle MINI for ~$37 each plus shipping.)
For the door handles you can pick up a set of just the exterior chrome assemblies and have them painted and clearcoated. I'm sending a set off to the guy that does my powder/chrome/paint, and hoping that the removal/install process isn't too much of an asterisk. (That's going to wait 'til way later in the spring when the weather straightens up.)
Can you supply part# for those base side scuttles? Can't find them anywhere.
My 2019 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN F60 did not come with any Parking Distance Control system.Do U know if it can be retrofitted?.If yes, what parts would U recommend I buy?.Thanks.
My 2019 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN F60 did not come with any Parking Distance Control system.Do U know if it can be retrofitted?.If yes, what parts would U recommend I buy?.Thanks.
I wouldn't attempt a retrofit. You may gain PDC but you would void your warranty for anything electrical if you attempted it. You would likely need new bumpers, new sensors, and a new ECU. I wasn't even aware that in 2019 any of them came without PDC.
My 2019 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN F60 did not come with any Parking Distance Control system.Do U know if it can be retrofitted?.If yes, what parts would U recommend I buy?.Thanks.
Let's not hijack the thread, but I don't think you're missing anything special.
I didn't know mini has a moon roof delete option...very cool and looks cool with your roof system set up and black out trims. Must be hot in Texax eh?
You have to request it and it doesn't take any from the cost to remove it. But, I can't stand moonroofs on a performance vehicle or any vehicle I own. Why make it top heavy and want to lean more around corners is my personal preference. The glass is much heavier. Probably 120 pounds lighter without the glass and reinforcement not including the electronics to operate it. I'll find out when I weigh it. Shooting for lighter than a Clubman with moonroof. Plus you lose head room with it, but that is true with most cars. It is hot in Texas, but not in the car with A/C. It's too small to not cool down fast. You have the option to ventilate the vehicle with the phone app, but I never have.
The other benefit of the Moonroof delete is the lower profile crossbars on my setup, when I need them. The Moonroof is why Mini's brand crossbars go a lot higher up, so it will clear when open. This thing is so fun to drive I would take it with a Moonroof if I had to, but didn't.
Kick plates are OEM purchased and installed after I bought the car. The light rings, door handles, lift gate trim, etc were installed at the time of purchase. The rear "CooperS" and other smaller trim pieces I bought as OEM or from AllieExpress. I did the belt line myself. The only good way to do the roof rails is to buy OEM and have the dealership install them but it's a beast of a job. They have to drop the headliner and trim just to get to the 4 bolts underneath. Probably cost $550 in parts and $250 in labor. :-( Not one I'd attempt myself.
The only good way to do the roof rails is to buy OEM and have the dealership install them but it's a beast of a job. They have to drop the headliner and trim just to get to the 4 bolts underneath. Probably cost $550 in parts and $250 in labor.
I think you're underestimating the MINI/BMW labor. My dealer quoted me $350 labor just to install the four black door handles. Just labor - I already have the handles.
I think you're underestimating the MINI/BMW labor. My dealer quoted me $350 labor just to install the four black door handles. Just labor - I already have the handles.
You're right. I talked to my local dealer and the MINI standard is that it's a 6-8 hour job @ $140/hour. Even assuming I could sweet talk a discount, I think it's a no-go at that price.
So I picked up an F60 hybrid to match the wife's F56 this December past... not the greatest pix of Maggie posted here (she's pretty dirty), but I did manage to get rid of a lot of the chrome over the past few months. I'm hoping to take care of the front & rear end accents by the summer.
12-09-2019 | 06:15 PM
