R55 2009 MINI Mis-build Bulletin
#151
Hey Gumpper.
I just curious, but how much was the total cost of the chrome scoop? Was there a dealer install charge?
I bought mine aftermarket from Classic MINI in Ohio and installed it myself. Very simple. The cost from Classic was about $80.00, with the NAM discount, if I remember. Once the scoops are back in stock, you might want to contact them. There is another thread here with step-by-step instructions.
Plus, I have my stock one in a box in case I encounter the "melting scoop" problem down the road. I had my clear bra installed with the stock one on the car, so it is also protected. (the stuff doesn't stick to a chromed surface)
Rich
I just curious, but how much was the total cost of the chrome scoop? Was there a dealer install charge?
I bought mine aftermarket from Classic MINI in Ohio and installed it myself. Very simple. The cost from Classic was about $80.00, with the NAM discount, if I remember. Once the scoops are back in stock, you might want to contact them. There is another thread here with step-by-step instructions.
Plus, I have my stock one in a box in case I encounter the "melting scoop" problem down the road. I had my clear bra installed with the stock one on the car, so it is also protected. (the stuff doesn't stick to a chromed surface)
Rich
#152
Well, my MINI hits the dealer's tomorrow! The roof rails have been confirmed to be on the car, though it is missing the headliner. My MA said that he had already ordered the headliner for it and that it should be in the first part of the week and then will be ready for pickup next Friday. The time line works for me since I have to be studying for an exam Friday morning and otherwise I'd be out motoring .
My MA said that they are installing another headliner right now and mine will be the second one (so they'll have a little experience). Can't wait to pick her up!
My MA said that they are installing another headliner right now and mine will be the second one (so they'll have a little experience). Can't wait to pick her up!
#153
Excellent!!! Post those photos and add them to the Clubman Flickr pool, too: http://www.flickr.com/groups/mini_clubman/
#155
#157
Everyone holding out for the AH please post when you have the retrofit done and how it went, thanks!! I'm worried that not all the parts will be swapped out...
#159
Seems reasonable. Has anyone's MA been able to confirm when theirs might be delivered? Also, are all of us who are missing the AH ones who purchased sunroofs?
#161
an update on my headliner
I dropped my Clubbie off at Stuttgart Mini last night for the new headliner, should have back in a day or two. They said they got the parts in late last week.
On two side notes, I'm getting the factory rack, and my car is a 2009 built after September 1st, it has the perforations in the rubber, and the dealer said it could be installed. I had been reading the threads and it seemed as if 2009 could only use the roof rails, could this be a MINI North America decision?
Also, don't be sad about the lack of the diesel in the U.S., they gave me one as a loaner and I'm not impressed, it can't get out of its own way and it feels as if there are lead ballasts attached to the front of the car. Might be great for fuel economy, but detracts from the shear pleasure of driving a MINI. But thats just my opinion, your results my vary.
On two side notes, I'm getting the factory rack, and my car is a 2009 built after September 1st, it has the perforations in the rubber, and the dealer said it could be installed. I had been reading the threads and it seemed as if 2009 could only use the roof rails, could this be a MINI North America decision?
Also, don't be sad about the lack of the diesel in the U.S., they gave me one as a loaner and I'm not impressed, it can't get out of its own way and it feels as if there are lead ballasts attached to the front of the car. Might be great for fuel economy, but detracts from the shear pleasure of driving a MINI. But thats just my opinion, your results my vary.
#162
irwinkm, dropping your Mini off in Stuttgart, Germany? So I have to ask, are you an American living in Germany or a German that speaks English real well? I grew up in Germany and my husband just came back from Frankfurt, could believe the pictures of all the Minis he took. They seem to be everywhere.
#165
#166
On two side notes, I'm getting the factory rack, and my car is a 2009 built after September 1st, it has the perforations in the rubber, and the dealer said it could be installed. I had been reading the threads and it seemed as if 2009 could only use the roof rails, could this be a MINI North America decision?
#170
Got an email from MA today, they've got all the black headliner parts for my Clubman and I'm scheduled to have it swapped out the first week of December (they're located 3 hours from me, needed to work around the Thanksgiving). The service adviser told me they should only need about 5 hours to swap it out.
#171
Got an email from MA today, they've got all the black headliner parts for my Clubman and I'm scheduled to have it swapped out the first week of December (they're located 3 hours from me, needed to work around the Thanksgiving). The service adviser told me they should only need about 5 hours to swap it out.
BTW...LOVE THE MINI!!!! I had so much fun driving it this weekend -- put in over 500 miles!
#172
It was "love the MINI" weekend: installed the shift boots, Whalen shift ****, and Cocomats (guess which colors?) yesterday, Mystique bath + Hydro today. What a pretty baby.
Given all the red & black going on in the interior, I hope it's clear why I've been holding out so stubbornly for the anthracite headliner!
#173
Egads, I just installed my Redline shift boots (CR/B, of course!) yesterday. The e-brake boot is strapped to the grey part of the handle. Now they're going to have to dismantle it all. On the other hand, it'll look even sweeter with the dark handle!
It was "love the MINI" weekend: installed the shift boots, Whalen shift ****, and Cocomats (guess which colors?) yesterday, Mystique bath + Hydro today. What a pretty baby.
Given all the red & black going on in the interior, I hope it's clear why I've been holding out so stubbornly for the anthracite headliner!
It was "love the MINI" weekend: installed the shift boots, Whalen shift ****, and Cocomats (guess which colors?) yesterday, Mystique bath + Hydro today. What a pretty baby.
Given all the red & black going on in the interior, I hope it's clear why I've been holding out so stubbornly for the anthracite headliner!
#174