Bonnet Heat/Deformed Scoop
#326
#327
IS YOUR TURBO WRAPPED ALSO?
THANKS.
#328
Does it just one day reach a given temp and the thing just melts or does it slowly happen over time a little every day?
#331
Took my '09 w/22K R55S in for aux water pump/chain tensioner/hood scoop warp on Tuesday. MINI of Austin attended to the first two issues (while I waited, in just two hours... color me impressed), and ordered the scoop.
When it gets here, I'll report back if it's plastic, metal, or silly putty.
When it gets here, I'll report back if it's plastic, metal, or silly putty.
#332
Hood bonnet scoop warping issue
Took my '09 into the dealership due to warped bonnet scoop. I expected some comment from the service representative such as "that is normal" or "bring it back if it gets worse". Completely the opposite - he explained that the warping was due to poor design. And, that the replacement scoop was constructed with better material with an additional heat shield to prevent any further issues. Very happy customer.
#333
Took my '09 into the dealership due to warped bonnet scoop. I expected some comment from the service representative such as "that is normal" or "bring it back if it gets worse". Completely the opposite - he explained that the warping was due to poor design. And, that the replacement scoop was constructed with better material with an additional heat shield to prevent any further issues. Very happy customer.
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#339
Me too. I also hope they installed the upgraded heat shield that some seem to get and others don't.
Looks like I'm getting about $3000 in warranty work done when it's all finished. Hood scoop and stripes $400? Sunroof seals $500? Seat pressure-sensor (when it arrives from Germany) $2000? Realign master cylinder $100? Don't know yet if they did anything about way optimistic fuel gauge (sender, recalibrate?). I even complained about the crappy Sirius-XM sound quality, just in case (more compressed-sounding than a $25 MP3 player).
My MINI warranty expires next March, so I'm trying to get all the faults taken care of in advance.
I'm glad the dealership gets paid for MINI's faulty engineering.
But I do love my car.
Looks like I'm getting about $3000 in warranty work done when it's all finished. Hood scoop and stripes $400? Sunroof seals $500? Seat pressure-sensor (when it arrives from Germany) $2000? Realign master cylinder $100? Don't know yet if they did anything about way optimistic fuel gauge (sender, recalibrate?). I even complained about the crappy Sirius-XM sound quality, just in case (more compressed-sounding than a $25 MP3 player).
My MINI warranty expires next March, so I'm trying to get all the faults taken care of in advance.
I'm glad the dealership gets paid for MINI's faulty engineering.
But I do love my car.
#340
I had my scoop replaced under warrantee. The dealer asked I wanted to pay extra for the heat shield, which I thought was crazy. I told him the scoop would melt in another two months and they'd have to replace it again. He said Mini would not comp the heat shield. I paid the $38 myself.
Crazy.
Crazy.
#342
I had my scoop replaced under warrantee. The dealer asked I wanted to pay extra for the heat shield, which I thought was crazy. I told him the scoop would melt in another two months and they'd have to replace it again. He said Mini would not comp the heat shield. I paid the $38 myself.
Crazy.
Crazy.
#344
I had my scoop replaced under warrantee. The dealer asked I wanted to pay extra for the heat shield, which I thought was crazy. I told him the scoop would melt in another two months and they'd have to replace it again. He said Mini would not comp the heat shield. I paid the $38 myself.
Crazy.
Crazy.
#347
#348
Have you had the turbo's aux water pump fixed? That's a major recall that the dealer will catch.
#350
Have you listed your ownership with MINI? In the Driver's Lounge (after you've registered as the new owner) you can download the service history (IIRC).