Melted hood scoop after two years - is there a TSB about this?
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Is the CF scoop made from real CF (layup) or is it an injection molded inlay (A print pattern)? Has anyone had the same problem with a CF scoop long term? Both my cars have this problem. Would be nice to fix it for good the first time. I also wonder if you could just take a hair drier and bend it back where it is supposed to be, pop on the $26.00 shield and be on your way?
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Is the CF scoop made from real CF (layup) or is it an injection molded inlay (A print pattern)? Has anyone had the same problem with a CF scoop long term? Both my cars have this problem. Would be nice to fix it for good the first time. I also wonder if you could just take a hair drier and bend it back where it is supposed to be, pop on the $26.00 shield and be on your way?
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Yea, just the metal part. The other part is nothing but a felt type piece that MINI seemed to quit putting on in 2010. Now, mine is a 2010, but for some reason I had one on my car while all the other 2010s don't seem to have it. Could be because my car, which was ordered in June 2009, went into production 2 days into the first week of 2010 assemblies...just guessing.
#35
It is sound insulation. I had it on my 2009 MCS but the dealer do not put it back on when they replaced the hood scoop. It now just has the heat shield on the underside of the hood. I have read threads that say it is only for minimal noise reduction but I am still going to ask the dealer why they did not reinstall it on my car. Stay tuned.
#36
It is interesting to see the numerous variations of "fixes" for this issue. I spoke to a service technician at Mini of Loveland and he said they were told by Mini to always offer the CF scoop and that a CF scoop can be painted. My deal had not heard that and says the CF cannot be painted. My dealer has been very responsive to my issue though!
#37
There's also a MINI Challenge Scoop Cooling Vent, but it's pricey
http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mi...lengeVent.html
Here's a photo of it under the hood, or should I say bonnet...
http://www.minigenuineparts.co.uk/mi...lengeVent.html
Here's a photo of it under the hood, or should I say bonnet...
#38
My '10 has a dipping scoop as well. It's not bad, but you can see it. I brought it up and was told it may not be covered by the warranty, and it had to be "investigated," when I now know (thanks to all of you) that it should be.
I have given up fighting for these types of things, does anyone have suggestions for NY/NJ warranty repair, with a good reputation?
Thinking of going the CF route anyway, as it looks pretty.
I have given up fighting for these types of things, does anyone have suggestions for NY/NJ warranty repair, with a good reputation?
Thinking of going the CF route anyway, as it looks pretty.
#39
You can order the small insulation piece under the metal...
shield from Mini, or from ECS Tuning or probably from other similar third parties like Penske. If you dig long enough (as I once did), you can find the part number for the much bigger hood insulation piece. AS mentioned earlier Mini deleted it some time back. It's mentioned in their 2010 "changes" TIS, along with things like the OBDII cover delete, rear seat belt buckle retainer clips and various other cost engineering/cheapening moves I guess they did.
#42
Yep,
We have it here: Part # 51482183986
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51482183986/ES2080964/
And the sound insulation: Which I believe was not being installed on 2011+ MINIs from factory or if you are missing it for some reason.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51482755612/
And the clips x 2 for the bottom of the black insulation. Part #51481915964
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51481915964/ES125485/
Here is another thread where its talked about:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ay-or-nay.html
Thanks
We have it here: Part # 51482183986
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51482183986/ES2080964/
And the sound insulation: Which I believe was not being installed on 2011+ MINIs from factory or if you are missing it for some reason.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51482755612/
And the clips x 2 for the bottom of the black insulation. Part #51481915964
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51481915964/ES125485/
Here is another thread where its talked about:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ay-or-nay.html
Thanks
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#43
I want so badly to poke at the fact that every chance they get, some vendors here use advice threads to plug plug plug.......
Problem is, ECS seems to have EVERY factory upgrade/replacement part and at awesome prices, so I can't really bash them because if they didn't plug it, someone else would most likely recommend them anyway lol.
Problem is, ECS seems to have EVERY factory upgrade/replacement part and at awesome prices, so I can't really bash them because if they didn't plug it, someone else would most likely recommend them anyway lol.
#46
glad I stumbled upon this thread ... didn't quite understand what you all were talking about until I got to paipuky's photos - went down to the garage to check mine out, and sure enough mine is warped! It's a 09 Cooper S, any chance the dealer will replace it since I'm out of warranty? It's going in for the chain/tensioner replacement on Nov 12, so I'll definitely plan on asking.
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