18 replies to this topic

[analogue_radio]

I'm sorting my rear end out first and I need to order a load of panels pretty soonish.

I've got the rear valence sorted from Paul on here, bit more lightweight than average

Of the other panels, which need to be genuine and which can I get away with being non genuine?

For example the rear closing valence panels are half the cost of the genuine, does it matter they are reproduction?

(to give an idea how much needs replacing, I pulled the rear valence off with my bare hands & I could drain pasta through my boot floor.. although only where the tyre sits it pin holed, which can be patched with some sheet steel)

[lrostoke]

The only panel that needs to be genuine on the rear end is the boot hinge panel..The black bit here thats because you can only get a genuine panel for that bit.

[analogue_radio]

http://www.minisport..._HMP441009.html

That includes the lip as well right?

[lrostoke]

In my picture, all the section below the weld is the new panel. yes includes the lip.

[analogue_radio]

Damn expensive but it's gotta be replaced!



Should be everything..

I know the rear bins have gone, but they can be patched up.

[Scallywag630]

The only panel that needs to be genuine on the rear end is the boot hinge panel..The black bit here thats because you can only get a genuine panel for that bit.

Not really true...see http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=STRK:MESELX:IT

[analogue_radio]

The one you linked isn't the full thing notice on the photo Irostoke put up its got the end section.

[Scallywag630]

The one you linked isn't the full thing notice on the photo Irostoke put up its got the end section.

True, but if you don't need the extra width (and I didn't on my Mini), I'd rather spend £10 than £100.

[analogue_radio]

Yeah I wish I didn't need to but seeing as I lifted away my rear valance with my hands, the whole bumper lip is gone & the bottom of the lights on the LH side has also rusted.

[Scallywag630]

Yeah I wish I didn't need to but seeing as I lifted away my rear valance with my hands, the whole bumper lip is gone & the bottom of the lights on the LH side has also rusted.

Thats a shame. Good luck with all the panels and keep us all updated with the progress. Will it be done by, and are you going on the L2B?

[analogue_radio]

Cheers mate, check the links in my signature click the left hand side photo for the latest.

I hope so!

[Pauly]

You can get a copy boot hinge panel, magnum panels do them, but they are split into 3 sections, 2 end corners and the main hinge panel in the middle.

[floydrob]

i have a boot hinge panel (rear lower repair) which should save u a bit! it's off another mini. pm me if interested

[mighty mini jack]

I've got a spare Boot hinge panel (centre) if you need it Luke.

[floydrob]

oops, double post

Edited by floydrob, 08 February 2010 - 09:57 PM.