13 replies to this topic

[Chance]

So I need to replace my front end, front panel wings and bonnet.

Where is the best place to get the panels? And i cant really afford all genuine.

Is it best to buy genuine wings or genuine front panel, the other panels will be pattern parts.

Any advice would be great :)
First time at this soo go easy

[sonikk4]

If you cannot afford Heritage then pattern will fit. The front panel will need a bit of hammer and dolly work around the flanges as the pressings are quite rough.

I would recommend removing the E coat though as this is quite hit and miss on these panels. Be prepared to have to use a bit of grunt to get the wings to fit well. It's best to use a combination of self tappers and clamps. You may need to trim some of the wing flange back as well.

[Chance]

I might be able to get genuine wings but will these fit with the copy front panel??

Who is a good supplier to order from aswell??

Appreciate the information, thanks

[crazypainter]

hello, i would recomend using genuine wings and after market 'A' panels and after market front panel. have fitted hundreds of after market a panels and front panels and fit very well, wings on the other hand are ****.

i would use min-its they are the best to deal with over the other suppliers and Julian (owner) will help you and also keeps a good stock.

hope this helps

[Chance]

Thats great thanks, my A panels are OK

I smashed my front up so have got to change the wings and front panel. im hoping to find a second hand bonnet

Ill use have a look at minits then thanks mate


Do you use minits yourself??

Anyone got any experience with minispares panels? There only down the road so can just go and pick them up :)

Edited by Chance, 27 September 2012 - 02:23 PM.

[AVV IT]

In my experience pattern panels can be a bit hit & miss, depending on whose they actually are. M-Machine seem to have the best reputation for non genuine panels that I know of. http://www.m-machine.co.uk/

I can't help with minispares pattern panels though I'm afraid, as I've only ever had genuine panels from them.

Edited by AVV IT, 27 September 2012 - 02:32 PM.

[miniman retford]

I got my new genuine panels from South lakes minis ( front panel,wings,a panels,bonnet & rear valance) http://www.southlakesminis.co.uk/
Were very helpfull & were cheaper than from any of the other suppliers.
Give Chris a ring & sure he'll look after you.

[Chance]

The only pattern one ill have is the front panel. I will be buying genuine wings

Thanks for all the help ill see how different the prices are and whether not having to get them posted from minispares saves me some postage costs.

Thanks again

[AVV IT]

ill see how different the prices are and whether not having to get them posted from minispares saves me some postage costs.

In case you didn't know, you get a 7.5% discount on all minispares purchases if you invest £5 here on TMF+ membership. Which could save you a fair bit of cash, if you're planning on buying many panels from them.

Edited by AVV IT, 27 September 2012 - 02:48 PM.

[Chance]

Is that only an online discount or instore aswell? Thanks for the heads up

I think ill sign up now as im always in minispares buying something most weekends!!

[AVV IT]

I think t's both, in that it's applied to anything you buy from them when you give them your account details. When you've joined, just send a PM here to Simon at minispares and he'll apply the TMF+ discount to your minispares account.

[Chance]

Just done it now :)

Ive bought everything for my mini from them and have no complaints so far so it makes sense to use them for this i suppose.

Especially with a discount

[BusheyTrader]

The pattern panels / repair panels I've bought from Minispares so far have had Magnum stickers on them. After the advice on the Forum, it'll be Heritage for the front panel, scuttle and wings etc. The 7.5% off for being a TMF member makes lots of sense. So does living a short drive away from Minispares....

[Chance]

The discount doesnt apply at the oldbury store

But I'll still be going there