Is there a thread for parts compatability between gen 1 and gen 2 Coopers? Specifically, I'm trying to see which exterior gen 1 Cooper S parts fit Gen 2 nonS models.
If you know the part number.... You can input the number in Realoem and it will do a reverse search and tell you all of the BMW vehicles that specific part is used on.... As an example, if you put the part number of one of BMW's generic screws it will show up in 3, 5, and 7 series BMW and even the RR Phantom.... Everywhere that P/N is used.....
Wow, I can't think of ANY exterior parts that are compatible. I just checked, and even the antenna was changed (different screw thread, I think). Wheels and tires are compatible, if you count that.
There are very few compatible parts between gen 1 and gen 2 cars, even the engines are different! Some of the suspension bits are the same, but I can't think of any body components that are.