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  1. beken

    beken Well-Known Member

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    #2 beken, Oct 18, 2010
    I thought my top engine mount was going because I was getting the knock sound every time I stomped on the gas. Well, after installing the scoop, the knock sound was gone. So it was likely the noise was the inter-cooler hitting the diverter and knocking it up against the bonnet.
     
  2. CHKMINI

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    #3 CHKMINI, Oct 18, 2010
    Looks great...I'm partial to the Carbon Fiber look :D
     
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    #4 Rixter, Oct 18, 2010
    Ken looks very sharp!!! :Thumbsup:

    Where'd you get that black mesh grill?
     
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    #5 beken, Oct 18, 2010
    Mesh grill, I made myself. Bought $1 worth of fence mesh from Rona (hardware store .. like Home Depot) and measured and cut myself. I have some left so if you want to replace the plastic blank on your car, you're welcome to it.
     
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    #6 hughes, Oct 19, 2010
    I like that wrap, CF scoop looks delicious.

    Where you purchase it from?
     
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    #7 Metalman, Oct 19, 2010
    Hey Ken...
    Looks sweet.:Thumbsup:
    You had me going there. With the scoop laying on the MINI box. Thought they came out with a new accessory I didn't know about.
    I've always wanted to try my hand a wrapping. I would have thought it would have been very difficult to make some of those bends without getting wrinkles. Obviously this isn't your first attempt at this.:D
     
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    #8 CHKMINI, Oct 19, 2010
    MM, MINI makes a CF JCW Hood Scoop. I have one on my '09 and had one on my '04 and bought both of them from Aaron.
     
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    #9 Metalman, Oct 19, 2010
    Thanks, yes I knew about the MINI CF scoop.

    The the wrapped one just posted looked so well done, I thought it was a new MINI offering.
     
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    #10 CHKMINI, Oct 19, 2010
    The CF wrap gives a dryer look than the JCW piece. I looked at a fuel cap that Aaron has that is wrapped and it looks good.
     
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    #11 Mr. Jim, Oct 19, 2010
    Very nice!
     
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    #12 beken, Oct 19, 2010
    The CF was wrap was applied by one of the (recently former) sales guys at MINI Richmond (BC). He does wraps as a side in his spare time. I think he did a great job.

    The JCW scoop cost more than I could get WAF (wife acceptance factor) for so I had to settle for a stock primered scoop. BTW, parts are generally from 20 to 75% less expensive in the US than in Canada. So the scoop was picked up from Rasmussen MINI in Oregon.
     
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    #13 Rixter, Oct 19, 2010
    Thx Ken. I'll probably take you up on it once I'm out of warranty. I know Allan's warped scoop warranty claim was denied because a few holes were Dremel'd out on the scoop grill
     
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    #14 Metalman, Oct 19, 2010
    Hey Rixter.....
    Send Ken down to Columbus. I'll let him borrow my Un-modified scoop grill. Then he can make a quick trip into the dealer. File a claim. And get it repaired under warranty.

    Easy Squeezy..... :D
     
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    #15 beken, Oct 20, 2010
    I wonder if opening up the grill on the R56 hood scoops would allow enough cooling air in to prevent the warping.
     
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    #16 Metalman, Oct 20, 2010
    Don't know about that, but I doubt it. The damage comes from the latent heat baking off the turbo after you shut the engine off and air circulation stops.
    If you check the hood just after shutting off the engine, it's very cool. Come back in 15 minutes, and stick your hand on the hood and you will find it's really hot.
     
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    #17 beken, Oct 20, 2010
    Hmmmmm....maybe a computer fan that could come on for maybe 5 minutes after the car is shut off to blow air and hopefully circulate the heat away from the hood scoop might work....but could be draining to the battery. :idea:
     
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    #18 RoadRoar, Jul 22, 2011
    MiniFini has stainless steel grills that replace the mostly blocked stock grille. the s.s.grille
    Has 80% open area vs. only 25% on stock. It really works to vent off the turbo heat. I've had them on both my r-55 JCW and My wife's r-56 , no more warped scoop problems.
     
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    #19 CHKMINI, Jul 23, 2011
    Aren't you the owner of MiniFini? Nevertheless the scoop grille is a good investment.
     
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    #20 cockney, Jul 16, 2013
    Anyone know where i can get a MCS hood scope GRILL for my R52 (2007 Convertible 1st gen) ..... w/supercharger. Haven't notice the heat issue mentioned when you stop, just want to stop crud getting in the engine bay. The Minifin product does not mention my product year? These easy to install, do you have to take the scoop out?
     
  20. Nathan

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    #21 Nathan, Jul 16, 2013
    The Mini -Fini item P2 and P3 both fit your car. Not sure if you have to pull the scoop out to fit this or not. I'd give them a a call or send a PM to MinifiniGirl.
     
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