1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Tow hook mount?

  1. Metalman

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    #5 Metalman, May 7, 2012
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    Just a suggestion.....
    Maybe give Way Motor Works a call. They were parting out some MINI's and may have this part at a very reasonable price versus "new". If not, check out some of our sponsors.... They can get you new OEM parts at a very reasonable price.....

    A quick check...... bimmerspecialist.com has the part at $353.00, one of our sponsors has the same part at $234.00..... Support our guy's and help yourself at the same time...:Thumbsup:
     
  2. N2MINI

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    #2 N2MINI, May 7, 2012
    you appear to either be missing or have taken off the alum piece that runs just behind the cover to protect the radiator and other stuff and what part of the cover actually screws too.

    The toe hook screws into it....
     
  3. Metalman

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    #3 Metalman, May 7, 2012
    Yes.... that would be P/N 51117062866

    Item #1 in the drawing...
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    #4 miniconcarne, May 7, 2012
    They didn't replace the bumper carrier! I'd be leary of other "repairs" they did...
     
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    #6 N2MINI, May 7, 2012
    No doubt.. Without it there is not much supporting the cover.. The next fender bender is pushing it and the radiator right into the engine real quick..
     
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    #7 r53riit, May 7, 2012
    Thanks guys, yeah it looks like I'm missing more than I thought. I tried to get ahold of Way Motor Works, if they don't have one I will just order one from one of the sponsors. I assume there should be big foam bricks behind the bumper as well? This may be something I'm better off finding at a junk yard.