Must-have modifications

LAGearHead said:
The part number for the rear Mud Flaps is : 82-16-2-338-566

You can order these from most BMW and Mini dealerships. Copy and paste this part number when you google it, and it will provide you a list of places that sells them.
You can also order them directly from MiniUSA.com web site

Word of caution, installing them (DIY) is a pain.
The metal clips that holds down the flaps are pain to insert as well as the gap between the rear tire and wheel well is narrow.
If you remove your rear tires, it may be easier to install but the metal clips is still a Pain to insert. Get yourself the proper vise to push in the clips.
Hope this helps.
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What is the proper vise? I gave each clip a twist with my screwdriver to make them just a little bigger, started with a corner, and bitched the whole way. On one the clip fell into the front flap. Of course it was the third clip, and i stuck the tape. so inside the flap it will stay. Also each clip has two little ears on one side. I put them on the flap side so they would dig into the flap.
 
Tommm said:
What is the proper vise? I gave each clip a twist with my screwdriver to make them just a little bigger, started with a corner, and bitched the whole way. On one the clip fell into the front flap. Of course it was the third clip, and i stuck the tape. so inside the flap it will stay. Also each clip has two little ears on one side. I put them on the flap side so they would dig into the flap.
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Yes, using a screwdriver to widen the gap on the clips helped but it was still a '*****' to insert it.
The front flaps went in slightly easier as I turned my wheels to one side and gave me more room to insert the vise grip. With the vise grip, I was able to compress and insert the clips but it was still a PITA.

Getting the rear was a piece of work as I was not in the mood to remove the rear tires, resulting more sore fingers getting the clips engaged. If I had removed the rear tires, it may have been easier as I would have been able to use the same vise grip to compress the clips in place.
 
LAGearHead said:
Yes, using a screwdriver to widen the gap on the clips helped but it was still a '*****' to insert it.
The front flaps went in slightly easier as I turned my wheels to one side and gave me more room to insert the vise grip. With the vise grip, I was able to compress and insert the clips but it was still a PITA.

Getting the rear was a piece of work as I was not in the mood to remove the rear tires, resulting more sore fingers getting the clips engaged. If I had removed the rear tires, it may have been easier as I would have been able to use the same vise grip to compress the clips in place.
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I jacked up the car so I got a little more room for the rears. How did you hold them with the vice grip?
 
LAGearHead said:
The part number for the rear Mud Flaps is : 82-16-2-338-566
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Note that that’s just the rear mud flaps; the front pair is 82-16-2-338-565. I added them to my purchase order, and the dealership charged me $107.10 Canadian (~$84 US) each pair, installed. Much less hassle for me, for just a few dollars more than the parts alone. Of course, they didn’t receive the fronts in time, so none were installed. I’ll be heading back for that, as well as to sort the loose active shutter.
 
Tommm said:
I jacked up the car so I got a little more room for the rears. How did you hold them with the vice grip?
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The vice grip held between the top edge of the clip and the rubber edge of the flaps. I did tape up the jaw of the grip to prevent/minimize marking of the rubber edge of the flaps.

This clip design is a PITA and it is typical for flap installs on BMWs.
Sure brought back memories (NOT) when I installed the flaps on my X5 and 3 series years ago.
 
LAGearHead said:
The part number for the rear Mud Flaps is : 82-16-2-338-566

You can order these from most BMW and Mini dealerships. Copy and paste this part number when you google it, and it will provide you a list of places that sells them.
You can also order them directly from MiniUSA.com web site

Word of caution, installing them (DIY) is a pain.
The metal clips that holds down the flaps are pain to insert as well as the gap between the rear tire and wheel well is narrow.
If you remove your rear tires, it may be easier to install but the metal clips is still a Pain to insert. Get yourself the proper vise to push in the clips.
Hope this helps.
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@LAGearHead Thank you so much, appreciate you sending the part #, ok I'll take a look.

Also thanks for the heads up on it being a pain. Yeah maybe I'll just remove the wheels and make it somewhat easier. Thanks again!
 
AndysComputer said:
On ours:
Full coverage XPEL PPF (I’d prioritize front PPF over ceramic coating any day)
Stek windshield protection film for stone chips
OE mud flaps
OE cargo mat
Pro-clip wireless phone charger and magic mount
Replacement wide angle mirror glass
Windshield sun shade
Ghost Jack tyre valve caps

plus the usual under the cargo floor:
Multi connector L1/L2 portable EVSE
TeslaTap adapter
OE Tyre pump and fixaflat
First aid kit

still haven’t gotten around to adding a wall style cargo net so maybe I don’t really need one…[/QUOTE

Where did you get your PPF? I live in DFW would like a recommendation.
Thanks!
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On this and other threads, I see people refer to their '23 Mini. Can someone tell me what this means? Surely all Minis sold this year are '22
 
Model year designations in North America are some form of arcane system of maths and mythology. Unlike Europe, where the following year's models are shown or announced at Paris or Frankfurt in the latter part of the year, makers tend to announce our new models early in the year, around New York, LA or Detroit shows.
 
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chrunck said:
This is the least I've modded any of our MINIs over the years. A few changes in Bimmercode, a sun visor for the passenger side, and I think that's it.
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I have 2023 Mini SE iconic trim- are you saying there isn’t a Sun visor on passenger side? I’ve always been driver (husband in passenger seat when he comes) I asked him and he thought there was but not sure. We are on a trip with our other car so can’t check.
 
Brewer Fan said:
I have 2023 Mini SE iconic trim- are you saying there isn’t a Sun visor on passenger side? I’ve always been driver (husband in passenger seat when he comes) I asked him and he thought there was but not sure. We are on a trip with our other car so can’t check.
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Instead of a side sun-visor, there's a grab-handle for the passenger.
 
One quick coding mod I did that makes a noticeable difference (to me): the last time I went into BimmerCode, I changed the default follow distance for the ACC to the minimum, it just works so much better this way. I still think the minimum distance is too far, relying on the old-school “two second” methodology, which should be considered obsolete with AI and automation.
 
SameGuy said:
Model year designations in North America are some form of arcane system of maths and mythology. Unlike Europe, where the following year's models are shown or announced at Paris or Frankfurt in the latter part of the year, makers tend to announce our new models early in the year, around New York, LA or Detroit shows.
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I get the announcing bit early. But is there a difference between a '23 Mini and a '22 Mini? Is this just marketing gone mad and will the '24 Mini be released in '23 and so on?
 
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