Must-have modifications

Goo Gone?

 

I found my rubber wheel but I was terrified to use it on a car I’ve owned for less than a week! I used Stoner Xenit citrus adhesive remover and a few microfiber cloths, plus effort. It took a while, but wasn’t at all difficult.

 

I wanted to click Like to congratulate you on your license plate, but then I didn't click Like because I miss the MINI-E logo. Then I clicked Like after all because the beautiful Island Blue of your SE made it 2 out of 3.

 

@tesrivmini Dash update, got the carbon fiber rings for the side vents. I still did not get the ones for the doors. I have not found a good price on real carbon fiber yet. The ones listed on AliExpress are not real CF.

 

Adding the sun visor for the passenger side, that is a GREAT IDEA.
For all my other cars, my wife has this habit of moving the Front Facing Sun Visor to the side. With this Side Sun Visor, she now does not need to swing the Front Facing Sun Visor

Do you have the part number for the Passenger Side Sun Visor?
I am assuming this is similar to the Side Sun Visor on the Driver Side

 

Are you referring to the Wide Angle Mirror Glass that has a line in the middle that provides better wide angle view? These passenger side wide angle mirror glass that is available for the European models?

 

My SE is just 1 month old and the mod bug has started.

Just added the following


Since the 2023 did not come with the rear mats, I added the following mats too

Pretty sure that I will be ordering more items.

 

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-european-mini-parts/sun-visor-lateral-black-right/51167376860~gem/

That's the euro version, though I just got the US version because the lead time was an eternity and the difference is very small.

 

Very cool! What's the part number for the hatchback lid accessory? I always wanted to fill that empty space.

Thanks!

 

Thanks for the part number

I was not aware there is a US version for the passenger side. Are you referring to the US driver side and applies to the passenger side?

 

You will need 2 brackets - 51-49-7-375-203 Trunk Lid Trim Bracket

And also get the Warning Triangle that fits into these 2 brackets

 

Yeah, sometimes you have to get to the fine print to find out it's "carbon look", etc.

How do you feel about the match between the CF dash panels and the side vent rings? - always hard to tell from photos...

I'm still deciding how much CF I want to add - especially given there is less availability of 2022+ interior pieces. I may stick with just what you've done so far.

 

Yes, that was unclear. I just bought a second left side one and installed it on the right side.

 

The color and weave size matches pretty well, I should have done a better job trying to get the weave angled the same though. Because the round side vents were a dull plastic, they stand out a lot if you only get the dash panels. The top vents can be done but they are out of the way enough not to bug me.

 

Do you have plans for any more interior CF? - notwithstanding discovering reasonably priced, real CF door trim

 

After this https://www.insideevsforum.com/community/index.php?threads/it-had-to-happen.14515/
Curb feelers!

 

@LAGearHead would you mind providing a link to where you bought the rear mud flaps from please? thx!

 

I think I am done for now, the dash addressed my issues with the checkered dash and the vent rings made it match better with the CF dash.

 

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.

 

Oh no. Hate that when it happens.