When Shopping for Mods - is the SE more like R55 or F56?

[David Comstock]

Hey everyone,

I'm not up to speed on all the nuances between the various mini model numbers except for the obvious differences (e.g., 2dr, 4dr, convertible, etc), but I noticed when shopping for modifications it seems some sites don't carry SE related parts nor can you filter based on the SE. So if I were to purchase after-market parts would I look for something that fits an R55 or F56?

Specifically, I'm looking to purchase some black vinyl tape to blackout my chrome beltline.

Thanks!

 

[SameGuy]

F56 is very generally the two-door hardtop, the SE is a variant within that family, along with the regular Cooper hardtop, the S, and the JCW. Some parts are fully interchangeable among all variants, others not.

Somewhere else on this forum there’s a link to an Etsy store that sells beltline vinyl specifically for the F56.

 

[David Comstock]

Thanks for the reply... Yeah I found the beltline vinyl here: https://www.cravenspeed.com/beltine-blackout-kit-for-mini-cooper-f56-2014-2020/ but just wanted to be sure it's what I should order for my '23 SE.

 

[Puppethead]

The Rxx models are the previous generation (generally pre-2014), you definitely do not want parts for those models.

 

[David Comstock]

The Rxx models are the previous generation (generally pre-2014), you definitely do not want parts for those models.

Noted...! Thanks for clarifying!!

 

[insightman]

The Rxx models are the previous generation (generally pre-2014), you definitely do not want parts for those models.

They don't even have the same number of wheel bolts as the F-series MINIs.

 

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[David Comstock]

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This is SUPER helpful, thank you!

 

[SameGuy]

Among the cars on my dream list, as impractical as it is, the JCW R59 is right up there.