Comments on: Low Buck MINI Mods

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:50:49 +0000

I have the 2006 MCS too. The Denatured alcohol worked great. I almost gave up too soon, but was determined to get that sticker off. It took about 30 minutes of scrubbing for each visor, but is well worth it in the end.

By: RonniR

RonniR — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 00:17:44 +0000

Visor decal removal: The denatured alcohol procedure did absolutely nothing, when tried on my brand new (2006) Mini S. Perhaps they’re using a new, “improved” adhesive?

By: sallykat

sallykat — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 23:07:57 +0000

Has anyone had problems with the stealth mount EZpass with tinted sunroof? I've tried it, and it doesnt register when I drive through. I've had to take it off the window and hold it up to the front windshield everytime.

Im wondering if the tint is affecting it, or if I have a faulty transmiter.

If its the tint, my next thought was to cut a small window in the tint to allow it to function. Bad idea? Will it start to peel away if I do this?

By: allen

allen — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 22:00:36 +0000

Any advice for removing the screw covers on the visor? I’d much rather do this outside of the car, as I have read bad things about getting denatured alcohol on painted dashboards. Unfortunately I am far from handy, and am very reluctant to just start trying to force the covers off…

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 01:28:52 +0000

As great as new "beemer" minis are. The original, classic minis are best! dont forget!

happy modding

ben

By: Limey

Limey — Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:12:21 +0000

...I couldn't (quickly) find the thread discussing the mod for adding the extra brakelight so have (lazily) posted a suggested update to the install instructions here:

Rather than remove the entire bulb assembly (as shown in Pic 2) it was much easier to just unplug the actual harness (shown connected to the assembly in Pic 3)from the assembly. In my 03 MCS it was a tight fit getting the assembly in/out and you run the risk of breaking a bulb

Since the harness only fits one way there is little risk of not plugging it back in the right way...It literally took half the time to do the second light after I discovered the harness can be unlpugged....Thanks for the info!

By: RoccosModernLife

RoccosModernLife — Sat, 26 Mar 2005 04:11:13 +0000

I just took off the sticker – no problems at all, and it looks so much better! Thanks again!

By: RoccosModernLife

RoccosModernLife — Sat, 26 Mar 2005 03:51:00 +0000

Thanks for the advice on the sticker!

By: John Dewey

John Dewey — Fri, 25 Mar 2005 20:31:33 +0000

My Illinois I pass is mounted in the center of my rear sunroof. It works fine in the 55 MPH lane when doing 65.

I will have to look for that hiding place at the front of the rear sunroof.

By: Carl

Carl — Fri, 25 Mar 2005 04:22:48 +0000

Is there any difference in removing the visor sticker with the antracite headliner. Since the visors are darker than normal I am wondering if this makes a difference in the final result.

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 18:41:37 +0000

Alex - "Holders" are cheap plastic brackets with suction cups that hold your EZPass (et al) in a much more easily removable way - without using adhesive. You can pick one up at most auto parts stores for about $5, and are usually found in the impulse buy sections by the checkouts.

Steve - Totally forgot about the inner wheel arch mod! Good catch!

RocccosModernLife - Dashboard sticker removal usually leaves a bit of residue, but again, a little WD40 (or Goo Gone) and some elbow grease makes it go away!

Scott - I agree with the brakelight mod, but didn't include it as Gabe had previously listed it in his Top 5 for Newbies.

By: Lee L

Lee L — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 16:56:48 +0000

Peeling the sticker off the dash should not leave much if any residue. Just peel it off. If for some reason there is a little bit of gunk on there, use a product called Goo Gone to remove it. It is a citrus based product that won;t harm the finish on your dash like acetone, etc will. Plus it smells much better.

By: alex

alex — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:57:44 +0000

just one question- i’m in NY and have a real EZPass as far as I know, but what is this ‘holder’ you are talking about? Mine is just a good sized white block that I stick to the windshield with double sided velcro tape…

By: scott

scott — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:57:52 +0000

Another really cheap, 5 minute mod for 2002-2004 MINIS is the extra brakelight mod – http://motoringfile.com/howto/brakelight_mod.pdf

By: morknmini

morknmini — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 07:01:51 +0000

Excellent. I appreciate it when someone cares more about the appearance of the car than the factory that applied those awful stickers. Thanks.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 01:33:33 +0000

I’ll second that – thanks for the list Lawrence!

By: RoccosModernLife

RoccosModernLife — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 01:31:31 +0000

Ooops, I put Gabe instead of Lawrence ;)

Thanks for the list, Lawrence! :)

By: RocccosModernLife

RocccosModernLife — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 01:29:28 +0000

I really want to get rid of the dashboard airbag sticker (I know, I know....I still haven't taken it off :D), but have always been afraid of it leaving some stickiness behind if I just peel it off - will it?

Thanks for the list, Gabe!

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 01:19:11 +0000

For easy cheap mods, I added weatherstripping around the hood wheel arches and velcro'ed my garage door opener underneath the center console switches

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 22 Mar 2005 22:34:43 +0000

Yes Luke, "stealthed" my ezpass with felt too, as I have a convert so no sunroof option for me.
The black looks so much less noticble then the ugly white thing that used to be there.