I just installed the 22 mm rear sway bar from NM Engineering and have to say it really performs like expected and advertised. It has high quality mounting brackets and has significantly reduced the understeer found in the stock Mini.
Excellent fit. I bought the matte black to try and match the rest of the trim and it looks factory installed.
Removing the OE chrome grill "nuts" was a bit of a pain, so I elected to just snap the plastic threads off rather than attempt to remove them. I wouldn't plan on keeping the OE grill as the plastic threads and stamped nuts are practically destroyed no matter how gentle you are.
The upper grill snaps in and use the same fasteners as the OE. The new stamped nuts can be a bit annoying, just seat the nut on the ball of your thumb and turn. Once the nut cuts into the plastic use a nut-driver to snug up--don't over tighten.
The lower grill just snaps in. I cleaned and plasti coted the bumper black, as you can see the bumper color behind the new grill--my car is red so it really stood out.
This grill makes the car look so much better and more up to date. I really like it.
*plasti-cote is your new best friend*
John
Outmotoring.com is a great place for my Mini.
Bruno
I'm providing some feedback. We just finished installing Load Floor + Storage Compartment Kit: F56
sku: 51477298611+
The 51477434545 (replaces 51477298597) LEFT TRUNK TRIM does not have a cutout for the 51477298619 Lock for floor panel insert and 51477321718 Trim cover, lock for floor panel insert. Therefore, only one of each of those are needed instead of two.
There is a link in the description to a posting that has pictures of the installation. There is now a YouTube video showing the installation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfmWmMzDnbs&t=634s
This antenna looks great on my Blazing Red 2016 MINI and the reception is just as good as the original factory antenna, even with distant stations and inclement weather. Super easy install and great style!
Advantages: Great value, excellent reception.
Disadvantages: None
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