When the Gen 2 MINI was released, it made quite a stir in the MINI
community. A lot of Gen 1 MINI owners really liked that the Cooper S
model had a black mesh grill from the factory, and the Cooper had a
chrome horizontal slat grill while the Gen 1 MINI Cooper S had virtually
the same grill as the Cooper but had body colored horizontal slats. The
Gen 2 MINI further separated the look of the models by using the black
mesh grill on the Cooper S which was a more sporty look and the Chrome
grill on the Cooper was a more traditional look.
For years the only grill on the market for the Gen 1 worth
considering was the factory Aero grill from the Aero body kit. While it
is still a great option, the lower grill is a total pain to install. It
remains one of our best selling products but each and every one of
those lower grills was painstakingly modified to fit, which is a bit of
task as some people are just not interested or capable. That is why
this is great grill to consider if you want to ditch your standard Gen 1
Cooper or Cooper S grill.
This is perfect for those that want a simple install and also
want a slightly more modern look. The pattern on this grill is very
similar to the elongated mesh pattern on the Gen 2 JCW grill which is a
nice look.
This grill set does NOT require the extensive modification to the
lower grill and is pretty simple to install. The finish is a gloss or matte black,
and the material is a rigid injection molded plastic.
Sold as 2 grills. The large grill in the bonnet/hood and the long skinny grill on the front edge of the bumper.
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This JCW Style Grill Kit is one of the many MINI Cooper Parts and Accessories that we carry and fits the following MINI Cooper Models and Years:
Gen1 MINI:
R50 MINI Cooper Hatchback: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
R52 MINI Cooper Convertible: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
R52-S MINI Cooper S Convertible: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
R53-S MINI Cooper S Hatchback: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006