[MOD] Mini Cooper 10242 - Customizing

[Jonsson]

Hi there!

Like many others I ordered the Mini as soon as it was available. It is a great piece of kit, since I´m very fond the BRG-color I was really happy when it was presented.

I think the designer has done a really good job overall - considering the limitations of Lego.

It has some drawbacks though;

• The rear end just doesn't look right, the angles are a bit off.
  
• The engine bay is nothing but horrible, the lack of detail is just - well bad.
  

Therefor I've made some customization's, to get it a bit more like I want it.

I've tried to get the rear end to look more like the original car, I've changed the tail lights since they were completely off. I have to admit thought I'm not 100% satisfied, but at least i think its better than out-of-the-box.

The tailpipe is relocated and enlarged a bit to get the car a little more attitude when seen from behind.

I've also moved the fog light since I made it left hand drive - the main reason for this was because i wanted to be able to fit the steering-servo, with reservoir inside the engine bay. And this was not doable due to the air-intake hose.

I've redone the front grille to get some more space for the engine-components, but I hope it doesn't show to much from the outside.

I fitted some extra lights, (rally-style) and put some covers on them.

And yes I've changed to "Mini-lites" to golden ones, this may not be liked by some - but I think the contrast lifts the BRG-color even more. I've also moved the wheels out 1/2 stud to better fill the wheel arches.

Well I think that's is whats done to the outside, lets talk a bout the engine bay:

• New engine block
  
• Side mounted radiator, with hose and thermostat
  
• Air intake hose, plenum and injection
  
• New spark plug cables
  
• Steering servo with reservoir
  
• Washer fluid reservoir
  
• Fuse box
  
• Exhaust manifold, (although It cannot be seen in the picture, but it is there)
  

In addition to changing the front grille, I've also made the hood thinner to get enough space for the redesigned engine bay.

Well - enough talking, here are the pictures - hope you like them!

Cheers!

Edited August 14, 2014 by Jonsson

[CADScott]

Looks fantastic, subtle changes but make it look much more like the real car.

Especially love the wheels and the wider stance!

[Pat-Ard]

Hi,

I really like the changes you made...

Hmm, maybe I should adapt them ;)

Pat

[Jonsson]

Looks fantastic, subtle changes but make it look much more like the real car.

Especially love the wheels and the wider stance!

Hi,

I really like the changes you made...

Hmm, maybe I should adapt them ;)

Pat

Thank you for your kind comments, glad you like the changes! :)

[EGPFGLA]

Any chance of an underside picture?

Edited August 20, 2014 by EGPFGLA

[CCarmichael89]

Great changes.

Any chance of more detailed pictures of the engine modifications you mad as they look amazing and I would like to apply them to my mini.

Also how did you do the rear lights?

Edited August 27, 2014 by CCarmichael89

[Jonsson]

Any chance of an underside picture?

Great changes.

Any chance of more detailed pictures of the engine modifications you mad as they look amazing and I would like to apply them to my mini.

Also how did you do the rear lights?

Thanks guys! :)

Sorry for the delayed response but I've been away from home for quite some time. I will try to get take some pictures in the beginning of next week! :)

[__________________________]

Thanks guys! :)

Sorry for the delayed response but I've been away from home for quite some time. I will try to get take some pictures in the beginning of next week! :)

More detailed pics would be very nice (;

[rm8]

I have tested almost all types of whees. These BBS style are the best.

[TheLegoDr]

Interesting changes. From memory, I can't tell a difference! So, I'd assume that means they are good worthy changes instead of garish ones.

Keep up the good work. I doubt I'll MOD this whenever I get it, but it's nice to know it is doable.

[General_Leego]

On 8/29/2014 at 2:35 PM, Jonsson said:

Thanks guys! :)

Sorry for the delayed response but I've been away from home for quite some time. I will try to get take some pictures in the beginning of next week! :)

Hey Jonsson,

Do you still have any pictures of the Mini Modificayions? I know its from 10 years ago (!) but Eurobricks doesn't show them anymore and I'm interested in the mods you mentioned.

I tried Wayback Machine but there are no archived of this post.

thanks in advance!

General Leego

[grandell]

Oooh, I'd be very keen to see the changes as well, especially at the back

the front of mine is already quite heavily modified!