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Another autox tomorrow so im out. Sorry! gotta get ahead on the learning curve!

[What did you do to your Mini today?]

That's probably the difference then. The 3-piece dash in the post-refresh models vs. the 5-piece dash in the pre-refresh models.

 

Considering the 3-piece dash extends the same piece over the vents on the sides, I smell an airbag redesign as part of the overall refresh.

 

Happy to learn something new.

 

In my opinion the refresh dash looks better

[What did you do to your Mini today?]

Maybe they changed it for the refresh then... because I have a distinct visible cutout line in the top of the passenger side of my post-refresh R53. It does not come out of the plastic (or in my case leather) front portion of the dash in mine. I'll try to take a pic tomorrow to show you what I mean... plus a little digging on RealOEM. Not trying to beat a dead horse, I just want to find out the specifics because it's important for safety.

 

You can trust me on this one. the 5 peice dash has a panel that's held in place by straps that swings open in an accident. Id never do anything to compromise a passengers safety. On the refresh 3 piece dash i believe it breaks through the dash pad.

 

See this link to get a better idea:

http://www.waymotorworks.com/anthracite-pass-airbag-cover-early-r50-r53.html

[What did you do to your Mini today?]

The dash looks great! ...but doesn't the passenger airbag come out of the top of the dash?

 

Nope pops out of the dash trim piece

[What did you do to your Mini today?]

Did you upholster the dash? Looks nice

 

yea got bored with a spare dash pad

[What did you do to your Mini today?]

[HI!]

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Im going to try to make it out this weekend as well but i have an autox event Saturday.

[HI!]

That was me i was getting some exhaust work done.

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Yep ive been a lonely mini. I also hit the one on 50 on the way home.

Adam

[HI!]

This is Adam, i got a new name and such to go with my plate.

[What did you do to your Mini today?]

Too much, lets just say i have a woodgrain and plaid interior right now.

[Okay, I messed up]

Thanks to some awesome research by another member, we found that the part number cross-referenced with a Saturn Vue!!!! $30!!!

 

You are welcome!