http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums MINI COOPER news, forums, FAQs, and reviews for enthusiasts and owners of North American MINIs en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:43:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums//forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2007/178779-new-19mm-sway-bar-setting-newbie-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:14:20 GMT Ok its taken me soooooo long to finally get the 19mm H&R sway bar I purchased a month ago and springs installed! I had someone I know install it and H&R springs but I was wondering if anyone could help describe to me what it was supposed to feel like or what it did (referring to the sway bar here, besides the obvious lowering springs). I honestly just got it because I read so many people saying how it was supposed to be a great mod and a must have for my 07 MC S. So,... now that I have it what’s it supposed to feel like?

If I had to describe it all I can say is that after going into a few turns I am much much more cautious! It doesn’t feel like I can take turns as tight anymore. I thought the sway bar was so you could taking tighter turns..... Maybe I was wrong, or maybe I just don’t have it on the right setting. What would be the best setting for a much tighter turning experience? And since I’ve read so many posts on here lets say for vantage point purposes, I’m looking at the sway bar and hole 3 is the last one towards the rear of the car and whole 1 is towards the engine out of 3. CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH THIS QUESTION PLEASE?:impatient: I was looking on the forum to see if there was already an answer but there is so much jargon i wasnt sure which hole was which! not really concerened with %'s just looking for a better, tighter turns for my new adjustable 19mm sway bar.

Thanks for reading ]]> Coupe Talk (2007+) mikemc http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2007/178779-new-19mm-sway-bar-setting-newbie.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/178778-help-trouble-deciding-which-rims-to-buy-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:48:14 GMT Well first off i want to get some new rims for my 2005 MC. Its red with a white roof and white rims. I defiantly want to get some black rims but im having trouble deciding which rims to buy. i dont have the biggest budget in the world so price cant be too high. here are a few im looking at. and feel free to suggest... Well first off i want to get some new rims for my 2005 MC. Its red with a white roof and white rims. I defiantly want to get some black rims but im having trouble deciding which rims to buy. i dont have the biggest budget in the world so price cant be too high.

here are a few im looking at. and feel free to suggest others.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...dClar=Standard

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...dClar=Standard

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...dClar=Standard

And i'm not sure what size the wheels have to be. i need to get new tires soon so im hoping to just get rims with the new tires so i can kill two birds with one stone. so what size rim fits on the 05 mc?

Any help would be appreciated :] ]]> Coupe Talk (2002-2006) h20polo93 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/178778-help-trouble-deciding-which-rims-to-buy.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/factory-jcw-talk-2009/178777-jcw-logo-on-engine-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:02:45 GMT My JCW Clubman is an early 2009 with no JCW logo on the engine. On the Gen lls that do have the engine logo....where is it located? My JCW Clubman is an early 2009 with no JCW logo on the engine. On the Gen lls that do have the engine logo....where is it located? ]]> Factory JCW Talk (2009+) Yakatak http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/factory-jcw-talk-2009/178777-jcw-logo-on-engine.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/general-mini-talk/178776-after-youve-used-your-r53-cooper-s-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:45:50 GMT Once you've finished used your mini cooper s (supercharged) do you let the engine get some air/cool down first before you store it away in the garage. I tend to open the bonnet and let the engine/intercooler cool down and close it later on. Is this doing any good? or is it just a waste ? ]]> General MINI Talk Driv3r http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/general-mini-talk/178776-after-youve-used-your-r53-cooper-s.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2007/178775-some-questions-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:16:08 GMT I got my wife a 2009 MC Hard Top in September after her shitty Saab kept breaking. Now After driving it and being a previous BMW owner (E46) I am trying to sell my VW and buy a 2010 MC HT myself. Any of you guys have kids? We have talked about it in the next couple years and wondered about putting a car seat in a MINI and if it would be a PITA. I was bouncing between the idea of a used E92 Bimmer or a new MINI and I would much rather have a MINI. They are just so much fun to drive and the mpg... I got my wife a 2009 MC Hard Top in September after her shitty Saab kept breaking. Now After driving it and being a previous BMW owner (E46) I am trying to sell my VW and buy a 2010 MC HT myself. Any of you guys have kids? We have talked about it in the next couple years and wondered about putting a car seat in a MINI and if it would be a PITA. I was bouncing between the idea of a used E92 Bimmer or a new MINI and I would much rather have a MINI. They are just so much fun to drive and the mpg is great I just have a hard time not adding a 2nd one to the garage. ]]> Coupe Talk (2007+) 09OBMC http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2007/178775-some-questions.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/178773-excessive-vibration-60-mph-and-up-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:39:58 GMT Long story short. I went to Maine on the 19th and came back today. while driving home, there was pouring rain for about 60 miles. I drove 70 mph (65 mph is the speed limit) through the rain with dsc on. the dsc lighted up frequently. now heres the strange part. right after it rained the roads were starting to dry and i drove another 60 miles, i could not feel any vibration. but for the rest of the journey back home which started right after i paid the toll and drove over the little speed bump,... Long story short. I went to Maine on the 19th and came back today. while driving home, there was pouring rain for about 60 miles. I drove 70 mph (65 mph is the speed limit) through the rain with dsc on. the dsc lighted up frequently.

now heres the strange part. right after it rained the roads were starting to dry and i drove another 60 miles, i could not feel any vibration. but for the rest of the journey back home which started right after i paid the toll and drove over the little speed bump, for the last 90 miles starting from 65 mph there was heavy vibration in the steering column (moving left and right), pedals and basically the whole driver and passenger compartment. it starts at 45 mph when flooring it.

what kind of damage do you think is under the car? (now i see why people drove slow and i was passing them like crazy:sad:) I will never do this again!

also i was testing the car hard too because i thought it was the roads surface.

hopefully its just the alignment. ]]> Coupe Talk (2002-2006) viper133 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/178773-excessive-vibration-60-mph-and-up.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/178772-o2-sensor-failure-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:26:49 GMT I have a 2002 Cooper S. The front O2 sensor was replaced 2008 at my expense. The catalytic converter was replaced under emissions warranty 2/09. Now the check engine light is back and dealer says the back O2 sensor needs to be replaced. According to dealer the extended warranty only covers cars produced 10/03 to 11/06. I've tried to read all the related posts and have several questions:

What was the original warranty for the O2 sensors? I've seen 80k/8y mentioned, but don't know if this is accurate? Because if so the front sensor should have been covered before and car still has less than 70k miles.

When the catalytic converter was replaced, should the rear sensor have been replaced then?

Anyone know why Mini wouldn't have covered the 1st year of production in this warranty extension? ]]> Coupe Talk (2002-2006) Sawbonz http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/178772-o2-sensor-failure.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/navigation-and-audio/178771-can-i-add-iphone-bluetooth-to-r55-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:14:56 GMT I just purchased a new 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman. I LOVE IT! It truly is my dream car. I got the bare bones Cooper, and no upgrades. This is OK, because the price was right, and it is my DD (over 700 miles per week). Since I got no upgrades, I have a couple of questions. 1. Is it possible to add OEM bluetooth conectivity with control via the steering wheel? 2. Is it possible to add iPhone connectivity to the factory head unit with control via the steering wheel for audio and track text... I just purchased a new 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman. I LOVE IT! It truly is my dream car. I got the bare bones Cooper, and no upgrades. This is OK, because the price was right, and it is my DD (over 700 miles per week).

Since I got no upgrades, I have a couple of questions.

1. Is it possible to add OEM bluetooth conectivity with control via the steering wheel?

2. Is it possible to add iPhone connectivity to the factory head unit with control via the steering wheel for audio and track text on the display?

3. Has anybody found a decent looking roof rail system? I don't have the factory rails, and don't like the look of the Thule add on's. I'd like to add something to the roof that looks OEM, and can hold yakima products.

Thanks for any replies I get. Hopefully I'll be able to post some pics soon.

Neal ]]> nryberg http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/navigation-and-audio/178771-can-i-add-iphone-bluetooth-to-r55.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178770-winter-wheels-and-tires-showoff-thread-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:35:23 GMT Just thought I'd post up a shot of my MCS with winter wheels and tires. These black Konig Feathers ended up being the same price as cheaper, uglier wheels so that's what I picked up.

Running them with Federal WS2s. Can't wait for the first snowfall to try this baby out!
]]> brightwhite http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178770-winter-wheels-and-tires-showoff-thread.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178769-ie-fixed-camber-plates-question-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:29:20 GMT I'm looking to install these camber plates on my 2005 MCS. Do installing these camber plates require that I compress the springs? Is there a thread on how to install camber plates? FWIW, everything else on my front suspension is stock. I'm looking for better corning performance for autocross. I already have a stiffer rear sway bar, and Dunlop Drizza Sport tires.

Thanks ]]> Suspension jeff_scooper http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/suspension/178769-ie-fixed-camber-plates-question.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/detailing-101/178768-white-wheels-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:22:39 GMT I have white Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 wheels, and they have become stained from brake dust, etc. Any ideas on how to bring white wheels back to looking new, short of having them stripped and powder coated? I have white Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 wheels, and they have become stained from brake dust, etc. Any ideas on how to bring white wheels back to looking new, short of having them stripped and powder coated? ]]> Detailing 101 jeff_scooper http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/detailing-101/178768-white-wheels.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/178767-help-seeking-used-engine-parts-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:44:43 GMT Looking for a set or even just one good used standard bore piston for a 2002 MCS. Thanks Steve Looking for a set or even just one good used standard bore piston for a 2002 MCS.

Thanks
Steve ]]> Coupe Talk (2002-2006) chawness http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/178767-help-seeking-used-engine-parts.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2007/178765-car-seat-top-tether-capacity-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:38:30 GMT We have a 2007 R56 and our oldest child is 44 lbs. The Sunshine Kids Radian 80 carseat recommends using the shoulder belt instead of latch once the child is 48 lbs. It also says to keep using the top tether strap in use unless the particular car's specification for the anchor states the weight capacity has been exceeded. Unfortunately, the manual does not say what that capacity is. Does anyone know? We are going to attempt to contact the dealer as well, but not sure if they have the info. ]]> Coupe Talk (2007+) Mark Arnold http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2007/178765-car-seat-top-tether-capacity.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/general-mini-talk/178763-could-bmw-decide-to-kill-off-the-mini-brand-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:56:47 GMT Provocative column at thetruthaboutcars.com. I don't see it happening.

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/ask...w-zero-series/ ]]> General MINI Talk KevinC http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/general-mini-talk/178763-could-bmw-decide-to-kill-off-the-mini-brand.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/electrical/178761-unichip-destroyed-my-ecu-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:59:37 GMT Have any of you heard about the Unichip Connecters allowing moisture into the ecu and rotting out the factory ECU pins. My car would not start so after much searching I took the Unichip connectors off my car and noticed enormous amounts of electrolosis that rotted off three of my pins. Anyone heard of this?. Now I have to replace my ECU and if I want the unichip I have to hard wire the harness into the stock harness. Have any of you heard about the Unichip Connecters allowing moisture into the ecu and rotting out the factory ECU pins. My car would not start so after much searching I took the Unichip connectors off my car and noticed enormous amounts of electrolosis that rotted off three of my pins. Anyone heard of this?. Now I have to replace my ECU and if I want the unichip I have to hard wire the harness into the stock harness. ]]> Electrical kidshark http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/electrical/178761-unichip-destroyed-my-ecu.html