R60 What did you do to your Countryman TODAY?
#1755
#1757
Finally got the Plasti Dip correct on the side scuttles. Plus added the S white lens to tie it all together.
Still contemplating blacking out the Trim Line as I don't have that much patience. Also the headlight and rear lights trim. I do like the Mini Emblems with the Black wings. May find a local guy to do that for me.
Still contemplating blacking out the Trim Line as I don't have that much patience. Also the headlight and rear lights trim. I do like the Mini Emblems with the Black wings. May find a local guy to do that for me.
#1760
MINI LED DRL look great. Very high contrast on the black out CM with a white top and white stripes. Very Nice combo.
Congrats.
Congrats.
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#1761
Yesterday: Oil and automatic transmission fluid change at 28k miles. I know MINI states it is "lifetime" fluid but the manufacturer of the transmission recommends 30k fluid/60k fluid & filter. I'm going with that one.
Last week: Replaced the sunroof graphic as the "Blackjack" was turning red in the white stripes (2.5 years). Went to Sign-a-rama locally and had this one made. Cost about the same with install as the mass produced ones.
Last week: Replaced the sunroof graphic as the "Blackjack" was turning red in the white stripes (2.5 years). Went to Sign-a-rama locally and had this one made. Cost about the same with install as the mass produced ones.
#1762
Yesterday: Oil and automatic transmission fluid change at 28k miles. I know MINI states it is "lifetime" fluid but the manufacturer of the transmission recommends 30k fluid/60k fluid & filter. I'm going with that one. Last week: Replaced the sunroof graphic as the "Blackjack" was turning red in the white stripes (2.5 years). Went to Sign-a-rama locally and had this one made. Cost about the same with install as the mass produced ones.
#1763
Yea, would have changed the filter also or did you have that changed.
2011 CM S ALL4
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2011-Cooper_Countryman-R60-S_ALL4-Hatchback-L4_1.6L_N18B16A/Drivetrain/Automatic_Transmission/
JWS 3309 or similar fluid .
2011 CM S ALL4
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2011-Cooper_Countryman-R60-S_ALL4-Hatchback-L4_1.6L_N18B16A/Drivetrain/Automatic_Transmission/
JWS 3309 or similar fluid .
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#1764
... interesting. how much of a pita was it to change the trans fluid and filter ?
#1765
Had it done at the local BMW/MINI repair shop GS Tuning. It was $300 for the fluid change. To get to the filter would`'ve required removing the sump pan (and additional labor costs plus filter roughly $600). The fluid can be drained via a plug towards the rear of the tranny. They told me they drained it, filled it, ran it three times until clean fluid came out and topped it off. Really not a simple process worth the money to have a pro do it.
#1766
#1770
R60 Light white looks great against the black wheels.
illegal hunter , post up some pics.
illegal hunter , post up some pics.
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#1771
2014 Maine Trip
Did not do it today, but just wound up my annual trip from FL to ME on Sunday. Drove from FL to Hershey Park, PA and stayed a day at the park. Drove from their to my Dad's in ME. Then, after about 8 days drove ME to CT. Stayed a day. Drove CT to VA. Stayed a day. Finished up by driving VA to FL. A bit over 4,000 miles.
Darth now has a bit over 25K miles in about 15 months! And, right after I got home my service due light came on. Guess it is time for another oil change, I think this will his third.
Was a fun trip. Had the Thule car carrier on top. At one point of all highway driving calculated mileage was about 32.4. Overall lifetime mileage is reading about 27.1mpg combined right now. Not bad, although if MPG was the only choice there are better choices out there, just not as fun choices.
Darth now has a bit over 25K miles in about 15 months! And, right after I got home my service due light came on. Guess it is time for another oil change, I think this will his third.
Was a fun trip. Had the Thule car carrier on top. At one point of all highway driving calculated mileage was about 32.4. Overall lifetime mileage is reading about 27.1mpg combined right now. Not bad, although if MPG was the only choice there are better choices out there, just not as fun choices.
#1772
19" 3SDM Wheels Re-Powder Coated and Hand Painted
Our Countryman got a little love today, we sent our 19" 3SDM's out for powder coat and just didn't love the look:
So it was back to the powder coat shop, a little hand painting and we came up with this:
A little Checkerboard love on the fenders and voila! What do you think?
Available in 16", 18" and 19" diameters. Call, PM or Email me for special pricing!
So it was back to the powder coat shop, a little hand painting and we came up with this:
A little Checkerboard love on the fenders and voila! What do you think?
3SDM 0.05
Say hello to the 0.05, a classic/retro design inspired by a rather timeless supercar.
We have tried to bring the classic old skool look to 2012 by keeping the somewhat hard lines and spec stamps to the face of the wheel. We know this wheel won't be everyone's cup of tea but we don't care, we absolutely love it!
Available colors: Silver/Cut, White, White/Cut and Matte Black.
Not all colors are available across all fitments/sizes.
Say hello to the 0.05, a classic/retro design inspired by a rather timeless supercar.
We have tried to bring the classic old skool look to 2012 by keeping the somewhat hard lines and spec stamps to the face of the wheel. We know this wheel won't be everyone's cup of tea but we don't care, we absolutely love it!
Available colors: Silver/Cut, White, White/Cut and Matte Black.
Not all colors are available across all fitments/sizes.
Available in 16", 18" and 19" diameters. Call, PM or Email me for special pricing!
#1774
Sound
Going in for HK tweets and new speakers. First try at upgrading non HK. Will see sound guy says doesn't need amp but we'll see when he's done thinking amp and sup under the load flat floor. Also black jack int door handles and center console in looks great in the black knight.
Last edited by rlchris130; 08-15-2014 at 08:08 AM.