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Old 12-19-2004, 07:11 AM
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Putting this on my car this weekend. A complete TCE system via Randy Webb. So far, so good. Should have it all on tomorrow and I will post a thread about them. I am using 17 Kosies and will need front spacers when I use my factory S lites. Can't go any smaller then that I believe in the fronts. Not sure what the larger rear disk will take.
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A little update... Made a new battery mount in my "state of the art" work shop :





Weather outside...5 degrees F, chill factor -13 F
Illluminated switches next to PA mike. Left to right, PIAA, Whelen, Venom, XP3 Hornet deer avoidance.




Miles of wiring, soldering, shrink tubing later, it sorta looks neat. The PA mike is attached to THE Mother of all horns, the Whelen PAP112 electronic airhorn...same one used in emergency vehicle It doesn't have siren so I believe it's perfectly legal for civilian use. Of course, it is strictly for emergency use only When armed, the horn button activates both the Mini's and the Whelen. Needless to say, when I hit the horn for the first time, my wife knew something was up from the other end of the house Not to mention that I nearly crapped my shorts. Don't do that in an enclosed garage or your ears will bleed



All I want for Christmas is the AGS and some sweet weather
 
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OMG With all that stuff in there you DO need a big brake kit.


Damn, a PA system....why didn't I think a dat?


Very nice install!
 
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OMG With all that stuff in there you DO need a big brake kit.


Damn, a PA system....why didn't I think a dat?


Very nice install!
Thanks Anyone out there creative enough to sync the Mini's rpm to digital samples from a Ferrari V12 ? Now that would be entertaining

Weather outside: 0 F
 
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Old 12-20-2004, 02:28 PM
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16 F, chill factor 0
Here's a crude photochop of the purge plan #1:



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what the hell, its 16 F in NYC
 
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what the hell, its 16 F in NYC
Ya...global warming...ya gotta love it I think I'll go out side and just tell myself that it's all an illusion for about two seconds
 
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Old 12-23-2004, 09:43 AM
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Next winter project? Fix the Gd@mn snow blower


 
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Snow.

I've heard of the stuff...

Man it's cold here today. Have to wear a sweater in the shop. But still got my shorts on anyhow!
 
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I've got some H-Sport springs on order. Can't wait!

After that, rear sway bar.

Not sure after that, I'm sure I'll think of something though

BTW, MSFITOY, love what you got going.
 
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Your car is *hot* MSFITOY! Let us know how the HAI and new 400cc injectors work. Btw, have you had any head, cam, intake manifold work done? Keep up the great work!
 
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Your car is *hot* MSFITOY! Let us know how the HAI and new 400cc injectors work. Btw, have you had any head, cam, intake manifold work done? Keep up the great work!
Thanks again Fracky No...none of that yet. Of course, if this weather keeps up, I'll have plenty of time to change that Do you have the 400 injectors? What color nozzle are you using?

Msfit's up on stilts ready for NO2 plumbing. Bumper's off awaiting M7's AGS
 
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MSFITOY- That SSR or M-series looking decal you have on the front bumper....did you make that out of e-tape or did you buy that somewhere?

I'd like to get something like that too since I have SSR's. :smile:


My winter project? Install the helix shortshifter adapter I got today
sometime next week ... but I need to go buy some 2x4's and make a
ramp extension so that I can get my cars up on those Rino ramps from
the front. I keep using my jack stands but ramps are so much easier...
 
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Sid,

have you looked into what the Uni-Chip is going to do when you hit the button? how about just running the injectors with the "Chip" with out hitting the button? are you going to have to custom tune it or are you not going to run it?

i did see the bumper on the floor in the photo....
 
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Well ...as of tuesday...thanks to the Girl friend...I'll take delivery of the UUC motor werks exhaust!! oh YEAH!!! the best part about winter projects out here in AZ...when you are done you get to enjoy it cause it maybe cold but here in AZ cold is like 60 degrees!!! heh heh...WOO HOO!!
 
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Originally Posted by kenchan
MSFITOY- That SSR or M-series looking decal you have on the front bumper....did you make that out of e-tape or did you buy that somewhere?

I'd like to get something like that too since I have SSR's. :smile:


My winter project? Install the helix shortshifter adapter I got today
sometime next week ... but I need to go buy some 2x4's and make a
ramp extension so that I can get my cars up on those Rino ramps from
the front. I keep using my jack stands but ramps are so much easier...
Ken, I used 3M vinyl from my local sign gal. Actually, the stripes are of BMW M colors. My plate now reads "BMW R53"
 
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Sid,

have you looked into what the Uni-Chip is going to do when you hit the button? how about just running the injectors with the "Chip" with out hitting the button? are you going to have to custom tune it or are you not going to run it?

i did see the bumper on the floor in the photo....
Chad, I was told that the Venom's controller operates in a closed loop. It bypasses the Unichip's control when NO2 is activated during WOT condition. My Unichip is in bad need of adjustment anyway to compensate for the Mini's V38 gas hog tendencies Maybe Detroit Tuned can help me with that after winter? Will have to contact Randy to find the right Dyno facility.
 
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Originally Posted by Tuls
Well ...as of tuesday...thanks to the Girl friend...I'll take delivery of the UUC motor werks exhaust!! oh YEAH!!! the best part about winter projects out here in AZ...when you are done you get to enjoy it cause it maybe cold but here in AZ cold is like 60 degrees!!! heh heh...WOO HOO!!





Unfortunately, I'm deeply tied to the auto industry so I'm stuck here But, on the bright side, NOBODY enjoys spring-summer-and fall like us Midwesterners
 
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Next winter project? Fix the Gd@mn snow blower


Try plumbing your nitrous into the snowblower. Clear the driveway in 1/2 the time!
 
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Try plumbing your nitrous into the snowblower. Clear the driveway in 1/2 the time!
That's what I get for buying a corner lot in Michigan Pay taxes out my nose just so I have three times the sidewalk and two driveways to plow
 
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poor cooper staying outside....in the snow
 
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Unfortunately, I'm deeply tied to the auto industry so I'm stuck here But, on the bright side, NOBODY enjoys spring-summer-and fall like us Midwesterners
yeah I hear ya...don't get me wrong..I sure miss parking lots full of snow to go "test" out the car for drifting...LOL
 
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brrr!
 
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Total snow acumulation, 16"

Keepn the dream alive Doesn't look I'm going anywhere soon, eh? Wanna watch Msfit strip


 
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>Ken, I used 3M vinyl from my local sign gal. Actually, the stripes are of BMW M colors. My plate now reads "BMW R53"



Thanks, MISFITOY. Looks great...Nice plate!!!
16" snow??!! That reminds me of Chicago back in 2000! Our
home builder delayed building our townhouse 4 months. but
wat can we do...
 


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