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Old 04-27-2008, 06:41 PM
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The man has Work VS-xx and RMW stuff coming...don't think the duplicolor is gonna cut it

I was hoping he'd splurge for the Arqray titanium exhaust, but oh well....
"The man" refers to PGT, not me though.

Back to topic, JCW brake kit and JCW cross drill rotors it is.

Right? Playplay.
 
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Old 04-27-2008, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxicooper
"The man" refers to PGT, not me though.

Back to topic, JCW brake kit and JCW cross drill rotors it is.

Right? Playplay.
I'm very happy with my JCW brakes.... I'm pretty sure you will be as well.
 
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Old 04-27-2008, 07:33 PM
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I like my JCW brakes and the cd/slotted rotors just fine....

but I'm thinking Wildwood or Brembo for you
 
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Old 04-27-2008, 07:51 PM
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I'm very happy with my JCW brakes.... I'm pretty sure you will be as well.
I'm looking forward into it.

By the way, I heard that Wino's mods has gone a long way since last time we met. It should be one of the faster MCSc on the island, I believe.
 
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Originally Posted by Maxicooper
I'm looking forward into it.

By the way, I heard that Wino's mods has gone a long way since last time we met. It should be one of the faster MCSc on the island, I believe.
Well... I'm comfortable in saying that it is the fastest MCS convertible w/ automatic on the island!
 
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Well... I'm comfortable in saying that it is the fastest MCS convertible w/ automatic on the island!
Bravo.......way to go, Wino.
 
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They have just arrived.




Just in time for "MINI by the Bay V".
 
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congrats Maxi
 
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Nice lookin! They won't stay that shiny long.......
 
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Originally Posted by PlayPlay
congrats Maxi
It should be installed tomorrow. Can't wait...can't wait.

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Nice lookin! They won't stay that shiny long.......
That's what I thought.

I might have to take the wheels off and clean the calipers every time that I wash the MINI.
 
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keep in mind the brakes will feel soft for a few days. this is normal. they need to be bedded in
 
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keep in mind the brakes will feel soft for a few days. this is normal. they need to be bedded in
Thanks for the info. I will have to go easy on the brakes for couple of days then.
 
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no, USE THEM. That's how it goes away faster
 
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maxi, check this site for best way to properly bed-in brakes:
http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm

getting my clubman tommorow from mos!!!!!
 
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hey maxi you should put this into dcmm useful links.
 
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Chris - take some pictures of them! Did you take any during the install? That actually would be cool. Hope to see ya with them tomorrow
 
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Originally Posted by tozfeekum
maxi, check this site for best way to properly bed-in brakes:
http://www.zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm

getting my clubman tommorow from mos!!!!!
Great information indeed.

Thank you so much.
 
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Old 05-17-2008, 03:34 PM
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Chris - take some pictures of them! Did you take any during the install? That actually would be cool. Hope to see ya with them tomorrow
Not during the installation, but when it's completed.

Here you go.

 
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Maxi and her new bling.

 
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Lookin' Good! Real Good.....
 
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Originally Posted by FeedBack
Lookin' Good! Real Good.....
Thank you. I really really love the way it looks, really cool indeed.

After 200+ miles, it's completely bedded in, I believe.

The brake feel much firmer, nice feel indeed.

All I can say is "love it, love it, love it".
 
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Old 05-19-2008, 01:53 PM
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Now you just need to powder coat those "boring" wheels! Ha!!!!
 
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I think it doesn't look that bad at all.





They were taken today. I really love the light today, soooo soft.
 
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Dayum, sexsay!
 
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Hey Maxi if you get rid of those ugly white side markers the Mini would look ever better!

Love your car and all the JCW stuff.

Brian




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