What did you do to your mini today?
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What kind of brakes/rotors did you use?
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Man, I like those. I don't have Xenons on my Cooper and always regretted not getting them. Found yours at Pro Tuning Lab and have a couple questions - forgive me since I don't know much about the options... What is the warning canceler? I've de-yoked my current headlights and want to do the same with these. Would the warning canceler do the same thing or could I take my current signal bulbs and put them in the new set. Also, the halos are activated when you switch to parking lights or are they set up as a DRL?
I like the 6000K HID option and would like every bulb on the front end to match (parking & fogs). What would I need to look for? Thanks in advance!
I like the 6000K HID option and would like every bulb on the front end to match (parking & fogs). What would I need to look for? Thanks in advance!
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The other day I was getting the bugs off the wind/bug screen for the sunroof and put an inch long tear in it. I'd never really touched the thing before so I mistakenly thought it was the same toughness as the sun shade...
So today, I took the whole thing off. Much better. And cleaner looking although I'll have that wa wa effect with the windows up and the sunroofs slid back.
So today, I took the whole thing off. Much better. And cleaner looking although I'll have that wa wa effect with the windows up and the sunroofs slid back.
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Finished the supercharger swap.
My old one had a build-date sticker 13/01/03 (January 13, 2003), and it had the gray teflon coating on its innards. The "new" used replacement has an '02 build date (didn't write it down) and has shiny clean un-coated rotors, and makes about 1 - 1.5 PSI less boost (need to do more extensive testing with the lead foot).
At least I have a running car for a very low investment in the part, though.
Now that I've bought myself some time, I'll have to start saving up for a Sprintex, I guess....
C ya,
Dutch
UPDATE: replacement's build date: May 2002
My old one had a build-date sticker 13/01/03 (January 13, 2003), and it had the gray teflon coating on its innards. The "new" used replacement has an '02 build date (didn't write it down) and has shiny clean un-coated rotors, and makes about 1 - 1.5 PSI less boost (need to do more extensive testing with the lead foot).
At least I have a running car for a very low investment in the part, though.
Now that I've bought myself some time, I'll have to start saving up for a Sprintex, I guess....
C ya,
Dutch
UPDATE: replacement's build date: May 2002
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Finished the supercharger swap.
My old one had a build-date sticker 13/01/03 (January 13, 2003), and it had the gray teflon coating on its innards. The "new" used replacement has an '02 build date (didn't write it down) and has shiny clean un-coated rotors, and makes about 1 - 1.5 PSI less boost (need to do more extensive testing with the lead foot).
At least I have a running car for a very low investment in the part, though.
Now that I've bought myself some time, I'll have to start saving up for a Sprintex, I guess....
C ya,
Dutch
My old one had a build-date sticker 13/01/03 (January 13, 2003), and it had the gray teflon coating on its innards. The "new" used replacement has an '02 build date (didn't write it down) and has shiny clean un-coated rotors, and makes about 1 - 1.5 PSI less boost (need to do more extensive testing with the lead foot).
At least I have a running car for a very low investment in the part, though.
Now that I've bought myself some time, I'll have to start saving up for a Sprintex, I guess....
C ya,
Dutch
A running car is always better than a parked and broken car, you know how I know.
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C ya,
Dutch
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You will need more than the JCW tune even with the Sprintex Dale. The TVS R900 kit is being made right now. Things started moving quicker when EATON released the SC to the aftermarket after years of waiting.
Only problem is... The shop bringing it into production cant even post here. A long long time ago, I got them banned. Carma can S**K IT!
Only problem is... The shop bringing it into production cant even post here. A long long time ago, I got them banned. Carma can S**K IT!
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Man, I like those. I don't have Xenons on my Cooper and always regretted not getting them. Found yours at Pro Tuning Lab and have a couple questions - forgive me since I don't know much about the options... What is the warning canceler? I've de-yoked my current headlights and want to do the same with these. Would the warning canceler do the same thing or could I take my current signal bulbs and put them in the new set. Also, the halos are activated when you switch to parking lights or are they set up as a DRL?
I like the 6000K HID option and would like every bulb on the front end to match (parking & fogs). What would I need to look for? Thanks in advance!
I like the 6000K HID option and would like every bulb on the front end to match (parking & fogs). What would I need to look for? Thanks in advance!
I've de-yoked my stock bi-xenons as well. As far as I can tell, you cannot change the blinkers with the same size as the stock bulbs. I haven't taken the units apart yet, so I'm not exactly sure. You will, however, need to rewire the new headlights for the halo to work. The instructions and materials were included in my package. I haven't done the rewiring yet on mine. I'm not sure yet, but I would guess that the halos work as city lights as well as working with the driving lights.
I got the 6000K setup, which ALMOST match my parking lights. I would do some research for parking and fog lights after you have installed the new headlamps.
Downsides:
These headlights are not equipped with hi-beam capability.
The 6000K option, to me, looks dimmer than the stock bi-xenons.
The wires are exposed/loose and need to be secured. Since I have the stock bi-xenons with power washers, I have to redirect the flow of the headlight squirters. I plan on connecting more tubing to make an intercooler/radiator mister.
Hope this info helps!
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You will need more than the JCW tune even with the Sprintex Dale. The TVS R900 kit is being made right now. Things started moving quicker when EATON released the SC to the aftermarket after years of waiting.
Only problem is... The shop bringing it into production cant even post here. A long long time ago, I got them banned. Carma can S**K IT!
Only problem is... The shop bringing it into production cant even post here. A long long time ago, I got them banned. Carma can S**K IT!
I'm set for a while. The "new" M45 has 60k miles on it. I flushed the snout and water pump gears, and re-filled with fresh supercharger oil sourced from the Chevy dealer's parts counter. Hopefully I can save up the required money for whichever kit and tuning goodies by the time I need to replace this one.
I am down about a PSI or so as compared to before the swap (due to the lack of teflon-coated innards in the "new" charger), but it's working. I'd like to get back up over 14 PSI like it was before, but I don't see going much past 15 PSI with a Sprintex or TVS system. I don't want to *make* that much more power--200HP at the wheels would be more than enough to keep me happy. I'd just like to *waste less* and maybe get a little extra MPG out of the deal if I go easy on the go pedal. Remember, this is my daily driver....
C ya,
Dutch
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Here's how it looks on mine - which can be considered both "what I did to my Mini today", as well as a "dorky cheapskate modification".. Note that there's also a small black bag o' tools hidden in the cavity between the spare tire's rim and the seatback.
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The warning canceler ignores the "bulb out" warning that comes with some aftermarket products.
I've de-yoked my stock bi-xenons as well. As far as I can tell, you cannot change the blinkers with the same size as the stock bulbs. I haven't taken the units apart yet, so I'm not exactly sure. You will, however, need to rewire the new headlights for the halo to work. The instructions and materials were included in my package. I haven't done the rewiring yet on mine. I'm not sure yet, but I would guess that the halos work as city lights as well as working with the driving lights.
I got the 6000K setup, which ALMOST match my parking lights. I would do some research for parking and fog lights after you have installed the new headlamps.
Downsides:
These headlights are not equipped with hi-beam capability.
The 6000K option, to me, looks dimmer than the stock bi-xenons.
The wires are exposed/loose and need to be secured. Since I have the stock bi-xenons with power washers, I have to redirect the flow of the headlight squirters. I plan on connecting more tubing to make an intercooler/radiator mister.
Hope this info helps!
I've de-yoked my stock bi-xenons as well. As far as I can tell, you cannot change the blinkers with the same size as the stock bulbs. I haven't taken the units apart yet, so I'm not exactly sure. You will, however, need to rewire the new headlights for the halo to work. The instructions and materials were included in my package. I haven't done the rewiring yet on mine. I'm not sure yet, but I would guess that the halos work as city lights as well as working with the driving lights.
I got the 6000K setup, which ALMOST match my parking lights. I would do some research for parking and fog lights after you have installed the new headlamps.
Downsides:
These headlights are not equipped with hi-beam capability.
The 6000K option, to me, looks dimmer than the stock bi-xenons.
The wires are exposed/loose and need to be secured. Since I have the stock bi-xenons with power washers, I have to redirect the flow of the headlight squirters. I plan on connecting more tubing to make an intercooler/radiator mister.
Hope this info helps!
Glad you shared that the 6K option isn't as bright as stock bi-xenon. What I want is a white headlight, not yellowish like my halogens and not blueish either. The 8K option seems like it may be leaning towards blue to me, but I'm not sure.
I'm really surprised that there's no high beam. Not the worst thing for me since I have driving lights, but strange that it doesn't have them.
Could you possibly post a pic with the headlights and fog lights on?
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